Childminder in Bristol

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY301640 Inspection date 29/10/2009 Inspector Timothy Butcher

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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, child aged 18 months and an adult in Ashton, Bristol. The whole of the ground floor of the property and the first floor bathroom and bedroom are used for childminding. The childminder is registered to care for five children under eight years, of these two may be within the early years age range and of these one may be under one year. The childminder works with an assistant. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is currently minding two children within the early years age range, both of whom attend on a part-time basis. The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children. She attends the local toddler group and takes children to the local park.

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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 enjoy their time with the childminder and have their individual needs satisfactorily met. They have a safe and welcoming environment in which to play within the home. The provider is allowing children to use the outside area which the conditions of registration do not permit. This is an offence unless the provider gives a reasonable excuse. Ofsted does not intend to prosecute on this occasion. The provider has begun to evaluate some aspects of the provision and this leads to steady and continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop observations and assessment systems in order to identify learning priorities for each child  continue to develop partnerships with other providers to ensure progression, continuity of learning and care.

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the early years provision

The childminder carries out an adequate risk assessment of the home and of planned trips out with children. Such things as stair-gates and smoke detection equipment are in place. The childminder has policies and procedures in place that suitably support the safe and smooth running of the setting. The childminder has a suitable knowledge of child safeguarding issues and knows how to protect children should she have a concern. Aside from the breach of conditions of registration, the childminder satisfactorily promotes other aspects of children's welfare.

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the early years provision

The childminder establishes effective partnerships with parents and carers. The This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 care arrangements are fully discussed and agreed. There is a good exchange of information as time is set aside for discussion. This strongly contributes to the continuity of care for children. The childminder is welcoming and friendly. Parents' views are valued and these are actively canvassed through a monthly comments diary. Parents report positively on the care provided. The childminder keeps parents verbally informed about their child's progress although agreement is not consistently sought over future learning priorities.

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the early years provision

The learning environment is made suitably safe and attractive to children. The available resources are used well to achieve the desired outcomes in their learning and development. There is an adequate number of resources to meet children's general developmental needs, some of which reflect diversity, such as the book resources. The childminder adequately promotes equality and diversity as levels of engagement with parents are well established and this results in a good knowledge of each child's background and needs.

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the early years provision

The childminder has suitably addressed the recommendations made at the last inspection. For example, the storage of cleaning materials has been reviewed and are now made inaccessible to children. The childminder makes visual checks that this is so each day. The childminder has started to evaluate her practice through the use of a self-evaluation form. This has yet to lead to a clear action plan with priorities for improvement. The childminder is aware of the need to develop partnerships with other settings who also provide care to the children that she minds where this is appropriate.

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and outcomes for children

Children make satisfactory progress in their learning and development because the childminder has a sound understanding of child development. She provides a suitable range of play activities to satisfactorily meet their individual needs and that follow their interests. The childminder has a developing knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and makes some useful observations of children's learning. She adequately identifies some of their next steps in development, although she has yet to track children's overall progress accurately so that any gaps in learning are more easily identified. Some activities are not planned to take children to their next steps in development and to provide enough challenge. Children are provided with lots of individual attention as the childminder and her assistant are on hand to support play and to stimulate learning. Babies are suitably encouraged to respond and start to make their feelings known. The adults around

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and outcomes for children

them are attentive and respond to their pointing and gesture. Babies are suitably encouraged to move stretch, and crawl. They begin to bear weight and to stand. They are suitably encouraged to gain confidence to move with support and receive lots of praise for trying. The childminder establishes routines for children and adds to children's experiences within the home environment with daily visits out to toddler groups and to the park. As a result children have regular opportunities to be active and to get fresh air, and to gain a suitably wide range of creative and social experiences overall. Children handle books from an early age, for example, babies have fun pointing to pictures, exploring texture and pressing the pages that This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 make a sound.

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and outcomes for children

Children's health and well-being is suitably promoted through sensible hygiene procedures within the home. Children are suitably supported to learn self-care skills and to become independent. Babies are protected from the possible spread of infection and are kept sufficiently content during the procedure to change their nappies. Babies are helped to feel safe and are secure because they move freely around a floor area that is free from hazards. Adults are close by to watch over them. Older children learn about road safety and how to walk safely beside the childminder when out. They exercise choice throughout the day, such as during free flow activities. The childminder treats them as individuals and respects the choices that they make. They begin to gain some understanding of diversity and the wider world through the activities and the experiences they participate in. 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 2 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: 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: Met

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