Childminder in Bristol

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY398308 Inspection date 25/01/2010 Inspector Barbara Walters

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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 0300 123 1231, 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: 0300 123 1231 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 husband and three children aged three, four and seven years in Fishponds, Bristol. All areas of the property are used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of three children under eight at any one time and there are currently three children attending on the Early Years Register. The childminder walks to the local schools or uses the family car to take and collect children. She attends the local toddler group and takes children to the library and park. The childminder is a member of the childminders' support group and the National Childminding Association.

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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’s learning and development is suitably promoted in a friendly and homely environment where they are generally safe. The childminder is in the process of developing relationships with other settings to support children. Regular discussions with parents help ensure continuity of care and help children feel secure. The childminder uses her home and resources sufficiently well to enable children to participate in a range of interesting and age appropriate activities. She has begun to make use of self-evaluation to start to identify the areas for improvement needed to ensure she provides a suitable care and learning experience for the children.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop observation and assessment to build on what children know and can do to ensure they make continuous progress  further promote children's safety by developing risks assessments which include all aspects of the home and when children are on outings.

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the early years provision

Children are settled due to the childminder’s positive and caring approach. She has recently started her childminding business and has plans in place to bring about improvement for the children in her care. For example, she has booked to attend further training and is planning to give parents questionnaires to help to evaluate the provision and consider ways in which children’s needs are continually met. The childminder has a sufficient knowledge of safeguarding children and has developed This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 her own policies and procedures to help promote the welfare and well-being of the children in her care. These are shared with parents when the children first attend, ensuring that they are fully aware of her operational practices. The childminder shows a suitable understanding of the appropriate child protection procedures to be followed should any concerns arise about a child in her care. All adults in the

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the early years provision

household have been checked to ensure they are suitable and children are supervised at all times when visiting groups, which further promotes their welfare.

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the early years provision

The childminder works closely with parents to ensure their wishes are respected. Parents complete a detailed settling-in form so that the childminder has a good understanding of how to meet individual children’s needs. For example, meals are considered when planning the day so children’s routines are not upset. Information is shared with parents in a daily diary and through discussions about the children’s continuing care and achievements. The childminder has established some links with other settings who deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder organises areas within her home to support children’s learning. The play facilities are organised so that they are easily accessible and children have sufficient room to move around freely. The childminder provides a wide range of safe and stimulating toys and play materials to promote development in children of all ages, which are laid out ready for children’s independent choice. The childminder

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the early years provision

promotes equality and diversity sufficiently by ensuring that activities and learning experiences are based on the interests of each child. Children are beginning to understand that people have different needs, views, cultures and beliefs through playing with a range of resources that reflect positive images of diversity.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder engages with children, making eye contact and repeating words, which has a positive impact on young children’s developing communication skills. Children benefit from activities which are stage appropriate. For example, children explore the electronic musical toys and books which promote simple mathematical concepts and understanding of how things work. Children’s creative development is encouraged through activities such as creating their own collages using a variety of different media, such as broken egg shell, paper and cotton wool balls. They feel valued as their achievements are displayed on the wall for all to see. Young children are engaged in a range of suitable activities that capture their interest and appropriately challenge them. For example, children enjoy the small world play, pushing buttons to open the door and exploring what is behind. They concentrate well as they spread glue on the paper and take turns to share the pot with others.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder interacts warmly with the children and closely supports them to encourage their understanding. For example, children join in the nursery rhymes, attempting the actions and becoming the sleeping bunny and the roaring tiger. Their language is developing well as the childminder continually talks to them about what they are doing and shares their favourite stories and sings nursery rhymes. The childminder plans daily activities which take general account of children’s interests. She has begun to develop some observations of children’s progress. However, this is in its infancy and does not take sufficient account of what children know and can do to enable the childminder to accurately identify the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 next steps in each child’s learning and development.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder supervises children to make sure their activities are safe and appropriate for their age and stage of development. The childminder maintains a generally safe environment for the children by ensuring that they are supported in the home and by restricting them from areas which may be hazardous. However, children’s safety is not fully promoted as risk assessments do not necessarily reflect all aspects of the home and garden and when children are on outings. The risk of the spread of infection is reduced as the children have their own drinking beaker which is available at all times so they can help themselves when they are thirsty. Children are offered nourishing meals which include roast dinners or pasta meals. The childminder is aware of children’s likes and dislikes and ensures that she respects their preferences. Young children are fed according to their routines at home, which further support their needs. The childminder uses age appropriate

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and outcomes for children

and positive behaviour strategies. She gives the children praise and encouragement when they have done something well and children are relaxed and play well together and share their toys with 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: 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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