Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY244146 Inspection date 27/04/2010 Inspector Lynn Dent

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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 three children aged eight, 12 and 14 years in Beeston in Nottinghamshire. The lounge on the ground floor and the toilets on the first floor of the childminder’s house is used for childminding. The middle part of the fully enclosed garden is available for outside play which is accessed via the conservatory.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register to care for a maximum of six children at any one time. She is currently minding 19 children, of whom seven are in the early years age range and five are over the age of eight years.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children. She attends the local carer and toddler group, takes children to the library and to the park. The family has a two pet rabbits and a hamster.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association (NCMA) and is also a Nottinghamshire support childminder for newly registered childminders in the local area.

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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's sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage is used effectively to consider how children learn and to plan a range of activities and experiences. Systems are in place allowing the childminder to monitor and record children's progress in different ways. All children benefit from the inclusive practice in place and learn how to respect others. Systems are in place for reviewing the service provided and the childminder shows a commitment to making continuous improvement. The childminder works closely with parents and other settings the children attend to ensure that information about what they are learning is shared.

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further?

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

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further?

 improve the current assessment systems in order to use the information gathered more effectively to identify children's achievements and learning priorities across all areas of learning  develop further the systems to self-evaluate and monitor practice to bring about improvements to ensure the individual needs of all children are met. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

Children's welfare is protected because the childminder understands her responsibility to record and report concerns to the relevant agencies. The childminder ensures that the premises are safe because she carries out regular risk assessments and has implemented safety devices such as smoke alarms, gates to the kitchen and stairs and a high bolt to the front door, preventing children leaving unsupervised.

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the early years provision

The childminder has developed a range of written policies and procedures and clearly explains how these are implemented to underpin the car of the children. Parents receive a prospectus at induction and the childminder spends time explaining what these mean. Consequently, parents understand the service provided and have all the necessary information to hand. The childminder values the importance of partnership working with parents and ensures they are kept informed of their children's day through regular discussions and diaries for younger children. As a result relevant information is shared ensuring that the individual needs of the children are known and met. Parents are able to extended their children's learning at home because they take some activities home such as growing carrot tops and cress. The childminder can explain how she works effectively with other professionals involved with the children in her care.

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the early years provision

Conversations with the local nursery staff include sharing information about the children's learning. Consequently, consistency is promoted for the benefit of the children.

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the early years provision

Children are cared for in a well-resourced environment which supports their individual learning and developmental stage. The childminder plans a good range of activities that help children to develop and learn and takes good account of their individuals interests, thus providing experiences she knows they enjoy. For example, providing a range of vehicles and tracks for children who are keen on transport. The childminder uses free play and planned activities to observe children and record their progress. However, the records do not fully show children's achievements or learning priorities across all six areas of learning equally. Observations and discussions during the interview show that the childminder knows the children well. Consequently, they are making good progress.

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the early years provision

The childminder has systems in place to help her recognise her strengths and identify areas for improvement. However, these are not yet fully embedded. The childminder has addressed the recommendations from the last inspection and has undertaken additional training such as a relevant foundation degree, showing a positive attitude to continually improving her service, thus having a positive impact on children's care and education. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

Children learn how to keep themselves safe through daily routines such as using the red and green man on pedestrian crossings. Within the home the childminder helps them learn about the dangers of hot and cold items and older children learn about the dangers of electricity. During outings to the local park the childminder is mindful of potential hazards such as strangers and hazardous objects on the ground. Children are free to run around within safe constraints because the park is enclosed. All children are learning about good hygiene during daily routines and because the childminder is a positive role model as she washes her hands after blowing children's noses. Children develop an understanding of healthy eating as they eat fruit and cereal bars for snacks and grow vegetables. Following minor accidents children receive the appropriate first aid and the childminder explains how she manages children's particular health needs.

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and outcomes for children

Children benefit from the homely, welcoming environment, where they can access toys independently. The childminder promotes sharing, resulting in children who play alongside and with their friends well. Children show good self-esteem and quickly settle on arrival because the childminder involves them in activities that they enjoy such as reading a book about their favourite character. The childminder effectively involves all children at their developmental level. For example, she sits children on her knee or close by while she reads books and asks them a range of opened questions related to the story.

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and outcomes for children

Children use mathematical language routinely during play, for example, they point to numbers and count one, two, three. They count how many buttons are on their coats as they get ready to go out. Children learn to sort building blocks by colour and size. Older children enjoy making models with junk and learning how to use materials to join items together. Children learn to respect those who may be different to themselves because they celebrate a range of events throughout the year such as Chinese New Year, Bonfire Night and Diwali. They learn about the local environment as they observe the changing seasons. Children are content and confident in the childminder's presence. They are inquisitive and are able to voice their wishes by asking for different toys. Children's language skills are developing well because the childminder engages them in play and encourages them to talk about what they are doing. For example, what noises the vehicles make and which

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and outcomes for children

cars fit the track. 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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