Childminder in Rochdale

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Unique reference number EY375099 Inspection date 21/07/2009 Inspector Anne Bennett

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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 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 and lives in the Heywood area of Lancashire. The rooms and areas of the house used for childminding are the lounge, kitchen, upstairs bathroom, back bedroom and back garden. The setting operates from 07.00 until 18.00 Monday to Friday and is located within walking distance of local schools and shops. The childminder holds a childcare qualification.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for five children under the age of eight years. She is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently two children on roll in the early years age group. There is a pet dog in the household. The childminder 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 satisfactory. The childminder creates a welcoming and inclusive environment for children and parents and actively promotes positive relationships within and beyond the setting. Effective information sharing systems with parents ensure that they receive regular and detailed information about their child’s care, learning and development. Planning and assessment systems are developing and children make steady progress, supported by responsive and consistent relationships. Processes for reflecting on practice and monitoring the impact of targeted improvements on outcomes for children are in the initial stages.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop planning systems to provide further experiences which are appropriate to each child's age and stage of development as they progress towards the early learning goals  update the record of risk assessment to include any assessments of risk for outings and trips  consider ways to reflect more actively on practice in order to improve outcomes for children  provide further opportunities for children to develop their knowledge of early reading, writing and number in meaningful contexts.

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provision

Children are cared for in a clean, safe and suitably maintained environment where their independence and decision making skills are promoted as they are able to self-select from a sufficient range of toys and resources. The childminder demonstrates an adequate knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 framework, although, she has not yet accessed current training in relation to this. The childminder has an appropriate grasp of the setting’s strengths and priorities for improvement. However, systems for evaluating all aspects of the practice and monitoring the impact of any improvements made on the outcomes for children are in the initial stages.

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provision

In general, the childminder demonstrates a good understanding of responsibilities in relation to documentation. Risks within the setting are appropriately managed, however, existing processes do not fully assess and review risks for outings and trips. All required parental permissions are in place and well managed, reassuring parents that their children are effectively safeguarded. The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of child protection issues and procedures and has attended additional training in this area.

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provision

Parents receive good quality information about the setting including detailed copies of all policies and procedures at admission. Individual needs records gather information from parents including any preferences and specific care needs. Parents are effectively involved in children's learning and development and are invited to review and feedback regarding children's progress on a monthly basis through the sharing of daily diaries and individual record folders.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are confident and comfortable in the company of the childminder and visitors to the setting, expressing interest in adult tasks and conversations and joining in using mark making resources. An appropriate range of self-selection opportunities are available to children in the setting including jigsaws, books, shape sorters, mark making resources, role play items and ride on toys. The childminder intends to further supplement the learning environment by making use of a toy library facility in the future.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

A sufficient range of planned activities and resources are available, appropriate to the age and stage of development of the children that attend the setting, together with some opportunities to develop understanding of early reading, writing and number in meaningful contexts. The childminder demonstrates an adequate understanding of assessment processes and appropriately considers the next steps in children's learning and development. Individual record folders are in place for each child including concise observations and photographs, providing a record of key developments which are openly shared with parents.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder provides an adequate balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities across all the areas of learning. Different styles of music provide children with opportunities to move their whole body to sounds they enjoy. Children gain confidence in their own ability and achievements as they practise and refine stepping on and off the bottom step, patiently supported by the childminder. Gross and fine motor skills are developed through a range of mark making opportunities and children distinguish between different line orientations as they talk about the ladders they have drawn. Children enjoy problem solving using jigsaws and use number language as they talk about 'bigger' and 'smaller' members of their family. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder supports children to identify different coloured crayons and enthusiastically encourages and praises them as they correctly identify the colour

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

yellow and go on to count and collate yellow crayons. Children eagerly respond to simple instructions, such as collecting together the crayons that they have been playing with and enjoy talking about things they can see out of the window that intrigue them.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

A strong emphasis is placed on children's personal, social and emotional development within and beyond the setting and the childminder effectively encourages children to develop habits and behaviour appropriate to good learners, their own needs, and those of others. Children are reassured by warm and consistent responses from the childminder as they learn that experiences and resources can be shared. Through painting activities and exploration of malleable materials, such as play dough, children of all ages are appropriately involved without compromising their safety. Children develop a good understanding of danger and how to stay safe through daily routine and are beginning to experiment with different types of healthy food. Local toddler groups and childminding support groups are regularly attended and children develop their understanding of the local area by going on walks and visiting the playground and

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

shops. 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? 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? 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: 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

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