Childminder in Coventry

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY284362 Inspection date 08/10/2009 Inspector Kashma Patel

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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 2003. She lives with her husband and their three children aged two, five and 10-years-old in Stoke, Coventry. The home is close to shops and schools. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The premises can be accessed by one step at the front of the home.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than one may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding one child in this age group, who attend on a part- time basis. The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She also offers care to children aged over five to 10 years.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder has procedures to support children with, special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and who speak English as an additional language. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and collects children from local pre-school groups. She has a an early years qualification at Level 3.

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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 happy and settling well in the inclusive environment where their welfare is adequately promoted. A wide range of activities are available which enables children to make satisfactory progress in their learning and development. Partnerships with parents and other carers are satisfactory. Most of the required paper work is in place, however, risk assessments are not in place for inside the home which impacts on children's safety. A system for self-evaluation is in place where future priorities are identified to make improvements.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure that the risk assessment identifies all aspects of the environment that need to be checked on a regular basis: maintain a record of these particular aspects and when and by whom they have been checked (Suitable premises, environment and equipment) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register). 23/10/2009

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should: This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  develop further the use of observation to identify children's next steps in their learning and to inform future planning  maintain a regular two-way flow of information with parents to promote a shared understanding of children’s individual learning.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a suitable knowledge of safeguarding children and a clear understanding of procedures to follow in the event of concerns being raised about children in her care. Most of the required documentation, policies and procedures are in place, to promote generally safeguard children.

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the early years provision

Children's welfare and safety are well promoted outside the home. A detailed risk assessment is in place for all outings which has identified most potential risks to children. However, a risk assessment for inside the home has not been completed which means not all potential hazards in the home have been identified and minimised. The childminder carries out daily visual checks and some safety equipment such as stair gates and fire safety equipment is in place.

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the early years provision

Systems for self-evaluation are developing and the childminder has identified some areas for improvement, such as improving communication with parents. Issues relating to the previous inspection with regard to obtaining a first aid qualification have been met which promotes children's welfare. The childminder has a Level 3 qualification in early years which enables her to provide a range of activities. The playroom has a wide range of toys, equipment and resources which support children's learning in all areas and are accessible to children to promote free choice. The childminder promotes diversity as she ensures children learn and value different faiths and cultures. She takes children on outings where they buy Indian sweets for Diwali and a sari which children enjoy dressing up in.

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the early years provision

Partnerships with parents and other agencies are satisfactory. The childminder liaises with the pre-school which children attend by obtaining their planning. This enables her to support children whilst in her care. The childminder exchanges daily verbal information with parents when they collect their children, however, limited information is shared with parents on children's learning and progress. This means that parents are not fully involved in their children's learning.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder provides a range of appropriate activities for children both inside and outside the home. She has a good awareness of how children learn through play and is confident in helping them make steady progress towards the early learning goals. Observations are carried out on children, but systems for observing and assessing them are in their infancy and they do not identify the next steps to inform future planning. This means that there may be some gaps in children's This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 learning.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy and have a close relationship with the childminder. They feel secure and are becoming confident as they make choices. For example, at lunch time children decide what to have in their sandwich. Children's understanding of numbers and letters is promoted as they count their sandwiches, cups and play with the alphabet letters on the fridge. Opportunities for mark-making is promoted through various writing tools such crayons, pencils and chalks. They develop skills for their future as they learn to use the digital camera to take photographs of each other. Children develop their imagination and creativity as they access paints and enjoy role play activities. They learn about the natural world through outings to the park, where they feed the ducks and access large play equipment to promote their physical skills. Children explore the garden where they look for spider webs and insects which they further investigate. Small muscle skills develop as children use

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and outcomes for children

appropriate garden tools to dig with. Children's behaviour is well managed by the clear guidance and positive approach adopted by the childminder which helps them to develop a clear understanding of right and wrong.

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and outcomes for children

Children feel safe in the setting and develop a sound understanding of how to keep themselves safe in the home and on outings. They take part in regular fire drills and talk about road safety on daily walks to the pre-school and the park. At home children learn to tidy up equipment before they take more out so they do not trip over them. This helps children take responsibility for their own safety.

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and outcomes for children

Children learn to adopt healthy habits such as good hand washing practices through daily routines and gentle reminders throughout the day. They enjoy nutritious snacks and drinks of their choice which promotes their good health. Posters of fruits and vegetables are displayed in the kitchen to promote discussion around the table and promote children's awareness of foods which are healthy for them. 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 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 (Suitability and safety of Premises and Equipment) 23/10/2009

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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 (Suitability and safety of Premises and Equipment) 23/10/2009

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