Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY334731 Inspection date 17/06/2010 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 2006. She lives with her husband and two children aged one and four years in Derby. The whole of the childminder’s house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The family has a cat and a rabbit.

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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 regularly works with an assistant. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children when working alone and for 10 children when working with an assistant, at any one time. There are currently four children on roll, all of whom are within the early years age range. The childminder collects children from the local school and attends several toddler groups on a regular basis. The childminder provides support for children who speak English as an additional language. The childminder is fluent in British sign 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

The childminder has a suitable knowledge of children's individual welfare needs and so they are appropriately cared for. Systems for supporting their learning and development and securing their inclusion in activities are satisfactory. Children's safety and health is well promoted. Partnerships with parents are well established and useful information is shared to promote continuity of care. Partnerships with other settings that children attend are partly developed. Systems for evaluating and identifying plans for improvement are suitable.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop systems that allow children to select and use activities and resources independently  develop systems that monitor children's development to ensure they make progress in each of the aspects of the areas of learning  develop further the arrangements for reviewing, monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of inclusive practices  develop further systems for children who attend more than one setting, to ensure effective continuity and progression by sharing relevant information with each other. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

The childminder has sound systems in place to ensure that children are safeguarded. Risk assessments are detailed and regularly reviewed. The childminder makes notes of any changes she has implemented to continue to ensure children are safe within the home and garden. She maintains records of assistants that work with her to establish their suitability. Her knowledge of child protection issues and procedures has been recently updated through training. She is secure in what she would do if she had any concerns about a minded child.

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the early years provision

All of the required information is gathered to meet children's needs and promote their welfare. The childminder reflects on her practice and identifies relevant areas for improvement, which demonstrates a commitment to improve. She has attended relevant training courses since the last inspection. She has also adapted and expanded the available space to provide a dedicated playroom for children to use. However, on occasion the childminder is not always effective in monitoring children's inclusion in certain activities, to ensure that children of all ages can join in together and benefit from each other's interaction.

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the early years provision

The layout of the house means that children have space to sit and read quietly, do table top games or play on the floor. A suitable range of toys and resources are stored so that children can access them with a selection being laid out for younger children. The childminder has a suitable range of resources that support children's understanding of differences.

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the early years provision

Effective relationships have been established with parents to ensure information is shared that promotes consistency of care. The childminder provides either daily written or verbal information depending on parents' wishes. This contains relevant information about what children have been doing during the day. An informative brochure is shared with parents at the time of placement which includes the childminder's policies and procedures. 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 are comfortable and enjoy their time at the setting. They develop positive relationships with the childminder and assistant. The childminder supports the children to make satisfactory progress, as she talks to them during play and asks them questions. Children enjoy a suitable range of activities to cover the areas of learning.

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and outcomes for children

Children's good health is well promoted as they enjoy healthy snacks and develop a sound understanding of good hygiene practice. Older children use a flannel to clean their hands and face after eating without prompt. They get a drink when This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 they are thirsty and know they have to wear a sun cream and a hat when outdoors in the sun. They develop a sound understanding of how to stay safe through discussion as well as clear explanations and reminders. For example, they keep small parts away from younger children. They listen carefully to the childminder and are encouraged to take some risks but in a safe environment with supervision. For example, they challenge themselves to climb to the top of the climbing frame and when they have got their balance they let go with their hands. They ensure the childminder is close by and watching before they attempt to do this.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy looking at books and will self-select them, making up stories using the pictures as prompts. Younger children are encouraged to hold and handle books. They have opportunities for mark-making or developing their writing skills as they engage in activities. Older children are developing their skills as they recognise letters and attempt to write simple words. Children are encouraged to develop their communication skills as they repeat simple words and younger children babble when they hear music or when adults talk to them. They learn to count through play, for example, counting the number of blocks in the tower they are building.

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and outcomes for children

Children are supported to develop their knowledge and understanding of the world as they learn about a sense of time through routines. Older children show an interest in time and look at the clock and talk about when it moves round. They enjoy physical play and younger children are encouraged to reach and crawl for toys. They recognise a number of colours and are encouraged to develop this as they use a different coloured cup each day for their snack. They develop kind relationships with other, for example, taking into account the needs of younger children and they behave well. Children's independence is not fully promoted in all areas. On occasion the childminder does not encourage them to move onto another activity when they choose and instead they wait for her instruction.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder documents children's progress, however the system is not fully developed. She is not always able to identify where children are at within each of the aspects of the areas of learning, to fully promote their progress in every area. 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 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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary 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

 improve the written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect (Arrangements for safeguarding children) (also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register). 08/07/2010

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary 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

 take action as specified in the compulsory part of the Childcare Register section of the report (Arrangements for safeguarding children). 08/07/2010

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