Childminder in Manchester

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY278609 Inspection date 19/08/2011 Inspector Anne Drinkwater

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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

Children only attend this setting before and/or after the school day and/or during the school holidays. The judgements in this report reflect the quality of early years provision offered to children during those periods.

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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 has been registered since 2004. He lives with his wife and daughter, who are also registered childminders, in Rusholme, Manchester. The whole of the ground floor and the front bedroom on the first floor of the childminder's house are used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time and is currently minding one child under five full time, one child under five part time and four children over five after school. The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children and attends local parent and toddler groups.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language, and he 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 satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder and his co-workers provide a happy, welcoming environment in which children's welfare is successfully promoted. Children's individuality is recognised and valued, and they are confident and at ease in the childminder's care. Most documentation to ensure the safe and efficient management of the provision is maintained, and appropriate measures are in place to ensure children play in a safe and secure home environment. The emerging links with parents and other settings the children attend help to build positive relationships. Systems to evaluate the practice are in their infancy, but the childminder and his co- childminders verbally identify their strengths and have a willingness to address identified weaknesses.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop systems for linking with other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage to ensure continuity and consistency of the children's learning needs  develop systems of self-evaluation and involve parents and co-minders to monitor the impact that the improvements have on the outcomes for children.

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the early years provision

The childminder is aware of his duties to protect children in his care to ensure they are safeguarded should he have a concern; however, his procedures as to who to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 report concerns and allegations to require updating. Consequently, children are not sufficiently safeguarded.

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the early years provision

All adults in the home have the necessary clearances and he ensures the home in which children are cared for is safe. The childminder's home is well maintained and secure, and he holds a current first aid certificate. Fire evacuation procedures are practised regularly and this helps children to understand how to stay safe in an emergency. The childminder takes overall responsibility for ensuring that all accident and medication documents are kept appropriately.

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the early years provision

Parents are provided with daily verbal feedback, which ensures they are kept updated of children's individual needs, and all relevant permissions are in place. The childminder takes overall responsibility for maintaining the policies and procedures, and records are kept for children's health needs, preferences and routines, which help the childminder to provide individual care. Daily registers to record children's arrival and departure times are accurately completed. The children have a file which provides photographs and some details of children's progress towards the early learning goals. Some systems are in place to share information with parents. However, information sharing about children's learning at home and involvement in their children's learning has not been established. In addition, consistent information sharing for children attending other settings is not yet in place to ensure consistency of learning and development needs.

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the early years provision

The well-organised play areas contribute to the children's ability to make decisions about what they want to do as they easily select items from low-level shelving and boxes with the childminder's support. The range available is age appropriate, well maintained and covers all areas of learning. The childminder has a positive attitude to inclusive practice and recognises the uniqueness of each child. He has a good knowledge of each child's background and needs, which supports their individuality. Equality and diversity are promoted through the toys, books and resources available to all the children. These help to develop the children's awareness of diversity and inclusion.

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the early years provision

Although the childminder has not addressed any formal self-evaluation, he is motivated to improve his childminding practice. He has researched various websites and organisations to further develop his practice and to help make improvements to the service on offer.

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the early years provision

The recommendation raised at the last inspection has been adequately addressed, which has resulted in improved outcomes for children's safety. This demonstrates the childminder's capacity to raise standards and maintain continuous improvement.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy and settled and relate well to the childminder and his family. The childminder knows them well, which helps them feel secure and welcomed. They have a dedicated playroom from which they can access resources covering all This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 areas of learning. The childminder knows the children well and provides trips and activities based on their interests.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has an understanding of children's individual needs and interests and takes the main responsibility for the recording and planning of some activities based on his and his co-minder's observations. However, these observations are not always linked to areas of learning or do not identify children's next steps in order to plan challenging experiences for the children.

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and outcomes for children

Children relate well to the childminder and his co-minders. He ensures children become familiar with the environment and his family to minimise any separation anxieties. They are well behaved and interested in their play. They can freely select from a range of resources and equipment which reflect positive images of different cultures, ethnicity, gender and disability. This helps to develop children's understanding of others. The childminder uses appropriate questioning techniques during play or routines in order to extend children's learning and vocabulary. Opportunities are provided throughout the day for the children to use various tools to develop skills to control and manipulate smaller objects. Children have resources which enable them to explore sand and water, and to colour, paint and stick with to create their pictures. Creative activities are in abundance and their creations adorn the playroom walls to give them a sense of achievement. Children enjoy a

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and outcomes for children

good variety of role play and small world resources to develop their imaginations as they select foods and utensils, and role play their favourite fairytale characters. Children's computer programmes which are appropriate for their stage of development help the children develop their hand-eye coordination and skills for the future. The childminder makes sure that children have space to move around freely indoors and ensures that their physical development is promoted through everyday opportunities to play in the garden on the trampoline and swings, helping to promote their physical development. In addition, trips out into the community give opportunities to explore a wider range of activities and the company of their peers, enhancing their personal, social and emotional development.

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and outcomes for children

Children's behaviour is good and sensitively managed by the childminder. All children are valued and the childminder helps build their confidence and self- esteem through praise and encouragement. Their good health is well promoted. Well-established daily routines ensure that children develop good hygiene practices, for example, they wash their hands before meals and snacks and have use of individual hand towels. Presently, parents provide the children's meals, although the childminder could provide healthy nutritious meals upon request. Activities to help children learn about healthy eating increase children's understanding of the benefits of a healthy diet in maintaining their good health. 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 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 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 3 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 3 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 3

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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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