Childminder in Oldham

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY417235 Inspection date 24/11/2011 Inspector Jan Linsdell

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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 son aged seven years. The family live in Royton, Oldham. Most areas of the property are used for childminding purposes, except for the bedrooms. There is a secure garden available for outdoor play. The family has a pet dog.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of five children under the age of eight years at any one time. She is currently minding 14 children, six of whom are within the early years age group. Children attend on a part-time basis. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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's individual welfare needs are appropriately met and they make satisfactory progress in their learning and development. The childminder is beginning to build partnerships with the local school, and she develops positive relationships with parents and carers, which benefits children's care. Some requirements relating to documentation and aspects of children's health are not being fully met. Effective systems for self-evaluation are still being developed. The childminder demonstrates the capacity to develop and improve her service.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure animals on the premises do not pose a health risk to children (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 08/12/2011

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further?

 ensure written parental permission is requested for all children, to seek any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment. Also ensure information is obtained from parents about who has legal contact with the child and who has parental responsibility (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare). 08/12/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 develop systems for self-evaluation and informed discussion, for example with children and parents, to identify the setting's strengths and priorities for This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 development that will improve the quality of provision for all children.

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the early years provision

The childminder understands the procedures for dealing with any concerns about children's welfare. She attends safeguarding training and she shares her safeguarding policy with parents, so that they are aware of her responsibilities. Appropriate risk assessments for the premises and outings contribute to children's safety, and a visitor's record is maintained. Required records to promote children's safety and welfare are suitably maintained, but certain information is missing for some children, such as consent for emergency treatment, and details about legal contact and parental responsibility. This is a breach in requirements.

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the early years provision

The childminder offers an inclusive environment and provides some good resources to promote children's awareness of diversity. She provides a stimulating playroom, which is well resourced with a wide range of quality play materials for children to explore. The garden offers sufficient space, with some resources available to challenge children's physical skills. The childminder keeps up to date by attending various courses and has some ideas about how she can develop her service. However, she is not using systems, including feedback from parents to inform self-evaluation and identify targets for improvement.

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the early years provision

Appropriate partnerships are developing with parents, carers and other providers, such as school. This helps to ensure children's individual welfare and learning needs are addressed. A range of policies are available to inform parents of procedures and the childminder meets with parents to discuss children's progress and development. One parent spoken to during the inspection expressed very positive comments about the childminder and her care of the children.

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and outcomes for children

Children demonstrate that they feel safe and comfortable in the childminder's care, and the well-presented visual timetable helps them to become familiar with routines. Books and jigsaws also reinforce children's awareness of safety issues. Some aspects of children's health are appropriately met. For example, the childminder offers healthy food and provides children with drinks of water to stay refreshed. Children also benefit from walking to and from school each day, which promotes their physical well-being. Basic hygiene standards are maintained and although risk assessments indicate outside areas are checked prior to children's arrival, dog excrement was found in the garden and this poses a health risk to the children.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder successfully promotes children's behaviour and uses positive strategies to acknowledge and reward their achievements. She interacts positively with the children, as she sits on the floor to support and encourage their play. She This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 has some useful systems in place to enable her to observe and assess children's learning, and plan for their next steps, but these are not consistently implemented for all children. Nevertheless, children take part in positive experiences to help them make steady progress in their learning and development.

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and outcomes for children

Children are confident to explore their environment and play independently at times. They attend playgroups regularly and also have opportunities to visit local restaurants, which promotes their social skills. Children's knowledge of the natural world is well promoted, for example, when they visit parks to see reptiles, birds and take part in nature walks. They enjoy music and dancing, and the childminder organises messy play activities, such as exploring in paint and gloop. This encourages children's creative skills.

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and outcomes for children

Children have opportunities to use public transport when they visit places of interest. They access a wide range of books, which encourages their enjoyment of reading, and letter puzzles and mark making opportunities positively promotes their literacy skills. Children learn about mathematical concepts when they build with the bricks, as the childminder introduces words, such as 'bigger and higher' and talks about numbers and shapes. These activities help children to develop appropriate 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 4 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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