Manchester Young Lives

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 136264 Inspection date 07/12/2009 Inspector Deborah Jane Starr

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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 lives with her husband and adult son in Patchway, South Gloucestershire. She was registered in 1986. The whole of the house is registered with the main play areas on the ground floor. There is an enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time. The childminder currently cares for one child within the early years age range and one child within the age range of the compulsory Childcare Register. Written permission to seek emergency medical advice and treatment is not in place for all children Both children attend on a part-time basis. The childminder takes children to local shops and parks.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder has a satisfactory knowledge and awareness of children's individual needs, enabling her to promote their welfare and development, however her systems of assessment are not sufficiently well developed. Overall, the childminder maintains most required documentation appropriately and shares these with parents; she is in breach of some statutory requirements. She builds sound relationships with parents and ensures through the regular exchange of information that children's individual needs are supported. Links with other providers are not sufficiently well established. The childminder demonstrates sufficient on-going commitment to improvement as she has addressed the recommendations from her last inspection, attended training and taken on board some of the new requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has not however, reflected fully on her practise and consequently, the impact upon

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

improved outcomes for children is limited.

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further?

To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 extend the daily records of atttendance to include children's hours of attendance (Documentation) 04/02/2010

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further?

 develop further the record of risk assessment to clearly state when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action taken following a review or incident (Documentation) 04/02/2010

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further?

 obtain written permission to seek emergency medical advice and treatment from parents at the start of each arrangement (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 04/02/2010 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 develop a system to evaluate and monitor the quality of the provision so as to bring about improved outcomes for children  develop assessment systems to identify the learning priorities for each child and ensure the range of activities on offer is challenging for children both inside and outside  develop effective links with other early years providers to ensure a regular two-way flow of information that brings about continuity in children's care, learning and development  update the record of risk assessment to include any assessments of risks for outings and trips  extend opportunities for children to participate in activities that promote an awareness of the diversity of the wider world and reflect their own backgrounds

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the early years provision

Appropriate arrangements ensure all adults living in the home have undergone appropriate vetting procedures. The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection issues and understands the procedures she should follow if she has a concern about a child. Consequently children's well-being is appropriately safeguarded. Most documentation is maintained appropriately and shared with parents. However, written permission to seek emergency medical advice and treatment is not in place for all children and children's records of attendance and written risk assessments lack detail. This is a breach of the statutory requirements and does not fully support children's welfare at all times. Daily visual checks and an understanding of risk and appropriate steps to minimise hazards both inside and out ensure children are cared for in a safe and secure environment. For instance, barriers in place deny access to the kitchen and babies sleep within view

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the early years provision

at all times. Written records do not reflect identified hazards and steps taken to ensure children are safe on outings. Children independently access a sufficient range of toys through the rotation of organised storage boxes placed at floor level.

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the early years provision

The childminder has taken account of the recommendations identified at her last inspection and is starting to developing her understanding of how she identifies and assesses individual children's learning. She has reviewed her knowledge of local child protection procedures and how she safeguards children through training. Consequently, she demonstrates some capacity to maintain continuous improvement. She has not however, reflected further upon her practice and as a result has not effectively identified future areas for improvement or plans so as to bring about further improvements in the provision and outcomes for children.

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the early years provision

The childminder builds positive relationships with parents. She regularly exchanges information about children's activities and achievements during the day, thus ensuring their individual needs are identified and met. The childminder endeavours This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 through conversation with parents to gain information as to children's interests and achievements when in the care of other early years providers. However, she has not taken steps herself to make links, so as to ensure a two-way flow of information about children's care, learning and development.

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and outcomes for children

Children are settled and content at the childminder's because she knows the children generally well and meets their individual needs. Children make satisfactory progress in relation to their starting points because the childminder has a sound knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop. She offers resources and activities that reflect children's interests and keeps a record of what children do and know and links these appropriately to the six areas of learning. However, she does not yet use this assessment to identify and plan for children's next steps in development and does not consider how children's learning can be promoted through a wide variety of activities which offer new challenges both inside and outside. For example, consideration is not given as to how children's play in the garden and at local parks is focussed and supported to develop their learning and skills. Children regularly participate in bread making activities, they

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and outcomes for children

help weigh ingredients and are supported to recognise whether they need more or less. They count how many spoons of each item are required and stir the ingredients. Children are encouraged to develop their senses when smelling yeast. They count and recognise numbers when pressing buttons on the machine to set the programme. Children confidently recall family events from their past and talk about events in the future, such as a visit to Father Christmas.

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and outcomes for children

Children are encouraged to develop an awareness of a safe and healthy lifestyle. They practice evacuation procedures within the childminder's home and are supported to develop an awareness of road safety when on walks. They know to wash and dry their hands at appropriate times and use and dispose of tissues appropriately to minimise the risk of cross contamination. Visits within the local community to shops and parks provide opportunities in which children discuss the people they observe and learn that different people have different needs. Regular trips to the recycling bank promotes their awareness of their environment. Children's awareness of the diversity of the wider world, however, is limited due to access to few resources, predominantly books and infrequent involvement in activities that reflect their own or other's differing backgrounds. Children behave well in the childminder's care, responding positively to her calm and clear

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and outcomes for children

approach. Children's individual needs are well met, for instance they are able to sleep when tired and are regularly reminded to drink from their individual beakers. Children are encouraged to share and are sensitive to the needs of others. For instance, toddlers recognise and show concern when babies are distressed. 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 3 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 3 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 3 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 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 3 The extent to which children feel safe 3 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 3 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 3 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 3

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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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 devise a written statement of procedures to be followed in relation to complaints (Procedures for dealing with complaints) 04/02/2010

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the compulsory part of the Childcare Register (Procedures for dealing with complaints) 04/02/2010

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