Childminder in Bury

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY271861 Inspection date 09/02/2010 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 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

Children only attend this setting before and/or after the school day and/or during the school holidays. The judgements in this report reflect the quality of early years provision offered to children during those periods.

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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 has been registered since 2003. She lives with her husband and their adult daughter, in the Prestwich area of Bury. The whole of the ground floor of the property is used for childminding activities and toilet facilities are on this floor. The back garden is available for outdoor play, under direct supervision.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to provide care for a maximum of six children under eight years old. She is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. Currently there are two children on roll, all of whom are within the Early Years Register The childminder collects children from the local school and attends toddler groups on a regular basis. She 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 welcoming and caring environment, where children enjoy their time and make steady progress. Children's welfare is promoted in most areas. The childminder works with parents to ensure that their care needs are routinely met by valuing each child as a unique individual. The childminder is aware of the areas for further improvement, as she recognises the value of continuous improvement and how it impacts on children's achievement.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure contact numbers for notifying Local Safeguarding Children Board are in place. (Safeguarding and Welfare) 11/02/2010

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further?

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

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further?

 develop system 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 quality improvement processes in the setting, to extend effective practice and help improve outcomes for every child  work in partnership with parents, by involving them in children's continuous learning and development  obtain written parental permission from all the parents, at the time of children’s admittance to the provision, to the seeking of any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment in 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

Children are cared for in well maintained and clean premises. Resources are 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 satisfactory knowledge on safeguarding issues, however, she does not have information about who to contact should she have a cause for concern about a child in her care. This is a breach of regulation. All adults within the childminder's home are vetted 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. The childminder is appropriately maintaining most of her records, policies and procedures, which are required for the safe and efficient management of her provision. However, she has not yet taken all parents' permission to seek emergency treatment or advice. She is strongly committed towards continuing her own professional development and has started to explore the trainings available for her, to enhance the practice. 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. However, there are no systems in place to encourage parents or other providers to become involved in all aspects of children's learning.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy in the childminder's care and have formed trusting relationships with her in the very short period of time they have been with her. The childminder seeks valuable information from parents, to establish children's starting points. She is getting familiar with the capabilities and personalities of the individual children and has not yet started to record her observations. Resources are set out attractively at children's level, which promotes their choice and independence. Children move freely from the house to the back garden, where they play on the large equipment, which promote their coordination and muscular control.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder supports children's learning and positively interacts with them. She consistently talks to the children, for example, when playing with the cars, she encourages them to count and group them according to their colours. Children are very aware of their routine, for example, as soon as they finish their meal, one of This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 them points to the settee ready to go to sleep. Children have easy access to appropriate toys, which stimulate their interest and curiosity, for example, fitting the train track in order to make a big circle. They learn about their local environment, as they are taken to the local parks, toddler groups and library. All families are welcomed into the inclusive environment, where any potential barriers are addressed, to ensure that the setting is accessible to everyone. The childminder has positive attitudes towards diversity and difference, which are

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and outcomes for children

strongly promoted to help children learn to value different aspects of their own and other people's lives. Linguistic diversity is valued and parents are invited to share their cultural knowledge and skills in practical activities.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder is appropriately promoting the welfare of the children and ensures their good health and well-being is effectively supported. Children are secure and confident within the home, as a result of good quality interaction with the childminder and stability of the routines. Behaviour is good and they are beginning to show an awareness of the expectations within the home. The introduction of simple road safety on the journeys to school, encourages children to develop an understanding of dangers and how to stay safe. Children enjoy using the slide in the outdoor area, as well as visits and walks in the local area stimulate children to be active and understand the benefits of physical activity. 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: 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

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (CR2) 11/02/2010

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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 early years section of the report (CR2). 11/02/2010

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