Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY400994 Inspection date 07/07/2010 Inspector Jan Burnet

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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 2010. He childminds from his son's home in Nuneaton, Warwickshire. His son is also a registered childminder. The ground floor is registered for childminding and consists of two rooms, a kitchen and a bathroom. The garden is not registered and so outdoor play is organised at a local park. The childminder's wife and another childminder offer care from his home address.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. He may care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time, three of whom may be in the early years age group. There are currently six children in the early years group on roll and all attend on a part-time basis. A service is also provided for three school children aged under eight and three aged over eight. The childminder walks to local schools and pre-schools to take and collect children.

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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's understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage is sound. He promotes children's care needs appropriately, although two requirements are not being fully met. Children's developmental needs are met effectively. The childminder ensures that all children are valued and included. Information obtained from parents helps him to identify and address children's differences. The childminder is aware of his strengths and areas for improvement, although self- evaluation is at an early stage. His commitment to continue to monitor and extend his practice within his childminding supports the development of children’s care and learning appropriately.

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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 all outings and make sure that the assessment is reviewed before embarking on each outing (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare). 09/08/2010

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further?

 obtain information about who has legal contact and who has parental responsibility for every child (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 09/08/2010

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further?

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

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further?

 develop systems for using observation and assessment, and information from This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 parents and other providers, to plan next steps in learning for individual children  practise the fire drill  develop the systems for self-evaluation.

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the early years provision

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment. He is aware of his responsibilities with regard to supervising children in his care. Necessary checks for himself and his family have been completed and he ensures that children are never left unsupervised with a person who has not been vetted. A written risk assessment identifies how potential hazards within the home have been identified and addressed. Most welfare requirements are being met appropriately in order to promote children's health and safety. However, safeguarding requirements are not fully in place because information on who has parental responsibility and who has legal contact has not been obtained for all children. Safety requirements for outings are not met because these are not included in the risk assessment record. Children have not gained an awareness of the fire drill because it has not yet been practised. The childminder is aware of his responsibility with regard to protecting

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the early years provision

children from abuse and parents are made aware of the Warwickshire Safeguarding Children Board (WSCB) procedures.

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the early years provision

The childminder is aware of the benefits of self-evaluation and is beginning to consider his priorities for improvement. Currently this is to develop the systems for planning for individual learning. The childminder identifies his main strength as his communication skills and the bond he builds with children of all ages. A parents questionnaire aids the self-evaluation process and parents are asked for their views on likes and dislikes, communication systems, the menu, awareness of the complaints procedure, opinion on safety procedures and views on their child's progress. The childminder demonstrates a commitment to improving his knowledge and skills and he provides an inclusive service for parents and children. He has completed a Level 3 Diploma in Home-based Childcare and training on first aid, safeguarding, working with children under three, heuristic play and food hygiene. The childminder makes sure that resources are appropriate to children's

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the early years provision

individual ages and stage of development and that toys are maintained in a good state of repair.

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the early years provision

Admission information from parents is thorough. In discussion, the childminder explains how he ensures that the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and English as an additional language are met. For example, by obtaining as much information as possible about each child's individual needs from parents and by agreeing with them how they can work together to meet these needs. Written policies for parents include ones on safeguarding, complaints, a lost child and a child not collected at the agreed time. The childminder encourages children to gain an understanding of difference, for example he provides resources that reflect positive images. He is aware of the benefits of establishing and maintaining positive links with other professionals involved in the care and education of the children, although systems are not yet fully effective. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a sound knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop. As a result, children are making progress in their learning. However, systems for using observations and assessment and information from parents are not yet fully effective in ensuring that detail informs next steps planning. Potentially this has an impact upon the progress that children are able to make.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy and settled. The childminder ensures that children feel emotionally secure by building good relationships and ensuring a consistent routine. Children are praised for positive behaviour and their achievements. The childminder ensures that he is a good role model and that children learn to show consideration for others, share and take turns. Children gain an awareness of diversity, for example, they play with books and toys that reflect positive images and they learn about different beliefs, food, clothes and languages. The childminder plans days that celebrate different countries, for example, Indian Day, Italian Day, and Polish Day when a parent cooked different foods and brought in Polish books and DVDs. Activities are always adapted to ensure that all children can take part. The childminder aims to ensure that children always feel good about themselves by praising them for their behaviour and for their achievements.

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and outcomes for children

Children make marks with printing and writing materials. Older children learn to write their name. They enjoy singing nursery rhymes and action songs. They have access to books and older children select favourite ones for the childminder to read. Children count and name colours and shapes as they play. The childminder identifies that favourite activities, such as playing with skittles, promote learning across several areas of learning. Children use physical skills to set the skittles up and then knock them down, they take turns, name colours, count and the older children do so with 'one on one' correspondence, and they gain an early awareness of calculation as they recognise how many they have knocked down and how many remain standing. Children enjoy baking and the childminder uses this activity to encourage children to recognise that print carries meaning as they follow a recipe, explore change as they mix ingredients, use tools, weigh and measure and

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and outcomes for children

design their own cake decoration with different coloured icing pens. Children use books and puzzles that help them to recognise numerals, and the childminder ensures that they are challenged appropriately by learning initially to three, then to five and then to nine.

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and outcomes for children

Children are active and understand the benefits of physical activity. At the local park and playing field they develop confidence and skills as they use a spiral climbing frame, swings and large tyres to practise balancing. Children dance and move in different ways to music. They use their imagination as they sing and pretend to be, 'Little bunnies sleeping'. Children make their own changes to the song and also pretend to be sleeping crocodiles, monkeys and lions. They enjoy singing 'Head shoulders knees and toes' and do so very fast and then very slow. Children practise ball skills as they catch and throw and play football. They learn how to protect their own health for example, good hygiene practices and healthily This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 eating as the childminder provides nutritious and substantial meals. They learn how to keep themselves safe, for example, road safety and 'stranger danger'.

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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 3 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 3 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 2 The extent to which children feel safe 3 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 3 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 2 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: 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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