Childminder in Tameside

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY282198 Inspection date 01/03/2011 Inspector Carys Millican

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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 2004. She lives with her husband and two children aged seven and 15 years in the Ashton-under-Lyne area of Tameside. The whole of the ground floor and the first floor bathroom of the childminder's home are used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed rear garden available for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children aged under eight years at any one time, no more than three of whom may be in the early years age range. There are currently 11 children on roll, of whom six are in the early years age group. The childminder walks to school to take and collect children. She has use of a car to transport children on outings and school runs. The family have a pet cat.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder holds a City and Guilds Level 3 National Vocational Qualification in Early Years Care and Education. She is an accredited childminder who delivers funded nursery education. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and Tameside Childminding Support Group. She is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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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

Children flourish in the care of this experienced childminder, who ensures that children experience interesting and stimulating play opportunities that help them make good progress in their learning and development. Children are very happy, contented individuals who play in an inclusive, warm, welcoming, safe and secure environment where they benefit from the ongoing support they receive from the childminder. Documentation is for the most part met and policies and procedures are implemented successfully to ensure the smooth running of the childminding practice, however, a breach in the specific legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage has been made in this area. Children benefit from the positive relationships established with their parents and the important sharing of information which contributes to children's continuity of care. The childminder has made a successful start to the evaluation of her everyday routines and practices so

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

that she continues to provide good quality care for all children.

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further?

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

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further?

 keep a record of the names of children looked after on the premises and their hours of attendance 15/03/2011 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 (Documentation) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register).

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further?

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

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further?

 devise a system to verify the identity of any visitors, record names, the purpose of their visit and details of departure and arrival times  further develop children's progress records and encourage parents to add comments on their children's learning and development.

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the early years provision

Children are protected and effectively safeguarded through the safe practices, policies and procedures implemented by the childminder. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding issues having recently attended refresher safeguarding training. She demonstrates a secure knowledge of her role and responsibilities in the event of any child protection concerns and who she must contact. A detailed Safeguarding policy is implemented. Record keeping documents are maintained to support children's welfare and safety, for example, accidents, incidents and existing injuries. Children are kept safe through the completion of all suitability checks for those living on the premises. Although each visitor's identification is checked on entry to the premises there is no system for the recording of names, the purpose of the visit and details of arrival and departure times. All the required documentation is maintained to ensure the smooth running

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the early years provision

of the childminding service. The complaint policy is made available to parents and a log is maintained. The childminder records the names of the children attending each day in her daily diary, however, their hours of attendance is not clearly recorded. This is a breach of the specific legal requirements of the Early years Foundation stage. The childminder implements appropriate safety measures to keep children safe and enable them to have the freedom to explore the indoor environment. Children are closely supervised at all times, both indoors and outside. Potential hazards are identified and minimised through detailed risk assessment. These are completed for all areas children have access to on the premises and for the numerous outings undertaken with the childminder.

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the early years provision

Children play in an exceptionally well organised, warm and welcoming, child- friendly play environment. They are provided with ample opportunities to make independent choices and decisions about their play as they access the extensive range of age appropriate toys and resources. These resources and activities ensure inclusive practice and meet children's individual needs and interests. The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and how children learn effectively through play. She shares her expertise with parents by explaining to them what their children have done during the day. The childminder knows the children and families really well, consequently children's individual needs are consistently well met by the childminder and they therefore feel safe and valued. Equality and diversity is effectively promoted. Everyone is warmly welcomed into her family home and learning opportunities and

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the early years provision

This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 activities are provided that enable all children to take part. The childminder provides children with opportunities to learn about the similarities, difference and diversity of the world around them. They visit places within the community and celebrate numerous festivals and cultural events. Parents and children particularly enjoyed the Chinese meal at the local restaurant to celebrate Chinese New Year.

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the early years provision

Children benefit from the positive relationships established with parents. The childminder constantly exchanges information with parents throughout the day, specifically on arrival and collection. This ensures that parents are kept well informed of their children's daily routine, activities and care. She also completes written entries in younger children's diaries. The childminder uses initial visits by parents to obtain information about personal care, interests and development. She observes children as they play and takes photographs which are creatively displayed in personalised progress folders. The childminder has a good understanding of child development and can clearly explain how much children have progressed since starting with her. Personalised development books contain some reference to the next steps in children's learning to inform future planning and these are available for parents to examine. However, parents do not add any

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the early years provision

information or comments in these documents. Personal record keeping documents are maintained, including, details of business arrangements and parental consents. Parents are provided with information displayed on the notice board and also in a designated folder.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a number of years experience as a childminder and holds a City and Guilds Level 3 National Vocational Qualification in Early Years Care and Education. She has a very positive attitude towards her own personal development by attending numerous training courses in early years subjects. The childminder has made a very good start to evaluating her childminding practice. She is aware of her strengths and areas for improvement and consults regularly with her parents about her practice. Written statements from parents express a high regard for the childminder and the 'fantastic', 'child-focused', 'flexible' service she provides.

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and outcomes for children

Children are extremely happy, contented and settle effortlessly in this warm and welcoming environment. They follow their individual routines as discussed with parents, therefore, they are confident and feel safe and secure. Children develop a secure attachment with their childminder who clearly understands their individual needs and requirements. She provides them with an extensive and invaluable range of inclusive play opportunities, activities and resources that fully support their learning and development. The childminder devotes her day to meeting children's individual needs and skilfully challenges and extends children's play to cover all areas of learning. Planning is based on children's emerging interests as observed and discussed throughout the day. Children are making excellent progress in their learning and development. Their language and communication skills are excellently promoted in all activities. They sing action songs and books,

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and outcomes for children

This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 complete floor puzzles and table top games. Children's concentration skills are good as they remain interested and stimulated by the activities that meet their interest. They sit quietly beside the childminder looking at pictures about different vehicles such as the snow plough. She enables children to recall their own experiences, for example, children say how the snow plough helped get the roads clear in winter months. Children enjoy small world play and re-enact how to keep safe as they play with the wooden fire station and fire engine.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder ensures children are provided with enough space to move around freely and that sufficient floor space is provided for them to do giant floor puzzles and construction activities. The children's social skills are excellent. They work together to tidy away toys and carry large containers to their correct storage area. Children share and take turns playing games and have impeccable manners. They interact well with each other during activities and use their imagination as they play. Children feel valued and respected. They proudly point to their completed paintings displayed on the living room wall and eagerly explain what they did to make them.

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and outcomes for children

A healthy lifestyle is positively promoted by the childminder. Children engage in numerous outdoor activities that promote their physical development. They are taken for daily walks in the fresh air to take and collect children from school and play in the garden on large static gym apparatus. Children go on outings to soft play centres and local attractions. The childminder ensures children socialise with others by attending childminder drop in sessions and at the local Sure Start Children Centre groups. Children benefit from the healthy home-made, freshly prepared meals provided by the childminder. She obtains information from parents on children's feeding routines and dietary needs to ensure individual needs are met and continuity of care maintained. Children enjoy their favourite sausage casserole midday meal and eat it heartily. The childminder ensures that her home and all areas children have access to are kept clean and well maintained. Children

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and outcomes for children

understand why they must wash their hands and do so independently throughout their daily routine. Children learn about sustainability and caring for the environment. They help the childminder recycle household rubbish and children have opportunities to participate in activities such as planting and growing things in the garden. 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 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 1 The extent to which children feel safe 2 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 1 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 1 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 1

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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 (also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare register)(Records to be kept) 15/03/2011

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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 (Records to be kept) 15/03/2011

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