Childminder in Rochdale

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY434405 Inspection date 01/05/2012 Inspector Thecla Grant

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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 registered in 2011. She lives with her partner and their two children, age six and 10 years in the Norden area of Rochdale, close to shops, parks, schools and public transport links. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's home is used for childminding and there is an enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder cares for children from Monday to Friday between the hours of 7am to 7pm. The family has a large dog.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight years at any one time, no more than three of whom may be in the early years age range. She currently has two children in this age group on roll. The childminder also offers care to children between five to 11 years. She is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and is currently undertaking a National Vocational Qualification in Childcare and Education.

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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

Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder effectively supports the children in her care so that no group or individual is disadvantaged. Arrangements to monitor and assess the children's learning and development are mostly well organised and good systems are in place to promote children's welfare. Well-established systems are in place for safeguarding and most documentation includes permission from parents. The childminder effectively works in partnership with parents and systems in place to work in partnership with others are developing. The childminder's capacity to maintain continuous improvement is strong.

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further?

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

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further?

 make sure written permission is requested at the time of the children's admission to the provision, to seek any necessary medical advice or treatment in the future (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare). 03/05/2012

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should: This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  observe children to find out about their needs and their interests and analyse the observations to highlight children's achievement or need for further support; as well as personalising the support children receive to meet their individual needs and extend their talents  personalise the support children receive to meet their individual needs and extend their talents.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse and has devised a clear and concise policy for safeguarding children. She also ensures all adults living in her home are suitable to be in contact with children. Risk assessments are in place and include all areas of her home to be assessed. These are used as working documents to minimise risks in her home for children. As a result, the childminder constantly puts the toys away to reduce trip hazards. All fire prevention equipment is in place and the emergency procedures are available and practised regularly. All documentation is in place, but permission from parents to seek emergency medical treatment or advice is not sought. This is a breach of the specific legal requirements.

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the early years provision

The childminder effectively monitors her setting through rigorous visual observations. She constantly includes parents in the provision through regular discussions about their children and their preferences. The childminder has clearly identified the strengths and weaknesses of her setting and has systems in place to address these. Plans for the future positively promote inclusion and have a beneficial impact for all children. Parents are well informed about their children's development and share information about their children's accomplishments through the daily diaries. Parents are also made aware of what their children do during the day from the daily plans. As a result, children's achievements and well- being is promoted well.

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the early years provision

The childminder suitably uses her home to develop young children's learning. She makes sure they have enough space to move around and access the resources available. Toys and equipment available are fit for their purpose, age-appropriate and offer enough challenge. As a result, children are motivated and interested in what is available. The childminder shows a strong commitment to improving her knowledge and has attended a variety of training courses and workshops to enhance children's learning. She has also attended a paediatric first aid training course. The impact of her professional development is apparent in the development of the children in her care. The childminder has a good range of resources to positively reflect the diversity of the community. She also displays positive visual aids of adults and children with various disabilities and ethnicities. As a result, children have good opportunities to learn about differences in the

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the early years provision

community within the setting. The childminder is suitably developing links with other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage. For example, she uses the local Sure Start centre to access their wealth of resources and to enhance the care of children. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She effectively supports the children by providing an enjoyable learning environment for them to make steady progress in their development. Children have good opportunities to develop their problem solving skills through reasoning how each puzzle piece fits into each other. Counting is promoted constantly during the day. As a result, young children can count to 10 by rote. Children also learn about shapes and colour through various activities. For example, through the threading activity they learn colours such as orange, and shapes such as triangle. Children also make continuous progress in communication, language and literacy because the childminder constantly talks to them as they play and skilfully extends their learning. For example, children are encouraged to talk about the feel of the play dough and learn words, such as 'squishy'. Children learn about direction as they

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and outcomes for children

discuss where they want to place the play dough. During story time children enjoy looking at the illustration and talking about what they can see. Therefore, children enjoy and achieve well. Planning includes themes, such as 'all about me', that teach children about themselves and those close to them; as well as positively promoting similarities and differences of people in the wider community. Themes also include popular festivals, such as Chinese New Year and Easter. Children constantly learn about how things work as they explore mechanical toys, such as lap tops and car dashboards. As a result, good opportunities are provided for children to learn about the world around them and they effectively develop the skills they need in order to secure their future learning.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder successfully promotes large motor movement through outings to the park, where children have access to larger apparatus. Children also visit the play gym where they practise their climbing and enjoy playing in the ball pool. Children are independent learners; they know where things are and have free access to them. They enjoy a good range of activities such as arts and craft, cooking activities, mark making, mask making, role play and music and movement. The childminder has devised observation and assessments, as well as a daily diary showing what the children have done during the day. However, although the childminder knows what the children like to do and are interested in, this is not apparent in the observations and assessments. These show activities children have done, but are not successfully analysed, therefore the next steps do not successfully stem from what was observed. As a result, opportunities are missed to

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and outcomes for children

fully promote children's individual and present learning needs, interests and achievements.

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and outcomes for children

Most children know the rules of the setting and develop a sense of how to stay safe. They are confident and have a strong sense of belonging. Although the childminder constantly promotes positive behaviour, not all children's behaviour is always acceptable. This sometimes impacts negatively on other children attending. Children adopt good personal hygiene routines. They learn how to wash their hands correctly and visual aids teach them when they need to wash them throughout the day. Nutritious meals effectively promote children's understanding of healthy lifestyles. 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 2 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 2

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 2 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 2

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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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