Beig, Collette Jane

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique Reference Number EY296973 Inspection date 25 April 2005 Inspector Maria Lavelle

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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 has been registered since December 2004.She lives with her husband and two children aged 16 and 15 years in a terraced house located in a cul de sac in Kirkham, near Preston. There are numerous local amenities within walking distance. e.g. shops ,park ,schools etc. The children are cared for on the ground floor with access to the lounge and conservatory. Bathroom facilities are located on the first floor.

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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 Children can access a rear garden.

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Helping children to be healthy

The provision is satisfactory. Children are cared for in a clean and well maintained home. Their health and wellbeing is promoted via sound practise adopted by the childminder with regards to nappy changing procedure. Children do not attend the facility if they have a contagious illness in order to avoid the spread of infections. However, the children's safety is compromised by the lack of written parental permissions for the childminder to seek medical attention for the children in an emergency or accident, and by the childminder's lack of training in first aid. Children enjoy a close relationships with the childminder who ensures their own individual routines are implemented so that they feel safe and secure. Children's emotional well being is promoted well as babies are able to snuggle in and form a bond with the childminder.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The provision is inadequate. Children enjoy a warm ,welcoming, comfortable environment in which to play freely. Equipment and furnishings are in good condition. The space available indoors is used creatively so that quiet and active play opportunities are catered for. Both play rooms used are suitably equipped with good quality materials and equipment. For instance young babies can access a wide range of musical toys, colourful shakers and age appropriate books. Emergency fire procedures are in place but have yet to be practised with the children to ensure they are able to be evacuated quickly. However, children's safety is compromised because they are unable to play safely in the rear garden due to the many hazards identified. This includes building materials, upright ladders and unprotected hose pipes. Children's welfare is safeguarded because the childminder has an appropriate understanding of her role and responsibilities for recording and reporting alleged

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

abuse of a child. She maintains relevant contact details of the professional bodies concerned.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The provision is satisfactory. Children are settled and relaxed. Individual routines have been established. Young

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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 children enjoy a sound range of play equipment which the childminder organises to ensures that they are all easily accessible. The toys are designed to stimulate the children's senses such as musical toys, tactile toys, all making different sounds and in different colours. However there were limited resources available to meet the needs of older children aged over three years. Children relish the sounds they make with musical toys. Young children and babies experiences can be further enhanced by implementing aspects of the Birth to Three Matters framework so they have opportunities for specific play such as a treasure basket and heuristic play. Children receive lots of cuddles and reassurance. The childminder is aware of the individual needs of children and meets them sensitively.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The children's achievements are recorded in a diary. Photographs are taken to share with parents, to illustrate the child's progress and development.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The provision is inadequate. Children are taught to show respect for people from different cultures as the childminder has an open and informed attitude. However there are limited resources available that promote positive images of different cultures and religions such as books ,equipment and suitable activities.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The childminder uses appropriate behaviour managements methods which are age appropriate and are effective in helping children to learn right from wrong. Children enjoy positive relationships with the childminder and are confident and comfortable in their surroundings. The children's progress and development is communicated to the parents by use of a diary which the childminder openly shares with the parents on a regular basis this is in addition to regular verbal exchanges of information. Positive relationships between the childminder and parents benefits the children by enhancing the consistency of care provided .

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Organisation

The organisation is inadequate. Children are provided with sufficient space to play. Toys and resources are well set out and easily accessible to children so that they can develop their independence by choosing what they would like to play with. Since registration in December 2004, however, the childminder has not undertaken a First Aid course which is regulatory requirements. Failure to undertake such training

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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 means that, overall, the children's needs are not fully met. The quality of care being offered to children is compromised by the lack of completed parental permissions for seeking medical treatment in an emergency . Therefore, important details about the children's needs and parental preferences are unavailable.

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Improvements since the last inspection

This is the childminder's 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 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: • make the rear garden safe. • complete an appropriate first aid course that includes training in first aid for infants and young children 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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