Childminder in Manchester

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 500479 Inspection date 30/03/2012 Inspector Anne Drinkwater

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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 1993. She lives in the Chorlton Cum Hardy area of Manchester with her adult son. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding which consists of the lounge and kitchen area, bathroom facilities are also on the ground floor. There are front and rear gardens for outside play. The family have two cats.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding three children in this age group. She also offers care to children aged over five years to 11 years. In total there are nine children on roll. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder 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 inadequate.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder does not have a clear knowledge of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage, or sufficiently robust systems, to ensure that children's welfare and learning and development are effectively supported. She provides a warm and friendly environment to all children, and demonstrates a commitment to inclusion. The range of activities offered ensures some areas of learning are covered. Self-evaluation is extremely limited and fails to identify a number of significant issues.

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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?

 gain knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage learning and development requirements and involve parents so that children are provided with an educational programme that will compliment what they receive in school and enable them to make progress towards the early learning goals in all areas of learning (Early Learning Goals) 23/04/2012

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further?

 undertake an appropriate first aid training course and maintain a current paediatric first aid certificate 23/04/2012 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 (Suitable people)(also applies to the both parts of the Childcare Register)  conduct a risk assessment and review it regularly and identify aspects of the environment that need to be checked on a regular basis, maintain a record of these particular aspects and when and by whom they have been checked (Suitable premises, environment and equipment) 23/04/2012

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further?

 obtain written parental permission to seek any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment and obtain information about who has legal contact and parental responsibility with the child (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 23/04/2012

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further?

 make available to parents a written statement that provides details of the procedure to be followed if they have a complaint, which includes the details for contacting Ofsted and ensure all complaints are logged(Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare)(also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 23/04/2012

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further?

 develop a clear understanding of the safeguarding procedures and what to do if an allegation is made against you or a member of the household (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) (also applies to compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register) 23/04/2012

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further?

 keep a full record of all accidents and any first aid treatment given and ensure parents are informed (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare)(also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 23/04/2012

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further?

 ensure there is appropriate fire detection and control equipment available (for example the fire blanket) 23/04/2012

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further?

To improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 develop a system to monitor and evaluate the quality of the provision to lead to the identification of targets for improvement as well as taking into account the views of children and parents to further enhance the outcomes for children  develop children's understanding of keeping themselves safe in an emergency by practising regular evacuation drills; record details in a fire log book of any problems encountered and how they were resolved

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the early years provision

Inadequate systems are in place to protect children. The childminder has a written safeguarding policy but does not know its contents and does not have the contact numbers should she have any concerns. In addition she could not present at This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 inspection the required, valid, first aid certificate and has not obtained the required permissions from parents for seeking emergency medical treatment for their children.

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the early years provision

The childminder has some safety equipment in place to reduce the risk of accidental injury when children are indoors. However, the required record of the risk assessments made of her home and garden is not maintained, and this has resulted in a number of safety hazards in both the home and garden. Some safety features are in place. For example, smoke alarms are located on all floors of the home, she has a first aid box, keeps the doors locked and supervises children at all times. However, the required fire blanket in not in place, and she has not practised and completed a log of any fire drills undertaken. This has a negative impact on the childminder's ability to protect children.

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the early years provision

The childminder has developed some positive relationships with parents. She speaks to them on a daily basis about the welfare of their child and follows their desired routines for the children. She provides facilities for the children to eat lunch provided by their parents. Some information is displayed for parents to view, and she verbally informs them of some of her policies and procedures. However, the registration certificate on display is out-of-date and does not list all the legal conditions of her childminding service. This is a breach of registration. In addition, she does not obtain from parents information about who has parental responsibility for, and legal contact with children, and her accident records are not fully completed or signed by parents. She has not provided parents with information regarding the complaint procedure or set up a system to record any complaints received.

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the early years provision

Most of the recommendations from the previous inspection have been addressed and this has had some impact on improving the quality of the setting. However, self-evaluation systems used for reflecting on the service provided are not effective, which means continuous improvement is not adequately maintained. This has resulted in the childminder being in breach of a number of legal requirements.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy, settled, relate well to the childminder and are developing high levels of self-confidence. She provides some age appropriate resources each day for the children and some areas of learning are better resourced than others. Children's emerging communication skills are fostered through regular discussions. She interacts well with the children and praises younger ones as they begin to say new words. Children are learning to share and take turns through the childminder's appropriate support. The childminder takes time to listen to the children, which helps to nurture their confidence and growing self-esteem. They explore shape, colour and numbers, for instance, as they roll the rubber rings or build with blocks. Children have some opportunities to gain a little understanding of the world This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 around them; they visit places within the local community and access a range of

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and outcomes for children

resources to promote positive images of others. Children have access to various types of equipment to support their physical development, for example, sit-and- ride toys in the garden and large climbing equipment in the park. This enables children to develop muscle tone and coordination.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder knows the children well and is aware of their likes and dislikes, she has a flexible routine and children are happy to participate in the experiences provided. However, she does not use observations, planning or assessment to identify the children's next steps in order to support them to achieve to their full potential. In addition, she has not informed parents, or the other settings the children attend, of her role in the children's education or given them opportunities to contribute to this.

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and outcomes for children

Children are cared for in a clean and comfortable environment. They are beginning to develop an understanding of good hygiene and personal care, for example, they are beginning to learn through regular routines to wash their hands at appropriate times. Appropriate systems are in place to gather information with regard to special dietary needs, which ensures any specific needs are met. Children are offered snacks, and when required, meals of fresh fruit, meat and vegetables are provided. Fresh drinking water is available and other suitable drinks are offered throughout the day. Children benefit from regular fresh air and exercise. They test and develop their physical skills through a variety of appropriate play opportunities in the garden, when walking to school or during visits to the park. The childminder implements suitable behaviour management strategies and is a positive role model. As a result, children are polite and well mannered.

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and outcomes for children

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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4

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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 (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 23/04/2012

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Suitabilty of adults). 23/04/2012

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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 in the early years section of the report (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 23/04/2012

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Suitabilty of adults). 23/04/2012

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