Childminder in Swindon

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY337960 Inspection date 22/03/2010 Inspector Hilary Elizabeth Tierney

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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 2006. She is on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder lives with her partner and two children aged three and one year in the residential area of Abbey Meads, an area of Swindon. The whole of the house is used for childminding and 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 four children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than one may be in the early years age group. She is currently minding one child in this age group. She also offers care to children aged over five years to 11 years. The childminder also cares for one child over eight years of age. The childminder walks to local schools to collect children. She takes children to the local library, the park and shops.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder has completed the Introduction to Childminding Practice and has recently started the National Vocational Qualification at level 3 in Childcare and Education course.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is inadequate.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are happy, content and have settled well at the childminder's home. However, her knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage is limited and as a consequence she is unable to sufficiently support children to make progress in their learning and development. There are no systems in place to observe and assess the children as they play in order to effectively plan for their next steps of learning. The childminder has not completed appropriate first aid training and does not have some of the required documentation, records and procedures in place to ensure that children's welfare is met and that they are appropriately safeguarded. The childminder has positive relationships with parents, but she has not fully involved them in their child's learning and development. Systems for the childminder to evaluate her provision are not in place, therefore gaps in her provision have not been identified.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the early years provision requires significant improvement. The registered person is given a Notice to Improve that sets out actions to be carried out.

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further?

To comply with the requirements of the EYFS the registered person must take the following action by the specified date:

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further?

 ensure current paediatric first aid training is completed (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 31/05/2010 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  ensure an accurate, daily record of the children’s hours of attendance is kept (Documentation) 24/03/2010

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further?

 carry out a full risk assessment for each type of outing. The assessment must be reviewed before embarking on each specific outing (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 05/04/2010

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further?

 improve knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage so that children are provided with an educational programme that will enable them to make progress towards the early learning goals in all areas of learning (Learning and Development) 30/04/2010

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further?

 using sensitive observational assessments, plan and organise systems to ensure that every child receives an enjoyable challenging learning and development experience that is tailored to meet their individual needs (Organisation) 30/04/2010

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further?

To improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 carry out regular evacuation drills and record details in a fire log book of any problems encountered and how they were resolved  consider evaluation of practice and the use of self-evaluation as the basis for ongoing improvement and make use of training made available by the local authority and other sources  encourage parents to share information and involve them in their child's continous learning and development.

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the early years provision

The childminder does not safeguard children adequately when in her care. She has not conducted risk assessments for any outings taken with children. However, she has conducted them for around the home and she ensures the front door is locked and chained and the keys kept out of children's reach when they are present. Fire evacuation procedures have not been carried out with children and records of them not kept and an accurate daily record of children's attendance is not kept. The childminder has completed written polices and procedures which reflect her practice. These have been shared with parents to ensure they are informed about what she is offering. The childminder has a clear understanding and awareness about the indicators of abuse and neglect. She is clear about the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder has not got a current first aid training certificate. The childminder is clear about keeping a

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the early years provision

record of any accidents that may occur and any medication that is administered to children and ensuring these are shared with parents.

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the early years provision

Resources are plentiful, in good condition and most are easily accessible. However, some boxes are stored on top of each other, which means children have to ask for them out and younger children are not able to select them for themselves easily. The childminder has a limited understanding about how to include all children, This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 especially if they have English as an additional language. Resources that reflect the diversity in the community are not accessible as they are stored upstairs and children are not able to play with these freely. Children are not able to develop their imagination skills through role play as these are also not easily accessible. The partnership with parents is suitable. The childminder shares information such as policies and procedures. She uses a daily diary for the younger children, but does not encourage parents to share comments in them. Verbal feedback at the

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the early years provision

end of the day is shared, but parents views on her practice have not been requested. Parents have little opportunity to be involved in their child's learning and development or in any observation and assessment process.

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the early years provision

This is the childminder's first inspection since registration and she has not started to evaluate her practice to identify her strengths and areas for development. The childminder has a limited knowledge of the new curriculum and does not realise the importance of the self-evaluation process. She has not attended any recent training to help her improve her knowledge and skills and keep up-to-date with recent changes. This does not show a commitment to maintain continuous improvement.

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and outcomes for children

Children are settled and happy as they play, they have developed warm relationships with the childminder and her family. The childminder offers reassurance and cuddles to the youngest children when required. Children are able to select resources from the few that are easily accessible. Others are in boxes with lids on stacked in a corner of the room, which means that the youngest children are not able to access them easily. The childminder does offer children a suitable selection of resources for their age from the range she has. Activities are put out by the childminder as the youngest children are unable to access easily resources for them. There is no direction or specific planning of activities around children's individual needs or interests. Consequently children are not challenged or provided with extension to support their learning and development. Children do enjoy their time at the setting and the childminder offers reassurance to the

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and outcomes for children

younger child when required. Children are confident and secure in their surroundings.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder's knowledge and understanding of the learning and development and welfare requirements is inadequate. She does not have a secure understanding about how young children progress in their learning. Effective observations and assessments have not been introduced to help her monitor children's progress and plan for their interests or next steps. Assessments on individual children have not been implemented and as a consequence the childminder is not providing challenging, interesting and stimulating activities for the children. Children learn how to use technical toys from the large selection the childminder has. For example, children were observed pressing buttons to play tunes on toys and pulling cords on toys so they make noises and tunes.

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and outcomes for children

Children are beginning to learn about healthy lifestyles. All children are encouraged This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 to wash their hands before eating, but all use one towel to dry them on. Children were observed having their runny noses regularly wiped by the childminder and she disposed of the tissues quickly and she then used anti-bacterial hand gel. The childminder has suitable nappy changing procedures in place and wears gloves when changing children and ensures the changing mat is cleaned in-between children being changed. Children are encouraged in healthy eating and eat at the table together. Parents provide food for the younger children and the childminder heats up any necessary food. The children are offered drinks at this time, but they do not have easy access to drinks during the day. Children do get opportunities to get fresh air and exercise as the childminder walks to school with the older

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and outcomes for children

children and the younger children are encouraged to walk. This means they are able to explore and learn about the outside environment, they also have access to an enclosed rear garden. 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 4 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 4 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 4 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 4

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 4 The extent to which children feel safe 4 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 3 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 4 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 4

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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 above in the early years section of the report (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 31/05/2010

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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 above in the early years section of the report (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 31/05/2010

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