Childminder in Trafford

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Unique reference number 310326 Inspection date 13/07/2009 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 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 has been registered since 1990. She lives with her husband (who is an assistant) and two adult children in the Timperley area of Cheshire. The whole of the ground floor and rear bedroom and front bedroom and bathroom on the first floor are used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed rear garden available for outside play. The family have a goldfish tank.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder attends the local carer and toddler group on a regular basis. She is a member of the National Childminding Association and is accredited to the local childminder network.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding four children in this age group. She also offers care to four children aged over five years to 11 years. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. Children are respected and valued as individuals and are cared for in a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment, where they are respected and their needs are met. They make good progress as they are happy, settled and confident in their surroundings and enjoy learning about the world around them. The childminder is generally skilful in her observations and knows the children very well and plans a range of experiences around their interests. Parents are provided with good information and this enables the childminder to ensure consistency of care. The childminder has clear systems in place for evaluating her practice and identifying her strengths and areas for improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure risk assessments are signed by the person carrying them out  ensure that children's records of achievement are kept up to date to show progress.

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provision

The childminder understands her responsibility under the Children Act to keep children safe and keeps herself up-to-date with training and local authority procedures. She has well thought out risk assessments in place which include providing children with gardening overalls and gloves for their protection when This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 they visit the allotment and learn about growing fruit and vegetables. Good, clean resources, toys and equipment are of very high quality.

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provision

The childminder knows the children well and recognises their individuality and strengths. She has a very positive attitude to her professional development and ensures she attends ongoing training and self-evaluates her provision. She has recently completed level three training in the Early Years Foundation Stage to develop her knowledge of child development and undertaken training in risk assessments. She has recently applied for a local authority scheme grant, for outside play improvements and has ordered a canopy for an area of the garden to ensure children have access to the outside in all weathers. She shares information with parents and carers. Children's records of achievement are generally reported on and include photographs, artwork and evaluative observations, which identify children's next steps in learning. However, some records have not been up dated and so it is not always clear to see the progress the children are making.

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provision

Parents are provided with good information about all areas of the childminding service, including their children's records of achievement and daily exchange of information. Parents and children are regularly involved in evaluating the childminder's provision. Detailed information, such as menus, planning, policies and procedures are available to parents. She maintains very good relationships with parents by making time for discussions every day. She has very good relationships with the local school that have identified her as the lead person for childminders. She works with the school to ensure the children have consistency in their learning and development.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The children’s welfare is well provided for and this enables them to make good progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder provides a rich and varied environment that effectively contributes to their learning and she is able to provide one to one support. The children have space and move freely between the playroom and the garden and know where the resources are stored and are able to choose from open shelves and some stored in the garage. The environment is warm and welcoming and their art work and photographs are displayed around the home so the children have a good sense of belonging. They are happy, settled and very involved in their play.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The children are provided with the opportunities for lots of purposeful play and exploration as the childminder plans her routines. She talks to the children all the time enabling them to extend their language skills and critical thinking. The childminder and children demonstrate good interactions through lots of eye contact and conversation as the childminder spends her time playing with them on the floor and at their level. She negotiates with the school and develops similar themes, for example, she talks to them about holidays and the beach, as they make yellow play dough; she reminds them about the safety aspects of the activities. As the play dough cools she demonstrates the contrast of the cool exterior and warm centre. They count out the ingredients and measure them and talk about the changes as they mix the ingredients together and heat them. They This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

are learning about the world around them. They have planted vegetable seeds at the allotment and are beginning to understand the concept of growing food. Children have daily opportunities for outdoor play and in good weather they choose when to play outdoors and when they want to rest. They go on regular walks in the local community and benefit from daily visits to the school and seeing the farm animals kept their. They learn about each others cultural back grounds and share photographs of a recent wedding. They visit local places of interest, such as the library and local play groups, to extend their experiences of the environment and socialisation.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are cared for in a clean, safe environment where they are learning to take care of themselves and understand basic road safety. They are provided with a healthy range of freshly prepared and home cooked meals and snacks. The children sit together at the table and discuss their day. The childminder uses this time to extend the children’s language and social skills. Children are well behaved and have drawn up their own list of house rules which are displayed and referred to as appropriate. They are learning about acceptable behaviour and are developing a feeling of self worth. They are happy and content in the childminder's care. 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

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