Childminder in Tameside

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20/09/2012 28/02/2011

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early years provision

This inspection: 3 Previous inspection: 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 3 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 3

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This provision is satisfactory

 Children enjoy a range of interesting and age-appropriate activities which engage them and promote their learning.  The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and how to promote children's learning through play.  Children learn to respect and tolerate each other's differences and their behaviour is managed effectively.  Partnerships with parents enable the childminder to meet children's individual care and welfare needs.

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It is not yet good because

 There are some hazards within the home which present a risk to children's health and well-being.  Systems to assess development and progress are not consistent for all children.  Documentation regarding children's attendance is not maintained accurately.  Children's understanding of keeping themselves safe in an emergency is not promoted to full potential.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector undertook a tour of premises.  The inspector observed children's play and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector reviewed documentation and discussed children's learning with the provider.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2004. She lives with her partner and children aged 17, 12 and five years. The family live in the Droylsden area of Manchester close to local facilities, schools and transport links. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's home and the bathroom on the first floor of the property are used for childminding purposes. There is a secure area for outdoor play and the family have goldfish and a dog.

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Information about the setting

This provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and on both parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is currently minding seven children on a part-time or full-time basis. The childminder holds a level 3 childcare qualification and is currently attending a degree course in Early Childhood Studies.

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must:

 ensure that premises, including outdoor spaces, are fit for purpose. Spaces, furniture, equipment and toys, must be safe for children to use and premises must be secure, with particular reference to the safety of the stairs  maintain a daily record of the names of the children being cared for on the premises, their hours of attendance and the names of each child's key person.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 improve existing systems to monitor all children's progress and development in order to support planning for each child's individual learning needs

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 improve opportunities to support children's understanding of keeping themselves safe by carrying out regular fire evacuation drills.

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who attend

Children are provided with a range of activities and experiences which support their development in all areas of learning. They spend time at playgroups and childminder network groups where they develop social skills and take part in planned activities to support their learning. The childminder has attended training on the changes in the Early Years Foundation Stage and is suitably aware of the prime and specific areas of learning. Children select from a range of interesting and age appropriate resources and a mix of adult-led and child-led activities.

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who attend

Children share a book with the childminder and answer questions about the story and the pictures, which supports their communication and language development appropriately. Later the childminder sits with the children to take part in singing time. Children select an object from the bag and are encouraged to name the object and think about what songs they know. For example, after selecting a black sheep the children sing 'baa baa black sheep have you any wool' with the childminder. Some actions and sign language are used during the singing time to further support children's communication and language development. Later children sit at the table and spend time painting while the childminder observes and talks to them about what they are painting. Children are able to identify colours by name and know that when blue and yellow paint are mixed they make green. The childminder models different shapes for the children to copy and they count objects

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who attend

and shapes as they paint. This supports children's development and understanding of shape, space and measure appropriately.

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who attend

The childminder demonstrates an understanding of each child's level of development through discussion and gives examples of children's abilities. Assessment folders are compiled for children which track the progress they make through photographs and observational comments and are used to identify next steps for their learning. However, these assessments are not completed consistently and regularly for all children which means that their learning and development is not promoted to full potential because their current stage of development is not always clear. The childminder records children's starting points in discussion with parents when children first attend the setting. This enables her to track the progress children are making during their time with her.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children develop close bonds with the childminder and other children. They enjoy cuddles and tickles with the childminder and demonstrate that they feel safe and happy in the setting. Children's independence is encouraged as they learn to take off and put on their wellington boots and coats when going outdoors. Once they are confident to use the toilet independently the childminder encourages children to go to the toilet upstairs and wash hands by themselves.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children behave well and are reminded of what is appropriate. While children are playing outdoors, they are reminded to keep the ball on the floor when they kick it, and not to climb on the gate for their own safety. During their play, children learn to respect each other's wishes and are supported to share toys and resources fairly.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children are developing a satisfactory understanding of health and safety. For example, at snack time children are provided with milk, toast and bread. The childminder is aware that some children are not keen to eat fruit and vegetables, but they are continuously offered such items and children are encouraged to try a little each time. When playing outside the childminder talks to children about getting hot when they are running around and children are reminded to wash their hands after using the toilet. However, children's hands are not always washed before snack time and drinks of water are not readily accessible to children at all times. In addition, the childminder has not practised the fire evacuation procedure with minded children, which limits their understanding of keeping themselves safe in an emergency.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The main lounge area where children spend most of their time allows space to relax and sit comfortably. Children are provided with low level table and chairs for snacks and for art and craft activities. There is a wide selection of resources available for children to select from, including books, small world play and electronic toys. The dining area is not in use on the day of the inspection due to work taking place in the kitchen. The childminder has ensured children do not have free access to this area while it is not safe and the doors are kept closed.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and provides activities that cover all areas of learning. Assessment of children's progress is carried out to enable the childminder to track their development. However, this is not consistent for all children, meaning that some children's learning needs are not accurately planned for.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates an understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. Policies and procedures are in place which are shared with parents and the childminder attends training events to support her knowledge of child protection and general childcare issues. There are however, an aspects of the childcare has been overlooked which have a negative impact on children's welfare, as the record of children's attendance has not been maintained accurately which is a breach in requirements.

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provision

Partnerships with parents are soundly in place to ensure that children's care and welfare needs are known and catered for. Discussions regarding children's on going progress take place verbally, and the childminder provides a written daily diary for those parents who wish to have one. Previously, newsletters and questionnaires were sent home to parents, although this has not been done for some time, which limits the opportunities parents have to share their views on the childcare provision.

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provision

The childminder has identified areas for improvement within the setting, although steps have not yet been taken in all the identified areas. The action raised at the last inspection regarding the safety of the stairs has not been met, and the childminder has not reviewed her provision through routine self-evaluation procedures. This means that continuous improvement is not currently a priority and the setting is not promoting children's welfare, care and learning to full potential.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are

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actions)

The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are

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To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

 take action as specified for the Early Years Register (Suitability and safety of premises and equipment, Records to be kept)(also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register)  take action as specified for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register (Suitability and safety of premises and equipment, Records to be kept)

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY282226 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 883658 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 7

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted', which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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