Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY394201 Inspection date 09/12/2009 Inspector Jasmin Myles-Wilson

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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 registered in 2009. He lives with his wife, who is also his co- minder, and two adult children in Beeston, Nottinghamshire. Access to the home is level and secured by electric gates. There are steps down from the patio to the garden area. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding, with toilet facilities available on this level. There is an enclosed garden for outside play. The family has a rabbit.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. The childminder is registered to care for six children under the age of eight years at any one time. He is currently caring for three children within the early years age group. When working with a co-minder they are registered to care for 12 children under eight years. He transports co-minder's children to and from school in the car. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and attends local toddler groups.

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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 cared for in a generally safe, secure and inclusive environment. Children are making satisfactory progress in their learning and development through the support they receive and the varied provision of activities and resources. The childminder recognises that all children are individuals and endeavours to meet their needs. Written policies and procedures support the service offered and ensure the safety of children. However, not all children's welfare is sufficiently promoted and risk assessments are incomplete. The childminder engages well with parents and has the desire to be the best he can be to enhance the service he provides, ensuring the outcomes for children attained.

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further?

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

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further?

 obtain written parental permission to the seeking of any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment in the future (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare). 23/12/2009

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further?

 conduct a risk assessment and review it regularly, at least once a year or more frequently where the need arises (Suitable premises, environment and equipment; also applies to the compulsory part of the Childcare Register). 23/12/2009

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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  support children's learning through offering opportunities to develop their knowledge and understanding of similarities and differences.

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a suitable understanding of safeguarding, therefore, children are adequately protected. However, evidence of written consent from all parents enabling childminder to seek emergency treatment is not in place, and a written record of the risk assessment is not completed. There is a suitable range of written policies and procedures in place, which support the provision in offering a safe service and gives protection to children. All these are shared with the parents at the start of their children attending the provision.

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the early years provision

All children access play opportunities through the suitable organisation of space, time and resources. This encourages children's independence, giving them freedom to move and make choices during their play. The childminder provides appropriate activities which encourage children's learning and clearly identify suitable challenges for the next step in individual children's development. Since registration he has implemented developed his knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and also demonstrates an appropriate commitment to continue improving the quality of his provision, which includes attending some training courses.

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the early years provision

Sufficient links have been forged with parents through the sharing of relevant information on a daily basis, which keeps parents informed of the experiences their children have enjoyed and ensures consistency of care is given. Although the childminder does not have children attending other carers who deliver the EYFS, he is clear about how he can build up a good rapport and partnership with them to provide consistency for children's progress and development. Children's learning and development are appropriately shared in a variety of ways such as developmental files, daily diaries and informal chats. Consequently, parents are informed of what their children do and the childminder ensures continuity of care is given. Parents are included in supporting their children's learning as they have access to the plans of activities and children love to show their parents their creations. The childminder works in conjunction with parents and follows their

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the early years provision

wishes such as providing water for their children to drink and not juice. He also shares any concerns about the children with their parents, and they in turn share any concerns they have so, ultimately, the children's individual needs will be appropriately met.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder's suitable understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage results in all areas of learning being covered sufficiently, therefore, children are happy to participate in the wide range of activities provided. The childminders This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 positive approach to equality contributes to children’s appropriate attitudes to the wider community. Children are learning to be kind to each other by sharing resources. Young children are willing to try new things and show interest in the things older children do and try to imitate them. They are developing independence and develop fine manipulative physical skills as they feed themselves or use glue spreaders in a creative activity. They are also developing large gross motor skills as they learn to pull themselves up into standing position, reach out to catch bubbles, walk and run around unaided.

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and outcomes for children

Young children are beginning to learn about eating healthily and choose to eat bananas and apples for their snack. They are beginning to understand simple health and hygiene practices such as cleansing their hands with anti-bacterial gel before eating. Whenever children feel like it, they rest and sit on the childminder's knee, which promotes their well-being and feeling of safety. They also learn about their own safety as they practice escaping from the premises in emergency. Time spent with the childminder is enjoyable. They play colour matching games and build towers, which promotes their development for problem solving, reasoning and numeracy. However, opportunities are missed to explain similarities and differences to children such as the difference between a horse and a camel. Children enjoy imaginary play as they use the TV remote as a telephone and chatter away to an imaginary person at the other end and they sing as they play.

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and outcomes for children

They are comfortable in approaching adults and asking questions and they generally socialise and interact well together with other children. Their understanding of their community and the wider world is promoted through themed activities such as celebrating festivals or looking at Armistice Day and making poppy wreathes.

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and outcomes for children

Children do activities which are suitable for their age and stage of development and, when appropriate, the childminder assists children in their play. He encourages children to ask questions by listen to them, which helps to promote their learning. Young children imitate sounds they hear such as a cockerel, and their vocabulary is developing and this is clearly seen as a 'word bank' is used to record all the words they say within that month. A range of books is available for children to look at independently or with the childminder. They love rhymes and like to make marks on a board with chalk. 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 3 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: 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 and specified in the early years section of the report (Suitability and safety of premises and equipment). 23/12/2009

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