Childminder in Oxfordshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique Reference Number EY294760 Inspection date 28 June 2005 Inspector Christine Cutts

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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 good. The registered person meets the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

The childminder has been registered since 2004. She lives with her husband and child who is school age in a house, which is within walking distance of local amenities. Minded children have access to the ground floor with sleeping facilities provided upstairs. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder is registered to care for five children under eight and is currently minding five children, one under three, part-time and before or after school. When working with her husband, who is also a registered childminder the couple are

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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 able to care for six minded children, of whom five may be under five, of which two of which may be under one. She is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Helping children to be healthy

The provision is good. Children develop and achieve with the childminder promoting children’s physical development and well-being effectively. Each day there are opportunities and activities to help children develop control of their bodies, for example bike rides, football or rounders in the park and play in the garden. Children develop co-ordination skills using a wide range of art and craft materials, painting drawing and collage work. The childminder works well with parents to meet each child’s individual dietary needs. The children enjoy healthy and nutritious snacks and drinks. Good hygiene routines ensure food and drink are prepared and stored appropriately and this reduces any risk to children’s health. Children have a clean and well-maintained home environment in which good hygiene routines help minimise risks of cross infection, keeping children healthy and well. All relevant documentation is in place however, parental consents for emergency

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Helping children to be healthy

medical treatment are not in place for all children.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The provision is good. Children are cared for in a well organised home where the childminder identifies and reduces risks. This means the children are able to move around safely, freely and independently. The children are happy playing with a very wide range of good quality toys, confidently choosing materials and resources that are safe to use, such as children's scissors, for collage work, enabling them to work independently and make their own creations. To safeguard the children's welfare and protection the childminder has all the required procedures and documents in place, for example the childminder holds a current first aid certificate and has a secure understanding of child protection procedures in line with the local Area Child Protection Committee procedures.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The provision is good. Children play and learn in a home environment, with a good range of quality toys

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 easily accessible and supporting their progress in all areas of learning. The childminder does not use the Birth to Three matters framework in her planning of activities to support younger children's development; however, she does offer a balance of activities in a flexible daily routine to meet the developmental needs of all the children. Children develop their imagination and creativity having fun and enjoying the wide variety of good opportunities to express themselves freely using, small world play 'town', dressing up clothes and play houses, painting, drawing and using collage materials. Children's self-esteem and sense of achievement are developing, because the childminder has very good relationships with the children, joining in their play, guiding and leading their learning, and through praising and encouraging the children’s

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The provision is good. Children are happy playing and moving around the home, enjoying making up their own imaginative games accessing a range of toys, both inside and outside the property. The childminder encourages and praises the children's efforts, helping the children to contribute to their own learning. Children behave well, share and take turns working and playing well together, in an environment where the children feel confident and valued by the childminder, who responds promptly to the children's needs. The children develop an understanding of others through socializing together and using a good range of resources that promote equal opportunities, learning to value themselves as well as others. Good relationships with parents, with good exchanges of information including a daily diary, help the childminder meet the individual needs of the children. The childminder has a clear understanding of special needs issues and prepares well to meet the

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Organisation

The organisation is good. Children benefit from the good organisation of the space and resources available as well as the childminding commitments, which enable the childminder to support fully the children in her care. Additional support is available when the childminder works with her husband also a registered childminder. Both childminder and husband work well as a team offering the children a safe and secure environment in which they feel happy and relaxed. The childminder has undertaken a range of training including the National Vocational

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Organisation

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 qualification in childcare to a level two, which helps her support the children in her care. All relevant documentation is in place, however, some areas lack detail. The childminder provides a range of information for parents, including daily diaries and good relationships between childminder and parents help her, meet the children's individual needs. Overall, the needs of all the children attending are met.

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Improvements since the last inspection

This is the first inspection since registration.

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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 good. The registered person meets the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding.

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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): • Obtain parental consent for emergency medical treatment for all the children minded. • devise and implement a written evacuation plan.

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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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