Childminder in Bristol

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY362916 Inspection date 13/05/2010 Inspector Timothy Butcher

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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 two children aged three and eleven in Bedminster, Bristol. The ground floor of the property is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight at any one time; of these, two may be within the early years age range and of these, one may be under one year. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is currently caring for three children in the early years age range. The childminder supports children for whom English is an additional language.

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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 are happy and enjoy their time with the childminder. They make satisfactory progress in their learning and development and have their individual needs appropriately met. They have a very safe and homely environment in which to play. The childminder has begun to evaluate some aspects of the provision and demonstrates the capacity to maintain steady and continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 further develop knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage so that assessments and planning clearly show the identified the next steps in children’s progress and use this information to measure their achievements  develop the safeguarding policy further to include the action to be taken should an allegation be made which relates to harm or abuse committed on the premises  develop systems of self-evaluation further to identify the setting’s strengths and priorities for development that will improve the quality of provision for all children.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a clear awareness of how to protect children. She undertakes comprehensive assessments of risk and ensures that children have a very safe environment in which to play. The childminder is well-organised and her written policies support the safe and smooth running of the setting. Although she is clear about the action she would take should a safeguarding allegation be made, her written procedure does not clearly reflect this. All other aspects of safety are This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 successfully promoted. Adults living at the premises have been suitably vetted.

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the early years provision

A particular strength of the childminding is the good partnerships with parents and carers that are established. This strongly contributes to the continuity of care for children. Parents are kept fully informed about all aspects of the provision through discussion. However, the learning profiles for each child do not provide comprehensive information about children's progress. Parents report very positively about the childminder, her care and the family atmosphere that she creates. They particularly like the interesting range of visits out that the childminder provides. The childminder is aware of the need to develop partnerships with other settings who also provide care to the children that she minds, when this becomes appropriate. The childminder promotes equality and diversity well in general as levels of engagement with parents and carers are well established and this results in a sound knowledge of each child's background, care needs and preferences. The

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the early years provision

childminder is active in removing potential barriers to children's full participation, for example, in regard to children's language development.

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the early years provision

An adequate range of resources are made available to children and these are used suitably well to achieve the desired outcomes in their general learning and development. Many resources are labelled and boxed and to make them accessible to children. Resources such as books and small world figures, reflect diversity. Space is used well, with creative activities at the child sized table in the kitchen and plenty of floor space for children in the playroom and lounge.

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the early years provision

The childminder has addressed the recommendations from the last inspection. She has begun to use a system of self-evaluation and has begun to formulate an action plan to bring about further improvements for children, such as in regard to her use of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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and outcomes for children

Children make satisfactory progress in their general learning and development because the childminder has a secure awareness of child development and a developing understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Although the childminder makes some useful observations of what children have done and has begun to identify some next steps in development, the information is not used effectively to track children's achievements or to closely plan for their next steps in development. As a result a comprehensive overview of children's progress is not held and planning is too general to provide good levels of challenge for children.

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and outcomes for children

Children benefit from the welcoming, homely and suitably stimulating learning environment. They appear very settled, secure and enjoy their time with the childminder. Children make a positive contribution within the setting because they are encouraged to exercise choice throughout their day. The childminder closely follows their interests and is very responsive to their needs and play. The childminder provides some quality interactions with children. For example, she keeps up a dialogue with them and asks questions to get them to express themselves, to name, to count and to think. She sensitively supports their play. For This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 example, she plays alongside children during a creative activity with play dough; and is on hand to help them successfully manage a difficult tool that make a shape. During a construction of a train track she extends their interest gets them

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and outcomes for children

to be more imaginative. As a result they enjoy and achieve, have their ideas valued and develop a strong sense of belonging. Children develop confidence and build strong relationships with their peers and adults. They learn about the taking of turns for example, with toy resources.

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and outcomes for children

Children have regular opportunities to go outdoors and to use a suitable range of play equipment. They regularly go out with the childminder to visit the park and other local attractions, where they also get fresh air and exercise. The childminder sensitively encourages children to develop their self-care skills and independence. She consults closely with parents, for example, about the timing of toilet training. Children learn about healthy eating and are sensitively encouraged to develop their range of tastes. The childminder pays close attention to children's safety. They learn when it is safe to be at a little distance from the childminder and when they need stay close, such as near roads. The childminder ensures that all areas of the premises are free from hazards. 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 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 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 2 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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