Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 201136 Inspection date 09/09/2009 Inspector Kashma Patel

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Type of setting Childminder to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It rates council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection. If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 08456 404040, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . You may copy all or parts of this document for non-commercial educational purposes, as long as you give details of the source and date of publication and do not alter the information in any way.

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Royal Exchange Buildings St Ann's Square Manchester M2 7LA

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T: 08456 404040 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk 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.

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Introduction

Please see our website for more information about each childcare provider. We publish inspection reports, conditions of registration and details of complaints we receive where we or the provider take action to meet the requirements of registration. 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 was registered in 1996. She lives with her husband and two children aged 15 and 17 years in Kenilworth. The home is close to shops and schools. The whole ground floor of the childminder's house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The family have a fish tank in the lounge. The premises can be accessed by one small step at the front of the home.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for six children at any one time. There are currently three children attending who are within the early years age range, of whom all attend on a part-time basis. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder also offers care to children aged over five years to seven years.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder has procedures to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and who speak English as an additional language. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and is able to take and collect children from local schools. She has a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) at level 2.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are settled and happy in an inclusive environment which promotes their welfare and development. They make satisfactory progress in the six areas of learning through appropriate interaction from the childminder and an adequate range of play opportunities. Partnerships with parents are effective to meet the needs of individual children and promote consistency in children's care and learning. Some polices and procedures are in place to promotes children's welfare, however, not all of the required documentation is in place to fully safeguard children. The childminder is able to identify some of her strengths and areas for improvement, but this needs to be further developed.

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further?

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

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further?

 notify Ofsted of any change of persons aged 16 years or older living or working on childminding premises; this refers to ensuring those adults are suitably checked (Suitability of adults) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 23/09/2009

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further?

 ensure that the risk assessment identifies all aspects of the environment that need to be checked on a regular basis: maintain a record of these particular 23/09/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 aspects and when and by whom they have been checked (Suitable premises, environment and equipment) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register).

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further sensitive observational assessment in order to meet young children's individual needs  engage in reflective practice and self-evaluation with parents and children to identify strengths and priorities for development that will improve the quality of provision.  update complaints procedure to include name and address of the regulator.

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the early years provision

The childminder has developed some policies and procedures to support her work which she shares with parents to ensure that some aspects of children's welfare is promoted. Some of the required documentation is in place, such as a procedure for dealing with complaints, but details of the regulator are not included in the policy. A procedure for outings is in place and the childminder carries out daily visual checks on all areas accessible to children. However, a detailed risk assessment is not in place, which comprises children's safety in the home. The childminder has not informed Ofsted when her child was 16 and therefore a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) Disclosure has not been completed. This means that children's safety is potentially compromised from persons not checked in the household.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a sound awareness of safeguarding issues and a clear written procedure which is shared with parents. As a result, children are safeguarded as the childminder knows what to do should she have any concerns regarding their well being. Children learn to keep safe through daily routines and discussions. For example, they take turns to use pelican crossing and the childminder reinforces the importance of road safety when on outings in the community.

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the early years provision

The childminder has established effective partnerships with parents and ensures that she is well informed about each child’s individual requirements. She collects information about their routines and preferences when children start, to help them settle and feel comfortable in her home. Daily discussions with parents ensures they receive useful information about their children's day, progress and individual care routines.

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the early years provision

A system for self-evaluation is not fully established to promote effective monitoring and identification for future priorities. The childminder is able to identify areas for improvement but does not fully engage both parents and children in the reflective process. The childminder has completed a childcare qualification since her last inspection and attended other short courses to improve her knowledge and skills. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Recommendations made at the previous inspection have been addressed and this has enhanced children’s welfare and learning.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's home. They develop a sense of security and attachment with the childminder through her sensitive interaction with them. Children learn to be independent as they make choices from an appropriate range of toys and resources which they access easily to promote choice and independence. The childminder has an adequate knowledge of the welfare and learning and development requirements for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). She has started to carry out observations which are then used to plan for the next stage in children's learning, however observations are not carried out frequently to monitor children's progress effectively. Activities are both adult and child led and cover the six areas of learning.

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and outcomes for children

Children develop their independence as they freely access art and craft materials and request to make spiders using recycle materials such as egg boxes. They learn about numbers as they count the legs and identify the different colour legs on the spider. They further explore real spiders in the garden as they collect them to investigate further. Children show concern for living creatures as they ask the childminder to put back the spiders where they were found so they don’t get lost. They develop their creativity as they access different colour paints. They experiment by mixing paints together to create another shade and use their fingers and hands to make prints with.

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and outcomes for children

Good hygiene practices such as hand washing before meals and after playing in the garden ensures the risk of cross-infection is minimised. Parents provide packed lunches for their children which are suitably stored to promote their welfare. The childminder supplements children's snacks if necessary with fruit and vegetables to ensure they receive healthy nutritious snacks to promote their good health.

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and outcomes for children

Children learn about maintaining a healthy lifestyle through daily outings in to the community. They enjoy the fresh air in the park where they fly their kites and develop their large muscle skills as they access the climbing apparatus. Children learn to share and play cooperatively through consistent praise and encouragement from the childminder. Children learn about diversity through an appropriate range of resources which reflect race, culture and disability. They take part in the celebrations of festivals such as Diwali, as they make clay pots and taste Indian sweets. 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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children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement

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and managed?

The effectiveness of leadership and management in embedding ambition and driving improvement The effectiveness with which the setting deploys resources 3 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 3 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 3 The effectiveness of the setting’s engagement with parents and carers

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Stage

The quality of the provision in the Early Years Foundation Stage 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 3 The extent to which children feel safe 3 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 3 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 3 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 3

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Stage

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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Changes to people) 23/09/2009

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Suitability and safety of Premises and Equipment) 23/09/2009

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Changes to people) 23/09/2009

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Suitability and safety of Premises and Equipment). 23/09/2009

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