Childminder in Trafford

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY385022 Inspection date 08/03/2010 Inspector Janice Linsdell

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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 0300 123 1231, 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: 0300 123 1231 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 2008. She lives with her partner and two children aged two and seven years. The family live in Timperley, Altrincham. The whole of the ground floor and upstairs bathroom are used for childminding purposes. There is a secure garden available for outside play. The family has two cats. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of four children at any one time. There are currently two children on roll, one of whom is within the early years age range. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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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 provides a friendly and welcoming environment for all children. She has only been minding for a short period of time and some aspects relating to documentation and children's learning are not fully implemented. Children's individual needs are appropriately met and they are beginning to make some progress in their development. The childminder is working sufficiently well with parents to promote children's welfare. Effective systems for self-evaluation are in the early stages, but the childminder has some ideas about the areas she wants to improve.

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further?

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

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further?

 maintain a record of the risk assessment clearly stating when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action taken following a review or incident (Documentation). 05/04/2010

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further?

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

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further?

 develop systems for planning activities to help children make progress towards the early learning goals  improve systems for gathering information about children's starting points in their learning  further improve systems for evaluating the quality of the setting and identifying priorities for the future. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

The childminder is aware of her responsibility to keep children safe from harm. She has attended safeguarding training so she knows what to do if any concerns are identified. There are some good systems in place to promote children's safety, such as maintaining a visitors record and conducting daily safety checks on the premises prior to children's arrival. Most documentation to ensure children's welfare and safety is in place and suitably maintained. However, the record of risk assessment for the premises is not available and this is a breach in requirements.

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the early years provision

The childminder has completed the required basic training in childminding and first aid. She is beginning to evaluate some aspects of her provision and she is keen to develop her practice. She has some ideas about how she wants to improve, for example, she intends to introduce parent questionnaires and provide more natural resources for children to explore. The playroom is inviting, with a good range of toys to support children's play, including some resources to help them learn about diversity. Resources are readily accessible so that children can help themselves to toys and make independent choices in their play.

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the early years provision

The childminder is getting to know the children well, which is enabling her to meet their individual needs appropriately. She is working sufficiently well with parents and keeping them informed about the children's day. Various written policies relating to childminding practice are shared with parents, including some good information about the Early Years Foundation Stage. Children are not currently attending any other settings, but the childminder understands the value of establishing links with others to benefit the children's care and learning.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder is starting to develop her knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and she is making good use of the guidance materials to enable her to promote children's learning appropriately. She interacts warmly with the children as she plays with them on the floor. She is beginning to observe children's learning and consider how to support their next steps, such as encouraging their speech and providing opportunities to practise their physical skills. However, she is not gathering sufficient information about children's starting points in the learning, nor is she planning a wide range of activities to support children's progress towards the early learning goals.

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and outcomes for children

Children are settling well and starting to develop positive relationships with the childminder. Babies show they feel safe when they smile and happily babble to themselves as they explore the toys on the floor. The childminder is vigilant about children's safety, carefully placing cushions around the baby to prevent him from falling backwards. She is encouraging children to eat more fruit and vegetables and she is starting to introduce healthy finger foods. There is a variety of equipment in the garden to encourage children's physical skills, such as a slide, This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 swing and some wheeled toys. The childminder encourages and reinforces positive behaviour and regularly praises children for their efforts. This helps them to learn the difference between right and wrong.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder responds to babies babbles with smiles and gestures, which encourages their early communication skills. She provides opportunities for them to make marks using sand, water or foamy soap, and points out interesting things on outings to help them become aware of their environment. Babies are developing their physical skills as they learn to crawl, clap hands and shake the rattles. They show excitement as they move to the musical toys and show interest as they reach to press the buttons on the pop-up toys. Regular visits to the playgroup enable children to develop their social and creative skills. In the main, the range of activities on offer are helping children to develop their future 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 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: 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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