Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY340291 Inspection date 21/01/2010 Inspector Karen Eunice Millerchip

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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 lives with her husband and three children aged 15, ten and two and a half years in Rugby, Warwickshire. The whole ground floor of the childminder’s house and the first floor bathroom 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 five children at any one time and currently minds one child in the early year age group and two school age children. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare 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

Children's individuality is recognised and valued and they are settled and at ease in the childminder's care. Resources are deployed well and children participate in a variety of activities that help them to learn through play and make sufficient progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder regularly communicates with parents to ensure continuity and consistency of care for their children. The childminder is up-to-date with regards to documentation and maintaining children's details and parental consent forms. Risk assessments are not reviewed regularly but safety precautions within her home are comprehensive and help to protect children. The childminder has started to evaluate her practice and record her observations and assessments of children, however, these systems are not yet effective in improving outcomes for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop systems to monitor and evaluate the quality of practice to identify the setting’s strengths and priorities for development that will help improve the quality of provision for all children  develop records of learning and development and improve strategies for analysing observations to help plan for individual children's next stage in learning and to involve their parents in contributing to observation and assessment  ensure the contents of the first aid box are appropriate to meet the needs of children, with specific regard to expiry date of preparations.

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the early years provision

Children are safeguarded appropriately because the childminder has a sound knowledge of child protection issues. She fully understands her responsibility to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 ensure that all adults living in the house are appropriately vetted. She has a sound knowledge of safeguarding children and the procedures she must follow if she had a concern about a child in her care. There is a sound settling in procedure, and this helps younger children to feel comfortable and secure in their surroundings. The childminder's home is safe and secure, as a visual assessment of the house and garden is carried out before children arrive, to promote their safety and well-being. A suitable range of risk assessments covering all aspects of the daily routine, including outings, are implemented.

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the early years provision

The childminder has strong relationships with children and their parents and understands the need to develop links with other providers of the Early Years Foundations Stage when the need arises. Parents are provided with written information about the setting, which includes some general policies and procedures, outlining how the service is managed. The childminder has an awareness of children's individual routine needs, which ensures that they receive appropriate support. Daily verbal information sharing takes place to ensure children's changing care needs are identified and met.

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the early years provision

Observations are undertaken periodically to record children's accomplishments and a portfolio of children's art work is kept which helps to identify the progress they make. However, the information gathered is not effectively used to identify children's next steps in their learning or to inform the planning of their future experiences. Also, parents are not actively invited to contribute to their children's developmental records. As a result, children may not be sufficiently challenged or supported to reach their full potential. The childminder encourages children to gain an understanding of the wider world, for example, she provides creative activities that develop an awareness of festivals and celebrations from other cultures and books and toys that reflect different people in society.

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the early years provision

Polices and procedure that reflect the service provided are made available to parents and her certificate of registration is now displayed. All recommendations raised at the previous inspection have been suitably addressed. The childminder has an understanding of the need to implement systems for reflective practice. However, they are still very much in their infancy and do not effectively identify strengths and priorities for improvement or consider the views of others, for example, parents and children. Parents have been asked their views about the care their children receive and have responded positively.

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and outcomes for children

Children play and learn in a welcoming, homely environment, where they have opportunities to develop increasing independence as they access a variety of resources which support learning across all areas. They confidently make their preferences and needs known and the childminder is skilled at identifying and meeting younger children's individual needs. Language skills are encouraged as conversations take place throughout all aspects of the daily routine and during play. Younger children show their enjoyment as they paint pictures using 'paint stamps' and as they create shapes and patterns with water on the 'aqua mat'. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children develop social skills at different groups and they are learning to respect others needs with gentle reminders from the childminder.

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and outcomes for children

Children's welfare is promoted well. They enjoy their time in the setting and achieve adequate progress in their learning and development. Children move around the premises with confidence, obviously feeling safe and secure. They develop their understanding of keeping themselves safe through regular routines within the home and whilst out and about using facilities within the local community. Children are seen to understand personal hygiene routines, particularly before eating or after nappy changing or toileting, which protect them from cross- infection. Daily walks and physical play helps them learn to adopt healthy lifestyles. The childminder takes responsibility for the provision of varied snacks and the availability of easily accessible drinks ensures that children are well hydrated. Parents' provide packed lunches and safe procedures are followed for storing and preparation, thereby, promoting children's health. The childminder responds

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and outcomes for children

effectively to any accidents as she maintains an up-to-date first aid certificate. Parents are informed of any accidents and appreciate documentation is signed by them. The first aid box is readily available but contains preparations that are out- of-date, which compromises children's well-being.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a good understanding of how to manage children's behaviour and as a result ensures they know how certain behaviour could hurt others. Children are encouraged to behave well through consistently applied house rules, praised for kind deeds and generally respond well to the expectation to respect each other. Young children are encouraged to take an active part in all activities and develop necessary skills for the future such as problem solving, sharing resources and taking turns. 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: 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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