Childminder in Rochdale

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Unique reference number 316148 Inspection date 28/07/2009 Inspector Susan Elaine Heap

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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 1989. She lives in Heywood, Rochdale, close to shops, parks, schools and public transport links. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's home and the bathroom upstairs are used for childminding. She has a dog, a cat, and a rabbit as pets.

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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 one child in this age group. She also offers care to children aged over five years to 11 years. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder collects children from the local school and attends several toddler groups on a regular basis.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory. The childminder has a very good knowledge of the children she is caring for. As a result, children are valued as unique individuals and this is reflected in the range of activities and experiences the childminder provides for them which ensures they are making steady progress in their learning and development. Children's health, safety and welfare are promoted successfully through a range of appropriate documentation, policies and procedures which underpin the childminder's daily practice. The childminder is committed to developing her practice which is reflected in the improvements made since the last inspection.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop resources and opportunities for children to begin to know about their own cultures and beliefs and those of other people  continue to develop the observation and assessment arrangements to match observations of children's activities to the expectations of the early learning goals

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provision

Recommendations made at the last inspection have been fully completed and have improved children's care, safety and welfare, and the childminder's knowledge and understanding of statutory legal requirements. These include updating her knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and first aid, and providing parents with details of the complaints procedure. Appropriate steps have been taken to ensure children are cared for in a safe, homely environment, such as ensuring safety equipment is in place and fire drills are practised regularly which help to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 promote children's understanding of what to do in an emergency situation.

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provision

The childminder has a sound understanding of the importance of working in partnership with parents. A range of written and verbal information is available regarding children's welfare, learning and development. For example, each child has a daily diary with information regarding the Early Years Foundation Stage and the activities they have taken part in. Parents sign this monthly and are also able to add their own comments about their child's progress. Parents comment positively on the care and learning opportunities offered and that children are very proud of belonging to the library.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has a sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and has successfully started to implement this. Observation, planning and assessment systems which identify the next steps for children in their learning and development are in the early stages of development.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children benefit from a wide range of enjoyable play opportunities and experiences both inside and outside the home which are clearly tailored to their individual needs and interests. These help them make steady progress in all six areas of learning, particularly in language and literacy, numeracy and their knowledge and understanding of the natural world. For example, they are learning problem solving and numeracy skills through practical experiences as they count the number of steps when they go up and downstairs to the bathroom. She introduces simple shapes and the concept of size, such as circles, and big and small, as they look at the tyres of the buses, lorries and cars as they go by. They show great interest in insects as they go bug hunting in the garden and look at them through the magnifying glasses. This promotes great discussion and results in the childminder buying stick insects and she involves the children in collecting leaves and caring for

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

them. Although the childminder values each child as a unique individual, resources and activities to support children's understanding of diversity, such as books or toys which portray positive images of different family groups, cultures or disability are limited.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The home is appropriately organised to make the most of the space available and the use of low-level storage units help children to make choices and decisions in what they will play with. The childminder acts as a positive role model and, as a result, children behave well and are developing good manners. Phrases, such as 'please' and 'thank you' are used frequently by the children.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children benefit from fresh air and exercise on a daily basis which develops their understanding of a healthy lifestyle. They enjoy a range of activities which develop their physical skills, such as visits to the park and other community facilities or sledging in the snow. They are beginning to understand and adopt healthy habits, such as good hygiene practices through their daily routines and are encouraged to make healthy choices about what they eat and drink. For example, on their trips to the supermarket they help to choose the fruit and vegetables and make decisions as to what they will have for their snack. 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? 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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