Childminder in Rotherham

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY392673 Inspection date 17/12/2009 Inspector Gill Ogden

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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 2009. She lives with her partner and two sons, aged six and 12, in a village on the outskirts of Worksop, Nottinghamshire. All areas of their home are used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden suitable for outdoor play. Amenities such as shops, schools and parks are within walking distance.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight years at any one time and also to provide overnight care for one child. Currently, she looks after eight children, three of whom are in the early years age range, all on a part-time basis. The childminder 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 are cared for in a safe, cosy and stimulating home environment. Each of their welfare and learning needs are met well because the childminder recognises them all as individuals. Every child makes good progress towards the early learning goals as stated in the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder works very closely with parents to ensure she can meet the needs of their children. Good links with the local school support children's continuity of care and learning effectively. The childminder has established her service well since registration and has plans in place for further improvements.

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further?

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

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further?

 link observations of individual children's learning and development more closely to the early learning goals in order to better identify future targets and challenges for them  develop an ongoing self-evaluation system to fully ensure continuous development.

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the early years provision

The childminder is keen to deliver a quality service to families. She has a robust framework in place to support children's well-being. All the necessary records are in place and most policies and procedures are in writing. The childminder has a secure understanding of her safeguarding responsibilities and makes it clear to parents what she would do in the event of a child protection situation arising. The risk assessment of all the environments children use has been recorded and risks This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 have been considered in line with each child's individual needs. For example, a range of safety equipment is in place to prevent children from having accidents. The home is organised well for caring for children with easy access to the outdoors. There are plenty of toys and play resources for children to choose from.

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the early years provision

The childminder has completed the required training for childminding as well as some extra related to the Early Years Foundation Stage, safeguarding and equality and diversity. She has quickly established her service in the short time since registration and has made alterations to the garden so that it is more suitable for children to use. The childminder has booked to do further training including food hygiene, language and literacy and numeracy. She has also made enquiries about starting a qualification course which she wants to do. However, although the childminder has identified key areas for immediate improvement she has not yet got an ongoing self-evaluation system in place to support continuous improvement in the future.

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the early years provision

Good working relationships have been established with all parents. The childminder is keen to make sure that she can look after every child well so carries out visits to their homes before they start to attend. This helps her get to know each of them and their family really well. She also encourages parents to visit her home and leave the children for short periods at first. As a result every parent speaks positively about the childminder and the progress their children are making with her. The childminder also has strong links with the local schools so when children in the early years age range are attending them good continuity of care and learning is assured.

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and outcomes for children

Children are well cared for by the childminder. Close attention is paid to their health and safety. Children enjoy plenty of fresh air and exercise by playing in a nearby field, in the garden or going to the park. They enjoy nutritious meals prepared by the childminder and drinking water is always available to them. Cross- infection is minimised as a result of the childminder being clear with parents about which illnesses will prevent their children from attending. Children learn about the importance of keeping themselves healthy by following good personal hygiene routines such as washing their hands at appropriate times. Children learn to keep themselves safe by taking part in monthly evacuation drills so that they know what to do in the event of a house fire. They also practise road safety regularly to make them aware of the potential dangers when they are on the pavement or crossing roads. When they are indoors children are prompted by the childminder to behave

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and outcomes for children

safely and look after toys and play equipment. Children learn good manners from the childminder and want to please her because she gives them praise and attention for good behaviour. They are also encouraged to be kind to each other and respect each other's differences.

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and outcomes for children

Children are supported well by the childminder to make good progress in their learning and development. She provides a warm emotional learning environment for them and organises the physical space so that they are able to make their own This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 choices as much as possible about what they want to do. They can freely move between indoors an outdoors during the good weather. Mostly, activities are initiated by the children according to their interests and the childminder ensures that she has the necessary resources to meet these. Generally the childminder plans a key activity each day which includes baking, a trip to the forest or messy play sessions at toddler groups. Children's achievements are noted by the childminder in words and photographs and gathered together in a learning record. Daily diaries let parents know all the details of their child's day. Monthly planned

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and outcomes for children

observations, along with the spontaneous ones, enable the childminder to identify each child's next steps. However, these are not yet linked closely enough to the development steps towards the early learning goals to fully ensure the most appropriate future challenges. Children enjoy a range of activities that cover all the areas of learning. Lots of conversation between the childminder and the children helps support their language skills. The large refrigerator is sited ideally for children to use the magnetic letters attached to its side to develop their literacy skills. Children are supported to develop mathematical skills through activities such as baking where they measure and weigh out ingredients or use toy cars or animals to count. Access to lots of interactive toys, such as ones that require children to press buttons to make something happen, introduces younger children to the idea of information and communication technology. Dressing up and pretend

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and outcomes for children

play as well as art and craft activities help children to use their imaginations and make sense of the world they live in. All in all, every child has good opportunities to develop the skills and knowledge they will need to help them achieve well in the future. 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: 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

 keep and implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect (Arrangements for Safeguarding children). 31/12/2009

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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 for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. 31/12/2009

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