Childminder in Bristol

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY320735 Inspection date 01/10/2009 Inspector Nigel Lindsay 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 2006. She lives with her daughter, an adult child, in Highridge, Bristol, close to shops, parks, schools and public transport links. The childminder’s home is a second floor flat. The whole of the childminder’s home is used for childminding, and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding one child in the early years age group. She also offers care to children aged over five years to 11 years. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder collects children from the local school and attends a childminding group. She also takes children to local parks and the library.

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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 is highly committed to assessing and developing all aspects of her practice. She effectively promotes children's welfare and learning through her good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and knowledge of each child's needs. She establishes effective partnerships with parents and other providers. Children are happy and well supported as they play in a safe environment.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further the use of assessments to review children's progress across all of the learning areas  ensure that the risk assessments are dated

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the early years provision

Children are effectively safeguarded as the childminder has a good knowledge of child protection issues, although her written procedure does not include steps to take in the event of an allegation made against herself or members of her household. The childminder thoroughly assesses risk factors at home and in relation to all outings, and reviews her risk assessments, although they are not dated. The childminder supports children's learning through their play. She makes thorough observations and uses these in her planning for the next steps in each child's learning. She generally reviews their progress although she does not have a This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 system to check that all the learning areas have been covered. She thoroughly reviews the activities so that she can adapt appropriately for children in the future.

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the early years provision

Parents are given good information about the setting. They are invited to share in their children's learning through joining in reviews of their progress. The childminder is committed to partnerships with other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage and to sharing information with them when appropriate. She continuously assesses her practice by identifying and recording areas for improvement, using a self-evaluation format to assist her. She has completed a National Vocational Qualification and gained experience of working with younger children in a nursery in order to enhance her practice. She has taken effective steps to address recommendations made at her previous inspection.

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the early years provision

Children have access to a wide range of resources. The childminder adds to her provision by borrowing from a library. Children have good access to resources which help them to learn about differences, for example puzzles, dolls and a world map. The childminder is committed to promoting equality and to ensuring that each child is fully included in her setting.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy and secure in the setting. Young children are confident to move around the room and test surfaces to see if they can pull themselves up safely. They enjoy the childminder's close attention as they anticipate the outcome of the 'round and round the garden' game and laugh with pleasure. They explore a range of interesting items made accessible to them at floor level. They test out electronic interactive toys and experience the textures as they handle large construction bricks. They experiment with everyday objects, for example, learning to make sounds with a spoon and saucepan. They dance happily to music. Children listen to stories and begin to make marks with potato stamps. They sort shapes and begin to experience numbers through puzzles and books.

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and outcomes for children

Children's independence is supported well as they begin to take steps, and learn to feed themselves. They enjoy freely expressing themselves as they use paint and glue. They begin to learn skills for the future as they use programmable toys, and older children are able to use the computer. Outings to the local park and visits to the shop introduce children to their local community.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy healthy meals and the childminder works closely with parents to share information about the children's likes and dislikes. The childminder ensures that they have regular drinks so that they do not become thirsty. Good hygiene procedures such as separate towels for each child reduce the risk of cross infection. Children learn to stay safe through talking about road safety when they are out and by involvement in fire evacuation drills. 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: 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

 ensure that the Safeguarding procedure includes steps to take in the event of an allegation against members of the household (Arrangements for safeguarding Children) 31/10/2009

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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 compulsory part of the Childcare Register section of the report (Arrangements for Safeguarding Children) 31/10/2009

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