Childminder in Bury

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY245239 Inspection date 14/10/2011 Inspector Mr Rasmik Parmar

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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 2003, she lives with her husband and one child age 13 years in a flat in Prestwich, Manchester, Lancashire. The lounge and bathroom is available to children. The childminder accesses local areas with children for outdoor play. The childminder is close to local amenities, including, a library, parks and shops.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight years, of whom no more than three, may be in the early years age range and of these, no more than one may be under one year, at any one time. She is currently caring for five children in the early years age range. The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is inadequate.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder lacks secure knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and her conditions of registration. This had led to the childminder on a few occasions minding more children in the early years age range than she is legally allowed. Also the requirement for keeping a record of assessed risk is not met in full. These issues have had a significant impact on the overall judgement.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The children enjoy their time with the childminder and are cared for adequately. The children make sound progress in most areas of their learning but the childminder is less secure in using her observations to plan activities to extend this learning. The childminder shows suitable commitment to working with the parents to support children's welfare although there are few opportunities to engage with them to support children's learning. Partnership working with other settings that children attend is in its infancy. The childminder is beginning to reflect upon her practice and shows a positive commitment to develop her practice further.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the early years provision requires significant improvement. The registered person is given a Notice to Improve that sets out actions to be carried out.

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further?

To comply with the requirements of the EYFS the registered person must take the following action by the specified date:

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further?

 update the record of risk assessments showing when and by whom they have been checked and review it at least once a year or more frequently where the need 28/10/2011 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 arises.(Documentation)

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further?

To improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 improve knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage so that children are provided with an educational programme that will enable them to make progress towards the early learning goals in all areas of learning  share information with parents about their child's progress towards the early learning goals so that they can support their child's learning at home  develop links with other providers where children attend more than one setting to ensure coherence in children's learning and development  develop a culture of reflective practice by developing a system for self- evaluation to recognise the importance of continuous improvement.

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the early years provision

The childminder's lack of understanding of the conditions imposed on her certificate of registration has the potential to compromise children's safety. She has on a few occasions cared for more children in the early years age range than she is registered for. The childminder is adequately aware of her responsibility to ensure that systems are in place, to safeguard the children in her care. This includes being aware of relevant safeguarding guidance to follow in the event of a child protection concern being raised. She ensures that anyone who has not been vetted or is not known is never left alone with children. The childminder minimises risks to children in her home and on outings. She has obtained a professionally produced booklet for risk assessment, which has been suitably completed with some details. However, the risk assessment has not been signed and dated together with a date for review. This is a breach of requirements.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a satisfactory range of books, toys and equipment for children which are used to support the children's learning and development. Resources, which promote all aspects of equality and diversity, are stored safely, enabling children to see and choose what they want to play with, encouraging their independence.

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the early years provision

Information about the children's care is shared sufficiently with parents to enable the childminder to provide an inclusive service. However, she does not provide parents with details about their child's progress towards the early learning goals to help them continue the learning at home. Sufficient records and documentation are shared with parents, such as the daily routines for younger children. The childminder understands the need to work with other agencies to meet the individual needs of children if necessary. Some links with other providers, such as nurseries, where children attend more than one setting have been made to share information about the children's welfare but have not yet been extended in order to ensure coherence and consistency in children's learning.

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the early years provision

The childminder has emerging systems in place for self-evaluation of her provision This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 to identify her strengths and areas for improvement. She has met the actions and recommendations from her last inspection and shows a genuine commitment to undertake more training to ensure that she becomes more secure in her understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is begining to recognise what necessary improvements are needed.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder is able to meet the welfare needs of all children and provides a satisfactory range of activities to enable children to make sound progress across most areas of learning. Her limited knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage has led to her maintaining assessment records for children that are only descriptive, together with photographic evidence. Whilst these records give a picture of the activities children are involved with, the childminder has not evaluated these observations to identify the next steps in children's learning, to inform future planning. This means the children's progress towards the early years goals may be inconsistent and opportunities to extend children's learning missed.

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and outcomes for children

The home environment is organised sufficiently so that they can access resources independently and safely. Children develop skills for the future as they explore interactive toys and musical instruments. Their language development is encouraged by the childminder asking open-ended questions and opportunities for reading and writing. Children learn about problem solving through interacting with puzzles and games. They learn about numeracy from everyday routines, such as, counting.

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and outcomes for children

Children learn about the importance of personal hygiene as they wash their hands before meals or after using the toilet. Children enjoy a range of healthy meals as the childminder provides a variety of sandwiches, spaghetti bolognaise and cheese pasta for lunch and a variety of fruit for snacks. Children have free access to drinking water to promote their independence and healthy life-style. Children learn about keeping themselves safe in their daily activities as they discuss road safety with the childminder. Children are always in very close proximity of the childminder during outings. However, because the childminder is not clear of her responsibility to comply with her conditions of registration, this has impacted on the outcome for the children feeling safe and being safe.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder knows the minded children well and methods used for behaviour management are appropriate to their ages and stages of development. Children respond positively to the praise and encouragement they receive from the childminder throughout the day. 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 4 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 4

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 3 The extent to which children feel safe 4 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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report.(Documentation) 28/10/2011

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report. (Documentation) 28/10/2011

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