Childminder in South Gloucestershire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY347827 Inspection date 27/04/2010 Inspector Susan Esther Harvey

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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 2007. She lives with her husband and two children aged five and six in the Bradley Stoke area of South Gloucestershire. The whole of the house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age group. She is currently minding four children in this age group, some on a part- time place. The childminder also cares for children over eight years of age. She walks or uses a vehicle to local schools to take and collect children. The childminder attends the local toddler group and takes children to the local park. The childminder has gained a level three National Vocational Qualification.

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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

Young children are happy and content in the care of the childminder and she is inclusive in her practice. Children's learning and development needs are fully met in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. The capacity to improved her practice is one of the strengths of the childminder. She is highly motivated in attending training which has a positive outcome on children's learning. Partnership with parents is good and the childminder is aware of the need to work in partnership with other settings to which children belong.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure that there is a system in place to evaluate the service provided to include the views of parents and children  ensure that that there is a balance of freely chosen child initiated activities provided, with special regard to out-door play

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the early years provision

The childminder is fully aware of her responsibility to safeguard children by attending training events which helps to keep her in-line with the latest legislation. A detailed risk assessment is in place to check all areas are safe for children to use, both inside the home and on outings.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a full understanding of how to identify children's abilities and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 how to monitor their progress. This is done through detailed observation and assessment of children's development. As a result, the next stage of their learning are consistently included when planning activities. The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework which has a positive defect on learning outcomes for children. This coupled with the childminder's commitment to training, enables children to progress well while in her care.

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the early years provision

The deployment of resources in the childminder's home is well managed. Children are able to use playrooms upstairs as well as the kitchen for messy play; such as painting and play dough activities. There is a good balance of child-initiated activities and adult led projects and young children can play with good quality toys and resources. But there are few opportunities for children to freely choose to extend their play outside.

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the early years provision

The childminder works very well with parents, she is flexible and supportive of parents wishes. She ensures that parents are kept informed of their child's progress. This includes the use of a daily diary sheet so that the parents who are not in daily contact with her, still feel part of their child's time in her care. The childminder is aware of the need to evaluate the service she provides, however, so far this has not been carried out. Equality and diversity is promoted through books, resources and festivals, such as the childminder's native German celebrations.

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and outcomes for children

Children are cared for in a safe and secure environment. Young children are introduced to a healthy lifestyle such as eating fresh fruit at snack time and freshly prepared food when needed. However, the childminder is flexible about whether parents wish her to provide food for children. As part of the healthy eating project the childminder has a five star award for healthy eating and food preparation. Outings include visits to the park and the duck pond, as well as outings to toddler groups, which enables young children to learn a variety of social skills, such as mixing with others, sharing and taking turns.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder promotes a positive approach to managing children's behaviour through her consistency, to which children respond well. While in the care of the childminder children develop their self-esteem through lots of praise. They have a sense of belonging and feel safe, they respond affectionately to her and voluntarily go to her for support. Young children learn to keep themselves safe by climbing the stairs safely and taking small risks such as, climbing in and out of a child's size padded arm chair. All safety measures are in place including a range of stair gates to prevent access to various rooms, so keeping children safe from any minor hazards. All the documents needed for the safe and efficient management of the provision are in place, including complaints statement and record.

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and outcomes for children

Young children delight in their play and achieve well. This is managed through the childminder's clear record of observations and assessments. Young children enjoy painting with a variety of colours using sponges, they listen carefully to the various sounds which dry rice, dry pasta and tissue paper make in different tins, they feel This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 paper which makes sounds that will help with their sensory and listening skills. Young children love to listen to stories and are beginning to respect the use of books by turning the pages carefully. Overall, young children are motivated and interested in the activities and resources on offer. 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 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 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 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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