Childminder in Trafford

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY416585 Inspection date 15/06/2011 Inspector Krystina Chitryn

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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 2010. She lives with her husband and two children aged 14 and 16 years in the Trafford area of Cheshire. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding, with toilet facilities located on the first floor. There is a fully enclosed rear garden available for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is able to provide care for a maximum of six children aged under eight years at any one time, of whom three may be in the early years age group. There are currently six children on roll, all of whom are within the early years range. The childminder 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

Children make good progress in their learning as the childminder plans extensively to meet each child's individual learning and care needs. Effective systems of communication are in place with parents and other professionals to ensure children receive consistent care. Most of the requirements relating to children's welfare are well promoted. Children thrive in a warm and caring environment with effective systems to ensure their well-being. The childminder has a good understanding of her areas for development and uses self-evaluation effectively to drive improvements in the service she offers.

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further?

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

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further?

 keep a record of the risk assessment; clearly stating when it was carried out and by whom (Suitable premises, environment and equipment). 06/07/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 develop a system of recording information on admission about the children.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow to ensure the children are fully safeguarded. There is a clear safeguarding policy which is shared effectively with all parents and they sign to say they are aware of the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 policies and procedures. The childminder ensures children are never left unsupervised and everyone who comes into regular contact with them is suitable by completing checks on them.

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the early years provision

Generally records are kept up-to-date. However, the childminder has not recorded sufficient information about the children on admission. The childminder has completed risk assessments of all aspects of her provision. However, these have not been signed or dated, which is a breach of regulations. Children feel very safe in the setting and are made very welcome and their individual needs are clearly adhered to. Children are observed to seek reassurance from the childminder when they are unsure of a situation. The children are kept safe and the childminder provides a safe environment and reminds them to keep themselves safe. Children, for example, are reminded not to stand on the toy washing machine as it is too high and they could fall.

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the early years provision

The childminder is developing her evaluation systems, enabling her to provide a consistent service for children. She offers appropriate challenges and activities and works with other professionals to ensure children make good progress. She includes children, parents and other professionals in the process of self-evaluation to ensure she provides the best service for the children. The childminder is committed to self-development and has completed training. She is involved in community groups and strives to keep her practice up-to-date.

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the early years provision

The childminder has developed purposeful relationships with parents and other professionals and recognises their roles in the education of the children. The children enjoy their time at the setting and the childminder has effective systems in place to ensure that they are involved in their child's time at her setting. She provides parents with access to her policies and procedures, explains her practice and asks them to sign to say they understand the policies. However, she does not record detailed information from parents about what their child can do and she does not have a full picture of the child. The childminder links her observations of the children to the six areas of learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage. She completes observations on the children, which are shared with parents and ensures continuity of care for the children. Children are offered choices at all times and their views are taken into account so they become independent learners. The

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the early years provision

childminder has good links with external agencies, such as the local authority support worker, to enable her to fully meet the needs of the children attending her setting. The environment is well planned so children can access a broad range of equipment independently. Children know where equipment is stored and can help themselves. Children have space to move around and be active, both indoors and outdoors.

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and outcomes for children

Children make good progress in their learning and are provided with a variety of stimulating and challenging experiences. They are confident learners and enjoy the experiences provided. The childminder encourages them to explore, observe and listen as they play with a variety of objects and materials. Children learn to explore This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 their senses as they feel the vibration that comes from the toy cooker. They enjoy drumming and banging on anything that makes a sound. They are learning to sign and speak as they name the object they have chosen from the musical bag. Children choose the star and sing 'twinkle twinkle', making the actions to the song. They make marks with crayons they have chosen and are praised for their efforts, which positively promotes their self-esteem. They explore the books and look at the pictures, turning over the pages whilst laughing at the animals and the sounds

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and outcomes for children

they make. They build towers and count as they place blocks on top of one another and knock down the tower. Children associate the play house with the picture in the book. They are growing tomato plants in the garden and children are learning that the growth cycle takes time and that the tomatoes do not appear immediately. The childminder actively supports children's learning and enjoys observing their reactions and achievements. Children are very well supported in gaining skills for the future as they learn to communicate, socialise and become confident individuals.

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and outcomes for children

Children feel very safe in the setting and are made very welcome and their individual needs are clearly adhered to. Children are observed to seek reassurance from the childminder when they are unsure of a situation. The childminder provides a safe environment for children and reminds the children to keep themselves safe. Children, for example, are reminded not to stand on the toy washing machine as it is too high and they could fall.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a good understanding and knowledge of each child. She offers individual challenges and supports them to make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder is, for example, aware of a child's enjoyment of music and songs and provides appropriate activities. The childminder has a good system of planning, observation and assessment in place so children receive enjoyable challenges. Individual planning for each child covers the six areas of learning and is informed by her observations of children.

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and outcomes for children

Children learn to live healthy lifestyles and experience fresh air on daily walks and play in the garden. Children are learning through consistent routines of what is expected of them and are learning about caring for themselves and others. The childminder has a very good understanding of children's needs and how they learn. Children grow strong as they are offered mostly home cooked meals that are varied and nutritious, such as cottage pie with vegetables and fruit and yogurts. Children's health is protected by secure policies and the childminder's attention to hygiene and safety measures. The children have a strong sense of belonging and are happy and secure in the setting. They are confident and have built good relationships with the childminder and others. The children learn about diversity and how to accept others. They learn to engage in a good range of activities and experiences that are provided so they have a good awareness of the world in

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and outcomes for children

which they live. 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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