Childminder in Trafford

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY293565 Inspection date 17/03/2011 Inspector Helen Blackburn

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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 partner and daughter aged six years in the Urmston area of Manchester. There are shops, parks, schools and public transport links in the local area. The whole of the home, except for the master bedroom of the childminder's home is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play. The family has a hamster as a pet.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register to care for a maximum of five children under eight years at any one time, no more than three of whom may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding five children in the early years age range. The childminder also offers care to children aged over five years to 11 years. The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is currently minding four children in this age range.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder takes and collects children from local schools and nursery and she goes to several toddler groups regularly. 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 good.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The children approach their play with enthusiasm because they experience a learning environment that is fun. Children behave well and they have good opportunities to be independent and to learn about diversity and difference. A good range of documentation, policies and procedures are in place, which in the main promote children's learning and the safe management of the setting. The childminder has good relationships with parents and overall, they receive good information about the service. The childminder's commitment and drive towards promoting improvement is excellent and she uses self-evaluation well to assist her in achieving her goals and ambitions.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop how children's next steps are incorporated into the planning so that they are focused in supporting and extending specific areas of children's learning  improve how information is shared with parents regarding the procedures for administrating medications and what happens in the event of them failing to collect a child. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities for ensuring she promotes and safeguards children's welfare. She keeps up-to-date with safeguarding training. This means she has a good understanding of possible signs of abuse, neglect and the procedures to follow regarding reporting and monitoring concerns. Therefore, the childminder ensures children's welfare is paramount. The childminder ensures all adults living on the premises complete appropriate checks and she supervises any visitors to the home. This contributes to her keeping children safe and protected from harm. The children are cared for in an environment that is safe and clean. The childminder manages this by supervising children's play and through carrying out regular safety checks and risk assessments. This contributes to her putting in place good safety precautions to minimise the risk of accidents. The childminder maintains a good range of

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the early years provision

documentation, policies and procedures, which contributes to promoting the safe and efficient management of the setting. For example, she records detailed information on individual children and her policies include how she promotes equality, manages behaviour and deals with concerns. Through good organisation of resources, children make safe and independent choices in their play. The childminder manages her time well so that she builds children's individual needs, such as, their sleep routines, into the day. This promotes continuity for children.

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the early years provision

The childminder's drive, ambition and commitment towards promoting continual improvement is excellent. She makes good use of regular self-evaluation and reflective practice to help her monitor and evaluate her service and practice. The childminder accesses a wide range of training courses and she regularly shares good practice ideas with other professionals. This promotes positive outcomes for children. For example, the childminder introduces ideas gained at the local children's centre, such as, providing rice, so that children can explore and experiment with different textures. In addition, she has successfully addressed the recommendations made at her last inspection. The childminder actively seeks parents' and children's views in the self-evaluation process so that it is inclusive. For example, she uses parental questionnaires and she regularly involves the children in the planning of the day.

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the early years provision

Relationships between the childminder and parents are good and they speak highly of the service offered. They regularly share and exchange information through discussions and daily diaries. This means the childminder knows the children well and contributes to her meeting their individual needs. Overall, a varied range of written policies, procedures, discussions and notice boards provide parents with good quality information about the service children receive. However, how the childminder shares her procedures for administrating medications and dealing with the event of a parent failing to collect a child is not as effective as for sharing other policies and procedures. The childminder understands the importance of involving parents in children's learning. For example, she regularly shares with them children's achievements and progress records. The childminder has good relationships with most settings children attend, such as, school or nursery.

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the early years provision

However, she does encounter barriers with some settings regarding their This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 reluctance to share information and the childminder is exploring ways to overcome this. The childminder understands the necessity of working with other professionals and external agencies. This ensures children receive any additional support or help they may need to meet their individual needs.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has good arrangements in place for managing illness, infection and hygiene. For example, regular cleaning routines and good regard to food preparation minimises the risk of spreading infection. Through everyday practical routines, such as, hand washing, the children are developing a good understanding of why they need to adopt effective personal hygiene practices. The childminder provides a good range of nutritious snacks and meals and this contributes to children learning about making healthy choices. For example, she encourages children to select snacks from her well-stocked fruit bowl. In addition, children learn about healthy options through fun food activities, such as, making 'traffic lights' out of different vegetables. Through regular use of the garden, parks, walks and outings, the children have good opportunities to be active and to access fresh air. These activities also promote children's physical development. For example,

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and outcomes for children

when playing outdoors the children learn skills, such as, running, climbing, jumping catching and throwing. In addition, through activities, such as, drawing, manipulating rice, pouring drinks and cutting activities, children are developing good coordination and dexterity skills.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder supports children in making good progress in their learning. She knows them well and she is aware of their abilities and capabilities; this means she provides activities to challenge their learning. Overall, she has a good understanding of the principles of observation, planning and assessment. However, her arrangements for incorporating children's next steps into the planning are evolving and at present, they lack focus around planning for specific areas of learning. The childminder is actively involved in children's play and she has good relationships with them. Through utilising resources within her home and within the community, such as children centres, the childminder provides children with a good range of activities and experiences across all areas of learning. This results in the children having a positive and enthusiastic approach to their learning. For example, children are creative and imaginative thinkers as they engage in role play

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and outcomes for children

activities, such as, playing at vets and they express their creativity through arts and crafts. For example, children create robots and other three dimensional models out of boxes, cartoons and tubes.

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and outcomes for children

Through having good relationships with the children and providing consistent routines, the children feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. The children are developing a good understand of ways in which they can keep themselves safe. For instance, they talk about road safety on outings and take part in fire evacuation practices. The children behave well and through play, they are learning about manners, being kind, sharing and taking turns. This supports children in developing positive relationships with their peers. The children have good self- esteem and confidence because the childminder regularly praises their This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 achievements. The children are developing a good understanding of diversity and difference and the world in which they live. For example, they access resources that provide positive images of all people in society. In addition, through activities,

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and outcomes for children

such as, planting, talking about recycling and looking at seasonal changes, the children are learning about caring for their environment, the natural world and living things. 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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