Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY399865 Inspection date 21/06/2010 Inspector Justine Ellaway

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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 2009. She lives with her three children aged four, nine and 11 years in Nottingham. The whole of the childminder’s house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children at any one time. There are currently five children on roll, two of whom are within the early years age range. The childminder collects children from the local school and attends a local stay and play session.

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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's individual needs are met because the childminder takes positive steps to get to know them. Their learning and development is satisfactorily promoted so that they make progress towards the early learning goals. Children's welfare is suitably promoted. Partnerships with parents are effective in sharing information about children's needs and routines. Partnerships in the wider context are not fully developed. Early systems for evaluation and plans for improvement generally support the outcomes for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop evaluation systems to ensure that the quality of children’s learning, development and care continues to improve  communicate information with all settings that children attend to secure continuity of experience for the child  develop further systems that provide a summary of children's achievements to ensure their progression.

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the early years provision

Children are safeguarded as the childminder has a suitable understanding of what to do in the event of any concerns around child protection. She is aware of possible signs and symptoms and the procedure to follow. The childminder is aware of the requirement to notify Ofsted of any changes to household members to enable appropriate checks to be undertaken. Risk assessments are undertaken on the premises as well as any outings the childminder takes children on.

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the early years provision

The childminder has made suitable progress in implementing the Early Years This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Foundation Stage in the short time she has been minding. Required information is gathered at the time of placement to meet children's needs and support their inclusion. The childminder has begun to reflect on her practice although she has not fully developed the system. She has identified some areas for improvement that will benefit outcomes for children.

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the early years provision

An attractive playroom offers a friendly and inviting environment for the children to play in. Effective use of the space means that children can go outdoors whenever they want to and also use the lounge for floor play or if they want to relax. An appropriate range of toys and resources are attractively stored so that children can help themselves. The childminder rotates the toys and resources to provide a variety of toys that are appropriate for the children attending on that day. The childminder has a small range of resources that support children's understanding of differences.

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the early years provision

Suitable partnerships have been developed with parents and carers. The childminder shares information verbally so they are informed about what their child has been doing during the day. Ongoing communication ensures that any changes to needs are met. The childminder has not fully developed the relationship with other settings that children attend. She shares information about any changes to their welfare, but is not yet sharing information about their learning and development to promote continuity.

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and outcomes for children

Children develop a friendly and comfortable relationship with the childminder. The childminder provides a varied range of activities and play opportunities to support their learning and development. She has developed a useful system of observing children and identifying where they need support for their next stage of learning. Although, this has not been fully developed to cover each of the aspects of the six areas of learning to consistently support children's progress in every area. Parents are able to see the observations, therefore, the progress their child is making, although they do not yet contribute.

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and outcomes for children

Children of all ages have frequent opportunities to develop their large physical skills both in the garden and at local parks. Younger children develop their physical skills as they grasp and hold the toys, exploring them with their fingers and are encouraged to kick and throw balls. Children enjoy creative activities, such as, painting and craft and use their feet to make prints with the paint. They play with different materials, such as, rice or spaghetti to explore textures.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder chats to children during play to encourage their engagement and promote their communication and language skills. They enjoy the interaction and play for long periods of time. The childminder employs suitable methods to manage children's behaviour and support their understanding of right and wrong. Their number skills are promoted as they are encouraged to count during activities, for example, baking. Children have opportunities to learn about simple technology as they play with laptops and other toys that have buttons. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children are able to enjoy healthy options at snack time and are offered water to ensure they are not thirsty. They are reminded to wash their hands at appropriate times. Children's understanding of safety is suitably supported as the childminder talks about road safety when they are out and about. She sets rules for things,

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and outcomes for children

such as, the large trampoline so they can play safely in the garden. 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 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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