Childminder in Manchester

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY412733 Inspection date 13/01/2011 Inspector Mary Kilroy

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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 assesses 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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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 2010. She lives with her mother in Harpurhey, Manchester. The living room, play room, kitchen and upstairs bathroom of the childminder's home are used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed rear yard available for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time and is currently caring for one child in the early years age range and one who attends for school holidays only. She is registered on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder attends local carer and toddler groups and takes children to and from the local school. 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

Children enjoy age-appropriate activities that build on their interests in a warm, safe and inclusive environment. The setting promotes children's safety and welfare well. Children make steady progress in most areas of their learning. The childminder has built positive partnerships with parents and they are becoming involved in their children's learning. She reflects on her practice but self evaluation procedures are not fully developed to enable her to monitor her provision comprehensively.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop procedures to monitor and evaluate the provision  develop assessment and planning for next steps to ensure children's learning and development is effective and every area is monitored.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding procedures. She demonstrates her awareness of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She records all incoming accidents and events that occur outside her care. Effective written risk assessments are in place for every area of the premises and all outings. They are reviewed regularly when changes are made to the premises or if requirements change.

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the early years provision

The childminder ensures her service is inclusive and provides a warm welcome for This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children, parents and visitors. She exchanges verbal or written information twice daily. All learning journeys and 'From me to you' daily diaries are shared with parents who can provide feedback from themselves or their child, at any time. The childminder works in partnership with them, asking what children are doing at home and telling them what they do in her setting. She has started to form links with other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage, such as the local school and other childminders and has recently joined the childminding network to enhance her provision.

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the early years provision

Parents are very satisfied with the service and written comments from them state that their child enjoys coming to the setting, is well settled, happy and making steady progress.

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the early years provision

Written policies and procedures work well in practice to promote children's health, enjoyment and achievement. Records and documentation are up-to-date and securely stored to maintain confidentiality. The childminder recognises the importance of continuous improvement and satisfactorily identifies the weaknesses and strengths of her provision, addressing any weaknesses through training.

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the early years provision

The childminder effectively improves outcomes for children. However, the impact that improvements have on outcomes for children is not monitored as effectively as it could be.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder demonstrates satisfactory knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework. She agrees children's starting points and all their individual needs with parents. She completes written observations and has a good understanding of children's development and how to build successfully on their likes and interests. Children are happy, secure and well settled in the childminder's care and a satisfactory range of activities helps them make progress in learning and development. Resources are accessible, enabling children to confidently make choices and extend their play. The childminder understands the importance of children learning through play. She provides first hand experiences, support and encouragement to help children achieve, which promotes their confidence and self-esteem.

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and outcomes for children

Children learn about the world in which they live, for example, they recycle using newly delivered bins and use recycling sources, such as thrift shops. The children learn about other cultures, for example, the childminder talks to a child about Chinese food, when playing with a wok and cook imaginary noodles. Children enjoy walks around the local area, noting places of interest to them or changes of use of buildings. Older children create maps of the area, noting their own places of interest, for example, Grandma's house, the childminder's home, park or shopping centre. The childminder discusses different countries when children go on holiday, using maps, a globe or travel brochures. They discuss the weather and changing seasons and plant bulbs using children's gardening tools. The childminder and child This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 recall going to collect conkers, stating, 'But we didn't find many' and they both

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and outcomes for children

agree that the weather last summer made it a bad year for horse chestnuts. Books, toys and equipment meet children's individual needs and show only positive images of diversity.

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and outcomes for children

Children's records and photographs show they enjoy playtime in the snow, collect autumn leaves then throw them into the air and watch them fall. Children like mixing autumn shades and colours with paint, looking at footprints in the snow and making marks in it. The childminder problem solves with children, such as suggesting, 'We have to do it this way, turn it over, that's right'. Children learn about types of animals: domestic, farm, those that live in zoos and those in the wild. They go on trips, such as to Blackpool Zoo, to enhance their knowledge and understanding. A child identifies farm animals and points to the cow's udders and the childminder explains that they are designed to store milk. The child enjoys counting the eyes on the animals and then their own.

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and outcomes for children

Children access books on shape, colour, words and number. There are good opportunities to make marks using chalks, pencil crayons and a variety of wax crayons. Children enjoy good tactile experiences as they mark make in snow, gloop and rice pudding. They enjoy role play, dressing up, songs, stories, telephones and music. The childminder encourages them to look for shapes and numbers in the everyday environment, such as counting birds in the outside area. Children make sound progress in communication, language and literacy as the childminder provides lots of individual attention and she recently devoting a month to speech, language and conversation.

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and outcomes for children

A structured daily routine promotes children's welfare and meets their needs. They are learning good strategies to remain healthy, for example, through verbal reminders to wash hands and use tissues appropriately. Children learn about healthy teeth and dental hygiene by using the 'Brush bus' scheme. They behave well and the childminder uses praise and builds self esteem to help children feel good about themselves. Children know the few house rules around safety and behaviour as they help to create them and view them in words and pictures. 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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Early Years Foundation Stage

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 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 2 The extent to which children feel safe 2 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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