Childminder in WokinghamOfsted inspection, 13 Oct 2009

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY331797 Inspection date 13/10/2009 Inspector Sheena Bankier

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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 has been registered since 2006. She is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is registered to provide care for five children under eight at any one time of which two may be in the early years age group. There are currently three children on roll in the early years age group. Children attend on a part-time basis.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder lives with her partner and two children, one of the children is within the early years age group. The family live in Woodley, near Reading. The whole downstairs is mainly used for childminding with access to the first floor for sleeping facilities. There is an enclosed garden for outdoor play. The family have a pet caged birds.

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Description of the childminding

Local facilities are within walking distance, such as, parks, schools and shops. The childminder is able to take and collect children from local schools and pre-schools. The childminder holds a recognised early years qualification.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is inadequate.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder lacks sufficient knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Children enjoy warm and caring relationships with the childminder. However, planning for their learning and progress is not effective. The childminder has not fully assessed all potential risks and hazards to children and her first aid certificate expired several months ago. This puts children's well-being and safety at risk. The childminder has inconsistent procedures and does not ensure all required documentation is in place.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the early years provision requires significant improvement. The registered person is given a Notice to Improve that sets out actions to be carried out.

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further?

To comply with the requirements of the EYFS the registered person must take the following action by the specified date:

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further?

 develop a secure understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage to develop appropriate skills and knowledge of the all requirements of it to promote children's outcomes (Suitable People) 31/01/2010

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further?

 develop a systematic and routine approach to using observations and use these assessments to plan the next steps in a child’s developmental progress and regularly review this approach (Learning and 31/01/2010 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 development)  complete an appropriate paediatric first aid course (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 31/01/2010

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further?

 conduct a risk assessment and record when it was carried out and by whom. Regularly review the risk assessment, at least once a year, and include in the record the date of review an any action taken following a review or incident (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 28/10/2009

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further?

 carry out a risk assessment for each type of outing and review it before embarking on each specific outing (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 28/10/2009

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further?

 maintain a daily record of the names of the children looked after on the premises and their hours of attendance. (Documentation) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 28/10/2009

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further?

To improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 review hygiene procedures and take the necessary steps to prevent the spread of infection.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a satisfactory understanding of child protection. She demonstrates suitable awareness of the potential signs and symptoms of abuse and the steps she would take in the event of concerns. A written policy is in place and parents receive a copy of this. This ensures parents understand the childminders responsibilities to children. The childminder is aware of some potential dangers to children in the home, although she has not fully assessed risks and hazards in the home or for outings. There are some potential risks and hazards to children, such as, the security of the front door. The childminder mainly directly supervises children. At times though, children are in a separate room from the childminder for a short time. This room is directly next to the front door and the stairs that are fully accessible.

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the early years provision

Some effort has been made by the childminder to increase her practice and understanding as she has received support from an early years advisor. However, the childminder does not strive to improve all identified weaknesses, such as, renewing her first aid training promptly. The childminder lacks a secure knowledge of the EYFS requirements to promote children’s learning and welfare outcomes fully. Not all required paperwork is in place, for example, the childminder has not maintained a record of each minded child’s daily attendance. As a result, inconsistent practice means the childminder does not sufficiently drive improvement. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder provides some good information to parents about her service in the form of written policies and procedures. These support parents understanding of the service on offer. The childminder and parents regularly exchange

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the early years provision

information about children’s day-to-day needs. The childminder fully takes into account parents wishes for their children, such as, eating routines. Parents receive a verbal feedback of children’s time in the childminder’s care, for example, care needs and play activities. The childminder recognises the need to communicate with other providers and partners to support children.

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and outcomes for children

Children feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. The childminder provides warm, caring interaction to children. Children enjoy play with the childminder as she sits on the floor with them joining in their role-play with dolls, play food and buggies. The childminder and children chat happily together as they play. This supports children's communication and language skills. The childminder demonstrates some understanding of how to support children's development, for example, by asking questions to support thinking and using board games to promote children's counting and understanding of letter sounds, and letter recognition.

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and outcomes for children

Resources are accessible to children as they are stored at a low level in the conservatory. However, very few resources are available in the living room where children stay until the conservatory is warm enough in the morning and children mainly watch television in this room. There are very few books to choose from and the selection is limited. The childminder has not considered how to increase the variety and amount of books to children. As a result, this does not promote children's interest in books. There are some appropriate resources to encourage children's awareness of the wider world.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy fresh air and physical activity as they walk in the local area, use the garden and visit local parks. The childminder promotes suitable healthy choices, such as, fruit for snack time. Children follow regular hand washing routines although these are not always consistent. Children's behaviour is good overall. The childminder provides clear boundaries for children, for example, to sit on the bottom step of the stairs only. The childminder promotes children's consideration for others through praising children for helping and sharing.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder gains very informal starting points for children through exchanging information with parents at settling in visits. These tend to focus mostly on children's likes and parents wishes about activities. By gaining further information about children's development, the childminder would increase her understanding of children's developmental stage and as a result, provide a starting point for her planning. Very basic observations of children's development are in place. The childminder is not effectively assessing children's progress and does not securely plan for their progress. Children develop some skills for the future, however, this is limited due to the childminder's poor understanding of effective This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 planning, observation and assessment to promote children's learning and development. 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 4 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 4

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 4 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 4

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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 (Welfare of the children being cared for, Suitability and safety of premises and equipment, Records to be kept) 31/01/2010

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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. (Welfare of the children being cared for, Suitability and safety of premises and equipment, Records to be kept) 31/01/2010

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