Home Childcarer in Coventry

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY296520 Inspection date 23/11/2009 Inspector Hazel Christine White

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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 2005. She lives with her partner and three children aged six years, 22 months and six months. They live in a residential area of Coventry in the West Midlands. The premises are accessible via a steep slope. The whole of the ground floor of the house and the upstairs bathroom are used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of three children under eight and is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. There are currently two children on roll, one of whom is within the early years age range.

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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 settled in the childminder's care. She has a growing understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and is developing her knowledge, systems and resources to promote children's learning and development towards the early learning goals. The childminder has a sound knowledge of working effectively with parents and others to meet children's individual needs. Suitable procedures are in place to support the management of the childminding practice and satisfactorily safeguard children. Most of these procedures are shared with parents. The childminder demonstrates a positive attitude and commitment to continuous development and, with support from the local authority early years partnership, has recently introduced systems to evaluate her practice.

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further?

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

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further?

 provide parents with information about safeguarding children procedures (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare; also applies to the compulsory part of the Childcare Register) 30/11/2009

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further?

 ensure that smoke detectors are maintained in working order (Suitable premises and equipment). 24/11/2009

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the use use of observations and assessments in order to identify the next steps in the children's learning. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

Children are appropriately safeguarded as the childminder has a sound understanding of her role and responsibilities regarding protecting children from harm. This includes her duty to record and report any concerns, however, the child protection procedure is not shared with parents. Adults in the household have been vetted to ensure that they are suitable to be in contact with the children. Risk assessments are conducted annually and daily visual checks of the premises highlight any potential hazards that need attention. However, there are no systems in place for checking that smoke detectors are maintained in good working order, which may compromise children's safety. The childminder is mindful to ensure that she cares for an appropriate number of children at any one time and adequately maintains documentation and written records.

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the early years provision

The childminder has effective procedures in place to support children and their parents in settling into her home. Children have warm and relaxed relationships with the childminder and are at ease in her presence. The regular exchange of information ensures that children's changing needs are consistently met. Parents are kept up-to-date with their child's progress as they can freely access their individual 'Learning Books' which contain observations, photographic evidence and a record of children's work. Daily chats, phone calls and texts ensure that they know the activities that their children have taken part in. Children follow familiar daily routines and flexible planning which allows them to follow some of their own interests.

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the early years provision

The childminder is caring and committed to providing a flexible service to children and their families. She has attended a range of short courses since the last inspection and enlisted the support of the local authority early years partnership to help her to improve her practice. She is currently using the Ofsted's self-evaluation process to monitor and evaluate the quality of her provision. Although this is still in the early stages of development, the childminder has begun to identify some areas for development, such as increasing resources and involving parents more effectively in the evaluation process.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder knows the children well enough, which means their individual needs and abilities are recognised. This ensures that all children are fully included and are able to participate in the daily routines. She has developed systems to observe and record what children can do, however, this information is not yet used efficiently to ensure that learning is secure and the next steps in their development are identified. The childminder has a growing knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and is beginning to recognise how children learn through play. As a result, children make satisfactory progress towards the early learning goals. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder borrows a range of resources from the local children's centre to ensure that children have a sufficient selection to choose from. They are stored at

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and outcomes for children

a low level which encourages children's independence. Children confidently access a good range of programmable toys. They learn that they need to press parts or lift flaps to achieve effects such as sounds, movements or new images. Children's communication, language and literacy skills are suitably supported as children enjoy looking at books with the childminder and have access to writing materials. For example, paper, crayons, felt pens and a wipe board. They visit parks and recreational areas where they can enjoy climbing on apparatus and expel their energy whilst running around. Children's learning is further enhanced as they have some planned visits and outings to the children's centre and the seaside. Photographs help children to recall and reflect on these visits. They describe how they had their face painted and sat under a parasol on the beach because it was a sunny day.

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and outcomes for children

All children are valued and treated with equal concern. Any specific requirements are shared and met sensitively in discussion with parents. The childminder is able to converse with children in French and also speaks Swahili as well as English. The children celebrate their birthdays by having a cake and are beginning to develop an understanding of the wider world through planned activities, discussion with the childminder and through access to some resources that are representative of diversity. Daily routines ensure that children begin to develop good hygiene practices; they are reminded to wash their hands before meals and snacks and when returning from outdoor play. Drinks are readily available and children receive meals and snacks which take full account of any dietary needs. For example, they enjoy fresh fruit and raw vegetables at snack-time. Parents can provide packed lunches for their own children or alternatively the childminder is happy to cook

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing an understanding of how to stay safe. For example, whilst in the car, they learn that they must wear their car restraints before they set off on their journey and children are taught how to use the stairs safely when they are in the childminder's home, so that they can become independent when using the toilet. Children behave in a manner that is supportive of their learning; they develop confidence and self-esteem because the childminder gives regular praise, encouragement and support. Consequently, children learn to share, take turns and show consideration for each other. 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 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 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 (Providing information to parents). 30/11/2009

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