Childminder in West Northamptonshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY361119 Inspection date 28/07/2010 Inspector Sarah Measures

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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 assesses 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

There were no children on roll when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children on roll, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states if the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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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 2007. She lives with her husband, baby daughter and five-year-old daughter in house on the outskirts of Northampton. She is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register to care for a maximum of four children up to the age of eight years. There are currently no children on roll. Care is provided on the ground floor of the childminder’s house and an upstairs bedroom may be used. The premises is accessed via a step to the front door. The childminder is able to walk to local schools to take and collect children. She has links with local schools and pre-school groups. The family has one cat.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

There are currently no children on roll, however evidence available during the inspection shows that requirements are not met, resulting in breaches to requirements of registration. The childminder does not have sufficient familiarity with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. She has not established a suitable system to observe and assess children, and to plan for their progress towards the early learning goals. She has not developed a suitable system of self- reflection in order for her to identify weaknesses and to plan to improve. The childminder has booked on first aid training for September, but has allowed her qualification to expire in the meantime. The childminder has not reviewed her risk assessments of the premises, since significant changes have been made and not all potential hazards to children within the home are currently minimised. On the day of the inspection the smoke alarm on the first floor of the premises was not in

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

working order. The childminder not kept her public liability insurance up to date in order to meet with requirements of registration.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Observations show that the childminder has sufficient toys and equipment to meet a variety of needs and stages of development and to offer children a suitable range of activities. She has some experience of working with children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She has reviewed her practice in order to improve upon inclusion for children. She plans to make sure all children's needs are met in order for them to feel involved and challenged. Discussions suggest that the childminder understands the importance of working with parents and other provisions involved in the care of the children, in order to plan cohesively to meet the needs of the children. The childminder has a suitable understanding of the possible indicators of child abuse, and she knows how to refer any concerns she may have, in line with Local Safeguarding Children Board policies and procedures. Information regarding how to make a complaint, that includes details of how to

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

contact Ofsted as the regulator, is available for parents. This helps to promote a safe and transparent provision for parents and children. The childminder has prepared suitable systems to keep records on the children to promote their welfare. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Compliance with registration requirements

In order to continue to meet the requirements of registration, the registered person must take the following action by the specified date:

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Compliance with registration requirements

 obtain first aid training that is approved by the local authority is completed (Suitable People) (also applies to the compulsory part of the Childcare Register) 30/09/2010

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Compliance with registration requirements

 improve knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework in order to plan and organise systems to ensure that every child receives and enjoyable and challenging learning and development experience that is tailored to meet their individual needs (Organisation) 10/09/2010

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Compliance with registration requirements

 improve the systems to identify children's individual needs through encouraging a culture of reflective practice and involving parents and practitioners in evaluating the impact of your provision (Organisation) 10/09/2010

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Compliance with registration requirements

 conduct a risk assessment and review it regularly - at least once a year and where the need arises (Suitable premises, environment and equipment) (also applies to the compulsory part of the Childcare Register) 31/08/2010

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Compliance with registration requirements

 take all reasonable steps to ensure that hazards to children are kept to a minimum (Suitable premises, environment and equipment) 13/08/2010

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Compliance with registration requirements

 obtain public liability insurance for the provision (Suitable premises, environment and equipment) (also applies to the compulsory part of the Childcare Register) 29/07/2010

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Compliance with registration requirements

 ensure that fire detection equipment is in working order (Suitable premises, environment and equipment) 29/07/2010 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 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

 keep and implement a 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) 13/08/2010

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified within the early years section of the report (Qualifications and training, Suitability and safety of premises and equipment, Insurance) 31/08/2010

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