Childminder in Swindon

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY406695 Inspection date 29/06/2010 Inspector Janet Maria Moutter

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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 2010. She lives with her husband and three school aged children in the Grange Park area of Swindon in a home that is easily accessible at street level. The whole of the property is available for childminding, though children spend the majority of their time downstairs. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time, of whom three may be in the early years age range. Care is offered for children all year round.

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Description of the childminding

She is currently caring for three children, one of whom is on the Early Years Register, who attend on a part time basis. The childminder can walk to local schools and pre-schools to take and collect children. She makes use of community facilities including parks, the library and shops.

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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 demonstrates a good understanding of children's individual interests and needs. She plans a wide range of experiences for children, so they progress well in their learning and development, with their welfare needs met in the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. She offers an inclusive setting, supporting all children. The childminder improves her practice through self- reflection, taking regular training and gaining a relevant qualification, so is well placed to maintain continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to refine systems of observation and assessment to ensure all children's needs are met  find ways to involve children so that they are all able to be active in ways that interest them and match their health and ability.

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the early years provision

The childminder makes most written policies and procedures available to parents. This helps to ensure the safe and efficient management of the provision, which is child-centred and promotes children's play at all times. The childminder's working practices ensure that children are safeguarded, for example, adults are vetted for This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 suitability and procedures protect the interests of children. Children are sensitively supported by the childminder as they play in a safe environment which is risk assessed to ensure that potential hazards are minimised. This allows children to play freely indoors, outdoors and on outings in the locality. In this way, children are able to make choices and decisions about what they want to do. Children's health and well-being are promoted by the childminder as she manages illness and accidents appropriately and ensures that all working practices are hygienic.

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the early years provision

The childminder promotes equality and diversity suitably, doing all she can to meet children's individual requirements, including those with additional needs. She works closely with parents to achieve this. Parents speak warmly of the support and advice she offers them in addition to the care given to their children. The childminder shows good understanding of working with others concerned with the children's welfare and learning.

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the early years provision

The childminder takes a committed approach to her role. She undertakes regular training and adapts her practice in the light of her new understanding, so outcomes for children improve. She has taken training in how to evaluate her practice, for example. She identifies most areas in which she needs to make improvement, such as assessment systems. She shows drive and ambition, studying for a qualification and learning more about child development through using the internet.

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and outcomes for children

Children enter the childminder's home eagerly, appearing happy and settled in her company. They approach her for comfort and support, showing a strong sense of security through knowing that she responds promptly to their needs. They are confident as they play in the home. They either help themselves to resources or ask if they would like something different.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy their experiences, which cover all six areas of learning. There is a strong balance between indoor and outdoor learning daily. Outside play, centres largely on developing children's physical skills and learning about the wider world, and there is sufficient emphasis on other areas. Children experience a good balance of adult-led and child-chosen activities. However, the children are not involved in ways that recognise the importance of keeping healthy. Although, the children's independence skills, where appropriate, are covered especially with the older children adding pictures/drawings to their learning journals, and talking about themselves.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder knows children very well individually. Frequent discussions with parents, coupled with observation of children's play, help her understand their requirements. This contributes to her helping all children progress well in their learning and development, including any who have additional needs. Assessment processes are not fully developed however, with no regular system to monitor children's progress against the Early Years Statutory Framework and Guidance, so although she can be certain all areas are covered, observations and assessments This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 do not show how individual needs are met. Nevertheless, the childminder determines what children need to learn next and plans accordingly.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder supports children's play well, devoting her attention to them and making good use of questioning to encourage thinking. Children behave well and play together amicably, helping to pack away resources unprompted. This is because the childminder is a good role model, speaking slowly, clearly and making good use of repetition. All this aids children's language acquisition. They gain good skills for their future lives, visiting the toddler groups to gain skills at sharing and taking turns, problem solving and using a range of suitable early technology toys.

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and outcomes for children

Children use a secure, very clean homely environment, in which the dangers of cross-infection are prevented well. They learn good personal hygiene procedures and are keen to eat healthy food. They learn how to keep themselves safe, for example, basic road safety. The childminder identifies potential hazards to children's safety well, doing all she can to minimise these. 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 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 3 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 3 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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