Bradford Debra Gaye

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique Reference Number EY269519 Inspection date 27 September 2005 Inspector Felicity Norton

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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 inadequate - notice of action to improve. The registered person does not meet the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

The childminder was registered in 2003. She lives with her husband and two children aged sixteen and twelve years in Blaby. The whole ground floor and upstairs bathroom is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder takes and collects children from the local school. The childminder is currently caring for two children under three years.

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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 inadequate. Children are cared for in clean premises and enjoy access to fresh air during outdoor play, so helping to maintain their health and well-being. Children follow good simple health and hygiene routines, for example wiping their hands before they eat their lunch, so minimising the risks of cross-infection. The childminder liaises with parents to ensure they have ready access to information, for example the children's dietary preferences. This enables her to meet children's individual dietary needs. She is familiar with appropriate medication and accident procedures although she has not attended an appropriate first aid course or acquired consent to seek emergency medical advice from parents. This compromises the children's safety with regard to medical assistance. Daily snacks and meals provided are sufficient in quantity for the children's needs and include foods such as fresh fruit to help encourage a balanced and nutritious

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Helping children to be healthy

diet. Drinks are provided at regular intervals and are available on request to ensure that children take sufficient fluids. Children are able to sleep and rest in a clean and quiet environment. Older children are able to rest in the lounge and younger children are provided with a travel cot and each child has separate bedding. Children are able to use their bodies in a variety of different ways, for example through the use of stacking blocks and electronic toys they gain increasing control of their hand and eye co-ordination. Children enjoy playing outside in the childminder's garden, for example when playing hopscotch.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The provision is satisfactory. Children are protected by adequate safety procedures which allow them to play with minimum risks. This includes a secure indoor environment and back garden for the children to play within. Fire procedures are in place, and the childminder has devised a fire escape route, ensuring that in the event of a fire children will be secure about how to leave the premises. When on outings children stay with the childminder because she supervises them at all times. Older children are given more freedom but this depends upon their individual needs, therefore children are learning about road safety and safety whilst on outings. Children are able to choose independently from a range of resources which are in a good condition and comply with safety standards. Routines are planned for and children have regular opportunities to play outside. They are cared for in a warm and welcoming environment. Children are actively involved in maintaining a tidy

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

environment and are asked to help to tidy up; resulting in children learning to keep themselves safe. Children are protected because the childminder has an understanding of child

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 protection procedures. She is able to put appropriate procedures into practise when necessary.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The provision is satisfactory. Children are happy and relaxed in the childminder's care. They are confident in their surroundings and make themselves at home. They relate well to adults and other children. The children play well with the available resources and gain independence through choosing from a variety of toys and activities to encourage their all round development. The childminder enables younger children to develop well through well placed resources to encourage their hand eye co-ordination and mobility skills. Children are content and receive cuddles and affection as well as time to explore independently resulting in them feeling secure in her care. The childminder interacts with the children and asks questions during meal times to encourage them to independently feed themselves. She offers praise and encouragement when the children succeed which increases their self esteem and confidence.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The provision is satisfactory. Children learn about the local community through visits to local amenities. The childminder's experience and skill ensures that, in co-operation with parents, children with special educational needs are well cared resulting in their individual needs being met. The childminder provides children with a some equipment and resources that promotes equality of opportunity and anti discriminatory practice. However the lack of resources does not fully enable children to understand the needs of others or an awareness of the wider society. Children are beginning to show care and concern for others. This is evident through the gentle interaction seen with the childminder in play. Children behave well and are encouraged to do so through positive praise and encouragement from the childminder. Children have time to relax as well as be active, for example playing in the garden and relaxing in the lounge.

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Organisation

The organisation is inadequate. The children feel at home and relaxed in a comfortable environment. This means that children are confident and able to initiate their own play and learning depending on

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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 their age and ability. A daily register is in place, however, this indicates that the childminder is caring for more children than she is registered to care for thus compromising children's welfare and safety. The childminder has not attended an appropriate first aid course which compromises children's safety with regard to their physical health. Children are valued and respected as individuals and their routines are followed in agreement with parents. However documentation is not in place detailing the expectations of each parent which affects the welfare and safety of the children within the setting. Overall the needs of all children who attend is not met.

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Improvements since the last inspection

At the last inspection the childminder was asked to ensure that a suitable first aid course and qualification was completed. This has not been undertaken, as a result this compromises children's safety with regard to medical assistance. The childminder has improved safety within the home by making safe low level glass and providing fire evacuation plans. This has improved the safety for children within these areas. The childminder has acquired some knowledge of equality of opportunity and anti discriminatory practice although not fully. She has further knowledge of child protection, through a recent childcare course. This has enabled her to gain knowledge to protect children from harm. The childminder was asked to complete a first aid course and provide a first aid box. She has a first aid box in place to ensure children's care needs are met but has not yet completed a first aid course which compromises children's safety with regard to their physical health.

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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 inadequate - notice of action to improve. The registered person does not meet 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, the registered person must take the following actions:

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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 • ensure that adult child ratios are adhered to at all times • make sure that written parental permission is requested, to seek any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment • ensure you complete an appropriate first aid course which includes training in first aid for infants and young children, which is consistent with any guidance issued to local authorities • ensure records relating to individual children are maintained and shared with the child's parent. These actions are set out in a notice of action to improve and must be completed by the date specified in the notice.

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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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