Childminder in Shropshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY396408 Inspection date 11/01/2010 Inspector Kathryn Mary Harding

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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 2009. She lives with her husband and two children in a house in a Oswestry, North Shropshire. All areas of the house, which is accessed via one step, are used when childminding. The bathroom facilities are on the first floor. The garden is available for children's use. The family has no pets.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary part of the Childcare Register to care for up to four children under eight years. She is presently caring for one child in the early years age group. She is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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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 make good progress towards the early learning goals. A well developed knowledge of each child's individual needs enables the childminder to successfully promote children's welfare and learning. She actively promotes an inclusive environment and children are beginning to develop an awareness of diversity. She has a strong partnership with parents and understands the advantages of partnerships in the wider context. The childminder has a very positive attitude to improvement and has good systems in place to evaluate her practice in order to identify strengths and areas for development. The childminder has not attended recent training on safeguarding matters.

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further?

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

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further?

 increase understanding of safeguarding children issues and be able to implement the safeguarding children policy and procedure appropriately. The policy should be in line with Local Safeguarding Children Board local guidance and procedures.

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the early years provision

The childminder closely supervises the children and knows of her responsibility to ensure all people living in the house are vetted. The childminder’s knowledge of how to deal with safeguarding issues is good with all the required documentation in place. However, the childminder has not yet attended recent training on safeguarding matters but does clearly understand the importance of protecting the children in her care. The implementation of risk assessments within the home, garden and when on outings, help to keep children safe and ensure effective actions are taken to manage and eliminate risks to children. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children's care and learning is promoted well because the childminder has a secure knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and implements this effectively to promote successful outcomes for children. The childminder undertakes regular

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the early years provision

observations of children's progress and introduces the right balance of adult initiated and child led experiences to promote their development well. The childminder understands the benefits of liaising with other providers to promote learning and consistency for the children attending.

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the early years provision

The childminder has brief flexible plans based on children's interests and ensures children's next steps in their development are planned for. She is able to successfully engage them in activities and supports their learning very well through encouragement, praise and role modelling. Furniture, resources and equipment are at an appropriate height for children, helping to promote their independence.

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the early years provision

The children enjoy continuity of care because the childminder works very closely with parents. She encourages a two way flow of information between her and the parents and encourages them to view the children's photographs of the activities they have been involved in. She provides them with a daily diary and shares the children's achievements with them. Younger children's routines are outlined by parents and the childminder ensures these are followed and respected. The childminder has sought parents' evaluation of the service provided. One parental comment stated that 'I am extremely pleased with the care my child receives from the childminder… I know how happy my child is going there, they love it and I know they get the best possible care'.

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates an ongoing commitment to continuous improvement as she is continually reflecting on how to improve her service. She accesses training opportunities and obtains advice from other practitioners and the local authority development officer.

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and outcomes for children

Children are settled, happy and quietly confident in the childminder's suitably organised home where they move freely between rooms. The childminder places high priority on keeping the children safe and on them learning about safety. When on outings she explains about road safety and indoors explains the importance of being strapped into the highchair. Children go for walks in the local area and play at the park, so they get plenty of exercise and stimulation which helps promote their wellbeing and sleep. They develop a good understanding of the importance of healthy eating as they eat nutritious, well balanced, home made meals. They have stories on the effects of sugar on teeth and talk about how to look after our bodies.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder interacts very well with children during their play and constantly chatters to them, modelling language effectively to encourage development of communication skills. They freely approach the childminder for cuddles and reassurance. They listen to rhymes and enjoy action songs such as 'Wind the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 bobbin up'. They get the musical instruments out and shake and tap them in time to the music. As they look at books the childminder snuggles younger children in and involves them in the story, by pointing to pictures and asking questions. The childminder introduces different sized crayons as she knows the children are eager to mark make. As the childminder encourages the children to stack the cups they talk about the colours, count them and problem solve as to what will fit where. Children's understanding of right and wrong is increased as they are encouraged to

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and outcomes for children

be kind in their interactions with each other and share the toys. Children offer toys to each other showing care and concern. Children learn to value and respect others as they use a range of resources which help them to begin to understand about the wider world. They regularly visit the library and borrow books on other cultures. Good annotated photographic evidence shows children thoroughly enjoying playing with bubbles and exploring using paints. 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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