Childminder in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY321211 Inspection date 13/01/2010 Inspector Dinah Round

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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 to care for children in 2006. She lives with her husband and two children aged five and three years. Childminding is carried out in all areas of the premises, with the main areas being on the ground floor. Toilet facilities are accessible on both levels. Children have access to an enclosed garden for outdoor play activities. 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 three children of which one may be in the early years age group at any one time. There are currently two children on roll, of these one is in the early years age group. 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 satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are welcomed into a warm and caring environment where they are settled and content. The childminder develops a clear understanding of children's individual needs through working closely with parents. Children are provided with a satisfactory range of appropriate play, however, systems to assess and fully promote children's learning through the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) are not effectively in place. Children's welfare is suitably promoted, although the childminder does not meet all regulations. Systems to effectively evaluate the quality of the provision and promote ongoing improvements for children are not yet fully established

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further?

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

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further?

 obtain a current paediatric first aid qualification (Safeguarding and welfare) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 03/02/2010

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further?

 request written parental permission at the start of a childminding arrangement, to seek any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment in the future (Safeguarding and welfare) 03/02/2010

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further?

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

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further?

 increase confidence in using the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, and develop effective systems to assess and review knowledge about each child's development and learning, in order to help plan for and meet, their development and learning needs  extend existing risk assessments systems to ensure they are effective in This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 identifying and eliminating all risks to children  make sure hand washing routines are consistently followed to promote children's good health  develop systems for self-evaluation so that areas for improvement are identified and acted upon to continually improve outcomes for children

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the early years provision

The childminder is sufficiently organised with most aspects of documentation in place to support children's health and welfare. However, she has not requested written parental consent to seek emergency treatment or advice which is a requirement. Premises are generally safe with appropriate safety measures in place so that children can move around freely and safely in their play. Risk assessments and ongoing checks are completed to help minimise risks to children, although, these are not always effective in identifying all potential hazards. The childminder has developed some policy statements which are shared with parents to inform them of her practice.

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the early years provision

The childminder is clear of her role to safeguard children, and has a satisfactory understanding of the signs and symptoms of child abuse and procedures to follow if concerned about a child. She attends training to continue to develop her own childcare practice, such as workshops on promoting positive relationships and healthy eating, although, effective systems for evaluating and highlighting areas for improvement for children are not yet fully developed. The childminder does not have a current first aid certificate which is a breach of a welfare requirement.

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the early years provision

The childminder has developed effective partnerships with parents which means children are settled and secure during their time in her care. She works alongside parents to support children's individual needs, gaining information about children's food allergies and making sure their dietary requirements are followed. Information about a child's care is exchanged regularly through daily informal chats which keeps parents sufficiently well informed about their child's care during the day. There are no children currently attending any other early years settings.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy and settled in the friendly and welcoming environment provided by the childminder. They have good relationships with the childminder and her family which helps to make them feel secure. The childminder provides children with a suitable range of age appropriate play activities to keep them interested and occupied. She has a developing awareness of the EYFS framework and has started collecting photos and making basic notes of children's achievements. However, these are not linked to the learning and development requirements of the framework which limits her ability to plan for children's progress and focus on the next steps in their learning. Children are supported in learning to share and take turns during their play as the childminder ensures that This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 all children are included in activities.

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and outcomes for children

Children's language and communication is supported well as the childminder speaks to children in both English and Polish to develop their understanding. This helps to ensure that all children are able to participate in the play opportunities. Children are developing their problem solving skills, and concentrate carefully as they test where different shapes fit in shape sorter. The childminder offers sensitive support acknowledging their achievements which helps to build their confidence. Children have opportunities to explore a variety of creative activities, for example, they have fun using the pritt sticks and materials to create their individual pictures.

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and outcomes for children

Children's health and safety is suitably supported. The provision of individual hand towels helps to reduce the spread of infection, although, hand washing routines are not consistently followed to raise children's awareness of keeping healthy. Children's food is supplied by parents, and the childminder makes sure children have regular drinks to prevent them from becoming thirsty. Children learn about keeping themselves safe in their play and when on outings through the clear guidance given by the childminder. 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 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

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report 03/02/2010

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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 specified in the early years section of the report 03/02/2010

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