Willis, Kelly Joanne

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY399082 Inspection date 29/03/2010 Inspector Dianne Lynn Sadler

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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 has been registered since 2009 and lives with her husband and two children aged three and seven years in Coleshill, Birmingham. The whole of the premises is used for childcare purposes. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

This provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children at any one time. At present she is caring for six children in total, four of whom are within the early years age group.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder takes and collects children from local schools.

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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 settle well with the childminder who provides a sufficiently inclusive environment in which they make satisfactory progress. The childminder develops positive relationships with parents which supports a regular exchange of information and she understands the importance of developing appropriate relationships with other providers when the need arises. The childminder shows a commitment and demonstrates the capacity to make continuous improvement. However, there are some weaknesses in documentation required to effectively manage the provision and to ensure children make the best possible progress towards all the early learning goals.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure information is obtained from parents in advance of a child being admitted to the provision to include who has legal contact with the child and who has parental responsibility for the child (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare). 09/04/2010

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further?

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

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further?

 improve further all children's experiences to explore and investigate natural materials and younger children's experiences to be creative  improve further the systematic observations and assessments of each child's achievements to ensure they are matched to the expectations of the early learning goals  use these observations and assessments to identify children's learning This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 priorities and ensure all children make the best possible progress towards all the early learning goals.

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the early years provision

Children are adequately safeguarded because the childminder has a suitable understanding of child protection issues. She demonstrates her ability to recognise the signs and symptoms of possible abuse and is confident about her responsibility to protect children from harm and neglect. Documentation is organised appropriately with clear records for accidents, medication and each child's daily attendance. The childminder is vigilant about safety issues and carries out appropriate risk assessments for both the premises and for outings. In general, the childminder has effective arrangements to exchange information with parents. However, she has not obtained information from all parents with regard to who has legal contact and parental responsibility for the children which compromises their safety.

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the early years provision

The childminder strives to provide a service that is inclusive for all children and their families to ensure children get the support they need to make satisfactory progress. She provides children with individual attention and she has a sound understanding of how to support their development. She provides a suitable range of good quality resources that are easily accessible so that all children can make appropriate choices and decisions in their play. However, children have limited opportunities to explore and investigate resources made of natural materials. Children develop their understanding of similarities and differences appropriately through resources and experiences that show positive images of diversity. For instance, they are made aware of all celebrations and festivals and have recently explored Chinese New Year and Easter.

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the early years provision

Children benefit from continuity of care because the childminder is establishing close partnerships with parents. Parents benefit from accessing a written daily diary which details children’s routines and activities they have participated in and they are encouraged to contribute their own observations and comments. They have also been encouraged to share their views of the setting by completing a written questionnaire. Parents state that children are happy, cared for in a homely setting provided by a calm and patient childminder. Children on roll do not presently attend any other provisions, but the childminder has considered the strategies that she would use to develop partnerships with others to effectively promote continuity and progression.

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates drive and ambition to improve her service and the outcomes for children. She seeks training to develop her knowledge and skills and has recently benefited from attending a conference in which she participated in a workshop looking at issues around disability. She intends to incorporate some ideas gained to develop children’s awareness and skills through suggested games and the use of sign language. The childminder has identified all her strengths and some areas for improvement detailed in a written self evaluation document. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

Children settle well and enjoy their time in the setting; they are developing close relationships with the childminder and each other and are learning to take others needs into account as they are encouraged to share resources and take turns. Children are developing a good awareness about the principles of healthy living and staying safe. When a child is not feeling well they receive lots of hugs and cuddles which helps them to feel safe and gives them reassurance. Children know that they must wash their hands after using the toilet and recognise their individual towels hung on pegs in the bathroom for hand-drying. They enjoy healthy snacks such as raisins and access a drink throughout the day provided in their own colour-coded beakers. Children access fresh air and exercise daily by walking to school, climbing the large apparatus in the park and feeding the ducks. They also benefit from accessing an interesting garden where colourful wind

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and outcomes for children

blowers flutter in the breeze and plastic balls are threaded on string and pinned to the fence.

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and outcomes for children

Children make satisfactory progress in their learning and development as they are supported appropriately by the childminder. She understands their likes, dislikes and particular interests which are recorded on their ‘All about me’ sheets. The childminder has begun to observe children's development and records the information in each child’s individual observation booklet using text and photos. However, she is not matching children's achievements to the expectations of the early leaning goals and therefore is not able to identify their individual learning priorities in all the six areas of learning. This may hinder the progress children make.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy an appropriate balance of activities which are planned by the childminder and some of which are initiated by them selves. They are developing their skills using electronic toys and games which support their awareness and understanding of technology. All children enjoy exploring musical instruments and develop their physical skills as they bang a drum with drumsticks and jingle the bells. They become excited as they make music to the familiar nursery rhymes being played on the compact disc player. Younger children are included at this time and investigate plastic clackers which they put to their mouths. Older children also enjoy creative activities such as making animal masks for Easter and concentrate appropriately. However, younger children are not supported as effectively to be creative and some become quickly bored with an activity as it does not present sufficient challenge. 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 2 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 2 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 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

 keep and implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse and neglect (Arrangement for Safeguarding Children). 09/04/2010

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