Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique Reference Number EY316148 Inspection date 05 April 2006 Inspector Sandra Wickham

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Type of inspection Childcare Type of care Childminding

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This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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ABOUT THIS INSPECTION

The purpose of this inspection is to assure government, parents and the public of the quality of childcare and, if applicable, of nursery education. The inspection was carried out under Part XA Children Act 1989 as introduced by the Care Standards Act 2000 and, where nursery education is provided, under Schedule 26 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998. This report details the main strengths and any areas for improvement identified during the inspection. The judgements included in the report are made in relation to the outcomes for children set out in the Children Act 2004; the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding; and, where nursery education is provided, the Curriculum guidance for the foundation stage. The report includes information on any complaints about the childcare provision which Ofsted has received since the last inspection or registration or 1 April 2004 whichever is the later.

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The key inspection judgements and what they mean

Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough For more information about early years inspections, please see the booklet Are you ready for your inspection? which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk.

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

On the basis of the evidence collected on this inspection:

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

The quality and standards of the care are satisfactory. The registered person meets the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding. At the time of the inspection there were no children on roll. Ofsted judges that the provider remains suitable to provide care.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

The childminder has been registered since 2005. She lives with her husband and their child aged 2 years, and her sister who works as her assistant, in Tottenham, in the London borough of Haringey. Areas accessible for childminding are the front room, main bedroom, hallway and the kitchen and the toilet and bathroom. The childminder currently has no children on roll.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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Helping children to be healthy

The provision is satisfactory. The children's health needs are promoted because the childminder meets regulations with regards to maintaining accident and medication records. The childminder has systems in place to ensure children are well nourished, by meeting parental wishes. Children's independence skills are being fully promoted because the childminder encourages children to select toys for themselves. Children are encouraged to hold their own spoon and feeding cup, so begin to enjoy food and become independent at feeding themselves. Children have regular access to physical play, both indoors and outdoors as the childminder takes children to local parks and toddler groups. Children's individual rest needs are met and they are able to rest safely and comfortably in the childminder's care. The childminder has a good range of first aid supplies and has appropriate emergency contingency plans in place. The childminder

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Helping children to be healthy

uses the Birth to three matters framework to develop her practice and has attended training for this.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The provision is satisfactory. Children are able to move around freely and independently. Children are able to select activities freely from a wide range of good quality toys and equipment, which meet safety standards. Children are secure and confident in the environment. The childminder takes steps to reduce hazards to children, with smoke alarms sited on the premises and a fire blanket sited in the kitchen. The childminder ensures all toys and resources are age appropriate. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection procedures, having undertaken training and assessments on this topic. Children are protected by her knowledge of possible signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect and the childminder is aware of the relevant procedures to follow.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The provision is satisfactory. The childminder has systems in place to ensure children are well settled and make themselves at home. Children are developing their independence as they choose activities from the various range of toys nearby. The childminder makes sure the resources provide children with sufficient challenge. Children are encouraged to learn words and meaning by effective interaction in response to rhymes and games. Children have opportunities for exploring and investigating the many varied toys and resources which contribute to their stage of development. For instance, children have opportunities for climbing and pushing the buttons on the sound making toys.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 The provision is satisfactory. Children learn about cultural and racial diversity, gender and disability through the meaningful range of resources and activities. Children become aware of their differing backgrounds and learn to value and respect these differences. Their individual needs and family backgrounds are known and effectively met, for example, birthdays are celebrated with a party. Good systems are in place for developing good partnerships with parents, to ensure children are consistently cared for, both at home and when with the childminder. For instance, when encouraging young children to share toys and take turns. Children are given time to relax as well as be active.

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Organisation

The organisation is satisfactory. The childminder has good systems in place to ensure children are happy and at ease in the well organised, child-centred environment. Space and resources are presented in a such a way whereby children can confidently initiate and extend their own play and learning. They can choose to play independently with the easily accessible toys and resources. The childminder is extending her own learning on caring for children and is developing her practice to promote the welfare, care and learning of children. The childminder has systems in place to ensures daily dialogue is exchanged with parents regarding children's development. This all contributes to continuity in the children's care. The setting is meeting the needs of all the children for whom it provides care.

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Complaints since the last inspection

There been no complaints made to Ofsted since registration. The provider is required to keep a record of complaints made by parents, which they can see on request. The complaints record may contain complaints other than those made to Ofsted.

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

On the basis of the evidence collected on this inspection:

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

The quality and standards of the care are satisfactory. The registered person meets the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding. At the time of the inspection there were no children on roll. Ofsted judges that the provider remains suitable to provide care.

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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The quality and standards of the care

To improve the quality and standards of care further the registered person should take account of the following recommendation(s): • continue development of risk assessment to hazards identified

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The quality and standards of the care

procedures set out in the leaflet Building better childcare: Compliments and concerns about inspectors' judgements which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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The quality and standards of the care

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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