Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY342475 Inspection date 08/07/2010 Inspector Jennifer Turner

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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 2006. She lives in the Great Barr area of Birmingham with her adult son and two children age six and seven years. The premises is within walking distance of local amenities and transport links into Birmingham. The whole of the ground floor of the property is be used for childminding, with children having access to a designated playroom. On the first floor children have access to the bathroom and the use a bedroom identified for overnight care.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register to care for a maximum of four children under eight years and one child under eight years overnight. She is currently caring for six children under eight years who attend a variety of sessions. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and the Children Come First Network.

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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 setting is well organised with opportunities for children to learn and develop within the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure their specific needs are met and all children are treated as individuals. The risk assessments are mostly effective and most of the documentation maintains and ensures children's well-being. The system to monitor and evaluate the quality of the provision is currently being developed and the childminder demonstrates a commitment in developing her practice through attending training.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further a policy in the event a parent fails to collect a child or a child is lost  develop further system to evaluate the quality of the provison  develop the risk assessments to cover anything with which a child may come into contact, with regards to outings.

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the early years provision

Children are safeguarded because the childminder is clear about child protection reporting procedures and the signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder is vigilant with regard to safety issues and conducts risk assessments for the home and garden. She has appropriate safety equipment in place to minimise potential risks to children. However, she has yet to devise risk assessments for places she This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 visits with the children as well as a procedures in the event a parent fails to collect a child or a child is lost. Effective vetting procedures are in place to ensure adults in the household are suitable to have contact with the children. The childminder maintains organised and effective recording systems with regard to the children’s attendance, medication and accidents to ensure children’s welfare is promoted and their needs are met.

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the early years provision

There is a good range of resources with a wide range of books and reading material arranged on easily accessed shelves so that children confidently obtain play materials of their choice. The childminder has effective procedures in place with parents to ensure that the needs of their child are fully discussed and shared. She takes into consideration children’s starting points and regularly discusses children's progress with their parents at the beginning and end of the child's day. There is an informative information sheet detailing children's likes, dislikes, daily activities and an assessment system is in place to record and inform parents of their child’s progress helping the childminder to plan activities around their individual interests.

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the early years provision

The childminder attends additional training to increase her knowledge of childcare issues and has support from the Early Years team. The childminder demonstrates that she has an effective capacity to improve her practice through accessing a variety of training; however, the self-evaluation process is currently in its formative stages and has only recently being extended into a written format. Children are happy and relaxed as the childminder offers warm, affectionate care that supports their welfare and learning. There is good provision in place to encourage children to have a strong sense of belonging. The well-arranged premises, indoors and outside, allow them to develop their confidence and independence. Children have opportunities to choose what they want to do and follow their own interests. The childminder is committed to ensuring the provision is inclusive for all families and partnership with parents and carers is good.

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and outcomes for children

Children achieve well and make good progress within the because the childminder plans a wide range of activities which they enjoy. The childminder’s interaction with the children is good and she clearly enjoys their company as she sits at their level reading stories. Children enjoy taking turns to turn the pages of books as they listen to their favourite stories, such as, 'Who's that'. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the learning, development and welfare requirements. She knows the children well and is fully aware of their individual interests, play preferences and achievements. Children learn about nature as they feed the birds coming into the garden and they use their imaginations as they make up their own games with dolls and building blocks. Children learn about their own and other cultures as they access a range of positive images books and resources and celebrate festivals throughout the year. Although the childminder

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and outcomes for children

does not have any experience of caring for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities she demonstrates an open attitude and will seek appropriate information from parents and other agencies if required. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children enjoy spending time in the garden riding bikes and scooters and play ball games and they regularly go for walks to the local park. Their language skills are enhanced as the childminder talks constantly to them. Positive interaction from the childminder promotes children’s numeric skills as number games are used to provide a greater appreciation of numbers as children count the number of stairs or sing number songs. The childminder shows a consistent approach to managing child's behaviour providing positive role models for the children to learn from. Where disputes arise, such as, a tussle over the ownership of the toys, children are

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and outcomes for children

supported sensitively to resolve such issues with care and gentleness. Children demonstrate good manners, using 'please' and 'thank you' where appropriate, such as, when the childminder or another child hands them their lunch. They know how to wash their hands and that it will 'stop germs' and they show a good awareness of healthy eating. For example, they enjoy lots of fresh fruits at snack time and have regular access to water.

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and outcomes for children

Children are learning to keep themselves safe as they take part in emergency evacuation procedures and discuss issues relating to road safety. Children's welfare needs are supported effectively. The childminder has appropriate parental consent in place for seeking emergency medical advice or treatment and she has completed her first aid training. She has appropriate procedures for recording accidents and medication. 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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