Childminder in Trafford

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 318557 Inspection date 22/03/2011 Inspector Jan Linsdell

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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 2000. She lives with her husband and two children aged 15 and 18 years old. The family live in Timperley, Cheshire, close to shops, parks and schools. The whole of the ground floor and upstairs bathroom is used for childminding purposes. There is a secure garden available for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

This childminder is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of six children under the age of eight years at any one time. She is currently minding nine children, four of whom are within the early years age group. Children attend on a part-time basis. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association. She holds a relevant early years qualification at Level 3.

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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 very safe, well cared for and really enjoy their time at the setting. Systems to promote children's learning are generally effective and enable them to make good progress towards the early learning goals. Successful partnerships between the childminder, parents and other providers ensure children's individual needs are well-met. All required documentation is available and well-organised. The childminder demonstrates a strong capacity to maintain continuous improvement, although, effective systems for self-evaluation are not fully developed.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop reflective practice and self-evaluation to identify the setting's strengths and priorities for development  use observations and assessment to identify learning priorities and plan relevant learning experiences for each child.

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the early years provision

The childminder is fully aware of her responsibilities to keep children safe and protect them from harm. Effective policies, procedures and records to ensure the safe management of the setting are well-organised and well-maintained. Detailed risk assessments for the premises and outings are carefully documented and reviewed regularly to ensure children's safety. The childminder is very experienced in childcare and shows a strong commitment to the children. She knows the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children very well and responds positively to their individual needs. She helps them to appreciate the wider world, for example, by celebrating cultural events and providing a wide range of resources to reflect our diverse society. The childminder welcomes support from the local authority advisor and liaises with other childminders to inform her practice. She has a strong drive to improve and has

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the early years provision

plans in place to attend further courses to enhance her skills. Systems for self- evaluation are in the early stages and she has not yet fully assessed the quality of her provision and identified targets that will further enhance outcomes for children.

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the early years provision

The quality of the environment is excellent and significantly contributes to children's positive learning experiences. The playroom and outdoor area is extremely well-equipped, offering an exciting space for children to play and explore. High quality resources are plentiful and very well-organised, enabling children to make independent choices. The large play house in the garden offers older children their own space to relax, play games or do their homework. Effective partnerships are established with parents, carers and other providers, such as, pre- school and school. The childminder takes positive steps to liaise with key staff about the children's ongoing learning and progress. She develops close relationships with parents to ensure children's needs are met. The notice board and useful information on display helps to keep parents and children well informed. Parents hold the childminder in high regard and comment that children

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and outcomes for children

Children make good progress in all areas of their development because the childminder knows how to support their learning effectively. For example, she asks meaningful questions and encourages children to think for themselves. Children's progress files include observations, photographs and assessments of their ongoing development. However, the childminder is not fully utilising this information to inform the planning of activities to meet children's individual learning needs. Children's health and safety needs are exceptionally well-met. Children fully understand the importance of following good hygiene routines, clearly demonstrating how they wash their hands thoroughly to remove germs. They have free access to outdoor play, where they balance on scooters or dig in the sand boat. Children walk everywhere with the childminder, enjoying fresh air and exercise on a daily basis. They also benefit from eating a wide range of healthy,

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and outcomes for children

home-made foods, with plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. High quality interactions and the excellent organisation of routines enable children to develop a strong sense of security and feel safe. Children fully understand expectations of behaviour and how to keep themselves safe because of the childminder's excellent explanations about safety issues.

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and outcomes for children

Children develop their imaginative skills as they access the good quality dressing up clothes. They enjoy snuggling up to the childminder to share books and they ask questions of each other about the story. Children's art work is valued and their creative pictures are framed and displayed on the wall, which enables children to feel proud of their work. Their knowledge and understanding of the world is This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 developing well. They enjoy learning about the life cycle of butterflies and they take part in interesting activities to celebrate various cultural events. A variety of resource bags are successfully used to support children's learning, for example, in numbers, colours and letters. Children help with small tasks and enjoy singing the 'clean up song' as they tidy away resources. The childminder models positive and respectful behaviour and sets consistent boundaries. As a result, children are very

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and outcomes for children

polite and demonstrate good social skills. Children develop skills for the future, such as, learning how to communicate appropriately and cooperate with each other. They develop their independence as they try things for themselves, such as, putting on their coat. 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 2 The extent to which children feel safe 1 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 1 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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