Childminder in Salford

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 307424 Inspection date 03/10/2011 Inspector Nicola Nolan

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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 1978. She lives with her husband and three adult children in the Little Hulton area of Salford. The childminder is a co- childminder with her husband. The whole ground floor is used for childminding. There is a securely enclosed rear and front garden available for outdoor play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for six children under eight years at any one time and there are currently seven children under eight years attending. The childminder also cares for children over the age of eight years and currently has seven children on roll. She also provides care in the school holidays. When working with another childminder at the above premises, she may care for no more than 12 children under eight years, with not more than six in the early years age group and two under one year old. The childminder is a member of

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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 are very happy and secure in the childminder's welcoming home. The childminder works closely in partnership with parents to meet the individual needs of each child. Overall, children are making good progress in their learning and development and the resources available support this, although, children's self- help skills can be improved. The childminder has effective systems to reflect on her practice and maintain continuous improvement, promoting better outcomes for all children.

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further?

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

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further?

 extend opportunities where children can develop self help skills

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the early years provision

The childminder is fully aware of her duty to safeguard the children in her care. The childminder holds a current first aid certificate. She has a clear policy and procedure to follow should she become concerned about a child. The childminder ensures all risk assessments are carried out daily and when on outings. Children are protected further because the childminder keeps an accurate log of accidents, medication that is administered and of fire drills.

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the early years provision

The childminder is committed to promoting equality and diversity and promotes this effectively. She ensures the children learn about the diverse world in which they live. The resources reflect equality and diversity issues. For example, children This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 play with a small world wheelchair and read books about children from different religions. This ensures children are able to develop their understanding about diversity. The accessible environment means that children are able to make good progress as they are in control of their own learning. Through making good use of the local environment and community, such as taking children to the park, attending local groups and going on outings to places of interests, the childminder extends children's experiences. These activities contribute to promoting children's personal and social skills and help them to develop a knowledge and

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the early years provision

The childminder is well aware of her strengths and weaknesses and has these written in a self-evaluation form that is rigorous and extensively monitors her practice. She is always looking to improve her provision and sets well-targeted plans. For example, she is currently researching ways to make the setting more inclusive for children with specific physical needs. The childminder includes the views of her parents and children when reflecting on how to improve her practice further. As a result, outcomes in children's achievement and well-being for all children are good and some are exceptionally high.

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the early years provision

Partnerships with Parents are good. The childminder shares information with them at introductory meetings, so they are aware of her policies and procedures. Important information about the children's starting points are noted and used to plan for their individual learning. The childminder completes a daily dairy to ensure she communicates important information with Parents. This means that parents are involved in their child's learning and progress towards the early learning goals is supported. Partnerships with other professionals are also developing.

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and outcomes for children

Children thrive and develop positive self-esteem in the warm and welcoming environment created in the childminder's home. Toys are accessible so that children are able to select the materials they want to use during free play. Other play materials are stored in labelled boxes and children can ask the childminder to make these available. Children have access to toys that support their interests. For example, one child is interested in animals so the childminder provides stories about animals and plans a visit to the local farm.

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and outcomes for children

Children are provided with a broad and interesting range of activities and learning opportunities to help them achieve and enjoy. Children benefit from a very positive relationship with the childminder, who interacts well with them. Children's emotional skills are supported because the childminder is nurturing. She gives one child paintbrushes and helps him to mark make with the paint, which helps him to develop writing skills. The children are developing a nurture and love of books and stories, as books are freely available in the environment and stories are regularly read to the children individually. The children enjoy making their own sandwiches and develop their independence skills because the childminder allows them to do it for themselves. The childminder supports children's mathematical understanding when she asks them if she should cut the sandwiches in half or into two or three This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

pieces. The children learn to communicate because the childminder interacts with the children well. She sings number rhymes as they play outside. The children join in with the singing and clap in time with the counting. During lunch time, the childminder asks the children what they did yesterday. This helps the children learn about the concept of time. Children are encouraged to develop their own creative ideas through play. Information and communication technology resources are available for children in different age groups. Children are able to choose what they play with. This gives them control over their learning and enables them to make excellent progress and develop good skills for the future. Children are taken on outings to the local parks, care for animals and run in the woods. This means that children are developing a very good awareness of the natural environment.

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and outcomes for children

Children's health and well-being is promoted successfully. Exercise and a healthy menu that contains lots of nutritious meals and which the children are encouraged to help prepare, means the children are well supported to develop a healthy lifestyle. Although the childminder provides children with regular drinks, the children's ability to develop their self-help skills are limited because the younger children cannot freely access drinks by themselves. Children's personal hygiene skills are well-developed because there are well-established daily routines in place. The childminder also sets good examples for them to follow. The children have individual face cloths and towels in the bathroom and regular hand washing is promoted. Children are respectful and friendly to each other and play together happily. Children's behaviour is good and reflects the role model provided by the childminder. Children attend the local Sure Start group where celebrations of

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and outcomes for children

festivals support learning about different cultures and reflect diversity positively. 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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