Carla Campbell

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 EY296078 Inspection date 14/07/2009 Inspector Angela Dyer

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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 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 has been registered since 2005 and works alongside her mother, who is a registered childminder, at her mother's house in Northfield, Birmingham. The whole of the ground floor of the house is used for childminding purposes and there is a fully enclosed garden available for outdoor play. The childminder also provides overnight care where children have access to the upstairs bathroom and two children's bedrooms.

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Description of the childminding

A maximum of seven children may attend the setting at any one time. There are currently five children attending who are within the early years age range and one child attending aged eight years. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is also registered to provide overnight care for a maximum of one child, although is not currently providing this type of care.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder has suitable procedures to support children with learning difficulties and/or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language. The premises are accessible via the front entrance which has a low step.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and has a recognised early years qualification.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good with partnerships with parents being outstanding. The childminder takes time to develop warm, caring relationships with the children and families in her care. All children are extremely happy and benefit from high levels of attention and interaction from the childminder and her co- minder. A range of activities, which are informed by observations of children's progress, are thoughtfully prepared to encourage children to develop new skills, knowledge and have fun. Most required documentation, including written policies and procedures, are in place and maintained to a suitable level. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice to identify areas for development and demonstrates a positive attitude towards continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop current risk assessments to include anything with which a child may come into contact, this is specifically in relation to the use of the trampoline. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a professional and committed approach to her role and has completed a good range of training to ensure she has developed her knowledge and understanding of how to best promote children's welfare, learning and development. The childminder is committed to building on her professional skills and has also completed a recognised childcare qualification and a first aid certificate. Children benefit from high levels of supervision and individual attention as she works alongside her mother, who is also a registered childminder, in her mother's home. The childminder and her co-minder compliment each other's working styles and are continually striving to improve their service for young children and their families.

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provision

The childminder has developed excellent partnerships with parents and a number of letters of reference illustrate that parents value the high levels of care their children receive A key person system has been introduced and the childminder takes time to develop warm and caring relationships with the children in her care, demonstrating a clear understanding of their needs, routines and interests. Two- way sharing of information between parents and the childminder is encouraged through daily discussions and diaries, ensuring children's changing needs are consistently met. Parents are also kept fully up-to-date with their children's progress as the childminder shares the observations she records in individual children's files.

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provision

The childminder and her co-minder have devised a comprehensive range of written policies and procedures and these are implemented effectively and shared with parents to fully promote children's safety and well-being. Children are protected because the childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding procedures and is confident about the referral process and the actions she would take to keep children safe. The childminder carries out monthly safety checks of the equipment and home environment and understands the importance of assessing potential risks before going on any outings. However, the written safety checks lack sufficient detail and do not fully include the use of the trampoline and the actions taken to keep children safe.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children play in a welcoming and child-friendly learning environment. They have good opportunities to learn and develop through a balanced range of adult and child-led activities that reflect the children's interests and capabilities. The childminder recognises the uniqueness of each child and is skilled at following each of their interests. Children enjoy participating in a broad range of fun and practical activities, both indoors and outdoors. For example, children enjoy making their own playdough, which they add additional stimuli including colour and scent to and benefit from being able to take some away with them to continue their learning at home. Role play is another popular activity and children thoroughly enjoy taking on different roles in their play and making 'cups of tea' which they pour from the plastic teapot into their cups. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a good working knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and how to promote children's learning and development. As a result, children make good progress towards the early learning goals given their capability and starting points. Children have individual files which are used by the childminder to record observations and assessments and she confidently assesses children’s progress and identifies future learning targets to support children in their next steps in their learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder acts as a positive role model and speaks to children in a calm, gentle and respectful manner. She has a good understanding of appropriate behaviour management strategies, which has been enhanced by attending additional training, and children are encouraged to share, take turns and consider the needs of others as well as themselves. Children enjoy meeting up with other children when they attend playgroup and also benefit from going on various outings whilst in the childminder's care, including weekly trips to the swimming baths. Children are beginning to develop an understanding of the wider world and the childminder has a range of resources that are representative of diversity. The childminder and children also enjoy learning about different cultures and countries during fun activities including Bhangra dancing and looking at photographs from the childminder's trip to India.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Daily opportunities are in place for children to enjoy a range of experiences where they benefit from physical activity and fresh air. For example, visiting the local park, playing in the garden, attending children's yoga classes and going for walks within the local community. Children are developing good eating habits and their knowledge of nutrition has been extended at a healthy eating workshop. The childminder's menus detail a range of healthy and nutritious snacks and meals which the children enjoy, including various fresh fruits and vegetables. The childminder helps children to follow good personal hygiene routines, praising them for washing their hands independently and explaining that these routines help to prevent them from becoming unwell. 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

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

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of children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

How well does the provision promote inclusive practice? 2 The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement.

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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

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 2 How well are children helped to be healthy? 2 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 2 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?

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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

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