Childminder in Bolton

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 315618 Inspection date 08/02/2011 Inspector Janet Singleton

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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 1999. She lives with her husband and two children aged 13 and 19 years in the Smithills area of Bolton. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding. There is an enclosed rear yard available for outside play. The childminder is able to take and collect children from local schools and pre-schools.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age range. There are currently five children attending who are within the Early Years Foundation Stage, all of whom attend on a part-time basis. The childminder also offers care to children aged over five years. She is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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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 childminder supports children in making good progress in their learning as she effectively uses her observations, assessment and planning to promote good outcomes for all children. The childminder has good relationships with the parents and outstanding partnerships are established with external agencies. The required documentation for the safe and efficient management of the setting is mostly in place. The system for evaluating the quality of the provision is good and enables the identification of the strengths and weaknesses in order for her to plan developments for the future.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure the policies and procedures include the correct telephone number for contacting Ofsted  further develop the risk assessment to include anything the children may come into contact with.

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the early years provision

The arrangements for safeguarding are good because the childminder is confident of the action to take should she be concerned about a child. She has attended This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 training in safeguarding and has developed strong links with the children's services team and external agencies. Policies and procedures to support the protection of children and to keep them safe are in place and comprehensive. Checks have been undertaken on all adults in the home, for example, a Criminal Records Bureau check, to determine their suitability to be in the presence of minded children. The premises are secure with risk assessments in place and recorded. However, the risk assessments do not fully cover the areas children may come into contact with. Documentation shared with parents does not include the correct telephone number for contacting the regulatory body, Ofsted.

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the early years provision

Good hygiene procedures are followed with children, including the use of anti- bacterial wipes and gels. The childminder has a very good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She uses her purposeful observations and assessments to identify children's next steps and these are used to inform future planning. She knows the children well, incorporating their interests into their individual planning. She ensures children have access to a superb range of quality resources to promote their learning and development. This approach ensures a fully inclusive environment is maintained.

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the early years provision

The childminder is positive about bringing improvement and promoting good outcomes for children. She is keen to move her service forward and is aware of the strengths and weaknesses of her provision, in particularl the aspects of learning and development requirements. She has undertaken training in childcare to increase her skills to improve outcomes for children. Her self-evaluation is good. The childminder has a good relationship with parents as she shares her policies and procedures with them. Regular meetings with parents ensure they are fully informed of their child's progress as this is discussed in detail with them. This ensures a two-way flow of information is maintained. The childminder's daily discussions with parents ensure they are fully informed of what their child has done with her. This, combined with the good use of the daily communication book, assists in parent being fully informed. Outcomes for children are further improved

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the early years provision

by her outstanding relationships with external agencies. These procedures are used to ensure a consistent approach is taken to supporting children in making good progress through the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder's good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and of the children allows for her to obtain meaningful information regarding their learning and development needs. This information enables her to provide good activities and experiences for children to assist them in making good progress towards the early learning goals. Children's next steps are identified and are used to inform future planning. Their folders of work and lovely photographs of the activities they have undertaken are shared with parents. They play and learn in a child-centred environment making excellent choices from outstanding resources as they are happy and enjoy their time at the childminders. They learn about diversity as they This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 observe positive images of the cultures and people of the world, for example, posters, books and play resources. Children develop their social skills as they mix

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and outcomes for children

and interact with other children at the toddler groups.

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and outcomes for children

Children are secure with the childminder as they involve her in their play and seek her reassurance when needed. They paint at the table and talk about the colours of the paint, for example, green, red and blue, as they develop their creative skills. They sit in the role-play area and make tea, using symbolic play to act out the roles of the adult. They make choices from the excellent resources as they play with small world farm and then decide to make the jigsaws. They move freely and confidently in the safe and secure environment. The childminder encourages all children to play and take part providing an all-inclusive environment. She works closely with them as she supports them to make choices in their play. She gets their attention as she calls their name and then asks them what they want to do. Positive interaction, for example, the good use of mostly open-ended questions beginning with what, why and who encourages children's thinking. Children learn

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and outcomes for children

about numbers, letters and colours as the childminder encourages them to name them and talk about them during their everyday play.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder includes the children in developing their understanding of good hygiene practices as they observe her wiping the table, cleaning hands and talking about being clean. They enjoy home made, healthy food and have good opportunities to develop their physical skills with the outdoor opportunities provided. The children feel safe and move freely throughout the home. Younger children's personal needs are attended to as they sleep and eat according to their individual body rhythms. They are very well behaved and listen to the childminder, responding positively to instructions as she reminds them to be careful and assists them in climbing the stairs using the banister. Overall, children play and learn in a calm, safe and secure environment conducive to learning. 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 1 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 1 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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