Childminder in Salford

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY273053 Inspection date 28/03/2012 Inspector Lynne Woods

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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 and works with an assistant. She lives with her husband and two adult children in the Salford area of Greater Manchester. The whole ground floor of the childminder's house and the first floor bathroom are used for childminding. There is an enclosed rear garden and secure side patio for outside play.

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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 six children at any one time and is currently minding a total of five children. The childminder attends the local parent and toddler group at the library.

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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 children are cared for in a welcoming homely environment. The setting is suitably organised, safe and secure. Children are happy and settled with the childminder and her assistant as their individual needs are met well. They enjoy their play and make sound progress in their learning and development. Resources and activities are well chosen to meet the individual needs of the children attending. Some useful policies and procedures are written and made available to parents. The childminder has not undertaken any evaluation of her practice to date.

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further?

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

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further?

 undertake sensitive observational assessment in order to plan to meet young children's individual needs (Organisation). 01/05/2012

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further?

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

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further?

 devise and implement a procedure for evaluating practice that clearly identifies areas for improvement and action to be taken  review snack procedures to ensure that children are always served food in an appropriate manner in order for them to learn about good hygiene practices.

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the early years provision

The childminder is not effectively meeting her conditions of registration because she is leaving the children in the sole care of her assistant for short periods of time This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 without prior written parental consent which her conditions of registration do not permit. This is a breach of the childminder's conditions of registration. On this occasion Ofsted does not intend to take any further action because the assistant is appropriately vetted and therefore the risks to children are minimal. The childminder and her assistant are aware of how to safeguard children as they have both attended relevant training and understand their responsibility to act when they are concerned that a child is at risk of harm. Additionally, they both hold a valid first aid qualification. The childminder conducts annual and daily risk assessments and appropriate liability and car insurance in place to transport

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the early years provision

children. All members of the household over 16 years of age have has relevant checks.

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the early years provision

Children's are kept healthy as they the childminder has been awarded Salford City Council 'gold promise' award for a smoke free home, they get exercise and fresh air when they visit the park and enjoy a range of healthy homemade meals and fruit for snack. However, during the inspection the children were served their biscuits at snack time on the table without a plate, which does not promote good hygiene practices. The home is organised well to ensure that all children have space to play and are able to freely access to a range of resources in the main play room. Weekly plans are in place for children that record the planned adult lead activity to be offered to the children each day.

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the early years provision

Relationships with parents are appropriate, the childminder secures information about children's routines before they start to help her meet their needs. However, she does not collect information about older children's likes, dislikes and abilities to ensure she can meet their ongoing welfare needs. There are informal links with the local school and basic information is shared. Children learn about equality and diversity as they play with the multicultural dolls and look at the books that reflect different cultures and life styles.

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the early years provision

The childminder has not yet formally evaluated her practice which limits her ability to identify areas for development to improve the outcomes for children in her care.

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and outcomes for children

Children are secure and settled and they relate warmly to the childminder in the relaxed homely atmosphere. Children become happily involved in play situations, enjoying the support of adults who interact to enhance their play and promote learning. The children are actively curious and enjoy the freedom to explore and confidently pursue activities of their choice, such as playing with the cars and the garage on the car mat and building the road track, each child has a portfolio which contains photographs that are annotated to record children's learning. All children are observed and next steps for learning identified, however not all observations and assessments are dated which impacts on the childminders ability to monitor children's learning and development effectively.

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and outcomes for children

The children enjoy a range of activities and resources whilst in the care of the childminder. Children develop their pre-writing skills as they decorate with icing This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Easter egg shaped biscuits which they take home for their parents to see. The children enjoying dressing up as doctors and take turns to make each other better with the stethoscope and bandages. The children's personal and social development is fostered as feelings posters are used for young children to express how they are feeling and secure attachments are formed with the childminder and her assistant. The childminder and her assistant are positive role models demonstrating patience, good manners and care. Children's physical skills are developed as they complete the jigsaws. Babies enjoy reaching out to the objects on the baby gym and hitting the piano board with their feet to make music. The

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and outcomes for children

children learn about the wider community as they go for rides on the trams and explore the park on a daily basis. The childminder regularly meets with other childminders and attends local playgroups providing the children with the experience of mixing with a wider group of children. The childminder informally shares information with schools that the children attend which facilitates a smooth transition between the school and the childminder.

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and outcomes for children

Children learn to be safe both within the home and on outings. They learn basic house rules, to promote safety, such as making sure toys are not left on the floor, and learn about safety as they cross the road and travel in the car using appropriate child car seats. The children are starting to learn about personal hygiene as they clean their hands on wipes before eating their snack and after using the toilet. Children are encouraged to take an active part in tidying up, which helps them learn about taking care of resources. They clearly enjoy their time at the childminder's house as they chatter about what they want to do next and listen to stories as they gather around the assistant. 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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