Childminder in Bury

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 316689 Inspection date 08/02/2011 Inspector Sylvia Cornock

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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 1992 and lives with her two adult children and 11 year old child in the Radcliffe area of Bury, Manchester. The whole of the ground floor and upstairs bathroom are used for childminding purposes. There is a secure garden available for outdoor play. Family pets include five cats.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and both 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. The childminder is currently minding three children within the early years age group and two older children. The childminder has a National Vocational Qualification Level 3 and a degree in Advanced Early Years and English Literature. The childminder attends local parent and toddler groups and takes and meets children from school.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder provides a stimulating, caring and educational environment for children. They are well supported and make good progress in their learning and development because the childminder has a very good understanding of how children learn through play and everyday experiences. Children are kept safe and their welfare is appropriately met. Partnerships with parents and others involved with the children are good. The childminder has addressed the one recommendation from the last inspection. She has begun to evaluate her provision and is aware that the system for sharing information with parents regarding uncollected and missing child and further development of self-evaluation are areas for continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure there is a procedure to be followed in the event of a parent failing to collect a child at the appointed time (Safeguarding and Welfare) 08/02/2011

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further?

 ensure there is a procedure to be followed in the event of a child going missing (Safeguarding and Welfare). 08/02/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 develop a culture of reflective practice and self-evaluation to continually look This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 for ways to improve the quality of the learning, development and care offered that will improve the quality of provision for all children  ensure policies and procedures required for the safe and efficient management of the setting and to meet the needs of the children are readily available and updated to reflect changes in legislation.

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the early years provision

Children are well safeguarded because the childminder prioritises safety. She has a sound understanding of the procedure to follow if she has concerns that a child is being abused. She has some policies and procedures which are shared with parents. However, the childminder is unclear on the procedure for an uncollected child or missing child and the sharing of these with the parents. The are both breaches of the specific legal requirements. The childminder ensures children are safe both within and outside the home as she completes risk assessments for each area and for all outings. She ensures all children are involved in practising evacuation of the premises in case of an emergency. Fire drills are appropriately recorded and the procedure displayed. She adopts safe practices, such as using a fireguard and keeping entrance doors locked. She maintains necessary first aid training and deals with accidents and illness appropriately, keeping required

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the early years provision

records. Parents sign consent to the seeking of any necessary emergency medical treatment, which further protects children.

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the early years provision

The childminder cares for children of varying ages at any one time. She offers a wide range of resources organised to support and enable children have free access and choice. There is regular outdoor play in the garden when weather permits, with daily visits to local parks or other places of interest. The childminder has close daily links with others who are involved in the children's care, such as the reception class teacher. This means that joint plans to consistently promote and complement individual children's progress are in place. The childminder extends activities and themes to complement what they have been doing at school. She concentrates upon her input to the children day to day and offers a totally inclusive environment where she meets their individual needs adequately and fairly. Although, she evaluates some of her practices and adapts them accordingly, she has only very recently started to use the Ofsted self-evaluation form order to

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the early years provision

further develop and maintain continuous improvement.

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the early years provision

Relationships with parents are good based upon verbal communication and written daily information about the children's day. Photographs and written evidence in the individual child's learning journal is shared with parents and carers, and they can view these at any time to support their child's learning and development. Parent questionnaires comment on the excellent care and education the childminder offers in supporting their children to learn and develop. They also comment on the two way process to ensure children's needs are met. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

The provision for children's learning, development and welfare is good. The childminder plays with children purposefully, offering them sufficient challenge and helping them to develop confidence, imagination, communication and problem solving skills. For example, she supports children as they examine the adult sized handbag and concentrate and persevere until they open the various zips. The childminder gives praise and records their new achievements. The childminder uses books to encourage language and counting skills. Children show excitement as the childminder produces one of the newly purchased large story books. Although because of their young age they have limited language skills, they recite what they see as the childminder turns the pages. Older children are well supported in their counting skills. They have fun as they complete and create pictures using a variety of art and craft materials which are displayed on the wall.

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and outcomes for children

This helps children have a sense of belonging. The childminder supports and explains well to children as they develop their small motor skills through building with various construction kits, creating towers with the building tubs. Children have ample choice from the accessible toys, games and materials around the two rooms and confidently play with the small world figures.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a good knowledge of the five outcomes for children and is aware of the six areas of learning. She records children's achievements through photographs and observations with written comments of what individual children can do. She has written plans which are a base line for daily activities, although the activities are based on what the child initiates and what their interests are. The childminder initiates the adult-led activities, such as the daily outdoor activities and visits to other childcare settings. The childminder provides a sufficient range of resources and her personal input to meet each child's needs result in good progress.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder uses safety features to keep young children safe. She teaches children how to be safe through discussion and practice. Children also learn how to walk and cross roads safely and have regular trips out to the parks and places of interest. For example, they are taken to the canal to feed the ducks, walks in the local community and to parent and toddler groups. They also have a yearly trip to children's theme park. They behave well and enjoy good levels of fresh air and exercise every day. Indoors the very young are able to manoeuvre around the rooms although space is limited due to the large quantity of resources and furniture. Children's health is adequately catered for. The childminder offers nutritious snacks and meals are provided by the parents. The childminder supports children in their understanding of dental hygiene and the washing of hands to help prevent the spread of germs. The childminder continually cleans any toys that the

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and outcomes for children

very young have put into their mouths to prevent cross-infection. 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 3 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 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 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 2 The extent to which children feel safe 3 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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