Squires, Suzy Danielle

Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This document may be reproduced in whole or in part for non-commercial educational purposes, provided that the information quoted is reproduced without adaptation and the source and date of publication are stated. Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY377214 Inspection date 06/04/2009 Inspector Jannet Mary Richards

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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 baby in the Whitefield area of Bury. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding purposes. There is an enclosed garden available for outdoor play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register to provide care for a maximum of five children at any one time. She is currently caring for one child in the early years age group and one older child. She is able to take and collect children from the local primary school. The childminder has a childcare qualification and 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 inadequate. Although children are settled, happy and have their individual needs met, the childminder is not currently adhering to her conditions of registration in relation to the number of babies she may care for, which is a breach of a legal requirement. She is also in breach of two further requirements. The children's health, safety and well-being is given careful attention as the childminder treats each child as a unique individual and promotes their welfare appropriately. She works with parents and carers to agree routines and care arrangements which suit each child. The children make sound progress in their learning and development as they enjoy a suitable range of age-appropriate play activities. The childminder has begun to reflect on her childminding service and identify strengths and areas for development, though these systems are not yet established enough to assess all aspects of childminding.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the early years provision requires significant improvement. The registered person is given a Notice to Improve that sets out actions to be carried out.

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further?

To comply with the requirements of the EYFS the registered person must take the following action by the specified date:

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further?

 ensure that Ofsted are informed of all significant events, in this instance changes in persons living in the household (Suitable people)(also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 20/04/2009  ensure that the conditions of registration in terms of ratios are met at all times (Suitable People) 20/04/2009  ensure that the certificate of registration is displayed. (Documentation)(also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 20/04/2009 To improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 continue to develop the observation and assessment records to include This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 information from parents and carers  develop the systems for self-evaluation, to ensure that all aspects of childminding are considered.

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provision

The childminder has effective skills and organisation to ensure that children are safe and receive appropriate care. She has conducted effective risk assessments of her home, for example, and taken appropriate action to minimise the risks to young children. She has clear written policies and procedures which she follows appropriately in her day-to-day care of the children. She has failed to inform Ofsted of a significant change, however, and does not yet display her certificate of registration. In addition, although she manages to care for children effectively, she has not complied with her conditions of registration, as she is caring for two children under one year. This means that she is not meeting some specific requirements and is not adhering to a condition of her registration.

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provision

The childminder meets children's needs appropriately as she recognises the importance of valuing each child as a unique individual. She works with parents and carers to settle children at their own pace, organising visits to her home before childminding commences. She discusses their care needs thoroughly with parents and agrees specific care needs and routines to suit the individual child and family. This effective practice helps the children to feel safe and secure.

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provision

The childminder has been caring for children for a relatively short period of time. Within that time she has taken positive action to introduce systems to reflect on her childminding practice, to assess what she does well and identify areas to develop. She is aware, for example, to develop the process for observing children's progress and for planning the next steps in their learning and development. The self-evaluation systems are not yet established enough to consider all aspects of childminding at the present time.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children enjoy the time they spend with the childminder. They enjoy a suitable range of play activities and receive appropriate support from the childminder. This helps them to make sound progress in their learning and development, and develop skills and attitudes which contribute to their future economic well-being.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The children interact well with each other and the childminder. They make early attempts at speech and conversation as they attempt to repeat words which the childminder says, or as they point and make sounds to indicate what they see. The childminder supports their early language development by talking to them about what they are doing, naming objects, singing and looking at picture books with the children.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The children can reach a suitable range of toys and books which they are This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 interested in and which support their natural curiosity and learning. They are interested to find out what happens when they press buttons on their musical toys, for example, or observe what happens when they throw a ball across the room then crawl across to retrieve it. The childminder knows what the children are interested in and provides activities which they enjoy. In addition, she notices what the children do and has recently begun to plan some activities to encourage the next steps in their learning and development. These are still in the very early stages and do not yet give a full picture of children's progress and how this is encouraged. They do not yet include information about what the children do at home.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has a sound awareness of safeguarding procedures and issues in order to safeguard the welfare of any children she cares for. The children play safely as the childminder supervises them well and takes action to minimise any hazards. Their health is promoted effectively as they enjoy healthy snacks and have daily opportunities to go outdoors, for walks in the local area or to visit the park, for example. Young children begin to understand the rules for behaviour as the childminder lets them know, in simple terms, what is acceptable and what is not. In addition, she praises and encourages them often to encourage their confidence and positive self-esteem. The children are able to play with a suitable rage of toys, and look at books which help them to develop an awareness of different people in society. In addition, the childminder has a sound awareness of, and commitment to ensuring that all children are valued and included.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

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? 3 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? 3

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 3 How well are children helped to be healthy? 3 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 3 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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (CR10, CR 15.1) 20/04/2009

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report. (CR10, CR 15.1) 20/04/2009 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 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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