Childminder in Trafford

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Unique reference number 318158 Inspection date 22/07/2009 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 1988. She lives with her husband and two adult children and son in law in the Timperley area of Cheshire. The whole of the ground floor and bathroom on the first floor are used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The family have two cats.

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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.

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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 three children in this age group. She also offers care to five children aged over five years to 11 years. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and 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. The children are supported and cared for in a stimulating safe and inclusive environment where their uniqueness is recognised and their individual needs. They make good progress as the childminder is a skilful practitioner who observes what they can do and plans a range of experiences to extend their interest. The children are settled, happy and confident in their environment and enjoy learning as they are valued and respected. Information is shared on a daily basis with parents and cares to ensure they receive consistency of care. The childminder has begun to put systems in place for evaluating her practice and is clear about the areas for improvement and her strengths.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure that children can access toys and equipment independently  provide a risk assessment for trips on public transport.

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provision

The childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibility under the Children Act to keep children safe and keeps up-to-date with training and local authority procedures. She has comprehensive and well thought out risk assessments in place; however, she has not provided a risk assessment for journeys on public transport. Resources, toys and equipment are all in good, clean condition, however, they are not easily accessible for children to make choices and this does not help them develop independence. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder has a very positive attitude to her professional development through on going training and has begun to self-evaluate her provision. She has attended training in The Early Year’s Foundation Stage to keep her up-to-date. Good records of achievement are available to parents and these are well maintained and include photographs, artwork and evaluative observations which

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provision

identify children's next steps in learning. Individual planning is completed following discussion with the parents and children and is related to their interests. The childminder knows the children well and recognises their individuality and strengths.

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provision

Parents are provided with good information about all areas of the childminding service. The childminder's daughter is an assistant and she has obtained written permission form parents for regarding their care. Good information, which includes planning, menus, policies and procedures are readily available to parents, which provide a safe and efficient service. The childminder maintains good relationships with parents by making time for discussion every day. She extends this by developing good relationships with the local childminders and with the local play group the children attend. She discussed extending this to include the local primary school.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder provides a rich and varied learning environment that contributes to the children’s learning. They make good progress towards the early learning goals and their welfare is well provided for. They have lots of conversations about what they are doing and this is extended to wider areas so the children’s understanding and vocabulary is developed.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The children know where toys and equipment are stored, however, this is not easily accessible as they are piled high on shelves and they can not independently choose. She has developed a catalogue of resources to enable them to make choices. They develop a good sense of belonging through a warm and welcoming environment where their artwork, pictures and posters are displayed in the play room.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder plans her routines purposefully to ensure that children have lots of experiences of play and exploration. She develops their language skills and critical thinking by reminding them about the seasons as they talk about slippers and hot water bottles in the cold weather. They talk about the sounds of birds in the garden and look at the wild area and discuss the frogs and bugs. They are learning about the world around them and spend time outdoors each day. The garden has been redesigned and the children have been provided with a safe area to play in. They go on regular walks in the community and visit the local groups, shops and library to extend their learning of the environment and socialisation. The children learn about problem solving, reasoning and numeracy in their day and this is promoted through matching and counting games and singing songs.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder and children demonstrate good interactions. They have lots of This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 conversation and eye contact and they spend time playing together on the floor. Children are regularly praised and encouraged which gives them a feeling of self worth.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are cared for in a safe, clean homely environment where they are learning to take care of themselves and understand basic safety and how to stay healthy. The childminder provides a healthy range of freshly prepared and home cooked meals and snacks. The children sit at the table to eat and talk about healthy foods and why they drink milk and how this develops healthy teeth and bones. The childminder uses this time to encourage social skills and develop language.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are well behaved and learn about acceptable behaviour through effective strategies, such as basic house rules. She talks to the children about sharing and being kind to one another and they generally play well together and learn to negotiate and help to tidy up. They are very 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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