Childminder in Tameside

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY394366 Inspection date 02/12/2009 Inspector Susan Elaine Heap

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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 their three children, aged 15, 14, and three years old in the Audenshaw area of Tameside, close to shops, parks and the library. Children have access to the whole of the ground floor, which consists of the lounge, dining room, conservatory, kitchen and computer room. Toilet facilities are available on the ground floor. There is a secure rear garden for outdoor play. The family have a cat.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for five children under eight years at any one time, two of whom may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding four children in this age group, three of whom attend on a part-time basis. The childminder is also registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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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 very good knowledge of the children she is caring for. This enables her to provide stimulating range of activities which ensure that overall each child makes good progress in all areas of learning. Children are safe and secure at all times because highly effective measures are in place. The childminder shows a good level of commitment to improvement through self evaluation and refection on her daily practice. Emphasis is placed on having quality working relationships with parents and other professionals which means that children's individual needs are fully reflected in practice.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the observation, assessment and planning systems to ensure that each child's next steps in their learning and development are identified and monitored  promote equality of opportunity by providing positive images and activities to challenge children’s thinking and help them develop respect for equality and for differences in culture, disability, ethnicity, gender, learning difficulties and religion.

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the early years provision

Children are extremely well safeguarded as the childminder places high emphasis on this through the completion and recording of good quality written risk assessments of the home and equipment. She is extremely well informed about child protection issues and the procedure to follow if she has any concerns about a This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 child. Children show that they feel safe and confident in the childminder's care as they seek reassurance from her when visitors are present or follow simple instructions to keep safe when pushing with toys around the room, carefully moving in and out of the furniture.

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a high level of commitment to providing and developing a professional service. Through reflective practice she accurately identifies her strengths and successfully identifies the areas for improvement which will have the most significant impact on the outcomes for children. The childminder is enthusiastic about developing her knowledge and understanding through training and has already identified further courses she wishes to attend.

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the early years provision

She has a good range of well written policies and procedures which are effectively shared with parents and implemented. These promote all aspects of children's care, welfare and safeguarding. A wealth of information is available for parents about children's learning and development, such as a poster which gives them information about the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder encourages parental involvement through daily conversation, through a daily communication book detailing the child's activities and routines, and each child has their own book which records their progress along with a scrap book of their work. Letters from all parents comment extremely positively on the care and activities offered and how children enjoy their time in the childminder's care. In one letter a child comments, 'I like it best there, there's always lots to do!' The childminder initiates informal discussions with local schools who also deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage to

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the early years provision

children who also use her service. As a result, children receive an inclusive service which ensures that each child is able to enjoy and achieve.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has successfully embraced the introduction of the Early Years Foundation Stage and has a strong knowledge of the requirements. Although she has been minding for a short period of time, she has implemented very detailed observation, planning and assessment systems which clearly identify the next steps for children in their learning and development. However, sometimes it is difficult to track individual children's progress over a period of time as these are not always dated.

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and outcomes for children

All children benefit from a wide range of enjoyable play opportunities and experiences both inside and outside the home. These help each of them make good progress in all six areas of learning. For example, they enjoy having tea parties or pretending to feed the dolls as the childminder feeds the youngest children their milk. Through using her observations of children's play, noting their interests and reflecting on her practice the childminder successfully extends children's individual learning and development needs. As a result, she has purchased additional resources for the shop and sit-and-ride diggers to use in the garden. The childminder values each child as a unique individual and their cultural heritage, finding out key words in children's home language which she uses and shares with other minded children. As a result, children learn to respect and value This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

each other's similarities and differences. However, resources to support children's understanding of all aspects of diversity are limited.

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and outcomes for children

Children have formed secure relationships with the childminder and she continually praises them which helps children develop a sense of belonging. She spends time at their level, interacting with them, developing their emerging language and communication skills and encouraging them in their play. For example, the youngest children initiate a conversation with her as they have a tea party and she repeats words which they imitate. Children have regular opportunities to express their creativity using a wide variety of media, such as painting, drawing and making puppets or masks which they use imaginatively as they act out stories with the puppet theatre. They learn problem solving and numeracy skills through practical experiences, such as during role play in the shop using the till or counting in songs and rhymes.

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and outcomes for children

The warm and welcoming environment is well-organised to provide a safe environment for children to play, relax or eat in comfort. Children particularly benefit from having choices in their play and free access to an excellent range of toys and resources. This enables them to follow their interests and develop their independence skills, as a result, they become active learners. They begin to understand dangers and how to stay safe. For example, all children benefit from the regular practice of fire drills which ensures they know what to do in an emergency.

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and outcomes for children

Children benefit from having healthy and nutritious meals and snacks which successfully contribute to their good health. They are encouraged to recognise their own needs, such as when they are hungry or thirsty, and freely help themselves to drinks of fresh water or slices of fresh fruit which are attractively presented and easily accessible to them. The childminder actively encourages children to develop their independence and personal care skills. As a result, even the youngest children successfully know when they want use to use the bathroom and know to wash their hands afterwards. They receive lots of verbal praise in recognition of their achievements which also develops their confidence and self- esteem. Children have lots of opportunities to develop their physical skills either at local groups or accessing a good range of equipment in the outdoor environment, such as the slide, swings, sit and ride toys, trampoline or bikes.

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and outcomes for children

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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