Childminder in Wiltshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY311850 Inspection date 09/10/2009 Inspector Catherine Louise Sample

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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 adult son in an easily accessible house in Devizes. The ground floor is the main area used for childminding. The childminder has a small dog.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a total of six children under eight, of whom three may be in the early years age group. There are currently four children in the early years age group on roll. The childminder is registered to provide overnight care for two children. She welcomes children with learning difficulties and /or disabilities.

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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 are supported appropriately in a welcoming environment. The childminder works in close partnership with parents to ensure that she understands children's unique needs and takes positive steps to meet them. She also takes steps to ensure that all children can take part in activities whatever their stage of development or particular requirements. She reflects on her practice and can identify areas for further development.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop systems for observing and assessing children's progress and use them to identify learning priorities and plan relevant and motivating learning experiences for each child  develop opportunities for children to learn about their own cultures and beliefs and those of other people

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the early years provision

Children can choose from an appropriate range of resources and equipment that cover all areas of their learning and toys are set out to ensure that children with limited mobility can access them easily. The childminder makes a thorough risk assessment of the premises and for outings and ensures that children are protected from unvetted persons. Children are also safeguarded by the childminder's sufficient understanding of child protection issues and the keeping of all necessary records and the implementation of an appropriate range of policies and procedures. The childminder reflects on her practice and makes changes to ensure continuous improvement of the outcomes for children, such as implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children benefit from the effective working relationship between the childminder and the parents. Extensive daily discussion ensures that relevant information is

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the early years provision

shared and used to ensure that each child makes progress towards their individual potential. The childminder has established appropriate links with other providers where children attend more than one setting. These measures ensure that the childminder is well informed about children with additional needs and can take informed steps towards meeting them. She adapts activities, such as reading stories and looking at books, to ensure that all children can join in whatever their requirements or stage of development. Children are becoming familiar with differences as they play with a small range of toys that promote diversity but they currently have limited opportunities to learn about their own cultures and beliefs and those of other people.

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and outcomes for children

Children are making appropriate progress as they take part in a balance of free- play and some adult-led activities. They enjoy playing with toys that make noises and those that have buttons and knobs that they can operate. They like toys with wheels and moving parts and have had opportunities to take part in art activities such as making foot prints with paint. They are encouraged to develop a sense of self as the childminder asks them to identify parts of their bodies and they are learning new physical skills as they learn to sit and crawl. The childminder has an appropriate understanding of each child although she has no formal systems for observing and assessing their progress. This affects her ability to identify learning priorities and plan relevant and motivating learning experiences for each child.

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and outcomes for children

Children move around confidently which demonstrates how settled they feel within the setting. The childminder ensures that the premises are safe and secure so that they can play without risk. She also reminds them to be careful as they go through doorways and clamber around underneath a high chair. Children are learning good hygiene routines. They use individual flannels to prevent cross infection and there are signs with visual prompts displayed reminding them to wash their hands after using the toilet. The childminder has taken effective steps, such as using antibacterial spray to clean toys, to prevent the spread of infection while a child has had a contagious illness. Children are developing an awareness of the boundaries for their behaviour as the childminder reminds them not to throw bricks in case they hurt someone and teaches them to say 'Ta' when she gives them food. 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 2 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 2 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: 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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