Childminder in Trafford

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY279413 Inspection date 15/03/2010 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

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 2003. She lives with her husband and two children, aged 10 and 12 years in the Brooklands area of Trafford. Minded children have access to all the downstairs of the house apart from the dining room. Toilet facilities are available on the ground floor of the house. There is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play. The family have two cats.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is on the Early Years Register and on both parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to mind five children. Currently, there are seven children are on roll, of whom six are on the early year register. Children can be taken to, and collected from local schools and nurseries. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and is a local childminding coordinator.

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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 children are happy and settled in their environment. Children enjoy their time at the childminder and make good progress. The childminder provides good learning opportunities to meet all the children's needs and efficiently promote their welfare. Good professional relationships have been established with parents, helping to promote security and consistency in the children's lives. The childminder shows a strong capacity for continuous improvement and is aware that key areas for improvement centre on involving parents in the children's continuous learning, and the arrangements for observations and assessments.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further the use of observations and assessments to inform planning for each child’s ongoing development  develop further the partnership with the parents by involving them in their children's continuous learning and development.

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the early years provision

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. The childminder ensures that the children remain under her direct supervision at all times. The childminder provides an inclusive service where all the parents and children are welcomed. The children are cared for in well-maintained and clean premises. They have access to a well-resourced playroom where resources are stored on low-level shelves and in storage boxes, so that children This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 are able to make independent choices. The children are provided with a range of age-appropriate activities and experiences to ensure that they are making good progress. The childminder has carried out risk assessments with regards to the premises and outings to ensure the children's safety. She has produced her own

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the early years provision

written policies and procedures, which are reflected in practice and effectively shared with the parents. Documentation for the safe management of the children is in place.

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the early years provision

The childminder is strongly committed towards continuing her own professional development, and has attended several short courses and is currently working towards her National Vocational Qualification at level 3 to enhance her practice. The childminder is in the process of implementing a system to identify strengths and weaknesses of her provision. She has successfully addressed the recommendation made at the previous inspection. She appropriately monitors the progress and well-being of the children and has identified some plans for the future in order to secure continuous improvement.

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the early years provision

The childminder works well in partnership with the parents; she gathers important details from them about their children's care needs and circumstances before the children enter her care. 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. There are no systems in place to encourage parents to become involved in their children's learning. The childminder works well in partnership with other early year providers which promote continuity in children's learning and development.

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and outcomes for children

Children participate in a varied programme of enjoyable and challenging child and adult-led activities both inside and outside the home. They look forward to attending toddler groups and physical play centres where they play with different activities and children of a similar age. Children receive good support from the childminder who ensures they receive lots of individual attention. Activities are planned that are both age related and designed to captivate children's particular interests. The premises are child orientated and well organised; this enables children to independently choose what to play with from the wide variety of good quality resources. The childminder uses a child development record, a daily diary and examples of children's art work and photographs to assist her in monitoring the children's development. The childminder uses informal methods and her intuitive knowledge of child development to plan for the next steps in children’s

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and outcomes for children

learning. This results in planning not being clearly linked to the assessments of individual children.

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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, she encourages children to count the number of bricks as they build a tower. Children enjoy imaginative and make-believe play where they actively use gestures and imitate actions. They become engrossed in role play, pushing a doll in a pram and pretend shopping. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children enjoy reasoning and problem solving as they play. They carefully consider and work out how to put pieces together to make a full large circular cake. Children are becoming aware of life cycle as they grow cress seeds and see them develop into tiny shoots and then a fully grown plant. They learn about their local environment as they are taken to the local parks, toddler groups and the library.

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and outcomes for children

The children benefit from the positive steps the childminder takes to acknowledge, respect and value them as individuals. They participate in activities that help them learn about their own and the religious beliefs and customs of others. When celebrating Chinese New Year children had the opportunity to taste Chinese food which they ate using the chop sticks. Children's knowledge and understanding of the world is extended as they find, with help from the childminder, information from the internet about different festivals and activities they can do. These activities help them to develop positive attitudes to diversity and difference.

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and outcomes for children

Activities, good practice and routines are used effectively to help the children learn how to keep themselves safe and healthy. Children are provided with healthy and nutritious meals which have been freshly prepared by the childminder. Children are able to access a drink, whenever they need, which ensures their energy is replenished at all times. Good emphasis is placed on ensuring mealtimes are social occasions and provide useful opportunities for children to develop their self-help and social skills. Children receive lots of praise and recognition for their achievements, which boosts their confidence and builds their self-esteem. Children are set clear boundaries. The consistent use of warm positive language and good explanations, helps children to learn to manage their own behaviour by understanding the difference between right and wrong. As a result, children are happy and cooperate well. 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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