Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 205956 Inspection date 04/11/2009 Inspector Justine Ellaway

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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 1998. She lives with her husband in Derby. The whole of the childminder's house, except for one of the upstairs bedrooms, 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 on the Early Years Register and on both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time. There are currently nine children on roll, four of whom are within the early years age range. The childminder collects children from the local school. The childminder holds an early years childcare qualification to Level 3 and is a member of the Derby Childminding Network.

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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

Children are happy and comfortable in the welcoming and inclusive environment. The childminder promotes children's learning and development well, so that they make good progress towards the early learning goals. Their welfare is well promoted with a comprehensive range of relevant and useful policies and procedures. Highly effective partnerships with parents have been established to promote consistency of care for all children. The childminder is proactive in providing information for other settings that children attend. The childminder shows a strong capacity to improve through making changes or improvements to her practice which benefits the outcomes for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop planning to include further opportunities to progress children's next steps in learning during child-initiated play and adult-led activities.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a sound understanding of safety issues to ensure children's safety is well promoted. She has a good knowledge of child protection procedures and issues to ensure that appropriate action is taken if she has any concerns about a minded child. All household members are known to Ofsted to ensure appropriate checks are undertaken. Risk assessments are clear and detailed and the childminder takes a proactive approach to minimising risks and hazards when on outings, logging any issues she has raised with the venue. The childminder seeks safety information from external sources and shares this with parents where she feels this is relevant. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder provides a service that is inclusive for all children and their families to ensure children get the support they need to make good progress. An excellent partnership with parents means that information is shared with parents

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the early years provision

about all aspects of children's care and their learning and development on a regular basis. A range of useful and relevant policies and procedures are given to parents at the time of placement and regularly updated to promote consistency of care. The childminder is proactive in providing information for other settings where children attend to support their transition.

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a strong capacity to improve. She has embraced the Early Years Foundation Stage and demonstrates a sound knowledge of the requirements. She relishes the external monitoring visits she gets as a result of being part of the local childminding network, which help her to improve the practice. The childminder has also attended a range of relevant training courses, which have positively influenced the outcomes for children. Systems to evaluate the childminder's own practice are effective and reflect the changes that have been implemented, as well as a few identified areas for improvement.

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the early years provision

Resources are suitably deployed, so that children can help themselves. A selection is laid out for children to self-select. Effective use is made of the space so that children play outdoors frequently.

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and outcomes for children

Children receive good support in their learning and development to ensure they make sound progress towards the early learning goals. Older children fill in an informative 'do and don't like sheet' when they first start with the childminder which she uses to help them settle and to plan activities. She maintains a useful system of reflective planning, which evidences that there is a variety of activities and that she is regularly covering all of the areas of learning. Good use is made of children's interests to ensure their inclusion in activities. For example, the childminder plans an activity using balls to engage a child in creative play who shows a strong interest in football. Plans are flexible to accommodate changes in children's interests.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy their time at the setting. They show independence as they choose what they want to do and when they want to move on to another activity. Their language skills are effectively promoted as the childminder chats to them during play and older children explain what they are doing and join in discussions. Regular adult-led activities support children's creative development as well as their knowledge and understanding of the world. For example, on a walk to the local park they look at plants, insects and animals. Children enjoy playing in the garden on the large play equipment developing their physical skills, as the equipment provides suitable challenge. Younger children reach and hold the toys and pull themselves up on the furniture as they learn to stand.

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and outcomes for children

Children demonstrate an understanding of safety and learn about road safety as This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 they are out and about. The childminder usually explains to children why they should do something to keep themselves safe. Children show they that are developing an understanding of their self-care skills and a healthy lifestyle. They wash their hands when they finished with a messy activity and put their coat on when they go outside. They enjoy healthy snacks and meals.

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and outcomes for children

Children engage in activities that support their counting and number recognition. Younger children problem solve as they try to work out how to fit stacking cups together. Children demonstrate an understanding of how to behave and respect for others within the setting. All children have a good relationship with the childminder. They enjoy it when she joins in with their play.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder undertakes observations of what children can do and demonstrates an understanding of where each child is at. However, on occasion she does not use this information to ensure that planned activities or interaction during free play, support every child to move on to their next stage of 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 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: 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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