Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY318452 Inspection date 11/01/2010 Inspector Valerie Fane

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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 2002. She lives with her adult child and children aged 14 and one years in the Bartley Green area of Birmingham. The whole of the ground floor of the property is used for childminding. Accessibility to the premises is up one step. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder is able to take and collect children from local schools and pre-schools. The family has a kitten and some turtles.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than two may be in the early years age range. There are currently two children attending who are within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), both of whom attend on a part-time basis. The childminder also offers care to children aged over five years to 11 years. She is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. 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 inadequate.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children settle well with the childminder and relate confidently to her and to other members of her family but their welfare and learning are compromised because the childminder has no knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and its requirements. She has not met some of the recommendations made at the last inspection and has made few other improvements to her provision. Children are safe in her home because she has ensured that all hazards are eliminated or minimised but there is no record of risk assessments or checks. Children's welfare is at risk because the childminder does not ensure that she always maintains a current first aid certificate or keep records of medication that she gives. Children's individual needs are known because the childminder develops a very close relationship with them and with their families and she obtains the required documentation but she does not ensure that this is made available at inspection.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

However, children have limited opportunities to develop their awareness of our diverse society.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the early years provision requires significant improvement. The registered person is given a Notice to Improve that sets out actions to be carried out.

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further?

To comply with the requirements of the EYFS the registered person must take the following action by the specified date:

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further?

 take the necessary steps to safeguard and promote the welfare of children by ensuring welfare 25/01/2010 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 requirements of the EYFS are known and met so that children are healthy, safe and secure and have their individual needs met (Safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare)  gain knowledge and understanding of the EYFS learning and development requirements so that children are provided with an educational programme that will enable them to make progress towards the early learning goals in all areas of learning (Early learning goals) 25/01/2010

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further?

 ensure at least one person who has a current paediatric first aid certificate is on the premises at all times when children are present;also ensure there is a least one person on outings who has a current paediatric first aid certificate (Safguarding and promoting children's welfare) 25/01/2010

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further?

 obtain written permission from parents before administering medication to children and keep a written record of medicines given to children (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 25/01/2010

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further?

 keep a record of the risk assessment that includes when it was carried out, any action taken and the date of reviews (Documentation) 25/01/2010

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further?

 display the certificate of registration (Documentation) 25/01/2010  ensure that all legally required children's records and attendance records available at inspection (Documentation) 25/01/2010

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further?

 develop resources and activities to support children's opportunities to develop positive attitudes to diversity and to ensure no child is disadvantaged because of ethnicity, culture or religion (Organisation). 25/01/2010

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the early years provision

Children are protected from abuse because the childminder has a clear knowledge of the possible signs of abuse and she is aware of the procedures to follow if she was to have concerns about a child in her care. Parents receive a copy of her safeguarding procedures.

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the early years provision

In other respects there are a number of omissions in the childminder's administration and organisation of her provision. She has no knowledge of either the welfare requirements or the learning and development requirements and as a result some of the legal requirements are not met. Children are supervised well at all times and they receive care in a safe home because the childminder has carried out a visual risk assessment of the premises but there is no written record of the risk assessment or of the required regular safety checks. Children are not safeguarded adequately because the childminder does not display her certificate of registration when she is minding and attendance records and legally required This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children's records such as their name, address and date of birth are not made available at inspection.

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the early years provision

Children use a suitable range of toys and many of these are readily available so that they can self-select. However, they do not develop their awareness of our diverse society because there are no resources, other than a few books, that reflect other cultures or people with disabilities. The childminder has not attended any training since the last inspection to update her knowledge and practice. She does not have a clear vision for the future development of her provision and does not carry out any self-evaluation. She has made few improvements since her last inspection and has met only some of the recommendations that were made. Children develop some awareness of their own safety because the childminder has devised an evacuation procedures for her new home and has practised this with the children. However, there are still no records or consents for medication given to children.

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the early years provision

Children benefit from continuity of care because the childminder develops a close relationship with their parents and gets to know children and their families well. She obtains information verbally about children and she is very flexible in her practice to accommodate the needs of the families she works with, particularly concerning the hours she minds children. She discusses children's welfare and development with parents and raises any concerns about children's development with the parents. She understands the importance of working in partnership with other agencies if children have specific needs and she encourages parents to seek help when appropriate. Children who attend other Early Years Foundation Stage provision make progress because the childminder also discusses children's welfare and development with the other setting.

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and outcomes for children

Children relate well to the childminder and enjoy their time with her. She gets to know them and their families well and she adapts her provision to meet their individual needs. They develop some awareness of their personal safety because they practise the evacuation procedures and talk about what to do in the event of an emergency. Children generally behave well because the childminder sets clear expectations for their behaviour and is consistent with children. They learn to share toys and to play alongside each other. However, they have few opportunities to develop any understanding of diversity because they do not join in any activities that are linked to other cultures and they have no toys other than books that reflect our wider society.

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and outcomes for children

Children's medical needs are not adequately met. The childminder does not ensure that she always maintains a current first aid certificate. She does not obtain prior written consent from parents before administering any medication and she does not keep a written record of any medication that she gives. In other respects children gain a satisfactory understanding of a healthy lifestyle. They have regular opportunities to play outside and go to the field and woods behind the house. They splash through the stream in their boots and enjoy tracking games or hunt This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 for hidden 'treasure'. They learn about wildlife because they look for hedgehogs and find out about them and see a foxcub in the garden and learn to feed it. In the autumn they collect leaves from the wood to make a collage. Children improve their awareness of healthy eating. They enjoy freshly prepared meals such as a

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and outcomes for children

pasta bake made with pasta, tomato soup and cheese or a cooked chicken dinner with vegetables. They have nutritious cereals, such as 'Weetabix' for breakfast and they have fresh fruit every day. If children do not drink fresh milk the childminder encourages them to eat foods such as yogurts.

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and outcomes for children

Children make limited progress towards the early learning goals and do not develop good skills for the future because the childminder has no knowledge of the learning and development requirements for the Early Years Foundation Stage. She does not plan play and activities to support their achievement of the appropriate stepping stones or observe and assess children's progress effectively because she does not have any knowledge of the six areas of learning. However, she provides children with a broad range of play activities that they enjoy and she notes some areas of concern such as older children's lack of independence in their personal care. She discusses concerns with their parents and finds ways to support their progress.

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and outcomes for children

Younger children like playing with small world toys such as dinosaurs and with role play toys such as a kitchen and tea set. They bring me the dinosaurs and talk about them and they get out the play food and have a pretend meal. The childminder encourages their language by talking to them as they play. They practise mark making skills by drawing pictures using a good selection of pencil crayons. 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 4 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 4

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 4 The extent to which children feel safe 4 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 3 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 4 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 4

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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

 maintain an appropriate first aid qualification at all times (Welfare of the children being cared for) (also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register) 25/01/2010

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 display the certificate of registration in the premises on which childcare is provided (Certificate of registration) (also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register) 25/01/2010

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 keep a record of a parent/guardian/carer’s consent for any medicine administered to any child who is cared for on the premises and a record of any medicine administered, including the date and circumstances and who administered it (Records to be kept) (also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register) 25/01/2010

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 ensure that a daily record of the names of the children looked after on the premises and their hours of attendance and all legally required children's records are available for inspection (Records to be kept) (also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register). 25/01/2010

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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 (Welfare of the children being cared for) 25/01/2010

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the compulsory part of the Childcare Register (Certificate of registration) 25/01/2010

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the compulsory part of the Childcare Register (Records to be kept) 25/01/2010

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the compulsory part of the Childcare Register (Records to be kept). 25/01/2010

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