Childminder, Out-of school day care in Stockport

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY393188 Inspection date 03/11/2009 Inspector Nighat Ghani

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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 2009. She lives with her husband and son aged eight years old. They live in a house on the Manchester/Stockport border. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's house and an upstairs bathroom and bedroom are used for childminding. There is a secure rear garden for outside 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 under the Early Years Register and compulsory part of the Childcare Register. The childminder is also registered on the voluntary part of the Childcare Register to enable her to care for older children.

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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 places high importance on meeting the individual needs of the children and recognising the uniqueness of each child. The babies are well cared for and making steady progress in their development. She works closely with parents to ensure she has a clear understanding of each child's background, likes and dislikes. The childminder demonstrates a positive attitude towards her ongoing professional development and recognises the areas she needs to improve in order to develop her practice in the future.

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further?

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

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further?

 further develop the arrangements for observations and assessments so they can be used to assist in planning enjoyable and challenging learning and development experiences that are tailored to meet children’s individual needs develop further procedures for evaluating the provision to identify the strengths and weaknesses and how this information is used to secure continuous improvement  work in partnership with parents by involving them in their children's continuous learning and development

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the early years provision

Children are cared for in well maintained, spacious and clean premises. Resources are attractively stored on low shelves and storage boxes so that children are able to make independent choices. Children are provided with a range of age appropriate activities and experiences to ensure that they are making steady progress. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to follow the comprehensive safeguarding procedure should she have a cause for concern about a child in her care. In addition all adults within the childminder's home are vetted This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 for suitability and the childminder ensures that the children remain under her direct supervision at all times.

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the early years provision

The childminder has carried out risk assessments with regards to the premises and outings, including transporting children in her car, to ensure children's safety. She has produced her own written policies and procedures which are reflected in practice and effectively shared with the parents. She is strongly committed towards continuing her own professional development and has attended several short courses since her registration. The childminder has a reasonable understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of her provision and has started to reflect this in her newly developed self evaluation process.

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the early years provision

The childminder works well in partnership with the parents. She gathers important details from the parents about their children's care needs and circumstances before children start. At induction she talks to parents about what their child can already do in order to build on their capabilities. She also informs them about her childminding methods and encourages a constant two-way flow of information. She also understands the importance of working closely with other providers to ensure that shared development information will support the ongoing learning and development of children. For example, she has shares songs with the local nursery to further support children with English as an additional language. However, there are no systems in place to encourage parents to become involved in all aspects of their children's learning.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy and relaxed in the childminder's home and eagerly choose from a wide range of activities and resources provided. The childminder has successfully implemented the Early Years Foundation Stage into her practice. Good settling in procedures are in place to ensure clear starting points are established. The childminder has started to track children's progress through the early years foundation stage. She is able to clearly identify children's next steps, however, she has not yet started to use this information for planning. She understands that these systems are at an early stage and need to be developed further.

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and outcomes for children

Children have developed a positive relationship with the childminder, who is familiar with their needs. As a result, they confidently express their ideas and requests in secure knowledge that they will be listened to. The childminder offers a good balance of adult led and child initiated activities which result in children being creative and thinking critically. Children develop good communication skills, as they become absorbed by the books they independently select and clearly enjoy listening to the stories. They constantly talk with, and listen to, the childminder and look forward to their regular visit to the toddler group where they get the opportunity to mix with other children and take part in the messy activities.

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and outcomes for children

Very young children have access to a wide range of toys that are colourful, tactile and that make different sounds, helping them to explore using their senses. They make connections and find out what toys can do as they press buttons to make This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 music and then press the buttons again to make it stop. They take pleasure in babbling and making sounds. The childminder listens intently and responds in gentle tones to help reinforce early speech patterns. Young children are encouraged to share and take turns as the childminder sensitively redirects activities. Children have opportunities to count and make marks, and they explore a variety of media such as play dough, paint, sand and water. Children learn about their natural environment during visits to the local park. They develop an awareness of the wider world and diversity through celebration of different

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and outcomes for children

festivals and positive images in their toys and resources.

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and outcomes for children

Children's safety and welfare are successfully promoted. Children are made aware of safety issues as they practise emergency evacuation routines on a regular basis and tidy away the toys as soon as they have finished playing with them. Children are provided with balanced menus and clear systems are in place to ensure that all meals comply with special dietary requirements and parental wishes. Good emphasis is placed on ensuring meal times are social occasions and provide useful opportunities for children to develop their self help and social skills. 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 2 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 2 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: 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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