Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY339810 Inspection date 16/06/2010 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 2006. She lives with her husband and two children aged 12 and 13 years in Beeston, Nottinghamshire. The whole ground floor of the childminder’s house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The family has a dog.

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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 is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time. There are currently two children on roll, both of whom are within the early years age range. The childminder provides support for children who speak English as an additional language.

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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

The childminder gathers useful information on children's individual needs to promote their welfare and support their learning and development. Policies and procedures are reflective of practice and suitably implemented. The childminder has effective partnerships with parents where most systems have been appropriately developed, so they have regular communication to promote consistency of care. She has a sound awareness of the requirement to work in partnership with other settings that children attend. The childminder makes changes to her setting to benefit the children who attend, and has mostly identified relevant areas for improvement to demonstrate her capacity to improve.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop evaluation systems to ensure that the quality of children’s learning, development and care continues to improve  review assessment systems so that parents have regular opportunities to add to records.

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the early years provision

Children are safeguarded as the childminder has a sound awareness of child protection issues and procedures. She is clear about what she would do in the event of any concerns about a child. Risk assessments are in place and contain relevant information. Consideration is given to children's safety when using equipment such as the play equipment in garden, and a procedure has been developed for this. All household members are known to Ofsted to enable appropriate checks to be undertaken. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 A dedicated playroom provides a bright and attractive space for children to play, which is well laid out. There is a good amount of floor space for children to spread out. Toys and resources are stored in low-level boxes so children can help themselves. The childminder lays out a suitable selection of toys and resources each day, based on children's current interests and their next stage of

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a commitment to improve. All of the required policies and procedures are in place and suitably implemented. She reflects on her practice and makes changes as required to benefit the outcomes for children. For example, she has changed the storage of toys and resources to encourage children to play with them for longer periods of time. She has identified relevant areas for improvement, such as attending training, although, she has not considered fully which will be most beneficial.

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the early years provision

The childminder gathers and shares suitable information to enable children's individual needs to be met. Good consideration is given to the resources and activities so that the childminder can support children's progress in their learning and development. The childminder is proactive in discussing children's care routines with parents and changing these as they develop. Useful information is shared with parents both at the time of placement and on an ongoing basis. However, parents do not currently contribute information to their child's development record to fully promote consistency in their learning and development. The childminder has developed sound systems to share information with other settings that children attend.

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and outcomes for children

Children receive good levels of support to secure their progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder is effective in her interaction as she has a clear understanding of where children need support. She records very useful and relevant information about what children can do. Along with information about what their next stage of learning is and what support they need. The childminder then successfully uses this information to plan either adult-led activities or how she will support children's learning through free play. The childminder is skilled in her interaction with children, for example, when playing with a shape sorter she promotes learning of colours, shapes and matching.

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and outcomes for children

Children are comfortable in the environment and move around freely. They play both together or independently. Their imagination is supported through role play and creative activities. Children are developing their language skills as they are encouraged to join in conversations during play and they attempt to repeat new words. They draw on wipe boards to encourage their early writing skills. They learn to count and recognise colours as they play with different toys. Children show an interest in nature, for example, insects in the garden and they also grow flowers. They like to explore the toys and resources and bang blocks together to make different noises. Children make good attempts to problem solve. For This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 example, a child moves some of the toys out of the way so she has a path for the pushchair. A child investigates the shape sorter and works out how to release the

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy playing in the garden and wear suitable attire for the warm weather, including sun cream to keep them safe. The childminder promotes children's good health further as she has a gazebo that provides sufficient shade. Children enjoy healthy options at snack time and are given food in adequate quantities to ensure they are not hungry. They play on the equipment, as well as regularly visiting the local park to develop their physical skills. Children are effectively supported to learn about safety as the childminder gives clear explanations of why something is not safe. For example, a child is leaning on a toy box which is making it tilt and the childminder explains what might happen.

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and outcomes for children

Children's behaviour is suitably managed as the childminder employs appropriate methods to help children to learn about right and wrong. They have access to a suitable range of resources that promotes their understanding of others. The childminder links the celebration of different festivals to those that reflect the children's culture. 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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