Childminder in TraffordOfsted inspection, 6 Mar 2009

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Unique reference number EY375350 Inspection date 06/03/2009 Inspector Krystina Chitryn

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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 2008. She lives with her husband and two children aged six and four years in the Sale area of Trafford. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children at any one time. The childminder takes and collects children from the local primary schools. She attends the local adult and toddler group and a childminding group. She may care for up to four children under eight years and is currently caring for two children in the early years age group and one on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. She takes the children to the local shops and parks. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. The childminder is able to identify and plan for the children’s future development and provide a consistent approach to the children’s care. She is aware of her strength and areas for development. The childminder is aware of what she does well and demonstrates a clear commitment to continually develop her childminding service. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding and knowledge of the children’s individual needs and her practice is fully inclusive. The children are able to enjoy a varied range of activities suited to their ages and level of development and make good progress.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure the home risk assessment is signed and dated  develop the use of the self-evaluation form  ensure the chalk board is secured to the wall.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a good awareness of safeguarding procedures and understands the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child. She ensures her policy is updated and reviews it regularly and has undertaken safeguarding training since her registration.

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provision

She generally puts effective measures in place to keep children safe. Her written risk assessments, however, lack some detail. The childminder organises her home, toys and time effectively to ensure that children are safe and well cared for. She has very clear written policies and procedures which she provides for parents and follows for the benefit of the children. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder is an enthusiastic and committed childcare practitioner who focuses on helping the children in her care to learn and develop. The children clearly enjoy the time they spend together. She continually strives to improve the service she provides and has attended training to develop her knowledge and childcare practices. The children’s safety is given high priority by the childminder and they discuss how to stay safe and why they wash their hands. However, the

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provision

large chalk board in the covered outdoor play area is not secured to the wall and could be hazardous. She treats each child as a unique individual. She knows them well and has developed positive relationships with both children and parents. This enables her to support the care of the children in line with parent’s wishes.

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provision

When children commence, the childminder meets with parents to record information about their care, learning and development. She spends time with parents each day talking about what the children have been doing and provides photographs of the children undertaking activities to keep them informed. She exchanges information about care routines enabling her to provide consistency with the home and other care providers. She also works closely with parents through developmental stages, such as weaning, toilet training and behaviour management. Feedback from parents show that they are very happy with the service provided by the childminder.

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provision

The childminder is able to identify what she does well and areas for further development. She takes positive steps to continually develop her service and takes action to improve by attending training to update her skills and use the learning for the children’s benefit. She is aware of the children's interest in growing fruit and vegetables and the children have planted seeds in the garden and are excited to see them each day. She further develops their interest by involving them in making rain catchers and explains how they will use them. She also organises her resources both indoors and outdoors for the children so they can easily access them. The childminder has good systems in place to evaluate the children’s development and her practice.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The children are developing friendships and are learning to be kind, play together and share. They have a very warm relationship with the childminder; they sit together and she acts as a positive role model to the children, celebrating their efforts and achievements. As a result, children are developing good self-esteem and are comfortable, happy and relaxed in the childminder's care.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The children receive lots of praise and encouragement and clearly enjoy the company of the childminder as there are lots of smiles and affection. The children are able to make choices and move freely between the inside and outside. They choose what they want to play with and a theme is developed between the activities they undertake at school and in the home by the childminder sharing information.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children play with a good range of developmentally appropriate toys which are easily within their reach, selected by the childminder who knows what they are This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 interested in. The children enjoy making pictures and having stories read to them. She is aware of the children’s strengths and areas for development as she knows the children well. They play together and are reminded to take turns enabling them to develop a sense of community, how to take turns, and begin to recognise words and numbers.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's welfare is clearly promoted as they spend time outdoors each day, ensuring they have some physical exercise, such as riding the scooters in the garden and walking to school. This encourages them to be aware of their surroundings; they have binoculars and have made fat balls for the birds that visit the garden. This gives them the opportunity to talk about the seasons, nature and develop an interest and understanding of the world around them. They are encouraged to eat a healthy diet. Suitable measures are in place to prevent the spread of infection and ensure that children stay healthy. A strong emphasis on safety and supervision of the children means they can play safely.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

There is a wide range of toys and books which have positive images of different people in society. They also use the internet to develop children’s understanding of the world around them. These enable the children to become aware of differences and prompt discussions about valuing differences. Overall, a good inclusive service is provided. The children are happy and settled in the care of the childminder. They have opportunities to develop a good range of skills and knowledge for their future well-being. Children are encouraged to participate in all areas of play.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has an extensive record of the children’s progress and uses photographs to demonstrate children learning as they play. She has detailed links to the areas of learning and development, which ensures the children's progress is clearly planned for. 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

There have been no complaints made to Ofsted since the last inspection.

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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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