Childminder in South Gloucestershire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY397559 Inspection date 12/03/2010 Inspector Nigel Lindsay Smith

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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 six children, aged 12, 11, eight, six, two and one years, in Staple Hill, South Gloucestershire and is close to shops, parks, schools and public transport links. The whole of the childminder’s home is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder has a dog, a tortoise, a rabbit and chickens as pets.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of three children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than one may be in the early years age range. She is also registered to work with an assistant and when doing so, may care for a maximum of eight children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age range. The childminder is currently minding two children in the early years age group. She also offers care to children aged over five years to 11 years. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder takes children to the library and the park. She holds a Diploma in Nursery Nursing.

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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 enjoy the friendly family setting offered by the childminder. Children's welfare and learning needs are generally met. Although the childminder has not implemented observation and assessment arrangements, she ensures children are safe and secure and benefit from a range of activities when they return from school. The childminder has not yet developed a formal system to evaluate the quality of her provision, however, she demonstrates capacity for improvement through enrolling on additional training events.

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further?

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

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further?

 undertake sensitive observational assessment in order to plan to meet young children's individual needs (Organisation) 05/04/2010

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further?

 keep a daily record of the names of children looked after on the premises and their hours of attendance (Documentation). 05/04/2010

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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  develop further systems of self-evaluation to identify the setting’s strengths and priorities for development that will improve the quality of provision for all children.

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the early years provision

Children are safeguarded as the childminder has developed a suitable safeguarding policy which is shared with parents. Adults in the setting are vetted appropriately and children are never left alone with anyone who has not undergone checks. Children are protected as risk assessments are in place for the premises and each outing. Most written policies, procedures and documentation required for the efficient management of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework are in place. The record of children's attendance includes the times of leaving. However, children are all collected from school at the same time and the childminder does not record the time of arrival. This is a specific legal requirement.

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the early years provision

The playroom contains a suitable range of resources, which are readily accessible to children. This enables all children to be included in the setting. The childminder has an appropriate policy regarding the promotion of equality and has some play equipment to reflect the wider world. The childminder develops sound relationships with parents to ensure that she cares for their child in accordance with their wishes. She consults them for feedback about how their children have settled. Parents are complimentary about the childminder; they comment that they are happy with the care provided and state that their children are 'very happy' and 'well looked after as one of the family'. The childminder links with the school attended by the children, passing on relevant information to the parents. She finds out what the children's topics are at school and links her provision with this. For example, a current school topic is 'growth' and so she has involved children in

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the early years provision

The childminder plans to develop her practice by undertaking additional training. She has completed some training in relation to the Early Years Foundation Stage and plans to increase this. She has not, however, completed an evaluation of her setting.

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and outcomes for children

Children play happily in the childminder's home. They are made welcome by the childminder and her family and are confident to talk about what they are doing. They use the space on the floor to make a large 'animal centre', constructing buildings and using small world people and animals. They use their imagination as they explain that some buildings are tents and say 'we need the sun here for the flowers'. They develop their language and literacy skills as they enjoy writing; they negotiate and they read the available books. Resources such as construction equipment help with their problem solving and numeracy. They extend their This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 knowledge of the world as they look at the chickens and plants in the garden and visit a sensory garden in the local park. Opportunities to use creative skills include painting, sticking pasta and rice, and modelling with dough. Children develop their

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and outcomes for children

physical skills through using the large equipment in the garden and on trips to the park, where they can take part in activities organised by play rangers.

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and outcomes for children

Observation and assessment systems for the childminder's key children are not yet utilised to reflect children's starting points and learning across all six areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage. This is a specific legal requirement. The childminder does find out their current interests on the way home from school so that she can offer suggestions from her range of equipment.

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and outcomes for children

Children learn about keeping healthy as they enjoy home-cooked meals and they freely access drinks. Their hygiene is promoted through washing their hands before eating, and they learn to stay safe by following road safety procedures if walking from school. There are appropriate arrangements to record any accidents and inform parents, and to administer medication. Children develop skills for the future as they learn to use programmable resources. 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 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 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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