Childminder in Rochdale

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY316878 Inspection date 11/11/2009 Inspector Judith Anne Kerr

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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 was registered in 2005. She lives with her husband, adult step- daughter and son aged five years in the Middleton area of Greater Manchester close to shops, schools, parks and public transport links. The whole of the ground floor and the first floor bathroom of the childminder's house are used for childminding purposes. There is an enclosed rear garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children at any one time and is currently caring for four children on the Early Years Register. The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She attends the local adult and toddler groups on a regular basis.

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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

The childminder has a good understanding of her role within the delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage and meets the majority of the welfare requirements. Children make good progress in their learning and development as they are well supported by the childminder who provides a range of stimulating activities. The childminder offers a welcoming and inclusive service where all children are valued and respected. Consistency of care, in partnership with parents, helps to ensure children's individual needs are fully met. There are systems in place to monitor and evaluate the provision for its effectiveness.

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further?

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

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further?

 request written parental permission for seeking any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment for all children. 30/11/2009

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure observations and assessments are used to identify learning priorities and plan relevant and motivating learning experiences for each child

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the early years provision

The childminder has a beneficial understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse together with appropriate steps to ensure any concerns are handled in a swift and calm manner. All adults within the provision have undergone effective This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 vetting procedures which ensures they are suitable to have regular contact with children and further promotes their safety. Robust risk assessments are in place to take account of the premises and the outings on which children are taken. Security in and around the home is good and ensures that children remain safe. The required records and documentation are in place with the exception of consent for emergency medical treatment for all children. This poses a risk to children's continuing good health.

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the early years provision

The childminder is keen to attend training courses to extend her knowledge and understanding of all childcare issues and has attended some local authority training events including safeguarding and renewal of her first aid certificate. She evaluates the service she provides and is keen to make any necessary improvements to further enhance outcomes for all children.

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the early years provision

Good partnerships with parents play an important role in providing an inclusive environment. The childminder works well with parents and values their contribution as partners in their children’s care and learning. A portfolio of policies and procedures and daily discussions ensure they are well informed about her working practices and occurrences within their child's unique day. Starting points are identified on admission and ongoing progress towards the early learning goals is shared with parents through children's individual files. The childminder recognises the importance of establishing links with other professionals to ensure that children’s needs are planned for across the differing provisions they may attend. This helps to ensure children's overall progress through the learning framework.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a purposeful understanding of the needs of the children in her care and plans her routines accordingly. She shows a clear understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the need to provide activities and experiences to support and extend children’s learning and development. However, there are no clear systems in place to show how the educational programme is monitored to ensure a balance across the six areas of learning. Observations which are linked to the six areas of learning are undertaken and the next steps are predicted. The childminder is not clear how to use these to plan for children's future learning. As a result, the links between planning, observation and assessment are incomplete.

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and outcomes for children

Children develop high levels of independence and respect for others as they acquire the habits and behaviour appropriate to good learners. Their self-esteem and well-being is fostered as they make their own choices from the well-organised, good quality resources which are stored at low level. The childminder sees the children as individuals, building upon their interests and natural curiosity. As a result, they confidently engage in the broad range of exciting and enjoyable play opportunities.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder talks to the children throughout their play, so helping to create a learning environment which values communication. Children play imaginatively and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 cooperatively as they push the dolls in the buggy and arrange the cars in the garage. Their early numeric skills improve as they count the number of bricks and cars. Children feel at home in this setting as they are comfortable to ask for exactly what they want for snack. Outdoor play and outings are central to the children's days. They enjoy trips to the park where they feed the ducks and look at the llamas, donkeys, chickens and cows in the farm. Regular visits to local toddler groups enable children to socialise with their peers and increase their confidence and independence in different environments.

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and outcomes for children

Creative opportunities make learning fun as children print with their hands and explore the texture of the gloop. The children follow the instructions for stirring the cornflake mixture and dancing to the music. Resources, such as books, dolls and puzzles, help to promote diversity. These encourage children to value and respect people's differences and become aware of the wider world in which they live. Children learn through discussions as they play with disabled figures why some people use a wheelchair to move around and others need crutches. Celebrations for Chinese New Year include making cards and tasting traditional foods.

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and outcomes for children

Children thrive on consistent messages about healthy living. They play outdoors each day, wash their hands after toileting and adopt a positive attitude towards food as they sit down to enjoy healthy home made meals, such as cottage pie. The childminder seeks information from parents regarding individual dietary requirements and drinks are readily available to children at all times. Children learn about safety through discussion and everyday routines. For example, they discuss stranger danger and road safety and are made aware of the importance of the 'Green Cross Code'. 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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