Childminder in Rochdale

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Unique reference number EY257765 Inspection date 03/08/2009 Inspector Shaheen Matloob

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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 March 2003. She lives in a semi- detached house with her husband and nine year old son, in the Wardle area of Rochdale. The property is within walking distance of local shops, parks, toddler groups and primary schools. The whole ground floor is used for childminding, including the main lounge/dining room, small playroom, kitchen and downstairs bathroom. The master bedroom on the first floor is also used. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The family has a pet dog.

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Description of the childminding

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

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Description of the childminding

The childminder collects children from the local school and attends playgroup and childminder support groups on a regular basis. She is a member of an approved childminding network and is currently participating in the local authority quality assurance scheme. She also holds a Foundation Degree in Early Years.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. The childminder is effectively meeting the needs of children and providing stimulating and challenging activities to promote their learning and development. All aspects of their welfare and safety are promoted well. The childminder ensures positive attitudes towards diversity and difference, so that children learn to value similarities and differences in others, and help to make a positive contribution to society. There are some methods in place to identify areas for improvement and regular quality checks, based on appropriate levels of monitoring. As a result, there is some evidence of the beneficial impact on children's welfare, learning and development.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop systems for partnerships with parents and improve the ways in which they are involved in reviewing their children's progress and regularly contribute to supporting their children's learning and development in meaningful ways  improve the reflection and self-evaluation process to involve children and parents, in order to contninually improve the quality of provision for all children. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

Children are cared for in a well organised environment and have independent access to a dedicated playroom. Children's individual needs are met and they enjoy their play. A comprehensive and clear range of policies are shared with parents and positively promote children welfare and learning. Adequate reflection and self- evaluations systems are in place and areas of improvement since the last inspection have bee fully addressed. However, these systems are not fully robust in order to improve the provision effectively. The childminder has a commitment to professional development and has completed a Foundation Degree in Early Years. Regular quality checks are carried out by the local authority to ensure that she meets specific quality assurance standards.

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provision

Partnerships with parents are well established and meet the needs of each child. The childminder understands the importance of this, including the need to communicate effectively and having a level of trust. In return, this supportive relationship has a positive impact on children's learning and development. Parents are provided with good quality information about all aspects of the setting. A good two-way flow of information and expertise keeps parents informed of their children's achievements and progress. However, the methods to involve parents in reviewing, contributing, supporting and extending their children's continuous learning and development are not fully established. A successful settling in period is used to gather information from parents about care routines to promote continuity of care and ensure that children are settled and secure. An initial assessment is conducted and recorded to establish children's starting points and

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a commitment to children's safety and takes the necessary steps to promote the welfare of children. She has a clear understanding of child protection issues, ensuring that the procedures for safeguarding are robust and managed well. Effective systems are in place for recording and reporting concerns for children at risk from harm and liaising with relevant agencies. Good arrangements for collection and security make sure that children are protected from unvetted persons.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has a secure understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and uses this knowledge for the individual needs of each child, ensuring that activities undertaken are developmentally appropriate. Activities ensure that children are challenged, but not pushed beyond their capabilities, which means that they enjoy their learning. Young children to show increasing independence as they select from a range of activities and join in play with older children. Ongoing observations and assessment informs planning for children's continual development through play activities. Planning is flexible and responds to children's needs, interests and spontaneous events. As a result, children make good progress, given their capabilities and starting points. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children understand and adopt healthy habits, such as good hygiene practices.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

They have individual towels, which they recognise and demonstrate how they wash their hands using soap to stop germs. Children make healthy choices about what they eat and drink and understand that 'carrots and breadsticks are healthy' and know that 'they make your bones big and strong'. Babies enjoy snack time as they show their excitement when presented with a breadstick for snack. Children are helped to be active and understand the benefits of physical activity. Babies care routines are met consistently with home life experiences and older children understand that exercise is good for them and helps 'you to grow'. They notice the changes to their bodies after physical activity as they explain how their 'heart beeps fast'.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

All children are effective communicators and excel in this particular area of development. They happily and confidently talk about themselves and ask questions. The childminder engages in conversation with children, developing language and thinking skills as she gives them time to respond. Children enjoy listening to their favourite stories and point to pictures, making comments, they understand that they must look after and handle books carefully.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Fire safety is effective. Children participate in fire evacuations and are clear about where they assemble. They have a good understanding of how to keep themselves safe and say that when they go in the childminder's car they must 'put on their set belts'. They also have a good understanding of road safety and the importance of looking for cars and waiting for the green man before crossing the road.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Pictures and resources are displayed, showing positive attitudes towards ethnic, cultural diversity and disability. This helps children and families to recognise that they are welcome and valued. All children have access to the activities on offer, as they are stored at low level promoting independence and decision making. All children in the childminder's care are given and equal opportunity to fulfil their own potential. Children sample foods from other countries in order to develop their taste and learn about food from other cultures. Strategies used to manage children's behaviour are positive and promote their welfare and development. Children are encouraged to reach a compromise independently and to say sorry and make friends. The childminder uses time out to explain to children why certain behaviour is unacceptable and the impact it has on others. 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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