Setting

Inspection report for early years provision

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EY366016 Unique Reference Number 17 July 2008 Inspection date Gyatri Rupal Inspector

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Childcare Type of inspection Childminding Type of care

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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

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The key inspection judgements and what they mean

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 2007. She lives with her husband and two children aged nine and 11 years old in the town of Daventry, Northamptonshire. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's property is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder is registered to care for four children at any one time and is currently minding two children. The childminder takes children to the local childminding group on a regular basis. She is a member of the National Childminding Association and is able to take and collect children from local schools and pre-schools. The family has a pet dog.

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Helping children to be healthy

The provision is inadequate. Children’s health is compromised because the childminder has not completed her first aid training. Children are developing their physical skills and gaining confidence, safely using a suitable range of play equipment. They go for walks and play in the garden. Children are beginning to learn the importance of good hygiene procedures within their daily routine. They are learning about possible risks within the environment. Children bring their packed lunches

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Helping children to be healthy

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 and snacks from home. The childminder ensures their lunch is stored appropriately. The childminder is able to provide well balanced meals according to children's dietary needs, as required. Children are beginning to learn the benefit of healthy diets through childminder’s discussions. Although the childminder has some policies and procedures in place to promote children's health, children cannot receive any appropriate first aid in an emergency, which could impact adversely upon their health.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The provision is satisfactory. Children feel happy developing confidence as they feel safe and secure in a welcoming environment. The childminder monitors toys and equipment to ensure children’s safety. The childminder supervises children closely when playing outside on the trampoline. She carries out a daily risk assessment and has actions in place to minimise hazards to prevent accidents. Children are learning to keep themselves safe through the childminder’s guidance and planned activites. For example, children learn about road safety when they go out with the childminder. They learn about fire safety as they regularly practise fire drills with the childminder. Children are protected from harm due to the childminder’s clear understanding of child protection procedures and her duty to protect children in her care. She also provides information on the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedure for parents, to ensure they understand the adult's

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The provision is good. Children are happy in a stimulating environment. They enjoy a good relationship with the childminder who plays with them on their level and interacts well to develop their learning. The childminder plans activities to meet individual children's needs and their level of understanding. She explains activities to children with great patience and detail. This helps children to play with a purpose and promotes their understanding of what is expected of them. Children enjoy playing with musical instruments, drawing pictures, building models with construction pieces or watching their favourite children’s programme. They develop their language as they enjoy reading books and sing nursery rhymes with actions. They learn independence through being allowed to select their own activities or try out different tasks. Children enjoy tidying up after playing, which provides them with a sense of responsibility.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

Children show great interest in their activities and are developing good concentration spans. Children develop their mathematical thinking through well-planned activities. For example, children learn the concepts of big and large as they build models using different sizes of coloured tubes. They learn about colours, shapes and numbers as they complete models. Children's self-esteem and confidence is effectively promoted as the childminder encourages them to take part in activities in a supportive environment designated for them to play in. The childminder's good interaction and gentle approach helps children with their learning.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The provision is satisfactory. Children are valued and respected by the childminder as she addresses children's individual needs through discussions with parents. This helps children to settle with the childminder. Children behave well, they understand clear boundaries for their acceptable behaviour. The

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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 childminder uses her calm and patient outlook to set a good role model for children. She praises children constantly to value their good behaviour. Children begin to learn about their local community as they walk around the environment on a daily basis such as at the parks and local groups. However, children's understanding of the wider world is hindered due to limited play resources and activities which promote an awareness of diversity.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

Children benefit from the positive partnership the childminder has established with the parents. There is regular discussion between parents and the childminder about the children's daily activities which helps children's learning. The childminder provides a welcome pack to parents about her practice, which also includes information on most of her policies and procedures.

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Organisation

The organisation is inadequate. Children’s health is compromised because the childminder has failed to complete all of the required first aid training. Children are making progress in their learning because they enjoy various activities, which help them to develop their learning and enjoyment. They are fully occupied with their play and are relaxed in the child-friendly environment. Children are protected as the childminder ensures they are only collected by the named person. The childminder has devised most policies and procedures to ensure she is able to care for the children in accordance with the wishes of parents. Overall, all children’s needs are not met.

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Complaints since the last inspection

Since registration there have been no complaints made to Ofsted that required the provider or Ofsted to take any action in order to meet the National Standards.

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Complaints since the last inspection

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 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: • submit an action plan, with time scale, demonstrating how you will complete a first aid course.

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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 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

set out in the leaflet Complaints about Ofsted Early Years: concerns or complaints about Ofsted's role in regulating and inspecting childcare and early education (HMI ref no 2599) 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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