Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY398844 Inspection date 23/03/2010 Inspector Doreen Forsyth

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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 registered in 2009. She lives with her teenage daughter in Winchester, Hampshire. The whole of the home is registered for childminding purposes and there is an enclosed rear garden for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register to care for a maximum of four children under the age of eight years old at any one time. Currently she cares for two children in the early years age range.

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Description of the childminding

The family have a pet rabbit. The childminder receives support from the local authority and 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 satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

This newly registered childminder is helping the children to make suitable progress in their learning and development. She recognises the uniqueness of each child in her care and she works with parents to meet the children's individual needs whenever possible. She is well organised and has already developed good record keeping practises; she uses these to ensure the children's welfare is promoted. Although the childminder is aware of the importance of having suitable systems in place so that she can evaluate the quality of the provision she offers and identify any areas for improvement, she has not yet put these into place.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the partnership with parents so that they are encouraged to share what they know about their child's progress at home, in order to inform assessments.  develop a system of self-evaluation to identify and address areas for future development.  help the children to learn good hygiene routines by reminding them to wash their hands when necessary  promote the children's safety by ensuring the fire blanket is suitably positioned in the kitchen and no hazardous materials are stored within their reach

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the early years provision

The childminder maintains all the required records, policies and procedures that help her to effectively manage the Early Years Foundation Stage and promote the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children's safety. She is confident in the procedures she would use if she has any safeguarding children concerns. She provides parents with copies of her child protection statement. The childminder has been appropriately vetted and is suitable to have access to minded children; she ensures that any unvetted adults do not have unsupervised access to the children. She has attended all the required training and has current first aid qualifications, and she plans to attend further training to enhance her skills and knowledge.

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the early years provision

The children mainly play in the childminder's lounge, this is where some of the large selection of suitable toys are stored. Others are kept in a bedroom and in an easily accessible cupboard. There is access to a fenced outside area through the kitchen; here the children can use larger play equipment such as a slide, playhouse and large unenclosed trampoline, with parent's permission, or help feed the family's pet rabbit. The childminder has good written risk assessments in place. She has identified and minimised most potential hazards, for example, a safety gate prevents the children's access to the kitchen, but the fire blanket in kitchen is not suitably positioned and some hazardous items were within reach in the bathroom.

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the early years provision

Every child is welcomed and valued by the childminder who has experience of caring for children with special needs. She aims to provide an inclusive practice where each child is valued. She is aware that it is important to work closely with parents, other carers and professionals to ensure all children's needs are met. The childminder has not yet put into place any formal systems to monitor the quality of her provision, although she has had some parental feedback and has valued the advice she has had from her local support worker.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy their time with the childminder and are progressing appropriately. They take part in different activities such as role play at home, watching TV, outings, looking at books and cooking. They attend local toddler groups which provide good opportunities for the children to begin to learn to interact with other adults and children and learn about their local community. They practise their physical skills at a movement group or when playing outside.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder is developing a sound knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She displays a weekly plan of activities for parents. She has started to observe and assess the children's progress and is recording this very well in very attractively kept 'learning journey' record books. She is beginning to use these observations to plan a next step in their learning for each child. However, parents are not encouraged to share what they know about their children's achievements at home, in order to help inform the childminder's assessments.

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and outcomes for children

All the children's meals and snacks are provided by the childminder, she displays a weekly menu for parents to see. The meals suggested are mainly well balanced and nutritious. Children often have fruit for snacks as well as the less healthy This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 option of biscuits. Although the children are encouraged to wash their hands, using their own individual towels, after using the toilet, the childminder does not continue to help them to learn good hygiene routines by reminding them to wash their hands before eating their snacks. Children can access their own drinks throughout the day. The childminder is helping the children to learn about keeping safe. For example, they are beginning to learn how they should evacuate the home in an emergency and they talk about road safety when they are out and about.

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and outcomes for children

Children are beginning to gain an understanding of diversity through the activities and experiences they participate in. The childminder is encouraging their good behaviour. She has some house rules displayed and often reminds the children of them, for example 'we are kind to each other and share'. She reminds them to use please and thank you when appropriate. The children make some choices about what they do, they ask questions and show an interest in their surroundings. They are beginning to learn some of the early skills they will need to support their future learning. 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 2 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 2 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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