Childminder in Rochdale

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY439929 Inspection date 02/07/2012 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 2012. She lives with her husband and two children aged 14 years and 17 months in the Moreclose area which is on the border of Middleton and Chadderton. The ground floor of the home is used for childminding purposes, along with the bathroom and a bedroom on the first floor. The family has two cats. The home is situated close to schools, parks, shops and community resources. The childminder occasionally works with a registered assistant.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register to care for a maximum of five children under eight years at any one time, two of whom may be in the early years age range. She currently has four children on roll in this age group. The childminder has a recognised childcare qualification to level 3.

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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 content and settled with the childminder who gets to know them well through her ongoing liaison with their parents. Children are involved in a variety of suitable play activities which enable them to make satisfactory progress in their learning and development, and the childminder has systems in place to monitor this. There is currently no clear process for self-evaluating the provision and as a result, the childminder is not able to assess fully the strengths and weaknesses of her service. She is eager to make improvements for the children and provide a service based on their individual needs and quality care. Overall, children's health and safety are promoted by the childminder during most daily routines; however, there are breaches of regulations with regard to the documentation used to support their welfare.

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further?

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

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further?

 improve the record of risk assessment so that it clearly states who conducted it, date of review and any action taken following a review or incident (Suitable premises, environment and equipment) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 16/07/2012

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further?

 ensure the record of accidents and first aid treatment administered to children is up to date and available for inspection (Promoting good health). (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 16/07/2012 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 promote children's individual hygiene routines, with particular regard to hand washing for younger children  carry out regular evacuation drills with the children and record in a fire log book any problems encountered and how they were resolved  consider ways to reflect more actively on practice in order to identify focused and well-targeted priorities for improvement.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a sound understanding of her role in safeguarding children, the signs and symptoms of abuse and the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child in her care. She has supporting documentation in place and has attended a safeguarding training course to ensure her knowledge remains up to date. In addition, she has a policy and procedure which is available to parents. Adults in the home are suitably vetted and the childminder ensures children are supervised at all times. She is sufficiently organised and most aspects of documentation are in place to help support the children's health and welfare. The premises are safe and secure, with appropriate measures in place so that children move around safely in their play. However, the record of risk assessment for the premises and the garden does not fully meet the required legal regulation as it does not show details of when and who completed the assessment or the date it

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the early years provision

will be reviewed. The childminder has also implemented a range of risk assessments for the varied outings the children are taken on. The majority of documentation is implemented appropriately to support the care of children and ensure their well-being is fully monitored, however, the childminder has not maintained an accurate accident and first aid record and this is a breach of a specific legal requirement.

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the early years provision

The childminder shows a strong commitment to improving her practice and is able to discuss areas she sees as her strengths and areas for further development. She has identified improving her documentation and its implementation as a way of enhancing her provision, showing she has some capacity for continuous improvement. However, the lack of a clear system to monitor and evaluate the quality of the provision inhibits her ability to clearly identify and address targeted areas for improvement. The childminder aims to provide an inclusive service for all children. Her home is welcoming to them and she provides a suitable range of resources and activities which are tailored to each child's ability. The childminder raises children's awareness of equality and diversity through a range of available resources, including posters, books and joining in with local childcare groups. The childminder's positive attitude to inclusion extends and supports the children's

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the early years provision

developing understanding and respect for their own culture, their local community and the wider world.

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the early years provision

Close working relationships between the childminder and parents have been established. Parents receive sound information about the childminder's provision and their child's welfare each day. They have access to copies of all policies, This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 procedures and written records. Daily chats and a written diary ensure they are provided with information about the activities their children have been involved in and how they have settled throughout the day. The childminder also ensures suitable links are in place with other childcare settings who provide care for the children.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy in the setting and enjoy exploring an easily accessible range of activities and resources which support their learning. They are confident and readily approach the childminder for help and support. Sound opportunities regularly exist for the children to take part in painting, colouring and sticking at the setting and the many stay and play sessions they attend. The childminder is recording individual children's development in a dedicated portfolio. She records what she sees the children can do and uses a tracker document to monitor this. The portfolio includes photographs of the children engaging in a wide range of activities and some examples of their work. Parents have free access to these documents, ensuring they are informed about their child's progress. The childminder provides a sound range of activities for the children which offer them challenges in all areas of learning. Photographic evidence shows children enjoying

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and outcomes for children

baking buns, building with the bricks, painting, and feeding the ducks in the park. Younger children freely move between activities and the childminder recognises their young age limits the time they spend engaged with individual resources. The childminder plans for this by providing a sound range with easy access for self- selection and children enjoy using small world toys, looking at books and finding and examining things in the treasure basket. The childminder engages the children in a fun singing and dancing session where they try to join in with the actions to the songs and giggle and clap as she sings for them and recognises their efforts.

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and outcomes for children

Children are given healthy choices of food, such as grapes and bananas, for snacks and the childminder provides them with varied and nutritious home-cooked meals. They also have free access to drinks throughout the day and this encourages their understanding of a healthy diet. Children are able to go outside each day in the fresh air; they play in the childminder's garden on a sound range of equipment which promotes physical development and they go out in the community to local groups, the library and the park. There are some sound hygiene practices in place, however, hand washing routines for younger children are not effective as they share a bowl of soapy water and a towel; this does not protect them from possible cross-infection. Overall, children are kept safe in the setting and on outings because the childminder maintains suitable safety precautions. Children learn about keeping themselves safe because as she reinforces some safety messages,

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and outcomes for children

such as crossing the road safely and helping to tidy up the toys in the playroom. However, the childminder does not practice the evacuation drill with the children to enable them to quickly leave the premises in an emergency. Children are positively supported by the childminder, which encourages and raises their self-esteem and promotes sound levels of appropriate behaviour. She encourages children to use good manners, share and take turns as they play. They respond positively to her gentle reminders, distraction and redirection. 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: 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 (Suitability and safety of premises and equipment, Records to be kept). 16/07/2012

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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 (Suitability and safety of premises and equipment, Records to be kept). 16/07/2012

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