Grey Carolyn

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY103212 Inspection date 27/05/2010 Inspector Diane Ashplant

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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 2002. She lives with her husband and two children aged seven and 11 years in the Kings Heath area of Birmingham close to local shops, schools and park. The ground floor of the childminder's house is used for childminding as well as the bedroom and bathroom on the first floor. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children at any one time and is currently minding eight children of whom six are in the early years age range. The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. She takes and collects children from local schools and attends other early years groups.

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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

Children are welcomed into a family orientated home where they have many different opportunities to promote their learning and development as the childminder is very able to support their progress through her everyday routines. All practice is inclusive and the childminder liaises closely with parents to ensure she meets children's individual needs well. The childminder has attended a range of training to support continuous improvement and has some systems in place to evaluate her practice. She has established good partnership with parents although her links with them and others to support outcomes for children are not yet fully developed.

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further?

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

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further?

 carry out a full risk assessment for each type of outing (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare). 17/06/2010

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further?

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

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further?

 maintain a regular two-way flow of information with parents and between providers (for example, where the childminder regularly collects the child from nursery)  develop further sensitive observational assessments in order to plan to meet children's individual needs. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

Children are well safeguarded as the childminder is fully aware of her role and responsibilities to protect children from potential abuse or neglect and how to pass on concerns appropriately. She has recently attended training in this area to further enhance her awareness. She keeps a safe and secure home and has taken appropriate action to protect children from any hazards. She is constantly alert to risks and keeps a written risk assessment although not all hazards including separate outings are identified which may compromise children's safety. She has all procedures in place to protect children at all times such as safe collection and knows that adults around children must either be suitably checked or supervised. All documentation is in place to support the effective management of her business. The childminder manages the busy day effectively to ensure the individual needs and routines of children are well met.

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the early years provision

The childminder has attended a range of relevant training to support continuous improvement and ensure she is up-to-date with any changes. She reflects on her practice through regular discussion with parents and also use of the Ofsted self- evaluation form. She has made plans to improve learning outcomes such as developing the lower garden area to produce a growing area for the children. The childminder is aware that some children may have special educational needs and would liaise effectively with parents and outside agencies to ensure they are appropriately supported and engaged. She supports good behaviour well by providing lots of positive encouragement and allowing children independent choices and actively seeking their views so they feel involved. Gentle reminders re- enforce the guidelines and the childminder encourages the children themselves to find amicable resolutions if minor disputes occur.

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the early years provision

The childminder provides a friendly and flexible service to support partnership with parents and ensures information is shared daily through discussion. She has some written policies to explain the organisation of her childminding and photographic evidence to share events of the day with them. However, these and links with other early years provisions which children may attend are not fully developed to effectively engage them in supporting individual children's learning.

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and outcomes for children

Children are very content in this household where they have established warm relationships with the childminder and with their companions. Their health is well supported through lots of play and physical exercise outside in the spacious garden as they move confidently between in and outside play spaces. Younger ones have toys to encourage early walking skills and others have adventurous outdoor equipment to develop their co-ordination. Children have nutritious meals with lots of fruit to support their health and sleep and rest according to their individual needs. They know the importance of washing their hands before eating in order to stop them having 'poorly tummies'. Children are learning about safety through the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 gentle reminders from the childminder which she balances alongside opportunities to develop their own sense of personal responsibility. For example, play with

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and outcomes for children

umbrellas is effectively diverted when these become pretend swords and evolve into more vigorous play. Children talk about fire and road safety and confidently explain their road safety knowledge. Children's social development is well supported as they are encouraged to play well together, to share toys and to listen when needed. The childminder is very attentive to their needs and engages them in lots of positive conversation which encourages their self-esteem. Consequently, they are active learners and are able to occupy themselves or initiate their own play with friends.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy a wide range of play opportunities both in and out of the house. They are confident speakers as they are naturally engaged in conversation with the childminder who regularly asks their views and gets them to share events from home. Children are developing a real love of books as they select their own from the 'bookcase' and excitedly follow the story as they seek out the hidden duck. They have a range of different resources to support problem solving such as bricks and puzzles and develop a sense of shape and size as they roll different size balls down the slope and notice which one travels faster. Their creativity is supported by lots of role play as they dress up as Superman or make dens. They have opportunities to develop mark-making and explore senses as they smell and feel different fruit or play in the sand. Children are developing a wonder of the natural world as they pick wild flowers or plant seeds. They develop their social skills and

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and outcomes for children

experience different play opportunities as they visit other groups such as the library club or enjoy songs and puppet sessions at the school.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder gets to know the children well through discussions with parents and her own on-going observations of them. She knows their preferences and plans around these to provide opportunities to extend and support their development. She uses photographic evidence and examples of children's work to record their activities with comments and is beginning to record and evaluate her observations. However, these are in their early stages and not yet fully used to show their progress or plan for their next steps in their learning. 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 1 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 2 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 1

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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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 ensure there is a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intending to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect (Arrangments for Safeguarding Children) 17/06/2010

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