Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY402507 Inspection date 24/06/2010 Inspector Sheena Gibson

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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 registered in 2009. She lives with her three children close to the city centre of Nottingham. Local amenities are within a short walking distance. The ground floor is used for childminding purposes. Toilet facilities are located on the ground floor. An enclosed back garden is available for outdoor play. Access to the premises is through the front door, which is raised above ground level.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered by Ofsted to care for six children at any one time. Currently there is one child on roll who is in the early years age group. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She 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 good.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder recognises the uniqueness of each child, valuing and caring for them as individuals. They enjoy purposeful and stimulating activities, which help them to make good progress in their learning. The home environment is safe and secure with positive steps being taken by the childminder to ensure children's welfare. Documentation is, on the whole, well-maintained and effective in supporting children's welfare. Good relationships and communication with parents effectively supports children's individual care and learning needs. The childminder is committed to improving her practice through reflection and self-evaluation, which contributes to improving 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 the risk assessment records for outings to ensure that each outing is fully risk assessed.

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the early years provision

The childminder has put in place robust safeguarding procedures, which ensures that children are protected from harm and neglect. The home environment is safe and the childminder keeps detailed records of risk assessments that she has undertaken and reviewed. She takes practical steps to minimise potential hazards such as placing safety gates to prevent children accessing the stairs and cushioning the edges of the fireplace. Systems are in place to keep children safe on outings so that they can happily explore the environment, although the risk assessment records do not fully identify all potential hazards. The childminder is very enthusiastic about her role. She has undertaken the required training and has This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 positive intentions regarding furthering her knowledge and skills. She is reflective and uses this skill to evaluate her practice, including the views of parents and

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the early years provision

children and records her findings. She has looked into further training, which she is keen to do in order to continue to improve her skills.

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the early years provision

The childminder forms strong and trusting relationships with the children and their parents ensuring that children's individual needs are met and that any additional needs are sensitively managed and supported. Detailed information is shared with parents such as the policies and procedures, which means that parents have an understanding about factors that may impact on their children. Parents are vocal about their satisfaction with the provision and the level of communication and support they and their child receive. The childminder has developed a range of documentation that is well-written and pertinent to her setting.

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the early years provision

The childminder operates an inclusive setting. She understands that all children are different and learn in different ways and at different rates. She is respectful of children and their families and is sensitive to any cultural and/or language differences. She displays posters that depict positive images of different people in society so that children learn to value diversity in society. The childminder deploys resources effectively. She organises resources creatively to provide children with an inviting environment where they can move between rooms, choosing toys. Children's routines are respected and the childminder organises time so that children are able to enjoy the outdoor and indoor environment as well as using the local community for additional experiences.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and a clear understanding of how children learn through play. Positive interaction by the childminder means that activities are appropriately extended so that children remain sufficiently stimulated and challenged. The childminder carries out sensitive observations on the children and clearly understands how to use these to plan for children's progress. The provision provides children with a 'home-from-home' environment that is spacious and well-organised so that children are able to play happily and safely, rest peacefully and eat comfortably. For example, babies have their meals in a high chair and there is clean soft furniture for them to sit on. A wide range of toys and activities are available for children, which promotes their learning across all areas of development.

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and outcomes for children

Children are very settled with the childminder. They approach her for reassurance, which she gives freely, enabling them to feel safe and secure. They love music and appreciate the childminder demonstrating how to operate the musical toy. Babies are both soothed by the childminder's singing and they also enjoy joining in with rhymes, saying 'baa' as they develop their early language skills. They stretch and reach when playing with the baby gyms or when reaching for an interesting item when out and about. Their senses are stimulated with music and lights on toys that they find fascinating. All ages are able to begin to problem solve through, for example, the use of shape sorters, working out how to put pieces of jigsaw puzzles This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 together or matching items. Older early years children enjoy making marks and creating designs through painting and craft activities such as water drawing. They

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and outcomes for children

are encouraged to use their imagination when building with blocks. Children's physical well being is supported effectively. They have opportunities to play on the equipment in the garden or at the park. They have activities in the garden such as the sand and water tray that encourages them to take fresh air. They are able to rest if they choose to and sometimes just like to sit and relax on the childminder's knee.

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and outcomes for children

Children are supported in behaving well. There are pictorial house rules displayed and good behaviour is rewarded with praise. The childminder helps children to learn right from wrong and explains why some behaviour is not acceptable. She encourages children to be respectful of themselves and others, consulting with them and listening to their views, which helps them to develop good citizenship. When out in the community she helps them to understand how to keep themselves safe, for example, through not talking to strangers and learning to safely cross the roads. Children are offered healthy meals and snacks. There are posters on the wall of the dining area that show examples of healthy foods for them all to refer to. Both the childminder and children practice good hygiene and parents are aware of the importance of keeping poorly children at home in order to prevent the risk of cross-infection and this keeps children healthy.

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and outcomes for children

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 2 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 2 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 2 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 2

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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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