Childminder in Derby

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY318345 Inspection date 17/09/2009 Inspector Sally Ann Smith

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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 2005. She lives with her husband and two children aged six and four years in Derby, close to shops, parks and schools. All areas of the house are used for childminding. Access to the first floor may pose problems regarding accessibility for some children. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. At times, the childminder works with an assistant.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight years at any one time, no more than two of which may be in the early years age range. She currently has three children on roll, two of whom are in the early years age group. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder collects children from local schools.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder works closely with parents and carers to ensure that each child's individual needs are met. This enables the childminder to plan for children's learning and development and ensure that all children receive the support they require. The childminder has a sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) which means that children's safety and welfare is effectively and consistently promoted. Through self-evaluation, the childminder is able to reflect on her practice and make ongoing improvements. The recommendations raised at the last inspection have been addressed.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further children's understanding that people have different views, needs, cultures and beliefs that need to be treated with respect  develop further the systems for obtaining information from parents in order to plan for children's next steps and offer support for extending learning in the home.

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the early years provision

A range of policies and procedures are in place for the safe and efficient management of the EYFS. Effective risk assessments are implemented so that any hazards are minimised, therefore ensuring that children can play in a safe indoor and outdoor environment. The childminder is keen to secure continued improvement through effective self-evaluation and identifies areas for This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 development. She is keen to further expand her knowledge and understanding of the EYFS, through training, reading and meeting with other childminders, to enhance all aspects of the care and learning provided. Activities and resources are well organised, whilst effective planning ensures that they are inclusive to all children.

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the early years provision

Positive and trusting relationships are established with parents and carers so that all children can be fully supported in the setting and their individual needs met. Information about children's care, learning and play is regularly shared, both verbally and through the use of daily diaries. Parents and carers are welcomed through introductory visits prior to their child starting, therefore ensuring that they are happy with all aspects of the service provided. They are informed of the childminder's safeguarding and complaints procedures. Parent's suggestions and comments are actively sought regarding their child's likes and preferences, but information regarding their child's learning and development is not yet consistently used to inform planning. The childminder understands the importance of effective partnerships with all those involved in the child's development. As a result, she has considered how systems for working in partnership with others will be

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of safeguarding procedures and her responsibility to protect children in her care. She is aware of the need to report any concerns promptly to the relevant agencies.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder interacts well with children engaging in their play and encouraging dialogue. They respond well to her guidance, listening carefully to her advice in order to help and promote their play. Children's communication, language and literacy is good. They talk confidently and build on their vocabulary through the positive interaction and support of the childminder. She encourages children to develop their knowledge of letters and sounds and they proudly demonstrate their prowess by naming objects in a book such as 'yo yo'. Various role play situations enable children to develop their language in a range of situations. Children enjoy listening to stories and younger children make this obvious by selecting a book and sitting on the childminder's lap. Children are confident to express their needs and will lead the childminder by the hand to where they are playing so that she can observe or join in. When children need a rest they settle quickly in their cots and

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and outcomes for children

older children help the childminder to lay out the bed settee before clambering on with their blanket, demonstrating their feelings of security and safety.

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and outcomes for children

The daily routine enables children to develop personal and social skills. Children's behaviour is good and they know when to say 'please' and 'thank you' at appropriate times. They readily help to tidy toys away and respond positively to the praise received from the childminder for their efforts. They learn to be independent such as putting their shoes on before playing outside or washing their hands before meals. Physical development is integrated well into the provision as the childminder makes good use of the outdoor environment. Children walk to and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 from school, go for walks in the woods and park and regularly play in the garden. They make obstacle courses to develop their balancing and coordination skills or tend to the vegetables, watering and then digging them up to eat.

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and outcomes for children

Art and craft activities are enjoyed by the children as they experiment with a range of textures such as paint, gloop and play dough. Children manipulate the dough in different ways such as rolling, cutting and squeezing it through a syringe. Older children develop more complex skills such as placing the dough in a plastic mould to make train tracks and attaching the pieces together. They make connections in their play by going through to the adjoining room and getting a train to place on the track. Children enjoy singing and playing musical instruments. Younger children experiment by initially placing pipes in their mouths before realising they can emit a sound by blowing.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder ensures that there is a good balance of adult-initiated and child- led activities to maintain children's interest and be motivated to learn. She carries out observations to assess children's level of understanding and monitor their progress against the 'development matters' prompts. Whilst the childminder is beginning to plan for the next steps in children's learning, she does not systematically use information from parents to inform planning or consistently provide suggestions as to how learning can be supported at home. Some resources are available to promote awareness of cultural diversity and disability but the childminder recognises this as being an area for further improvement and has identified this as a training need. 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 2 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 2 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 2 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 2

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 2 The extent to which children feel safe 2 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 2 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 2 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 2

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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: 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: 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 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

 ensure that a qualification at a minimum of Level 2 in an area of work relevant to childcare, or training in the core skills as set out in the document 'common core of skills and knowledge for the children's workforce' is completed.(Qualifications and training). 19/03/2010

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