Orbell, Tanya

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

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Unique reference number EY360056 Inspection date 07/10/2008 Inspector Samantha Jayne Taylor

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

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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

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Description of the childminding

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives with her husband and their four children aged two years, eight, 15 and 17 years old. The family live in Birmingham. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder’s house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden available for outdoor play. The childminder walks and transports children to local schools and also collects children from their homes. The family has one dog.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for four children at any one time. There are currently three children attending who are within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), two whom attend on a part-time basis. The childminder also offers care to children aged over five years to eight years. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary childcare register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder receives support from the local authority and is a member of the National Childminding Association. She has commenced training in order to achieve an appropriate early years qualification.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder works closely with parents and other professionals to ensure children's specific needs are met and that children are warmly welcomed into the family home. The setting is generally well organised to enable all children to participate in fun, stimulating activities. The childminder is developing her understanding of her role within the delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She plans activities for all ages of children, but observations made do not contain the necessary detail or are used effectively to inform assessment or the next steps in children’s learning. The majority of the welfare requirements are met.

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further?

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

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further?

 improve opportunities for children to select and use activities and resources independently  continue to develop planning and assessment to ensure individual achievements are determined  improve records of the risk assessment indoors and outdoors  develop knowledge in completing the self-evaluation record.

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provision

Children’s welfare, care and safety are generally promoted because the childminder is committed to improving her professional skills, for example, she has completed a short course in Food Hygiene and has commenced training working This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 towards a National Vocational Qualification Level 3 in Care, Learning and Development.

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provision

The childminder works well with the parents, valuing their contribution as partners in their children’s care and learning. A detailed portfolio and daily diaries ensure that they are well informed about policies and procedures. These documents are comprehensive and well maintained. Useful information from parents is used by the childminder to plan and provide care and learning that meets children's individual needs. Children's records of achievement are regularly shared with parents through their individual communication book, which is completed on a daily basis. This enables parents to support children’s learning at home. The childminder has a realistic attitude towards providing an inclusive environment for children with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. All facilities are on the ground floor level which helps to make the setting accessible to most children. However, resources are not always readily available to encourage independent play.

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provision

The childminder is able to protect children from harm or neglect as she has a satisfactory understanding of the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures and signs and symptoms of child abuse. Suitable safety equipment is fitted around the home and the childminder carries out daily risk assessments maintaining children's safety. However, the written risk assessment does not contain all of the risks as identified by the childminder nor determines the level of risk.

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provision

The childminder has systems in place to monitor and evaluate the provision ensuring that improvements are made where necessary. For example, she actively encourages parents to comment on the provision through sending out questionnaires. The comments made show that parents value the standard of care and learning given to their children. However, the self-evaluation completed by the childminder is not an effective tool to monitor and evaluate practice.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's welfare, learning and development is satisfactory. Children's health is well supported as they have good opportunities for indoor and outdoor physical play activities, such as outings to the farm and local park. Here they discuss and observe creatures such as butterflies. Children learn to keep themselves safe as the childminder gives gentle reminders to inform children of the boundaries within the setting. This enables older children to make informed choices whilst younger children learn right from wrong. Children enjoy healthy options for snacks such as fruit and they are able to select their individual choice from a variety offered.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's creative work is attractively displayed and helps them to develop a 'sense of belonging' within the setting. They enjoy threading beads to make necklaces, play dough where they explore texture as they pat and roll the dough and different art and craft activities. Children have ready access to a wide selection of books, which are readily accessible and attractively displayed. The childminder records children's activities in their learning journey in relation to the early learning goals. However, written observations made by the childminder tend to be descriptive and do not clearly record the necessary detail nor the next steps in children’s learning. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Space and resources are generally organised to enable children to participate enthusiastically in a wide range of stimulating activities that meet their play and

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's understanding of diversity is well promoted as the childminder promotes their understanding of the wider world and their community through her good example, discussion and celebration of festivals. Positive imagery posters, toys and resources are arranged within the setting for children to view and use during their play. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

The key inspection judgements and what they mean

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

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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of children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

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

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How effective is the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement? Satisfactory

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How well does the setting work in partnership with parents and others? Good

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How well are children safeguarded? Satisfactory

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? Satisfactory How well are children helped to be healthy? Good How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? Satisfactory How well are children helped to make a positive contribution? Satisfactory

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped develop skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being? Satisfactory

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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

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

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

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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

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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.

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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.

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Detail of the complaint/s

Since registration there have been no complaints made to Ofsted.

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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.

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