Childminder in Trafford

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY242388 Inspection date 18/12/2009 Inspector Krystina Chitryn

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Type of setting Childminder to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It rates council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection. If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 08456 404040, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . You may copy all or parts of this document for non-commercial educational purposes, as long as you give details of the source and date of publication and do not alter the information in any way.

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Royal Exchange Buildings St Ann's Square Manchester M2 7LA

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T: 08456 404040 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk 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.

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Introduction

Please see our website for more information about each childcare provider. We publish inspection reports, conditions of registration and details of complaints we receive where we or the provider take action to meet the requirements of registration. 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 registered in 2004. She lives in the Timperley area of Trafford with her daughter who is 12-years-old. The whole of the ground floor and the front bedroom and bathroom on the first floor are used for childminding. There is an enclosed rear garden for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time on the Early Years Register and compulsory part of the Childcare Register. She is also registered on the voluntary part of the Childcare Register to enable her to care for older children. There are currently four children on roll aged under four years. They attend on a part time basis. The childminder supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children feel safe and happy in the childminder's care where their welfare and well-being is effectively safeguarded through comprehensive procedures. Children are respected and valued as individuals and they make good progress in their learning and development. Children are provided with a wide range of age appropriate activities, individually assessed to support their learning needs and skills for the future. However, the childminder does not regularly keep children’s records of achievement up-to-date. The childminder has systems in place to support good communication with parents and other professionals. The childminder is committed to providing a good service and regularly updates her training, and is able to identify 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 children's records of acheivements are regularly updated  use observations to inform planning so that each child receives an enjoyable and challenging learning expereince in the outside area.

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the early years provision

Children are safeguarded and their well-being is effectively protected as the childminder has a good awareness of procedures and provides close supervision. She shares information with the parents and has clear policies and procedures in place. Information is stored confidentially.

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the early years provision

The childminder organises her home to meet children's individual needs and clear This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 risk assessments are recorded for outings and the home. The resources and areas are well organised to promote children's independence and develop active learning. The childminder promotes an inclusive and enabling environment where children are helped to value different aspects of their own and other people's lives. They learn about different cultures and celebrations and the world around them. The garden is generally accessible and provides children with a sound range of opportunities; however, the childminder does not plan a wide variety of activities for outside play. Children learn about the environment and how to help sustain it.

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the early years provision

The childminder provides parents with comprehensive documentation and uses it to help her to meet the needs of the children and parents; for example, she completes a daily diary for the children and seeks feedback from parents verbally. The childminder completes a child information sheet and records information about what the child can do when they first come into her care. The childminder reports parents are very happy with the quality of care and she works in partnership with them to ensure the children are safe and secure, and their individual needs are met. She is aware of working in partnership with others to meet the needs of the children.

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the early years provision

The childminder informally evaluates her practice and regularly meets with other childminders to discuss progress and ideas. She has completed a realistic evaluation of her service and is able to identify strategies to improve her provision. She has a paediatric first aid certificate and a basic level safeguarding certificate. The childminder has booked on further training for safeguarding as she recognises the need to keep up-to-date.

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and outcomes for children

Children gain a broad range of skills that enable them to become active learners. They are encouraged to explore, make decisions and solve problems. For example, children explore a wide variety of media, such as using sponges and their fingers to paint and print onto paper, and playing in the water with bubbles. Children are challenged to think and solve problems as they discover how to switch the toy microwave on and off and listen to the sounds. They are learning language and how to make themselves understood.

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and outcomes for children

Children are interested in the toys and activities available and show good levels of concentration and appropriate challenge. The childminder has made some observations of children and linked these to target the next steps in the child's learning. She plans activities to support each child's development. However, she does not ensure that they are all regularly recorded. Children are taught pre- reading and writing skills as they listen to stories and paint. They gain mathematical knowledge and begin to understand the world they live in as they count cars and sing songs. They are learning social skills as they learn to share and take other people's feelings into account.

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and outcomes for children

Children grow strong as they exercise each day and eat a healthy diet. The childminder has sought advice from a dietician regarding children’s diet and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 provides mostly home cooked foods. The childminder ensures her home is safe and welcoming to children. Their creative art work is displayed in the playroom alongside a Hanukkah display, a list of Children’s birthdays and photographs of them involved in a variety of activities. The childminder has effectively risk assessed her home and minimised risks to children by installing smoke alarms and safety gates. Children are learning to be responsible for their own safety by practising the fire drill procedure and learning to put toys away after play. The childminder has completed risk assessments of outings and has prepared an outing pack to take out with necessary information. Children's health is protected by good

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and outcomes for children

hygiene routines and shared policies with parents. She works with parents to ensure their children’s individual needs are met. Children are happy and feel safe 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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children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement

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and managed?

The effectiveness of leadership and management in embedding ambition and driving improvement The effectiveness with which the setting deploys resources 2 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 2 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 2 The effectiveness of the setting’s engagement with parents and carers

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Stage

The quality of the provision in the Early Years Foundation Stage 2

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 2 The extent to which children feel safe 2 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 2 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 2 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 2

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Stage

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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