Childminder EY302227

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY302227 Inspection date 23/03/2012 Inspector Alison Gash

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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 has been registered since March 2005. She lives in the New Moston area of Manchester, with her three children. The whole of the ground floor of the property is used for childminding purposes. Toilet facilities are on the ground floor and the upstairs back bedroom is used for children being minded overnight. There is a fully enclosed back garden available for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight of these no more than two may be in the early years group. This registration includes overnight care for one child under eight years old. The childminder is currently caring for one child in the early years group. She is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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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

The childminder provides children with a welcoming, safe and organised environment. Children feel happy and secure because their personal, emotional and social needs are well met. Children are adequately supported by the childminder and make satisfactory progress in their learning. The childminder works in partnership with parents and other providers to promote a consistent approach and to meet children's individual needs. She is generally efficient in managing her provision, and all required policies and procedures are in place, although some documentation is not complete. The childminder has started to evaluate her practice in order to identify her strengths and areas for further development.

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further?

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

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further?

 improve the record of risk assessment so that it clearly states when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action taken following a review or incident (Documentation). 06/04/2012

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further?

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

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further?

 further develop the use of self-evaluation systems to identify and support ongoing improvements to provision and outcomes for children  develop the use of observation and assessment to plan the next steps for This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children's learning and development.

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the early years provision

Children are appropriately safeguarded because the childminder has a reasonable understanding of the importance of keeping children safe. Her knowledge of safeguarding is satisfactory because she knows about the different kinds of abuse and what she should do in the event of any concerns about a child. In line with requirements, adequate policies and procedures are in place, which are accessible to and shared with parents. Children's safety is seen as a priority and the childminder takes care and action to remove potential hazards. For example, daily checks are made to remove any rubbish from the garden. Children are kept safe because regular risk assessments are carried out and reviewed to ensure that the indoor and outdoor environment is well maintained. However, the record of risk assessment does not include all the required details, which is a breach of regulations.

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the early years provision

The childminder informally evaluates her practice and is committed to continuous improvement of the provision. For example, she has plans in place to enhance resources and to extend experiences offered to children outdoors. To meet the needs of children, the childminder continues to develop her knowledge and skills through attending appropriate training and uses the Early Years Foundation Stage guidance. As a result, she effectively supports children's learning and provides a well-organised environment with age-appropriate, interesting activities. Children's independence is encouraged from an early age because they choose from a wide range of resources, which are easily accessible.

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the early years provision

Although currently there are no children on roll who have special educational needs, the childminder has experience of working with children with additional needs. As a result, she understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and outside agencies, to ensure children's individual needs are met. To promote partnerships with other providers, the childminder regularly attends a playgroup with the children. This means they are provided with different kinds of experiences to those offered in the home, such as messy play. The childminder welcomes parents into the setting and satisfactory partnerships are established. Parents are given copies of policies and procedures to provide relevant information about how their child's care is organised. The childminder is currently developing children's learning journals and encourages parents to share information about their child's interests and achievements on an ongoing basis. By using a daily diary

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the early years provision

and through verbal communication she keeps parents informed about their child's welfare, development and progress.

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and outcomes for children

Children are settled and content in the childminder's care. A feeling of calmness and respect for children's individuality is evident, and as a result, children behave This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 well and show a developing awareness of responsibility. For example, from a young age children help to tidy away toys and carry their own possessions. A regular routine provides a familiar pattern to the day, and children demonstrate they feel secure because they separate from parents with ease. Children are content to play by themselves and display increasing independence in selecting toys they wish to play with and in moving around the environment. The childminder provides a positive role model to children in developing their awareness of keeping safe. For example, she discourages children from sucking pencils and explains why.

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and outcomes for children

Children's learning is generally well supported by the childminder. She is developing her knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and has begun to observe and assess children to plan for their next steps in learning but does not ensure all areas are covered. To increase their learning opportunities the childminder takes children out daily to local playgroups and facilities, such as the library. This means children's individual needs are met through access to a wider range of experiences. For example, young children enjoy the challenge of climbing and exploring tunnels at a local play centre.

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and outcomes for children

To develop their skills for the future, children are encouraged to use a range of drawing materials to support the development of early writing skills. Their early literacy is supported through learning nursery rhymes and by reading books with the childminder. Using a range of toys, such as shape sorters and wooden blocks, children are encouraged to develop their problem-solving, reasoning and numeracy. During school holidays, children's knowledge and understanding of the world is promoted by going on outings to places such as the zoo. The childminder has successfully implemented the recommendation from the last report to promote children's awareness of diversity in society. Children's awareness of others and the wider world is developed through a range of resources promoting positive images of diversity, for example small world figures, books, dolls and dressing-up clothes.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder is effective in promoting good health and hygiene practices with the children. Freshly prepared meals and snacks are provided by the childminder. The selection promotes a balance of healthy foods, which include fresh fruit and vegetables. Children have access to fresh air and exercise through playing outdoors and trips to the park, which promotes their well-being appropriately. 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 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: 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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