Childminder in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY358172 Inspection date 22/01/2010 Inspector Kelly Eyre

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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 2007. She lives in Bedford with her husband and one child aged three years old. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder’s house is used for childminding and there is a first floor bedroom for children requiring undisturbed rest. Children have access to the fully enclosed garden for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder provides care on each weekday during term time and school holidays. She is registered on the Early Years Register to care for a maximum of two children in the early years age range and is currently minding one child in this age group. She also offers care to children aged over five years and this provision is registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently no children on roll in this age group. Children on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register share the same facilities as those on the Early Years Register.

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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

The childminder attends ongoing training in order to improve her practice and has started to use the self evaluation process to identify areas of this that she would like to develop further. She is, therefore, able to continue to improve the outcomes for children. The childminder has appropriate partnerships with parents and a secure knowledge of each child's needs and interests. She makes use of this knowledge in order to offer children appropriate support and to ensure that their needs are met. The childminder uses adequate assessment procedures to gather information about children's developmental stages and to inform her planning so that she can support them in making satisfactory progress in their learning. Some policies and procedures are in place but there is no complaints procedure.

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further?

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

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further?

 put into place a complaints procedure and ensure that this contains details for contacting Ofsted (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register). 18/02/2010

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the assessment and planning procedures to show how children's starting points and how their next steps are consistently fed into the overall planning in order to provide further experiences which are appropriate to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 each child's stage of development  ensure that there is a consistent record of parental permission for the seeking of any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment  provide further opportunities for children to increase their awareness of the ways of life, cultures and beliefs of other people.

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the early years provision

Children's welfare is effectively promoted because the childminder has a sound understanding of her responsibilities relating to safeguarding children. She is clear about the procedure to follow should she have concerns about any child. The childminder carries out risk assessments in order to minimise hazards and promote children's health and safety. However, this is not fully promoted because, although, there is a procedure for obtaining parental permission to seek emergency medical treatment, there is not a consistent record of this for all children. Appropriate daily practice and ongoing explanations from the childminder mean that children are building up their understanding of safety issues. For example, they practise road safety when they are out.

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the early years provision

The childminder aims to provide a service which is inclusive for all children. She works with parents to build up her understanding of each child's needs and beliefs. Children are, therefore, offered appropriate support to enable them to make satisfactory progress in their learning. Their sense of belonging is promoted as they are encouraged to say what activities they would like to do, with the childminder meeting these requests where possible. The childminder maintains effective relationships with parents and carers, meaning that they can exchange information about the children and, thereby, ensure that she can offer them appropriate support. Ongoing discussions and the sharing of daily observations keep parents adequately informed about their children's progress. However, parents are not fully informed to enable all to work together to promote children's welfare as there is no written complaints procedure and this is a regulatory

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the early years provision

requirement. Consistency of care is effectively promoted as the childminder has a sound understanding of the importance of maintaining links with other professionals involved with the children.

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the early years provision

The childminder is committed to making changes that improve the outcomes for children. Adequate self evaluation procedures enable her to build an effective picture of her strengths and weaknesses and to plan and implement improvements. For example, recent improvements include the introduction of additional play equipment, such as tents and tunnels, thus, offering children further activities and play opportunities. The childminder uses resources effectively to enable her to provide a range of activities to promote children's development. For example, resources are clearly organised and generally accessible, enabling children to make independent choices. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

The childminder's sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage enables her to support children in making effective progress in their learning. She observes children as they play and appreciates the importance of assessing this information in order to use it to inform the daily activity planning and, thereby, provide relevant activities to promote children's individual development. However, this is not fully promoted because the assessment and planning procedures do not show children's starting points to inform initial activities, or how their next developmental steps are consistently fed into the overall planning. Children's behaviour demonstrates that they feel safe. They independently select resources and play happily on their own or with the childminder.

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and outcomes for children

Children's play is extended because the childminder plays alongside them. For example, they enjoy exploring sticker books and are encouraged to name the items and discuss the illustrations. The childminder's effective knowledge of each child means that she is able to use their interests to help promote their development. For example, children's interest in music is extended as they are offered opportunities to listen to a wider range and are encouraged to move and dance in time to the different rhythms. The childminder's appropriate use of open questions helps to extend children's thinking and learning. For example, young children are encouraged to name the colours of bricks and cars as they play with these.

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and outcomes for children

Children are beginning to gain skills for the future as they learn to work together. For example, they build their own towers with construction blocks and then work together to build a taller tower. Children are developing their understanding of good behaviour because the childminder offers them ongoing explanations and encourages them to share and understand each other's feelings. Their understanding of diversity is developing as they access resources such as books and puzzles, which provide information and positive images. However, their wider awareness of the ways of life and beliefs of other people is not extended and fully promoted. The childminder's appropriate working relationships with parents mean that she has a clear understanding of how to support children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language.

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and outcomes for children

Toys and resources are generally accessible, enabling children to see what is available and make independent choices about their play. For example, children choose pens and paper and sit at the table to draw. Effective use is made of outdoor areas to offer children additional activities and play opportunities. For example, their awareness of their environment is extended and they are offered opportunities to develop physical skills as they visit a range of local parks. The introduction of appropriate activities and discussions offers children opportunities to explore and think critically. For example, they enjoy discussing the weather and noting the changing seasons.

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and outcomes for children

Children are offered effective opportunities to use their mathematical knowledge to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 solve simple problems. For example, they enjoy the challenge of naming the written numerals on the bricks and then putting these in the correct order. Children are developing their understanding of the relevance of good hygiene practices. They wash their hands before meals, discussing the reasons for this with 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 (Procedures for dealing with complaints) 18/02/2010

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 ensure that there is a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect (Arrangements for safeguarding children). 18/02/2010

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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 (Procedures for dealing with complaints). 18/02/2010

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the compulsory part of the Childcare Register section of the report (Arrangements for safeguarding children). 18/02/2010

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