Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY310745 Inspection date 26/01/2010 Inspector Susan Riley

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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 2005. She lives with her husband and young child, in a residential suburb of Nottingham. There are facilities close by such as a park, school and shops. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children at any one time and is currently caring for four children in the early years range. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The whole of the childminder’s house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. Toilet facilities are provided on the ground and first floor. The family has a dog who lives outside. The childminder takes and collects children to the local schools and nurseries. She regularly attends the local parent and toddler groups and childminding support groups. 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 good.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are safe, secure and cared for in a clean and comfortable home. A child- friendly environment is created to ensure all children are included and enjoy their time with the childminder. The childminder has developed a close working relationship with parents, which helps her to understand children's individual needs and to achieve a consistent approach to the children's care. Most aspects of children's welfare are suitably promoted and ensure children are safeguarded. Each child's individuality is recognised by the childminder, which ensures their welfare needs are met and enables them to make steady progress in their learning and development according to the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The childminder is starting to use the self-evaluation process to identify areas for improvement to ensure that the provision for children is continually improving.

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further?

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

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further?

 improve the risk assessment to cover anything with which a child may come into contact, with reference to the trampoline  improve the assessment procedures so that children’s progress is clearly documented and used effectively to plan for the next steps in each child’s learning. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

Children are safeguarded as the childminder has implemented an effective policy and procedure which she shares with parents. The policy is clear in informing parents and carers of her responsibilities to ensure children are fully protected. Parents are reassured because the childminder provides information about how she is registered, about vetting arrangements for herself and other household members over 16, and about her experience and training. Records of risk assessments are in place for all areas of the home used for childminding purposes and the childminder makes regular checks to identify and minimise any hazards. However, this record does not cover the trampoline that is used by the children. Due attention is given to risk assessing outings with the children and a clear procedure is in place to guide practice when out in the community. Effective safety measures are in place with regard to the premises. The door to the house is kept

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the early years provision

locked and the gate outside in the rear garden has locks fitted to prevent unwanted visitors from entering the premises, ensuring children are safe. Most required records and documents for the safe and efficient management of the children are in place. Detailed policies and procedures are in place and these are reviewed every six months or as any changes are made.

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the early years provision

Parent partnerships are promoted very well through discussions to meet children's individual needs and parents are encouraged to share what they know about their child's care needs, likes and dislikes and cultural and religious requirements, through the completion of the ‘My Unique Child’ booklets. Equality for all children in the childminder's care is promoted and the childminder is aware to adapt activities to ensure they can engage and progress their learning. The childminder exchanges information with parents daily as she talks and shares records about what the child has been doing throughout the day. The childminder demonstrates ambition, vision and drive to develop the provision further. She is starting to develop a system of self-evaluation, in order for her to demonstrate that she is effectively reflecting on her practice and identifying strengths and areas for development to maintain continuous improvement within her service. The

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the early years provision

childminder organises the environment effectively to ensure children have suitable areas for play and rest. She is aware of their individual needs and plans effectively to ensure toys and activities are accessible to all.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements to promote children’s learning. She has a suitable understanding of how children learn through play and how they develop. The system for observation and assessments of the children are in the early stages of being developed. The indoor environment is set up for children’s learning and allows children free choice of activities and resources. The childminder is warm and welcoming to the children, thus providing a safe emotional environment where children feel safe and secure. Activities are planned, based on the observations and current interests of This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 the individual children.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy playing and display excitement. They take pleasure in listening to stories and they sit and look at books themselves, clearly demonstrating a love of books. They are confident to practice mark making as they draw their self-image from the large outlined body drawings of themselves, they are encouraged to talk about their facial images and colourings of hair and eyes. Children learn about caring for animals as they regularly visit a local farm. They communicate with the childminder, they ask questions and instigate conversations. Children enjoy singing and join in the rhythm with the musical instruments. They play imaginatively with the role-play toys. For example, as they play with dolls, they care for them by, feeding and changing them and placing them down for a sleep. Children are independent and they help themselves to drinks as they become thirsty. They are starting to problem solve as they complete jigsaws or play matching games.

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and outcomes for children

Children play with interactive toys so they are learning the basic skills of technology.

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and outcomes for children

The health and well-being of children is encouraged. Children follow appropriate hygiene routines and understand they have their own colour coded towel for hand drying. The childminder is a suitable role model to children as she follows appropriate hygiene routines. Children benefit of fresh air and exercise daily as they play in the garden or visit the local parks. They rest and sleep according to their individual needs and routines that are consistent with those discussed with parents. In addition, the childminder provides a range of healthy balanced snacks. This means that children are well nourished and they learn about making healthy choices. Currently the parents are providing the main meals for their own children.

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and outcomes for children

Children are encouraged to develop good behaviour as the childminder fully understands the different strategies to use with different aged children. She recognises that positive praise raises children’s self-esteem and confidence. The childminder has ‘five golden rules’ for the setting and these are reinforced with the children. She also at times uses a visual reward chart to help children manage their own behaviour. Children learn good manners as the childminder encourages the use of them through role modelling. For example, by using ‘please’ and ‘thank you’. Children are encouraged to share the resources and learn to take their turn through play. Children are encouraged to help with the tidying away of toys, this helps them to be respectful of the resources. When the childminder praises the children they respond well to this and benefit as this practice raises their self- esteem. Children are taught about safety issues as part of the daily routine. The

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and outcomes for children

childminder practices the emergency evacuation procedures with the children to raise their awareness of what to do in the event of an emergency. When out and about in the community the children are made aware of road safety issues. 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 2 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 2

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 2 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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