Childminder in Bury

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY428846 Inspection date 20/02/2012 Inspector Dawn Lumb

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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 and three children aged 13, 6 and 4 years in Bury, Lancashire. The whole of the ground floor of the property is used for childminding, with children primarily playing in the lounge and dining/playroom. Toilet facilities are also on the ground floor. Children have access to a fully enclosed rear garden for outdoor play. There are local parks in close proximity. The family has a pet cat and a hamster.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register to care for a maximum of four children under eight years at any one time, two of whom may be in the early years age range.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association. She holds a National Vocational Qualification Level 2 in health and social care and Level 3 in childcare, learning and development.

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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

The childminder has an excellent knowledge of the children in her care, planning activities that interest and challenge them. She builds on what they know to introduce new experiences into their daily routine and ensure they make very good progress. The childminder reflects on her practice to ensure all children are included in activities and opportunities. She works exceptionally well with parents and uses an array of documentation and communication to support both parents and children. The childminder is very committed and proactive in reflecting upon her practice. She has made an enthusiastic start to informal self-evaluation and realises the need to develop formal self-evaluation systems.

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further?

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

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further?

 provide opportunities to practise the fire evacuation plan  continue to develop systems of self-evaluation to clearly identify key strengths and areas for improvement.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibility in keeping children safeguarded and has strengthened her knowledge and understanding through relevant training. She is well motivated, enthusiastic and actively contributes to consistently good standards. A range of documentation is effectively This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 used to support her working practice and to ensure children are safe and secure within her setting. For example, she has written risk assessments in place for the house, garden and outings undertaken, to identify hazards and minimise risks to children. The childminder's fire evacuation plan and procedure supports the setting. However, a fire evacuation practice has not been completed.

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the early years provision

The childminder has made an exceptionally good start in implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework. Her previous experience within other childcare settings and her qualifications support children's learning, care and development exceptionally well. Her observation, assessment and planning systems are well developed. Very well-organised, activities, routines and sensitive support have a strong focus on children's individual, interests and abilities. Resources and equipment have been very well organised to promote children's self-selection and choice.

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the early years provision

Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the childminder's and have warm and loving relationships with her. She readily responds with enthusiasm to their needs and requests, and this supports children's confidence and security exceptionally well. Parents are highly valued and respected. Their opinions are regularly sought through, for example, daily diaries which they take home and are encouraged to share information and comments within them.

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and outcomes for children

High priority is given to planning a varied range of interesting activities and opportunities, both indoors and outdoors, that link clearly to the Early Years Foundation Stage and fully support all areas of learning and development. Young children enjoy many sensory activities; for example, playing with different textures, such as shaving foam under plastic film.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder consistently promotes children's learning within purposeful activities and everyday routines to continually develop children skills. She very skilfully reinforces and revisits children's learning to positively support them in their developing abilities. She listens to the children intently and supports their speech, communication and thirst for knowledge exceptionally well. Children are motivated and encouraged to be involved by the childminder's continuous praise and encouragement. For example, children respond with enthusiasm when the childminder sits on the floor to play a game with large bricks and encourages colour recognition.

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and outcomes for children

Children are beginning to play cooperatively and have good opportunities to support their social and emotional needs. For example, they visit soft play areas, other childminders and play sessions. Children are exceptionally happy, smile and giggle with the childminder and thoroughly enjoy playing with her. These are strong factors in helping children to feel settled and valued.

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and outcomes for children

Children's self-help skills are positively and sensitively supported. They respond positively in helping to tidy the bricks away and to any requests made by the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 childminder. She has a very good understanding with regard to giving children time to be able to complete activities. For example, children are learning to feed themselves and the childminder gives lots of time and encouragement to help them accomplish this.

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and outcomes for children

Children are encouraged to adopt healthy lifestyles in which healthy eating and exercise are promoted. The childminder is proactive in producing freshly made meals with natural ingredients that are nutritious and well balanced. Good hygiene procedures are continuously practised by the childminder to help protect children from infection. For example, bottles of antibacterial gel are available and regularly used by the childminder. 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 1 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 1

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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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