Childminder in Oldham

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY350396 Inspection date 24/02/2012 Inspector Jane Wyncoll

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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 was registered in 2007. She lives with her husband in a town house in the Chadderton area of Oldham. The lounge, kitchen and upstairs bathroom are used for childminding. 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 three children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age range. The childminder can also offer care to children aged over five years. She is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is able to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and children who speak English as an additional language. At the time of the 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

The childminder has not minded any children apart from her own grandchildren since becoming registered with Ofsted. The childminder demonstrates through discussion, her appropriate understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage to support children in their learning and development. Through a process of observing children and discussions with parents their individual capabilities can be assessed. The appropriate developmental age bands and the six areas of learning are taken into account when planning activities. A range of age-appropriate resources are available for children to explore such as vehicles and garages, books and jigsaws or a treasure basket of sensory objects. Planning of activities means children can take part in painting and model making to promote their creative development. Outdoors children have access to large play equipment to develop physical skills including a slide, trikes and a sit-on rocker. Trips to local toddler

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

groups and parks are available to promote enjoyment and social development.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The Childminder demonstrates through discussion her adequate understanding of what to do if she has concerns regarding a child in her care. She knows what signs to look out for and has knowledge of the requirements for recording details of any action taken and who to contact. However, she does not currently have clear procedures to share with parents. The childminder checks the premises to identify any possible hazards premises are safe and secure and appropriate safety gates, smoke alarms and fire blankets are in place. The house and garden are currently undergoing some renovations and the childminder is aware that a risk assessment needs to be carried out.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Partnerships with parents and carers are built through the sharing of information to meet children's particular needs. The childminder is aware of how to access support for individual children from other professionals when necessary. The childminder demonstrates through discussion that she has strategies in place This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 which promote positive behaviour and equality of opportunity for all children. She can provide healthy snacks such as fruit and breadsticks. She accesses appropriate programmes such as dental health to support children in developing healthy lifestyles.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder has an awareness of the strengths and weaknesses of her provision and is committed to developing her own knowledge and practice. She is keen to undertake further training to update her understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage in order to develop the service provided. She receives support from her local childminding co-ordinator.

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Compliance with registration requirements

In order to continue to meet the requirements of registration, the registered person must take the following action by the specified date:

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Compliance with registration requirements

 access training to renew the first aid certificate to ensure there is always one person on the premises who holds a current paediatric first aid certificate at all times when children are present (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 09/03/2012

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Compliance with registration requirements

 undertake a risk assessment which identifies aspects of the environment that need to be checked on a regular basis and maintain a record of these (Suitable premises, environment and equipment) 09/03/2012 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

 keep and implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children (Arrangements for safeguarding children) 09/03/2012

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 produce a written statement of procedures to be followed in relation to complaints which relate to the requirements of the Childcare Register (Procedures for dealing with complaints) 09/03/2012

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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 above (Arrangements for safeguarding children) 09/03/2012

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified above. (Procedures for dealing with complaints) 09/03/2012

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