Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 252405 Inspection date 23/09/2009 Inspector Justine Ellaway

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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 1990. She lives with her husband and adult child in Beeston, Nottinghamshire. The whole ground floor, along with the first floor bathroom, of the childminder’s house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The family has pet fish.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder regularly works with an assistant. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time. There are currently 10 children on roll, five of whom are within the early years age range. The childminder collects children from the local school.

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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's welfare is generally well promoted and the childminder maintains most of the required documentation. Children's learning and development is satisfactorily promoted. Positive relationships are established with parents to promote consistency of care and ensure that children's individual needs and routines are met. The childminder has established a partnership with some, but not all, of the settings that children attend to promote continuity in their learning and development. Systems to evaluate and identify areas for improvement are in place and identify some relevant improvements that will benefit the outcomes for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 obtain prior written permission for each and every medicine from parents before any medication is given (Safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 14/10/2009

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further?

 ensure that at least one person, who has a current paediatric first aid certificate, is present on the premises or on outings at all times when children are present (Safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare). 14/10/2009

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further?

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

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further?

 analyse observations and highlight children’s achievements or their need for further support This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  review planning systems to ensure that all areas of learning and development are given equal importance  maintain a regular two-way flow of information between providers.

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the early years provision

Children are safeguarded appropriately as the childminder understands her responsibilities in relation to child protection. She demonstrates a suitable knowledge of possible indicators of abuse and what to do if she has any concerns. All household members are known to Ofsted to ensure their suitability to be around children. Risk assessments contain relevant information and risks and hazards in the home are minimised to ensure children's safety.

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the early years provision

Most of the required documentation is in place to promote children's welfare and ensure their needs are met. Information gathered at the time of registration fulfils the requirements of the framework. The childminder sometimes gathers additional written information on children's routines to ensure she is fully aware of their individual needs to support their settling in. However, the childminder has not sought written permission from parents for the administering of medicines to fully promote children's well-being. Whilst she has sought to address the recommendation from the last inspection, she has not maintained a record of permission for each and every occurrence. The childminder has a suitable first aid qualification, however, her assistant who is occasionally in sole charge of the children, does not have an up to date certificate to ensure their needs are fully met if they have an accident.

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the early years provision

The childminder does reflect on her practice and is currently in the process of changing her system for recording children's progress to improve the learning and development. She has recently joined a networking group for childminder's so that she can develop her knowledge ad share issues. She demonstrates a willingness to improve and has attempted to address most of the recommendations from the last inspection. However, one recommendation from the last inspection has not been met and is a breach of the conditions of registration. The childminder is caring for more children than her conditions of registration allow. This is an offence and Ofsted issued a caution to the childminder.

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the early years provision

Resources are suitably deployed as toys and equipment are stored attractively at a low level so children can help themselves, promoting their independence. The childminder uses her assistant to support children's individual needs and routines, for example, the assistant comforts a child to sleep whilst the childminder plays with the other children.

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the early years provision

Suitable information is shared with parents to promote consistency of care. The childminder gives daily verbal feedback on what children have been doing during the day, including sleep and food intake. Parents are able to view children's progress files so that they can contribute and support children's learning at home if they wish. The childminder has established a partnership with the school where she collects children from, and passes on information to parents. However she has This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 not communicated with the other setting that one of the children attends to promote consistency in their learning and development.

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and outcomes for children

Children make satisfactory progress in their learning and development. They are comfortable with both the childminder and her assistant and relate well to them and to the other children who attend. All children are encouraged to play together and the childminder uses praise to encourage this. An older child gives younger children toys as they join an activity which the childminder comments on. Interaction is satisfactory and when the childminder and/or her assistant engage with the children they use appropriate methods to support children's learning. The childminder usually takes into account how all children can join in an activity.

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and outcomes for children

Children develop their language skills through play. The younger ones babble and older children attempt to recognise letter sounds, for example, that of the 's' in snake when playing snakes and ladders. Younger children reach and hold toys, turning them over as they explore them. They crawl and reach for toys and pull themselves up on the furniture to develop their skills in walking and standing. Children have some opportunities to be creative, through adult-led activities such as cutting and sticking. They enjoy looking at books and younger children choose their favourite books and give them to the childminder to read.

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and outcomes for children

Children have opportunities to enjoy outdoor physical play, as the childminder takes them to the local park. They develop their knowledge and understanding of the world through using resources that reflect different people and looking at different festivals throughout the year. The childminder is effective at explaining routines during the day to support children's understanding of a sense of time.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has established a system for recording children's progress, although she does not always refer to this to ensure she has identified where children need support. Similarly, whilst she is familiar with the areas of learning, she does not routinely plan to ensure they are covered on a regular basis. As a result children's learning and development is not fully promoted in all areas. Most of the observations the childminder undertakes on the children are relevant.

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and outcomes for children

Children's good health and well-being is satisfactorily promoted. They enjoy healthy options at meal times and good hygiene is promoted through the daily routine. They learn about being safe through discussions about road safety and practising the evacuation procedure. 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 (Records to be kept). 14/10/2009

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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 (Records to be kept). 14/10/2009

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