Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY365388 Inspection date 29/06/2010 Inspector Jayne Rooke

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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 2008. She lives with her husband and three children aged 12 months, five and nine years in Hartshill, Warwickshire. The whole of the ground floor of the premises and one bedroom on the first floor is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. There are shops and schools within walking distance. Children are taken on a variety of outings and to local childcare and community groups. The childminder takes and collects children from local schools and pre-schools. The childminder has a cat.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children at any one time. There is currently one child on roll who is within the early years age range. The provision 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 has procedures in place to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and who speak English as an additional language. There is suitable access to the ground floor of the property for people with disabilities, for example, bathroom facilities are available on the ground and first floor. 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 satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Adequate arrangements are in place to ensure that all children are included and safeguarded as most procedures are generally in-line with current regulations and guidelines. Children's good health and wellbeing is supported well because the childminder forms close relationships with parents and carers to ensure that each child's needs are met and consistent information is shared. Children make steady progress in their learning because they are meaningfully engaged in purposeful activities most of the time. The childminder is beginning to use recognised child development information to support and monitor children's progress towards the early learning goals. She is developing useful self evaluation methods to guide and improve her practice and is keen to focus on this area of review.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure that the safeguarding children policy is in line with current regulations and guidance (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 13/07/2010

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should: This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  identify clear learning priorities to plan the next steps in a child's developmental progress  provide a broader range of positve images that challenge children's thinking and help them to embrace differences in gender, ethnicity, language, religion, culture, special educational needs and disabilities  improve the range of resources and experiences that help children to develop their independence and extend and challenge their thinking and skills.

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the early years provision

Children's safety and security is assured. All of the necessary documentation is in place with the exception of clear safeguarding and allegations guidelines. However, this has minimal impact on children's safety overall because the childminder ensures that children remain under her close supervision and all of the necessary vetting procedures have been completed. She has clear systems in place to record any incidents of abuse and to identify who has legal contact and parental responsibility rights. Risk assessments are detailed and cover all aspects of the home and outings. Children's records are regularly reviewed to ensure essential details are up to date. Consequently children are protected from harm and neglect. Children learn how to keep themselves safe from an early age as they take part in a regular fire evacuation drill and are carefully supervised when playing outdoors. A sufficient range of resources are easily accessible so that all children can make

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the early years provision

choices in their play. Activities are generally well planned and organised, taking into account children's individual interests and preferences. The childminder is beginning to develop an understanding of equal opportunities issues ensuring that children feel welcome, settled and happy in her home, although, there are limited resources to fully enhance children's knowledge and understanding of equality and diversity.

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the early years provision

The childminder builds close and trusting relationships with the children and their parents. She fully understands the importance of effective partnerships with all those involved in children's welfare and learning so that children receive complementary care and to ensure that any additional needs are sensitively managed and supported. The childminder is beginning to use self evaluation methods to identify good practice and any areas for improvement. She attends essential training courses to update her knowledge and skills and implements new ideas to benefit children's good health and nutrition.

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and outcomes for children

Children settle well and enjoy their time at the childminder's home. They are adequately involved in a suitable range of activities which enable them to make free choices in their play. The childminder generally follows children's interests, helping them to select a variety of resources to support their play, although, the range of planned experiences are sometimes limited. She is beginning to use information about the children abilities and capabilities to observe and is This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 developing useful 'early years passport' records to monitor children's progress towards the early learning goals, but does not always identify clear learning priorities to plan the next steps in a child's developmental progress. This minimises opportunities to help children to develop their independence and extend and challenge their thinking and skills.

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and outcomes for children

Children respond positively to games and activities indoors and outside which adequately support their developing knowledge across each area of learning. They handle small tools and gardening equipment in the sand and water play and learn how to care for plants and animals. The childminder encourages children in their play, showing them how to pick the raspberries off the bush, but does not always extend conversations with children to enhance their knowledge of healthy eating and safety awareness. Children make gestures and excited vocal sounds as they listen to the noise of a passing helicopter and observe the cat jumping over the fence. They are fascinated as they watch how water disappears into the sand and into the cracks of the paving slabs. However, opportunities to extend their language and thoughts are sometimes missed during these spontaneous events.

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and outcomes for children

Children play imaginatively with small world toys, which include some representation of people with disabilities. This prompts some discussion about how a wheelchair moves. However, the range of positive images that challenge children's thinking and help them to embrace differences in gender, ethnicity, language, religion, culture, special educational needs and disabilities are limited within the childminder's home. Outings to local community groups help children to develop positive relationships with others. Young children express pride and joy when they select a personal compilation disc to play on the DVD player. They demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of how things work as they point to where the disc goes and handle the computer mouse and keyboard with some coordination. The childminder is beginning to introduce children to simple mathematical language as she talks to them about weight in 'kilos' and asks

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and outcomes for children

appropriate questions which enhance their role play as they pretend to eat imaginary food until they are 'full'

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and outcomes for children

Children behave well and are respectful of each other because the childminder acts as a good role model. She speaks kindly to the children and gently directs them towards alternative areas of play when they are ready to make changes. The home is well organised so that children can move around freely and safely and their individual routines and needs are met. Children follow good personal hygiene routines from an early age and are encouraged to eat nutritious meals and snacks. They enjoy plenty of fresh air and exercise which helps them to learn about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. 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 3 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: 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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