Childminder in Tameside

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY402784 Inspection date 26/10/2011 Inspector Lesley Bott

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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 2011. She lives with her partner in Droylsden. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding together with an upstairs bathroom and bedroom. 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 six children under eight years at any one time, of whom, no more than three may be in the early years age range. There is currently one child attending who is within the Early Years Foundation Stage, who attends on a part-time basis. 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.

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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

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. She is beginning to observe children's achievements, however, needs to expand on this information to plan appropriate activities. Parents are kept informed about what their children are doing and their development and routines during the day. Paperwork for information on parental responsibility for effective care of the children is however not in place. The childminder has not completed a self-evaluation of her practice to ensure her committment to developing her practice.

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further?

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

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further?

 obtain information from parents in advance of children being admitted on who has legal contact and who has parental responsibility (safeguarding and welfare). 02/11/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 use observations more consistently to plan for individual children's needs  review the risk assessment to ensure that it covers a separate assessment for each type of outing  develop evaluation eystems to ensure a culture of reflective practice and self- evaluation to identify the setting's strengths and priorities for development to improve the quality of provision for all children This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

Children are effectively safeguarded from risk of abuse or neglect due tO the childminder having a clear and detailed policy which explains her responsibilities. She has completed safeguarding training and is aware of her responsibility on referring any concerns she may have about children's welfare, in addition to being aware of signs and symptoms. Children are cared for in a setting where most aspects of safety have been addressed. A detailed risk assessment has been carried out on all parts of the property and the childminder conducts daily checks to ensure that the environment is safe for children. However, the childminder has not undertaken a separate risk assessment for each type of outing she undertakes with the children to ensure all risks are addressed.

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the early years provision

Written relevant policies and procedures are in place and parents sign that they have read and understood these prior to their children starting. However, some important paperwork is not in place, for example, the childminder does not enquire from parents who is the legal guardian or who has parental responsibility for the child prior to commencement of the placement.

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the early years provision

Resources are stored upstairs in a spare bedroom and equipment and toys are rotated and bought downstairs for the children to access. Child-sized furniture is available and babies use the high chair for meal times, this helps them to be involved in table activities and messy play. The childminder has some resources which reflect our diverse world and she introduces topics with older children about the wider world.

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the early years provision

The childminder exchanges information verbally with parents on a daily basis. They are also able to view their child's learning journey to see their development and progress. The childminder has not yet cared for any children who also attend other early years provisions. However, she has a secure understanding of the importance of partnership working to support children's continuity of care. There are no children attending who have special education needs and/or disabilities. However, the childminder is fully aware of the importance of working closely with outside agencies to support children's welfare and develoment.

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and outcomes for children

Children are settled and appear content in the childminder's care. They make steady progress towards the early learning goals as they are provided with a range of satisfactory activities. Toys are available for them to access downstairs and messy activities are provided at the kitchen table. The childminder is beginning to make observations of children's play. These are linked to early years themes and photographs ensure parents can see activities their children have been involved in. However, observations are not very systematic and not linked to the six areas of learning to ensure that all areas of development and children's individual interests are covered and planned for. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children are confident with the childminder, as they sit on the floor together to play with the cars and aqua mat. She talks to them sensitively to encourage their

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and outcomes for children

language development as they play, talking about the mark making. The childminder is a good role model as she makes patterns with the pen and hands it to the younger children to copy. In this way children develop manipulative skills as they learn to hold the pen to make marks on the mat. Younger children begin to problem-solve as they press the buttons on the pop-up toys and listen to music. They are able to express themselves in imaginative play, as they say hello and goodbye to mum into the mobile phone.

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and outcomes for children

Trips out to local groups help teach children about the community they live in and the wider world. They learn to play together and socialise with others, taking turns in sharing equipment.

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and outcomes for children

Children's health is promoted, as they walk most days as the childminder does not drive. They enjoy the fresh air and exercise, together with daily opportunities for physical play in the garden with the balls and trampoline.

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and outcomes for children

Satisfactory hygiene procedures are in place to prevent the risk of infection. Children's drinks are easily accessible for them and the childminder provides snacks and meals which are generally healthy. Children learn to keep themselves safe as the childminder takes a 'safe' route to the school, and children are reminded to stay close when walking on the pavement. Fire evacuation is practised regularly so that children learn what to do in the event of a fire or emergency. Children are beginning to develop warm and trusting relationships with the childminder to develop their independence and 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 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 3 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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