Childminder in Derby

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY251518 Inspection date 22/01/2010 Inspector Justine Ellaway

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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 2003. She lives with her husband and three children aged two, 11 and 12 years in Derby. The whole of the childminder’s house, except for the main bedroom, is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The family has a dog, snake, hamster and rabbits.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children at any one time. There are currently nine children on roll, four of whom are within the early years age range. The childminder collects children from the local school and attends local stay and play sessions.

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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 cared for in a bright and attractive environment where their individual needs are met. They are effectively supported to make good progress towards the early learning goals. Good relationships are developed with parents to ensure children's ongoing needs are met. Suitable partnerships have been established with other settings that children attend. The childminder undertakes ongoing evaluation and reflection of her practice to benefit the outcomes for children. Most of the required information is recorded.

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further?

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

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further?

 use observations and assessments to identify learning priorities and plan relevant and motivating learning experiences for each child  update the record of risk assessment to include any assessments of risks for outings to ensure children’s safety.

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of how to recognise signs and symptoms of abuse and the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a minded child. Suitable procedures are in place to ensure the safety of children both inside and outside the home. The childminder maintains written risk assessments for the premises, although she has not yet recorded this information for outings. However, the childminder is careful in considering the risks to children prior to undertaking outings to ensure their safety. The childminder is aware of her responsibility to notify Ofsted of all household members to enable appropriate This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 checks to be undertaken.

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the early years provision

The childminder has developed a useful process of ongoing self-evaluation and reflection which means that she is able to identify improvements at regular intervals. She demonstrates a good capacity to improve and has identified relevant targets that will benefit the outcomes for children. She is undertaking a higher level childcare qualification and uses information gained from this training to support her practice.

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the early years provision

A bright and attractive dedicated playroom provides a stimulating space for children to play. Toys and furniture are well laid out to meet children's needs, for example, there is a table and chairs for meals and games and a floor covering of streets and roads that children can play on. Careful consideration is given to the range and challenge of the resources so that children are supported to extend their skills. Good consideration is given to the use of resources to support children's learning, for example, the childminder reads a story that has a title that contains the same initial letters as the child to support letter recognition.

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the early years provision

The childminder knows her minded children really well, and is effective in meeting their needs and providing an inclusive service. Sound relationships with parents and carers are developed and useful information is shared about any issues or concerns so that consistent support is provided. The childminder provides daily feedback about what children have been doing and parents and carers have access to their child's development file. Careful consideration is given to supporting children when they start going to other settings, to support their transition. For example, the childminder visits the other setting with the minded child prior to them starting.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy themselves in the friendly and warm environment. They make good friends, they chat whilst they play and they are encouraged to play together and learn about right and wrong. They are patient and wait for their turn in a game. They develop their independence as they choose what they play with and are able to continue playing with the toys and resources until they are finished. For example, they make models out of lego and revisit them several times to change or modify them.

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and outcomes for children

Suitable consideration is given to what children can do and what they need to learn. The childminder makes useful observations and from these identifies where she feels children need support. However on occasion, whilst the childminder identifies where she feels a child is not making good progress she does not plan consistently across a range of activities to support learning so that it is secure.

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and outcomes for children

Children are beginning to recognise numbers and count as they join in with games or look at number books. The childminder effectively introduces the concept of balancing as she explains how to ensure something does not fall over by placing some of the toys on the other side. Children persevere at tasks and as a result This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 attempt to problem solve. For example, a child is attempting to fit a new piece to a model and tries several different places before joining it. Children use their imagination as they play with the toys pretending they are different objects.

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and outcomes for children

Children have good opportunities to develop their knowledge and understanding of the world as they learn about animals, for example, making bird feeds and visiting a local farm. They also have opportunities to engage in activities such as baking and playing with cornflour. Children play outside in the garden or go on outings locally to develop their physical skills.

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and outcomes for children

Children have good opportunities to learn about differences. For example, the childminder has a range of interesting books where children listen to stories about children with disabilities. Children practise the emergency evacuation procedure to develop their awareness of how to keep themselves safe if there is a fire. The childminder talks to them about stranger danger to support their understanding of safety when they are out and about. Children recognise the boundaries within the house and are secure in their knowledge about what they should and shouldn't touch. For example, one of the light bulbs goes and a child explains that children should not touch electricity. Children develop their independence as they go the toilet and are reminded about hand washing to ensure good hygiene. They grow fruit and vegetables to encourage them to learn about healthy eating. 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: 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

 improve the 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) (also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register) 12/02/2010

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 devise a written statement of procedures to be followed in relation to complaints which relate to the requirements of the Childcare Register (Procedures for dealing with complaints) (also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register) 12/02/2010

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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 compulsory part of the Childcare Register section of the report (Arrangements for safeguarding children) 12/02/2010

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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 (Procedures for dealing with complaints) 12/02/2010

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