Childminder in Trafford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 May 2015 5 May 2009

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Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not have a good enough understanding of the assessment requirements relating to the progress check at age two.  The safeguarding policy does not cover the childminder's usage of her mobile phone and camera in the setting.  The childminder has not attended any recent training to keep her up to date with current practice.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has a suitable understanding of how to teach children, in order for them to make progress towards their next stage of learning, and in particular, to school.  The childminder gathers vital information from parents when children first attend. This helps her to understand individual children's needs, in order to support them to settle quickly.  The rooms in the childminder's home are laid out to maximise the space children have in order to play adequately. The garden is attractively set up for children to engage in fun activities.  The social and emotional development of children is beneficial. The childminder uses constant praise and encouragement to support children to feel proud and raise their self-esteem.  Children adopt healthy lifestyles because the childminder provides them with nutritional food which is good for them. She takes into account children's allergies and cultural

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It has the following strengths

preferences to ensure they have a balanced diet.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure children's progress is reviewed with parents when children are aged between two and three years, and provide them with a short written summary of their child's development in the prime areas of learning  put into place a written record of the different ways the use of cameras and mobile phones are used in the setting in order to safeguard children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 implement a programme of training and development to ensure the childminder offers a quality learning experience for all children that continually improves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the areas the childminder uses for childminding in her home.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and looked at relevant documentation, such as the attendance register and evidence of the suitability of people who live in the household.  The inspector took into account the views of the children and parents.

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who attend. This requires improvement

Children make sufficient progress in their learning and development because the childminder provides activities and opportunities that interest them. She takes valuable information from parents, when children start, that help her plan for individual children's learning. Children learn about the flags and countries of the world, looking at pictures and maps, which encourages them to remain focused. Children count stars or the numbers of rings on a caterpillar's stripes to improve their mathematical development. They learn new words, such as 'segment' and 'template', to extend language skills. The childminder observes children's play and encourages them to think their actions through when solving a problem. However, she has not carried out the progress check for children aged between two and three years, or shared a written summary with parents, so that they understand the progress their children have made towards the early learning goals.

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good

Children learn the vital skills required in order to develop their social skills. They take turns and share, helping each other when required. Children learn to become independent at lunchtime by making their own food and snacks. The childminder uses soothing words of encouragement to promote emotional development. Children chat at lunchtime about healthy eating and their likes and preferences. Good manners are taught efficiently, and as a result, behaviour is good. Children take small risks when riding scooters in the garden. They play in the outdoors daily as the childminder encourages them to be active. Intimate care routines are managed effectively by the childminder as children learn to go to the bathroom independently. This is in preparation for when they go to school. Children learn to care for living things as the childminder has animals that require love and attention. Consequently, children's emotional well-being is supported well.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has an adequate understanding of safeguarding. However, she has failed to put into place a written record of the ways she uses her mobile phone and camera to record children's learning. This is a breach in requirements. The childminder has registers of attendance and written risk assessments. She understands the procedure to follow in the event of a disclosure of child protection. The childminder has records in place for accidents and emergencies, and gathers permission from parents to administer medication. Consequently, children play in a safe environment. The childminder shares information with other settings where children attend. She uses basic self-evaluation to identify areas to improve her work and recognise areas in her practice which are weaker. For example, she has not attended any recent training to keep her up to date with current practice and legislation. Therefore, the childminder misses opportunities to engage with

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provision requires improvement

other professionals and improve her learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 318256 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 868493 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in Sale, Manchester. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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