Roberts Carol

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY276119 Inspection date 17/03/2011 Inspector Cathryn Parry

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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 2003. She lives with her partner and daughter aged 17 years in the residential area of Droylsden in Manchester. The childminder is sometimes assisted by her mother. The whole of the ground floor and the bathroom on the first floor of the childminder's home is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. She has a cat and a dog as pets. The childminder cares for children on weekdays from 7.30am to 5.00pm for 48 weeks of the year.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six 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 eight children on roll, of whom four are under eight years and three are in the early years age range. The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder collects children from the local school and attends a couple of toddler groups on a regular basis. She receives support from the local authority.

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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 are happy and settled in the childminder's friendly, welcoming home. The childminder adapts activities to ensure all children are included. The wide range of resources gives all children the opportunity to make good progress in their learning and development. Systems for involving parents in the ongoing observation and assessment process are being developed. The childminder is part of a quality- assured childminding network, which supports her to ensure continuous improvement is well maintained.

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further?

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

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further?

 improve systems to involve parents as part of the ongoing observation and assessment process.

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the early years provision

Children are safeguarded well as the childminder's home is secure at all times. This is supplemented with effective procedures for adults collecting children. They are protected well as the childminder has a secure understanding of safeguarding issues. Risk assessments take place regularly within the childminder's home and for any outings undertaken. These effectively reduce the chance of accidents This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 occurring. Children benefit from the knowledge gained by the childminder attending various training courses. They are able to move freely, as there is sufficient space and effectively organised resources, which are clean and well maintained. This reduces the risk of accidents and promotes independence.

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the early years provision

Effective relationships between the childminder, parents and carers ensure children's individual needs are clearly met. The childminder is fully aware of the importance of partnerships with others to enable her to enhance children's well- being as well as their learning and development. She has regular contact with other practitioners where care and education is accessed in more than one setting. This enables her to complement and extend activities.

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the early years provision

The childminder clearly evaluates the service she provides. The childminder gains feedback from parents and carers in a variety of ways, including verbally and with written questionnaires. She recognises her main strengths as being her love for caring for children and the wide range of experiences she offers them. She also discusses how she sees the system implemented for reflective practice as an area she wants to develop further. This enables her to gain support to continue to develop this area of her provision. The recommendation raised at the previous inspection has been positively addressed. This has a favourable impact on children exploring their senses.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder demonstrates clearly that she has good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is enthusiastic and activities are undertaken with a sense of fun, for instance when playing in the tent. Practical, worthwhile daily activities provide very good opportunities for the children to develop skills in each of the areas of learning. Consistent encouragement ensures they have a growing knowledge of what is right and wrong. Children develop a sensitive awareness of diversity and an understanding of the needs of others. This is achieved through positive discussion and a range of activities and resources, which promote a positive outlook of the wider world. Effective use is made of the local area giving children a breadth of opportunities. The selection of large and small books made available to children and trips to the library nurture their enjoyment of the written word. They can count, classify and match the correct number of objects during fun

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and outcomes for children

games. Children enjoy attending music and movement sessions where they use their voices and bodies effectively to express tone and rhythm. They develop their skills for the future as the access interactive resources. The childminder observes children at play to determine their natural interests and capabilities. Taking into account children's age and stage of development, she then plans activities to encourage progress towards the early learning goals. Parents are not clearly involved in the observation and assessment process. This has a slightly negative impact on the childminder monitoring children's achievements.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a good understanding of how to achieve a balance between freedom and setting safe limits. This results in children taking responsibility for This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 their own actions through appropriate challenges. Children are fostering a positive attitude to exercise and large physical play through well-planned fun experiences. These include negotiating large climbing equipment at the park and using the slide in the garden. Children are developing their knowledge of healthy food options, through a variety of well-supported activities such as making vegetable stew. They are learning the importance and value of personal hygiene through the established routines in place. Clear records are kept in respect of accidents and medication and these are shared with parents. Documentation is clearly maintained and up-to- date. 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 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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