Childminder in Stockport

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY418062 Inspection date 04/07/2011 Inspector Shazaad Ashad

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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 three children aged eight, four and two in Davenport, Stockport. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding. The bathroom is located on the first floor. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder is able to take and collect children from local schools and pre-schools.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of three children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than one may be in the early years age range. There are currently two children attending within the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder also offers care to children aged over five years to eight years. She is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and children who speak English as an additional language.

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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 offers a vibrant and child-orientated environment where children are very settled. She pays the utmost attention to valuing each child as an individual and offers a wide range of exciting activities which enables them to make very good progress in their learning and development. The childminder shares information about children with parents, to ensure that the provision is inclusive and provides for each child's requirements. The childminder is extremely committed to developing her service and she fully involves the parents and children in the process. The childminder is beginning to make use of self- evaluation to identify key strengths and areas for development

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further systems for observation and assessment to clearly show the children's next steps are followed through  develop further the use of self-evaluation to maintain improvement in the setting and include parents' contribution to the process.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibility to protect children in her care and effective safeguarding procedures are in place. She has attended training in this area and is confident in explaining her procedures. Adults living in the home have the required suitability checks and the childminder checks visitors' This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 identities before allowing them entry. The childminder holds a current first aid certificate. All required documentation is in place to safeguard children's welfare. Procedures for risk assessments are robust and include full details of any identified risks whilst on outings. Children play in a safe, homely environment and the garden is fully enclosed. The organisation of the indoor space allows children to play safely as they become increasingly mobile. Children move freely and confidently around areas used for childminding as they independently access the

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the early years provision

wide range of good-quality resources. For example, they explore creative activities with craft materials, become involved in role play and have access to sensory play resources.

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the early years provision

Equality and diversity issues are fully addressed as all children independently access the full range of age-appropriate activities and resources. They celebrate world festivals and experience positive images of difference within displays and in the resources they use. For example, the finger puppets are used to challenge stereotypes and posters display different languages. The childminder knows each child very well. This enables her to effectively organise play suited to their age and stage of development, taking into account individual interests. Initial settling-in arrangements are very good and help children settle quickly and feel secure. Parents provide positive comments in questionnaires about the care given. They comment that the childminder is 'excellent in every respect'. Parents are made aware of children's activities and abilities and work very closely with the childminder to provide continuity in their child's development. Parents contribute to

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the early years provision

the children's learning journeys. The childminder is aware of the importance of working in partnership with other providers delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage to promote continuity of care. For example, she works closely with the local school and the Children's Centre.

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the early years provision

The childminder has made a positive and successful start to childminding. She is committed to developing her practise and is starting to use evaluation procedures to identify the strengths in her service. However, she has correctly identified that there are further areas for development and the process requires developing to further improve outcomes.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has extensive experience of working in a children's centre. She has good knowledge and understanding of the six areas of learning and provides a range of exciting and stimulating activities. The children are confident, curious and independent learners. She skilfully enables them to initiate their own play, to make discoveries and extend the activities for themselves, for example, using the role play builders outfit and associated tools. Children's learning and development needs are very well met and their learning journeys contain strong evidence across all the areas of learning. She observes and assesses the children's initial starting points and their responses to the activities. However, planning systems for following through on the children's next steps in their learning are not yet fully in place. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

Children's communication and language skills are very well supported as she talks to them during play. Young children chatter happily as they make sounds and connections to the things they see around them, for example, repeating single words, such as, 'plane' and 'sky'. During lunch they correctly identify all the vegetables they are eating. Children benefit from the inviting playroom and exciting outdoor play area. Young children's physical skills develop rapidly as they use the physical play items in the garden and indoors. For example, children enjoy ball games and, in particular, playing tennis games. They enjoy being outdoors and going on visits to the airport, a children's centre and outdoor open spaces. This helps them learn about their environment and the local community.

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and outcomes for children

Children learn to eat healthily and become independent as they learn to feed themselves. The childminder frequently offers drinks to children and ensures they receive nutritious food. The healthy menu is displayed for the parents. Young children understand the regular routine of good hygiene practice, such as washing hands before eating. The childminder has attended specialist courses on behaviour management strategies. She is an excellent role model for them to follow and empowers the children to do things for themselves. As a result, their behaviour is exemplary; they play extremely well together and make visitors feel overwhelmingly welcome. They receive constant praise and encouragement from the childminder and enjoy the very warm, caring relationship that exists between them. Children receive good support as they learn to keep themselves safe and take responsibility for their own personal care. The childminder talks about the

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and outcomes for children

speed of the aeroplane that they can see from the ground and reminds them that they need to do things at the right pace. She reminds them to play safely with the balls indoors and the children show their understanding as they take the tennis ball outdoors. Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder and they are very secure in her care. 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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