Childminder in Bury

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY392876 Inspection date 03/12/2009 Inspector Angela Rowley

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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 partner and one year old child in the north Bury area of Greater Manchester, close to local schools, parks and children's centre. The whole of the childminder’s home is used for childminding, except the bedrooms.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight years at any one time, no more than two of which may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding seven children in this age group who are in part- time places. She also offers care to children aged over five years to 11 years. The childminder 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 goes to toddler groups regularly. She holds an early years qualification to NVQ level 3.

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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

Generally effective implementation of policies and procedures along with close communication and relationships with parents means that children's needs are known and consequently they are well cared for, although there are weaknesses in record keeping which result in breaches of requirements. Developing partnership working with others means that children's individual learning needs are identified and addressed cohesively. They make sound progress as they learn through some good quality play in a well planned, stimulating environment, although there are some weaknesses in the planning of the educational programme which results in gaps in the provision. The childminder has a developing understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of her provision. She is motivated and has some clear and ambitious ideas for future improvements.

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further?

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

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further?

 obtain prior written permission from parents for each and every medicine before any medication is given (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 24/12/2009

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further?

 make a record of risk assessments clearly stating when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action taken following a review or incident (Suitable premises, environment and equipment). 24/12/2009

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should: This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  improve planning and provide a programme of activities that help children make progress towards the early learning goals in all areas of learning with increased focus on the area of problem solving, reasoning and numeracy (Learning and development)  use self-evaluation, monitoring and quality improvement processes as a basis of on-going internal review identifying the setting's strengths and priorities for development that will improve the quality of provision for children  request written parental permission for children to take part in outings.

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the early years provision

Children are appropriately safeguarded because the childminder has a suitable understanding of child protection issues. She has attended training and has adopted relevant procedures. Most of the records required to safeguard and promote children's health are in place, although the childminder has, on occasion, overlooked obtaining a prior parental signature when asked to give medication, which is a breach of requirements. Additionally, although the childminder keeps children safe by evaluating potential hazards to children, she has not kept a record of the risk assessment of her premises, which is also a breach of requirements. She keeps children safe on outings by following clear procedures, including completing risk assessments to plan for children's safety, although she has not considered requesting written parental consent to take children on outings and for them to be transported in a vehicle. The childminder keeps records of visitors to

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the early years provision

her home, has obtained parental consent to seek emergency treatment and holds a current paediatric first aid certificate which helps her manage and protect children's health. She considers safe evacuation of the premises and practises this with the children. She also provides a range of activities and resources which increase children's awareness of healthy and safe lifestyles.

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the early years provision

The childminder provides a service that is inclusive for all children and their families. Posters are displayed using different languages and promoting positive images of diversity. She respects each family's individual circumstances and she works closely with parents to ensure children get the support they need. Good settling-in arrangements mean children feel safe in the childminder's care. Some basic information is shared about children's learning and development so far which enables the childminder to provide appropriate care and activities. Individual diary records are shared with parents and other settings, which keeps all parties sufficiently involved and informed about children's care and learning, although the childminder is not yet making the most of her observations to plan for children's next steps in conjunction with parents. The childminder provides parents with access to some written information about the setting so that they know how she

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the early years provision

The childminder uses her skills and experience in working in early years settings to guide her childminding provision. She is motivated to further improve her childminding practice through ongoing training. She accurately recognises her strengths as being opportunities for children to learn through play using the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 attractive range of resources she has very well deployed in her stimulating and attractive playroom. She knows this provision helps children to make sound, and some good progress in a few areas of learning. Monitoring and self-evaluation processes are, however, not sufficiently robust to draw out some of the most needed areas for development. As a result, the childminder has overlooked maintaining some required documentation and as the planning of the educational programme is not systematic, there are gaps in the provision for children's learning

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the early years provision

in the area of problem solving, reasoning and numeracy. The childminder's ability to maintain continuous improvement is clearly demonstrated through her plans for further development of her provision and her understanding of the potential benefits of this for all children's learning.

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and outcomes for children

Children benefit from the use of a designated playroom which provides a child-led learning environment where they are becoming active learners and develop some skills for the future. They make choices and follow through their own thinking by accessing a good range of attractive resources stored at a low level. They develop a sense of responsibility by being encouraged to tidy away toys when they have finished playing with them. Use of the lounge for quiet times enables children to respond to the needs of their own bodies, relax and sleep undisturbed. They feel safe and confident enough to ask for things they want or need. Children learn about behaviours associated with good learners as the childminder models the use of manners and encourages them to share and take turns. They develop self- confidence when given responsibilities, such as to set out placemats at the table for lunch. Their personal and social skills are developing well. The childminder uses

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and outcomes for children

books and pictures alongside suitable routines to raise children's understanding of safe and healthy lifestyles. For example, children see pictures displayed of others engaging in self-care and personal hygiene routines and they clean their own hands before lunch with disposable wipes. They are well nourished and are beginning to adopt healthy eating regimes, enjoying social mealtimes and learning how to feed themselves from an early stage.

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and outcomes for children

The playroom is made welcoming and attractive to children through displays of artwork, photographs, pictorial reminders and welcome posters in different languages and symbols. Mostly good planning of the resources means that all areas of learning are promoted through continuous play provision. Children's early language skills are developing well. They access books in the book corner set out with comfortable seating which allows children to relax when looking at books and pictures. They make marks in the writing area using a range of media and develop an early understanding that print carries meaning they pretend to write out catalogue order forms, using name and word cards as prompts. Children use their imaginations in play. They have permanent access to small world play and to role play equipment, including dressing up clothes of different professions and traditional cultural dress. The childminder provides sufficiently for children's

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and outcomes for children

physical development as children play during planned times with a small ball pool and tunnel, for example, where they have great fun and exercise through vigorous activity. Children are taken out regularly which extends their experiences and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 opportunities for learning. They particularly enjoy dance sessions which also develop their social skills develop when they play and join in with others.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder successfully delivers activities in a way that is relevant to each child's stage of development and suitably engages them. This is because she knows each child well and observes what they can do. She describes with accuracy what each child's learning priorities are and has relevant ideas to help them progress. For example, supporting a child to develop her drawings of people by using jigsaws to increase her understanding of how different parts of the body attach to others. However, she is not yet planning and providing activities systematically and so at times she misses opportunities to provide for all areas of learning and to make sure children make as much progress as they can in all areas of the curriculum. For example, there are few opportunities within the continuous play provision to encourage children's awareness of number and of shape, space and measure and as there is no clear planning to bridge this gap children's

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and outcomes for children

opportunities to develop an awareness of such concepts relies too heavily on the childminder's spontaneous interactions with them. As a result children infrequently use numbers and mathematical language in their play. Overall children make satisfactory progress in relation to their starting points. 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 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

 keep a record of any medicine administered to any child who is cared for on the premises, including the date and circumstances and who administered it, including medicine which the child is permitted to self- administer, together with a record of a parent/guardian/carer’s consent (CR8 Records to be kept) 24/12/2009

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 undertake a risk assessment of the premises and equipment: at least once in each calendar year, and immediately, where the need for an assessment arises. (CR5.4 Suitability of premises and equipment). 24/12/2009

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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 Childcare Register section of the report (CR8 Records to be kept). 24/12/2009

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the Compulsory Childcare Register section of the report (CR5.4 Suitability of premises and equipment). 24/12/2009

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