Childminder in Manchester

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY433160 Inspection date 10/04/2012 Inspector Lindsay Dobson

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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 2011. She lives with her husband and three children, in the Openshaw area of Manchester. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding, as well as the bathroom and small front bedroom on the first floor. There is a fully enclosed rear garden for outdoor play. The family has a dog.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both parts of the Childcare Register to care for a maximum of five children under eight years. There are currently three children on roll, all of whom are in the early years age range.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder takes children to and from the local primary school and attends local community groups with the children. She receives support from the local authority and holds a National Vocational Qualification Level 3 in Children's Care 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

The childminder provides a happy, caring environment, where children settle quickly and make good progress towards the early learning goals. She knows children well, recognises their uniqueness and gathers a wide range of information from their parents. This enables her to meet children's individual needs effectively. The childminder is fully committed to her ongoing professional development and attends relevant childcare training courses. This has enabled her to embrace and implement the Early Years Foundation Stage so that there has been a positive impact on her practice and the outcomes for children. Ongoing and effective self- evaluation leads to continuous improvement across all areas of the provision.

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further?

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

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further?

 keep a record of risk assessment that includes information on who conducted it, date of review and any action taken following a review or incident (Documentation) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register). 08/06/2012

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further?

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

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further?

 provide further opportunities for parents to contribute to their children's individual learning journey records. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding issues and has a clear policy document in place to support her practice. She regularly attends child protection training to keep her knowledge and understanding in this area current. Risk assessments are in place and cover all areas which children use in the home and garden. These are well organised and clearly show how hazards have been identified and minimised, although there is some inconsistency in how these are recorded and this impacts on the effectiveness of regular reviews. This is a breach of a specific legal requirement. The record of risk assessment is supported by daily safety checks and there is a clear record of risk assessments for each outing undertaken with the children. All other required documentation is in place and well organised for ease of access should the need arise.

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the early years provision

The effective partnership with parents enhances the consistency of care the children receive and contributes to their good progress towards the early learning goals. Parents receive a good range of information about the setting when their children start. The childminder also gathers detailed information from parents to enable her meet children's individual care needs, although she does not always involve them in contributing to children's learning and development assessments. Parents are kept fully informed of their children's welfare and progress through verbal discussions, home care books and text messaging. Feedback from parents is very positive. They state that the childminder has helped children develop good social skills enabling them to mix with others. As one parent explained, 'She has settled children into very good routines and I would definitely recommend the childminder to other parents.' The childminder has a sound understanding of how

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the early years provision

she would work in partnership with other professionals and childcare providers, although this practice has not yet been necessary.

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the early years provision

The childminder is aware of her strengths and areas she wishes to develop and has used the Ofsted self-evaluation form as the formal system of self-assessment. She demonstrates a clear commitment to continuous improvement through her regular attendance on short training courses to ensure her knowledge and skills are kept up to date and her liaison with the local authority support worker. The childminder has good knowledge and understanding of equality and diversity. This has a positive impact on her childminding practice, with children's individual needs understood and equality promoted at every opportunity. The childminder has a varied range of exciting, age-appropriate resources to engage the children and promote their understanding of their local community and the wider world. She deploys herself very well to support children's play.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy and confident. They show that they feel safe and very much at home in the company of the childminder, and consequently, they settle well. They confidently access the toys and activities as they move around the ground floor This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 rooms. Strong relationships have been built with the childminder, and it is clear that they are very comfortable with each other. For example, they involve her in their play and happily approach her for cuddles, help and support. Children are becoming independent as they choose their own resources and help to tidy up. They have opportunities to socialise with other children at community groups and learn to cooperate and share the toys. They enjoy stories and have a good range of books to choose from. The childminder supports their language development, taking her time to ensure they understand her and encouraging new vocabulary in

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and outcomes for children

the younger children through repetition when naming objects.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy a good range of imaginative and role play activities. For example, children happily put on the chef's hat and apron as they play with the kitchen, while other children use the realistic vacuum cleaner to clean the floor. Children's developing creativity is well supported by the opportunities the childminder provides. They join in with a playdough activity, using pots and pans from the home corner to develop their play. Children have opportunities in the childminder's home to paint and stick. Their artwork is proudly displayed in the kitchen, raising children's self-esteem and sense of belonging. Musical activities are thoroughly enjoyed by the children. They have great fun playing the musical instruments; for example, they shake the bells and blow the recorder before dancing and singing to the nursery rhymes played for them.

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and outcomes for children

Children have daily access to fresh air and outdoor play. In the childminder's large and well-resourced garden, they ride on wheeled toys, play in dens and dig, plant and grow in the vegetable patches. In the community, children visit child-centred groups and enjoy walks along the canal to see the birds and wildlife, or go to visit the horses. The childminder includes physical play into children's understanding of a healthy lifestyle. She also provides a varied range of healthy and nutritious home cooked meals and snacks, which meet their individual dietary needs. Children learn to use good hygiene practices as they wash their hands before meals and after playing outside. Children's safety is given high priority. The childminder has installed safety gates and cupboard locks in the home, and she regularly practises the fire evacuation drill with them. On outings, children's learn to cross the road safely and about the possible dangers of talking to strangers. Behaviour is well

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and outcomes for children

managed by this positive childminder, and she recognises children's achievements and offers lots of praise and encouragement. Children learn to share, take turns and respect each other in this happy and fun environment. 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 2 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: 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 part of the report (Suitability and safety of premises and equipment) (also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register). 08/06/2012

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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 compulsory part of the Childcare Register (Suitability and safety of premises and equipment). 08/06/2012

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