Childminder in Bury

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY245239 Inspection date 21/05/2012 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 2003. She lives with her husband and one child aged 14 years old in a first floor flat in the Prestwich area of Manchester. The lounge and bathroom are used for childminding purposes and children have access to a communal garden for outdoor 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 four children under eight years at any one time, of whom, no more than three may be in the early years age range and of whom, no more than one may be under one year old. She is currently minding five children in this age group, who all attend part-time. The childminder also offers care to children aged over five to 11 years. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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

Children are happy and settled in a welcoming environment where positive relationships are developed with parents and they feel confident. Children make steady progress in their learning and development. However, the childminder is not monitoring this effectively or involving parents in the learning assessment process. Consequently, the childminder does not always provide children with sufficient challenge or use their identified next steps effectively. Generally, the childminder's home is safe. However, she has not completed her risk assessments to include the communal areas or the frequent trips the children enjoy. The childminder is keen to develop her practice, although, she has not fully developed effective self-evaluation methods to assist her in this process. However, she demonstrates a sound capacity overall to maintain continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 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 according to their assessment of the significance of individual risks (Suitable premises, environment and equipment). 12/06/2012

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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  develop further the arrangements for observations, planning and assessments, so they can be used on a regular basis to incorporate children's next steps and enable parents to have ongoing opportunities to contribute to the observations and planning for their children  develop future plans through effective evaluation of own practice, as well as taking into account the views of children and parents, to further enhance the outcomes for children.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a sound understanding of child protection issues and knows what to do if she has concerns about a child in her care. All documentation regarding children's welfare is in place and organised efficiently. The childminder has completed risk assessments of her home to help her keep children safe. However, these do not include the communal areas or the frequent trips the children enjoy. This is a breach of a specific legal requirement of the Early Years Foundation Stage. However, the childminder does not significantly compromise children's welfare because she is vigilant in her supervision of them. Also she carefully considers safety arrangements when taking children on outings and trips.

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the early years provision

The childminder has been working with children for a number of years and has a positive approach to improving her practice and is interested in further training. She has fully addressed one of the recommendations raised at the last inspection. She has now set up links with the local school, which some of the children attend to ensure that she provides continuity of care and learning. The childminder identifies areas for further improvement, such as, additional training to help her with observations and planning. She has plans to inform and engage parents in their children's learning. In addition, she hopes her assistant can soon complete a first aid course to enable him to give prompt attention if required. The childminder's plans have been set down in written form and parents have given her glowing testimonials as to her care practice. However, she does not have an effective system for monitoring and evaluating all areas of her practice, in order to

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the early years provision

secure on-going improvement. Also parents are not involved in this process.

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the early years provision

The childminder has developed some positive relationships with parents. She discusses her policies, procedures and routines with them and agrees arrangements for managing their child's care, personal hygiene routines and behaviour, so that they can work together. Although, the childminder has limited play space within the home, she organises her resources very effectively. The childminder's home is attractively set out with posters on the walls and the doors and low-level tables where children can sit for crafts. In addition, she makes good use of indoor communal areas and gardens. As a result, children are fully encouraged to make choices, select activities for themselves and gain independence in their learning. The childminder promotes equality and diversity well, for example, posters, activities and signage is provided in the children's home languages, as well as toys and activities that help them embrace differences in the

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the early years provision

world around them. 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 range of quality resources available, which cover all areas of learning. They are presented effectively to challenge and extend children's learning. Children benefit from the positive relationships developed with the childminder. They demonstrate a strong sense of belonging in the way they smile and laugh with the childminder. Children learn about their local community, environment and to socialise with others as they attend adult and toddler groups. They enjoy trips to the parks with the childminder. They enjoy a good variety of crafts and their many pieces of art work are proudly displayed. The childminder encourages the children to make friends with others. They can play in the home corner, hide in the tent and run and ride together. They learn many songs and books are used with puppets to engage the children and introduce them to familiar written words. This helps to increase their awareness that print carries meaning.

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and outcomes for children

Children's home languages, such as, French and Turkish, are celebrated with games and signage. This has a very positive affect on all the children attending. Through the use of posters, the childminder supports children in talking about different facial expressions and to think about how they might be feeling. Children recognise shapes, colours and numbers throughout the day with the use of conversations and resources.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder and her assistant are very involved in children's play, which they enjoy. They benefit from the praise and encouragement they receive and the clear boundaries that are set. Children's health, physical and dietary needs are securely met. Healthy eating is encouraged with the provision of fruit at snack time and nutritious sandwiches and yoghurt for lunch. Wholesome home-made meals are relished by all the children. Individual towels are used to prevent the spread of cross-infection. The childminder follows good hygiene routines and explains to the children, for example, why she needs to clean the table before lunch and why they need to wash their hands. Children learn about keeping themselves safe when they walk to groups or visit the parks. The childminder has clear rules for them to follow when out walking, for example, they know they must follow the Green Cross Code. 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 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 2 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 2 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: 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

 Undertake a risk assessment of the communal areas and trips; at least once in each calendar year and immediately, where the need for as assessment arises. (Suitability and safety of premises and equipment). 12/06/2012

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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). 12/06/2012

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