Childminder in Tameside

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY340158 Inspection date 31/03/2011 Inspector Jane Shaw

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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 2006. She lives with her husband and two children aged 10 and eight years in Mossley, near Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding, with toilet facilities on the first floor. There is a fully enclosed rear garden for outside play. The family have a dog and two cats.

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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 five children under the age of eight years at any one time. She is currently minding six children on a full-time/part-time basis, three of whom are within the early years age group.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder holds a Level 3 qualification in early years childcare, learning and development. She receives support from the local authority and is currently going through accreditation with the National Childminding Association. She also is involving in the running of a local toddler group.

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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 provides a welcoming and inclusive environment for all children as well as for their families. Each child's needs are well known, and as a result they are valued as individuals and make good progress in their learning and development. Self-evaluation is effective, demonstrating the childminder's capacity to continually improve. Partnerships with parents and carers are highly effective and support children very well. Partnerships with other early years professionals are not yet fully implemented. All records and documentation are in place to ensure the welfare and safety of children, and in the main practices and procedures support children's health, safety and welfare.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure that any animals on the premises do not pose a health risk to children ensure a clear understanding of safeguarding children issues and be able to implement the safeguarding children policy and procedure appropriately, in particular in relation to uncollected children  further develop existing systems to review what you know about each child's development and learning, match these to the areas of learning in order to make decisions about the child's progress and plan next steps to meet their development and learning needs  maintain a regular two-way flow of information with other providers for early This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 years age children.

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the early years provision

Children's safety and well-being is satisfactorily protected through the childminder's awareness of appropriate safeguarding policies and procedures. The childminder is clear about the signs and symptoms of abuse and policies and procedures to protect children, however, uncollected child procedures are less secure. Accurate documentation protects the welfare of the children, meets all requirements and is stored to respect confidentiality. The childminder's home is appropriately organised and maintained to meet children's individual needs.

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the early years provision

The childminder completes thorough risk assessments on the premises, for outings and the use of equipment. Daily checks of the premises are completed prior to children's arrival and recorded, ensuring children's safety at all times.

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the early years provision

The children have access to a wide range of resources to support their play, leaning and development. These resources and activities are organised across the available space and outdoors. Outdoors play space has been developed recently and offers the children access to safe outdoor play. Children make choices about activities through self-selection from those accessible or by looking through the childminder's resource catalogue encouraging children's independent and active learning.

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the early years provision

The childminder promotes an inclusive environment where all children are helped to value different aspects of their own and other people's lives. They enjoy celebrating a variety of festivals from around the world, such as Diwali and Chinese New Year. Access to a variety of resources and activities promotes children's understanding of cultural diversity and disabilities.

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the early years provision

The childminder is committed to continually improving the overall quality of care and education she provide for children and their families through accessing training opportunities, she has just started an accreditation process. Self- evaluation is good and the childminder is able to identify what she feels are her strengths and areas for improvement. This ensures she is able to drive ambition and bring about sustained improvement to the early years provision.

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the early years provision

The childminder has excellent relationship with parents and carers. They have individual copies of a number of policies and procedures. They receive daily feedback both verbally and access to their child's daily diary. Annual questionnaires seek their views on the setting. Partnerships with other practitioners and professionals are not yet fully explored. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage, and as a result children are making good progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder is clear about the importance of learning through play. The childminder retains a daily diary for all children which represents their developmental record. This contains information about their day as whole, activities, what they have done, and photographs. However, this does not show how these activities or what children are doing, link to the six areas of learning and how they inform planning for children's next steps in learning, or tracking progress.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder supports children well as they play and provides them with a good range of activities, both in the home, outdoors and away from the setting. Attendance at other child-centred groups, such as toddler group, supports their social development. Children show good levels of concentration and perseverance at activities, for example as they use small world resources in role play. They have a variety of opportunities and different resources in order to make marks and develop early writing skills. Language skills are developing well, as they use imaginative language during role play. Access to a wide variety of books supports their understanding of how books work.

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and outcomes for children

Children are able to match and sort through access to a variety of resources and recognise shapes by name. They enjoy outdoor activities both within the childminder's garden and the local park, where they enjoy fresh air and the opportunity to look at nature and the seasons. They plant seeds and bulbs and watch the ribbons and listen to the wind chimes during windy weather.

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing fine motor skills as they push buttons, pull levers, use implements to write, and as they build intricate models. They are developing large motor skills and they use a climbing frame and slide and wheeled toys. Children enjoy listening to music and using musical instruments. A variety of craft activities develops their imaginative and creative abilities. They are developing imaginary language skills through their play and access to resources such as dressing up clothes and small world resources.

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing an understanding of the need to have a healthy lifestyle in terms of a healthy diet and exercise through access to regular outdoor play and health meals and snacks. The childminder shows some aspects of satisfactory hygiene procedures, however, the feeding and presence of the pets on the kitchen work surfaces and furniture compromises children's health. Children's behaviour is good; they are developing confidence and self-esteem as the childminder provides activities and encourages their cooperative play.

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and outcomes for children

An inclusive environment ensures that all children feel valued and their individual needs met. In addition, they learn to value others as they learn about people's similarities and differences through activities and some resources. Through appropriate opportunities they are developing skills and confidence to support their This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 skills for the future. 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 3 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 3 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 3 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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