Childminder in Bury

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Unique reference number EY376159 Inspection date 03/02/2009 Inspector Gillian Patricia Bishop

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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

Children only attend this setting before and/or after the school day and/or during the school holidays. The judgements in this report reflect the quality of early years provision offered to children during those periods.

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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 one and six years in a detached property in Radcliffe. The childminder works alongside another registered childminder within the home. All ground floor rooms are used for childminding purposes, this includes the main lounge, dining room, conservatory and a separate sleep room. There are bathroom facilities on the ground and first floors of the home. There is a secure garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to provide care for a maximum of four children at any one time when working alone. She may care for a maximum of ten children when working alongside her co-childminder. She is registered on the Early Years Register and the Compulsory and Voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently seven children on roll, all of whom are in the early years age group. The childminder takes and collects children to and from local schools and she routinely visits a variety of toddler groups and local community groups for younger children. The childminder helps to run a stay and play session one morning per week at a local children's centre and she is the chair person for Bury and Rochdale Netmums, an internet site for parents who wish to access local amenities.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder has relevant childcare qualifications and she is a member of the National Childminding Association. She has established secure links with supporting early years services and other local providers who also provide the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The childminder is currently completing the Bury Childcare Development Toolkit with the intention to access a quality award scheme. The setting has an internet web site known as 'Woodlands Childcare'.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the quality of the provision is good. The childminder and her co- childminder provide a happy and welcoming environment for children of all ages because the home is effectively organised to meet the needs of both younger and older children when larger numbers of children attend. The majority of policies and procedures are secure which ensures children's health, safety and enjoyment is effectively promoted and welfare requirements are met. All children make good progress in their learning due to secure processes for monitoring and observing their ongoing development, although developmental recording systems across age groups are not consistent at this time. Effective partnership with parents exist and links with local schools who also provide the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) are in place. The childminder and her co-childminder evaluate their practice in consultation with parents and children which provides a well balanced focus for the

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should: This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  continue to develop the planning, observation and assessment systems for older children in the Early Years Foundation Stage  continue to develop risk assessment procedures to contain dates when reviews are undertaken and by whom and ensure all potentail risks in the graden and on routine outings are included.

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provision

The childminder has established an effective working relationship with her co- childminder due to good communication systems and the equal role they both play in establishing good child care practices. Routines and activities are well organised and purposeful which ensures the day runs smoothly and calmly. Policies and procedures are reviewed on a regular basis to ensure they remain appropriate and effective, for example, nappy changing procedures were changed as previous arrangements were imposing on the children's play space. The childminder has completed mandatory training as required by her registration and she continues to seek further personal development in her childminding role through links with early years supporting agencies.

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provision

The childminder and her co-childminder reflect frequently on their childcare practices to ensure they work intentionally to provide the best outcomes for children in their care. Her knowledge of the EYFS is good, which ensures the care and education for children is secure. Although the development records for some children in the EYFS are not as thorough as others at this time. The childminder works alongside her co-childminder in setting practical goals for the future this includes further childcare related training and the development of a continuous play provision into the garden. Children are highly consulted in order to seek their view and opinions about what it is like for them at the setting, this ensures they have a voice in how the setting operates.

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provision

Parents are recognised as partners within the setting as they are frequently consulted about their children's welfare and development. The childminder provides parents with a daily diary which provides an overview of their child's day and they are encouraged to record their own comments about children's activities and routines. A secure settling-in procedure ensures children and parents settle very well and it provides parents with an opportunity to discuss their child's individual needs in appropriate depth. Questionnaires provide very positive feedback from parents and these are used to guide the childminder in her work.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder and her co-childminder have a secure understanding of child development and how children learn which enables them to provide a broad range of stimulating and appropriately challenging activities for children in their care. The childminder makes good use of the information parents provide within the 'all about me' document as starting points for their development. Observations of their progress are routinely recorded and discussed with the co-childminder and parents This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and activity plans are designed to support children's next steps in learning. The childminder and co-childminder play an equal role in implementing observation, planning and assessment systems and they often make general observations of all the children as they play so they can both influence future plans and activities. However, they take personal responsibility for recording children's assessments

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

and daily diaries in line with their key person responsibilities.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children make good progress in their learning due to the support and guidance they receive from the childminder. They develop good levels of independence because they receive encouragement to collect own coats and shoes when preparing to play outdoors and they collect their own belongings from their personal box. Children develop a secure knowledge of their local environment and community due to regular visits to the local park, shops and children's centre. Links with the community police officer has enabled older children to learn about stranger danger and safety during bonfire celebrations. Yong children enjoy regular story time but they show a keen interest in looking at books independently, turning pages and pointing to familiar characters. The childminder makes good use of repetition to encourage younger children to speak and repeat familiar words such as shoes, book and children's names. She effectively communicates with

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

young babies through lots of smiles and facial expressions which babies instinctively respond to by babbling and giggling.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has developed secure procedures and records which include information about children's backgrounds, health and individual needs and she ensures parents are consulted about outings, car travel and procedures to be taken if a child becomes ill. The home and the equipment is hygienically clean and written and visual checks are made to ensure the home remains safe and secure for children. Written risk assessment procedures are generally good as they contain details about potential risks in the home, the garden and during outings. However, these do not show clear review dates and they have not taken account of the dangers of water in some of these environments. Children are kept safe by clear behavioural rules, such as sitting quietly when travelling in the car and children will often test each other to check they are aware of what to do during an emergency evacuation drill, for example, by discussing which exit they should use.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has ensured all regulatory documentation is kept and displayed as required and she ensures all confidential information is securely stored. 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 registration.

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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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