Childminder in Hampshire

Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This document may be reproduced in whole or in part for non-commercial educational purposes, provided that the information quoted is reproduced without adaptation and the source and date of publication are stated. Inspection report for early years provision

p.1

Unique reference number EY362285 Inspection date 09/12/2008 Inspector Tonia Chilcott

p.1

Type of setting Childminder This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

p.1

Introduction

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of the registered early years provision. ‘Early years provision’ refers to provision regulated by Ofsted for children from birth to 31 August following their fifth birthday (the early years age group). The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and welfare, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

p.2

Introduction

The report includes information on any complaints about the childcare provision which Ofsted has received since the last inspection or registration whichever is the later, which require Ofsted or the provider to take action in Annex C.

p.2

Introduction

The provider must provide a copy of this report to all parents with children at the setting where reasonably practicable. The provider must provide a copy of the report to any other person who asks for one, but may charge a fee for this service (The Childcare (Inspection) Regulations 2008 regulations 9 and 10).

p.2

Introduction

The setting also makes provision for children older than the early years age group which is registered on the voluntary and/or compulsory part(s) of the Childcare Register. This report does not include an evaluation of that provision, but a comment about compliance with the requirements of the Childcare Register is included in Annex B. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

p.2

Description of the childminding

The childminder was registered in 2008. She lives in Hedge End with her husband and one child aged under five years. All areas of the flat are used for childminding, and there is an enclosed communal garden available for outside play. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight at any one time and is currently caring for seven children, five of whom are in the early years age range. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. The family has pet cats and guinea pigs.

p.3

Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are happy and settled within the care of the childminder. All children are included as the childminder takes time to get to know the children and their individual routines. Systems to evaluate the childminder's own practice have yet to be developed, although the childminder is committed to improving the provision she provides and seeks further training to enable her to improve further.

p.3

Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children's welfare is promoted and support from the childminder ensures that children make satisfactory progress within the learning development, despite the childminder not yet having a secure understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), which impacts upon the planning and observations of children's progress. Effective links with other providers have yet to be developed. Most required documentation is in place.

p.3

further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

p.3

further?

 ensure that the register provides an accurate record of children's attendance  develop systems to liaise with other providers delivering the EYFS for individual children to ensure progression and continuity of learning and care  develop knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and how children's learning can be extended  ensure that observations of children's learning are used to identify each child's next steps and are used to plan learning experiences that will enable children to make good progress

p.3

further?

To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

p.3

further?

 ensure that a record of all accidents involving children is maintained (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 10/12/2008 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

p.3

provision

The childminder has identified some areas of her practice to develop further. For instance, she has sought additional advice relating to planning and assessment of children's learning and has also sought additional training relating to the EYFS.

p.4

provision

Parents are provided with a well written and presented information pack that contains information about the policies and procedures that are in place within the childminder's provision. Daily diaries are used to share information with parents relating to their child's time with the childminder and allow the parents to contribute should they wish. Systems to share information with other providers involved in children's welfare and development have yet to be developed.

p.4

provision

Children are protected by the childminder who has a secure understanding of child protection and the procedures to follow should a child be identified as at risk. Good attention is given to ensuring that all areas accessible to children are safe and free from hazards. Children learn to keep themselves safe whilst undertaking regular fire drills that are planned to ensure that all children have regular opportunities to take part.

p.4

The quality and standards of the early years provision

Babies are well settled within the care of the childminder who spends time getting to know them and their individual routines. This ensures that she is fully able to support the individual daily routines to meet the unique needs of each child. Babies respond well to the childminder who interacts well with them with verbal and facial communications. They smile and laugh throughout their time with the childminder, who often lies or sits on the floor with the children whilst playing with them.

p.4

The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's health is generally well protected by the childminder. For instance, although parents provide packed lunches for their own children, systems implemented by the childminder ensure that all children access only those foods and snacks that meet their own dietary requirements. All meals and lunches provided by parents are stored appropriately by the childminder. Most documentation is in place and used generally well to meet the welfare needs of all children. However, some accidents involving children are not recorded as required and the register of children's attendance is not a wholly accurate record of attendance at times as it is completed in advance of children attending. Where completed in advance, at times the register records children present when they actually have not attended that day.

p.4

The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder's limited knowledge of the EYFS impacts upon the effectiveness of planning and observations of children’s progress. For instance, observations do not highlight children’s actual learning correctly at times and consequently means that an accurate picture of progress is not readily available. Subsequently, planning of activities to challenge or extend individual children is not wholly effective. Despite this, children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

p.4

Annex A: record of inspection judgements

The key inspection judgements and what they mean

p.5

Annex A: record of inspection judgements

Grade 1 is Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Grade 2 is Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Grade 3 is Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Grade 4 is Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough

p.5

of children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

How well does the provision promote inclusive practice? 3 The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement.

p.5

Foundation Stage led and managed?

How effective is the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement? How well does the setting work in partnership with parents and others? How well are children safeguarded? 2

p.5

Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 2 How well are children helped to be healthy? 3 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 3 How well are children helped to make a positive contribution? How well are children helped develop skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being?

p.5

Years Foundation Stage promoted?

procedures set out in the guidance available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

p.5

Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are: Met

p.6

Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Met This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

p.6

Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

This section of the report includes details of any complaint/s made to Ofsted when:  we took action for the provider to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  we asked the provider to take action in order to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  the provider had already taken any necessary action to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register.

p.7

Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

We will not report on any complaint where the provider met the requirements of the Early Years Register or did not require any action by Ofsted or the registered provider.

p.7

Detail of the complaint/s

There have been no complaints made to Ofsted since registration.

p.7

Detail of the complaint/s

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.

p.7