Childminder in Trafford

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Unique reference number EY367441 Inspection date 07/01/2009 Inspector Mary Kilroy

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Type of setting Childminder This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Introduction

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of the registered early years provision. ‘Early years provision’ refers to provision regulated by Ofsted for children from birth to 31 August following their fifth birthday (the early years age group). The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and welfare, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Introduction

The report includes information on any complaints about the childcare provision which Ofsted has received since the last inspection or registration whichever is the later, which require Ofsted or the provider to take action in Annex C.

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Introduction

The provider must provide a copy of this report to all parents with children at the setting where reasonably practicable. The provider must provide a copy of the report to any other person who asks for one, but may charge a fee for this service (The Childcare (Inspection) Regulations 2008 regulations 9 and 10).

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Introduction

The setting also makes provision for children older than the early years age group which is registered on the voluntary and/or compulsory part(s) of the Childcare Register. This report does not include an evaluation of that provision, but a comment about compliance with the requirements of the Childcare Register is included in Annex B. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Description of the childminding

The childminder was registered in 2007. She lives with her child aged 10 in the Old Trafford area of Manchester. The whole ground floor and the upstairs bathroom of the childminder's house are used for childminding and there is a secure rear yard available for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to provide care for a maximum of six children at any one time and there are currently three children aged one, two and three on roll, who attend for a variety of sessions. She is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder has started to establish links with other early years settings that also provide the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children and attends local carer and toddler groups.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder effectively promotes children’s welfare and learning and provides a safe and inclusive environment, with good systems in place in relation to planning, observation, assessment and monitoring the service she provides. The children are happily engaged and occupied in a broad range of stimulating play activities and experiences and there is an excellent working relationship with parents, who are kept well informed of their children’s daily routines, care and progress and work in partnership with the childminder to enhance children's learning. The childminder has started to form links with other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, who are involved with the children in her care. Working in partnership with them and parents, she ensures all children are making good progress and have their individual needs effectively met.

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 further develop the good planning for children's next stages to ensure they continue to make good progress towards the early learning goals

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provision

The childminder is committed and enthusiastic and strives to improve the service she provides through evaluation of her provision and training. A structured daily routine promotes children's welfare and meets their needs. Ongoing assessments and working closely with parents ensures that children progress well throughout all areas of learning. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder’s home is well organised and gives children good opportunities to become independent. All required documentation is in place and written policies and procedures work well in practice to positively promote children’s health, safety, enjoyment, achievement and ability to make a positive contribution. The childminder offers suggestions to children to help them to learn strategies to remain safe. Children help to tidy up 'So we won't hurt ourselves, or trip on toys left on the floor'.

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provision

The childminder is committed to ensuring that the service she provides is fully inclusive and she makes parents and their children feel welcome. The childminder has developed sound written policies and procedures. Copies of the policies are given to and are discussed with parents at introduction meetings; helping to promote good working relationships and a shared understanding from an early stage. Parents are provided with good information about their children’s care, learning and development. For example, the childminder maintains children's individual files and parents are able to view and comment on their children's records of development. This helps the childminder to monitor the service she provides. The childminder agrees children's starting points with them and parents suggestions about areas that need extra support are worked on together. Observation and assessment for all children is good and continuing to develop and

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provision

link planning for the next stages to the Early Years Foundation Stage will ensure that they continue to make good progress. Links are being established with other providers to ensure progression and continuity of care and education.

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provision

The childminder has a secure understanding and has effective procedures in place to protect children and this ensures children’s welfare is effectively safeguarded. The childminder recognises the importance of continuous improvement and is secure in her assessment of the strengths and weakness of her setting.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and plans and provides stimulating activities to build well on children's interests. She works well with parents to gather information about children’s starting points. She observes children at play, using this information to chart progress and plan their next steps.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder provides a friendly environment for families. Children are able to self select toys, helping them to initiate ideas and develop choice and independence, and they give children a good awareness of diversity. The childminder dedicates time to playing and talking to children and developing warm relationships with them. She works closely with their parents. As a result, children are secure in their relationships and benefit from consistent care.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children develop good self-help skills and confidence as they help to set the table, tidy up, peg out washing and pair socks and help to clear away the pots. They show interest in the local environment and enjoy nature walks to feed the ducks, observe birds and the life cycles of mini beasts and collect seasonal items for collage and printing. They talk about suitable clothes to wear in cold weather and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 discuss the changes in weather during the morning, 'That's the sun!' Children say that 'If you don't wrap up warmly, Jack Frost will get your nose!' Children have their own comfort toys, which they proudly display and talk about. They discuss feelings openly with the childminder and she has a sound settling in procedure. Babies' needs are met well, with the childminder and children including them and frequently breaking off to play 'Peek-a-boo' with them.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children have access to programmable toys and develop awareness of problem solving and reasoning as the childminder constantly introduces concepts of number, shape and size into their play. They learn skills for the future by using self service check outs at supermarkets and the library. Children see examples of everyday print and talk about letters, cards and visiting the post box. They count letters as they arrive through the letter box and are learning that everyday print has meaning. They use language well from an early age to explain what they are doing and to enhance their play, such as when using an interactive cooker during role play a young child tells us that she is cooking chicken, and knows the stages of preparation. She tells a younger child 'It's too hot right now and it will burn your tongue! Let it cool'. She then sets the play table with appropriate cutlery. Children enjoy good themed activities, such as using the 'We're going on a bear hunt' book

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

to make bears and footprints and compare the sizes. The childminder fosters imaginative play and children explore colour and texture using collage. They have fun playing outside and develop control and coordination as they walk, skip and run. Young children are adept at using shape sorters with keys to promote their fine manipulative skills. Children talk about little and big things and use positional language whilst playing.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has good strategies to promote children’s social, physical and economic well-being. Children learn about good hygiene as they wash their hands at appropriate times of day. They are well nourished and develop an awareness of healthy eating through selecting foods which are balanced and nutritious to aid their growth and development. The childminder’s home is safe and secure and written risk assessments are in place. She is a good role model and children are encouraged to show concern for the feelings of others. The childminder fosters self discipline, using encouragement, never orders or instructions. Children are polite, caring and friendly. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

The key inspection judgements and what they mean

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

Grade 1 is Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Grade 2 is Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Grade 3 is Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Grade 4 is Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough

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of children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

How well does the provision promote inclusive practice? 2 The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement.

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How effective is the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement? How well does the setting work in partnership with parents and others? How well are children safeguarded? 2

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 2 How well are children helped to be healthy? 2 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 2 How well are children helped to make a positive contribution? How well are children helped develop skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being?

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

procedures set out in the guidance available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Met This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

This section of the report includes details of any complaint/s made to Ofsted when:  we took action for the provider to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  we asked the provider to take action in order to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  the provider had already taken any necessary action to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register.

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

We will not report on any complaint where the provider met the requirements of the Early Years Register or did not require any action by Ofsted or the registered provider.

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Detail of the complaint/s

Since the last inspection there have been no complaints made to Ofsted that required the provider or Ofsted to take any action.

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Detail of the complaint/s

The provider is required to keep a record of complaints made by parents, which they can see on request. The complaints record may contain complaints other than those made to Ofsted.

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