Childminder in Trafford

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY103343 Inspection date 07/03/2011 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 2002. She lives with her husband and one child aged 12 years in Timperley, Cheshire. The whole of the downstairs, plus bathroom on the first floor are used for childminding. There is also access to a fully enclosed garden available for outside 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 12 children on a part-time basis, six of whom are within the early years age group.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is NNEB qualified and has completed required basic childminding training. She is a member of the National Childminding Association, an accredited and Network Childminder, and 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

The childminder provides children with a welcoming environment which successfully promotes inclusive practice and encourages children's sense of belonging. The childminder knows the children well, they are respected and valued as individuals and as a result make excellent progress in their learning and development. Self-evaluation is effective and demonstrates the childminder's capacity and commitment to continually improve her setting. The childminder values the importance of working in partnership with other professionals. An effective partnership with parents and carers promotes high quality education and care for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 embed the revised systems for tracking children's progress  devise systems to record starting points information to find out about each child, in order to support and extend each child's learning

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the early years provision

Children's safety and well-being are given high priority. The childminder has a very clear understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse, comprehensive policies and procedures support her in protecting children. Accurate documentation protects the welfare of the children, meets all requirements and is stored to respect confidentiality. The childminder completes thorough risk assessments on This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 the premises, individual children where applicable, equipment and outings, these are reviewed on a very regular basis, plus as and when required. Thorough daily checks of the premises, weekly smoke and carbon monoxide detector checks and six weekly and start to term fire drills ensures children are very safe at all times.

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the early years provision

The well organised environment both indoors and outdoors, deployment of resources and adult interaction promotes children's independence and active learning. The childminder's home is well organised and maintained to meet children's individual needs. The premises are accessible to all children.

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the early years provision

The childminder provides an enabling, fully inclusive environment where all children are helped to value different aspects of their own and other people's lives.

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the early years provision

The childminder is enthusiastic and committed towards continually improving the overall quality of care and education she provides for children and their families through accessing training opportunities. Self-evaluation is good and the childminder is clear about the setting's strengths, her long term and short term aims. Self-evaluation and access to training and development shows the childminder's capacity to improve.

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the early years provision

The childminder has excellent relationships with parents and carers. Policies and procedures are shared with them. Each child has a developmental record, which parents and carers can view at any time and regular reports on their child's progress, support their learning and development. Daily diaries for younger children and regular newsletters keep them up-to-date with the child's activities. Annual questionnaires seek their views on the setting. Partnerships with other practitioners and professionals is very effective in creating consistency in supporting children's welfare, learning and development.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a very good knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage, and as a result children are making excellent progress towards the early learning goals. Planning is based around observations of the children's engagement in activities, achievements and interests. The childminder gathers information about children's likes, dislikes, favourite activities prior to starting; however, systems for gathering information about skills and abilities have not yet been fully implemented. Focussed and spontaneous observations are recorded, matched to the area of learning and next steps formulated. Systems for tracking children's progress across the six areas of learning are in place and as part of her reflective practice the childminder is in the process of reviewing and improving these systems in order to make them more effective.

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and outcomes for children

Children are encouraged to develop independence as they make choices and decisions about their play, and as a result are becoming active learners. Children enjoy their learning; they persevere at activities and show excitement when successful. The childminder talks with children all the time, encouraging good This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 language skills.

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing a good understanding of numbers, number operations and other mathematical concepts, older children are able to successfully identify numbers on charts and on resources, knowing what number comes next. Exciting opportunities are provided for children to develop their knowledge and understanding of the world, for example, children look at the world and different countries' flags and celebrate a variety of festivals from around the world. Older children build three-dimensional models. Younger children successfully use technological resources as they use push button toys, such as, telephones and microwaves.

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and outcomes for children

Gross motor skills are developing as children enjoy outdoor play, using climbing frames and slides, skittles and balls. Children successfully use implements to develop fine motor skills, such as, cutters when using dough. They enjoy a variety of opportunities to be creative through access to resources, textures and techniques, for example, finger painting and different coloured sand. They have access to real fruit within their play and talk about the smell and texture.

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and outcomes for children

Effective hygiene policies, procedures and routines ensure children's health is well addressed, particularly nappy changing routines. The variety of healthy food options, activities and access to outdoor play area promotes children's healthy lifestyle well. Activity planning, access to the wide variety of opportunities, adult interaction and commitment successfully promotes and supports children's 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 1 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 1 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 1 The extent to which children feel safe 1 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 2 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 1 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 1

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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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