Childminder in Tameside

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY342798 Inspection date 19/01/2012 Inspector Helene Terry

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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

There were no children on roll when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children on roll, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states if the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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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 2006. She lives in a property in Ashton- Under-Lyne, Lancashire. Areas of the home used for children include the lounge and dining area and the bathroom on the first floor. The garden is used for outdoor 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, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age range. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

At the time of this inspection there were no children on roll in the early years age group.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Through discussion and documentation the childminder reveals that she has a good understanding of safeguarding children. Procedures are available and she has recently updated her training to enable her to protect children. All adults in the home are vetted to ensure their suitability. The childminder has a good range of policies and procedures that effectively underpin the setting. These are also shared with parents to promote children's health and well-being. Good risk assessments are in place and cover all aspects of the setting, to ensure a safe environment for children.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates through documentation and discussion her good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage to support children in making progress towards the early learning goals. She has procedures in place to assess children's individual starting points in their development and completes observations of children's development to ensure their progression towards the early learning goals. There is a good range of resources to support children's development and these are made accessible to them at child height to promote choice and independence. Children's health and safety are fully considered. The childminder has facilities to ensure that a healthy diet is offered to the children and discussions reveal how she ensures that they learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, through regular fire drills, and discussions about road safety and stranger danger.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding and knowledge about equality and diversity. The environment is suitably inclusive and there are some resources that represent positive images of diversity to enable children to feel welcome and help them learn to respect people's differences and similarities.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Through discussions the childminder demonstrates her awareness of the importance of involving parents and carers in the setting to promote continuity of care and learning for children. She has procedures in place for consulting with them, ensuring they are kept fully informed of how their children spend their day. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 This is achieved through regular chats and access to children's achievement records. The childminder has procedures in place to gather relevant information from parents when their children first start, to ensure individual children's routines are adhered to and their needs are met as part of the inclusive setting.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Systems for evaluating and monitoring the effectiveness of the setting are good. The childminder has completed the Ofsted self-evaluation form and highlights her strengths and areas she intends to develop. The recommendations identified at the last inspection have been addressed to enhance the welfare of children. This shows a capacity to continually improve.

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Compliance with registration requirements

The registered person continues 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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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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