Gwynn Elizabeth Jayne

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique Reference Number 228240 Inspection date 19 September 2005 Inspector Lucy Showell

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Type of inspection Childcare Type of care Childminding

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This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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ABOUT THIS INSPECTION

The purpose of this inspection is to assure government, parents and the public of the quality of childcare and, if applicable, of nursery education. The inspection was carried out under Part XA Children Act 1989 as introduced by the Care Standards Act 2000 and, where nursery education is provided, under Schedule 26 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998. This report details the main strengths and any areas for improvement identified during the inspection. The judgements included in the report are made in relation to the outcomes for children set out in the Children Act 2004; the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding; and, where nursery education is provided, the Curriculum guidance for the foundation stage. The report includes information on any complaints about the childcare provision which Ofsted has received since the last inspection or registration or 1 April 2004 whichever is the later.

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The key inspection judgements and what they mean

Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough For more information about early years inspections, please see the booklet Are you ready for your inspection? which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk.

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

On the basis of the evidence collected on this inspection:

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

The quality and standards of the care are good. The registered person meets the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

The childminder was registered in 1994. She lives with her husband and their children aged 18, 16, 12, and 8, in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham. The whole ground floor and upstairs bathroom of the childminder’s house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time and is currently minding two part-time children under five all day and three part-time children over five before and after school. The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children. The childminder attends the local parent/toddler group. The

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 family have a dog and a rabbit.

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Helping children to be healthy

The provision is good. Children’s care is promoted well through good documentation in place. Children enjoy good health and a healthy lifestyle in a spacious, well-maintained and hygienically clean setting. Children are well nourished through healthy snacks and meals and regular fresh juice. They learn about their own health and healthy living through encouragement to develop self-care skills and stay healthy because the childminder follows good hygiene procedures. Children’s care is fostered through good individual care routines. For example, they rest and sleep according to their needs. Children enjoy good physical activity through regular trips to the park, playing in the garden and through visits to activity centres.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The provision is satisfactory. Children’s safety is promoted through the use of adequate documentation. They are cared for in a safe and secure indoor and outdoor environment and suitable checks are made on equipment and identification of visitors. Children are kept safe through use of suitable safety equipment in place and access to resources that are suitable for their age and stage and comply with British Safety Standards. Children learn about their own and others safety through being aware of the pets and not going over to them without supervision. Children’s welfare is promoted through the childminder’s appropriate knowledge and skills with regard to safety. However, knowledge of child protection procedures needs to be improved.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The provision is good. Children’s enjoyment and achievements at the setting are recorded well through good range of photographs showing different children enjoying a good variety of experiences at the setting and whilst on outings. Children develop good confidence and positive self-esteem through plenty of encouragement and praise for efforts and achievements. They develop independence through time to explore and play at their own pace. Children’s play is promoted well through effective access to a good range of toys and equipment.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 Children interact well with each other and the childminder and enjoy building relationships through sharing stories and activities and through discussion. Children’s individual needs are met through the childminder’s pro-active practice. For example, children spend time individually with the childminder who assesses the suitability of the resources and rotates equipment to maintain children’s interest.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The provision is good. Children’s continuity of care is promoted well through effective documentation in place. Children’s sense of belonging is developed well through a homely and welcoming atmosphere. For example, when children arrive they are greeted with a smile and encouraged to come and join in with others. Children have a good understanding of acceptable behaviour. They are well behaved and play happily and appropriately with toys and equipment. Children make choices and decisions through self-selecting from resources stored around the room. Children’s individual needs are promoted well through good personal routines. They develop positive self-esteem and have good respect for others. Children use good manners, are happy and friendly and give and receive support well. Children show some awareness of the needs of others and their own needs and their understanding of the diverse community is developing through activities and discussion.

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Organisation

The organisation is satisfactory. Children’s care is promoted through the clear documentation in place with regard to the appropriate organisation of the childminder. However, all suitability checks must be carried out for her assistant. Children enjoy suitable access to all spaces used for childminding. They play in a room dedicated to childminding that is set out in a child-friendly and spacious manner and toys are rotated to meet individual requirements. Children learn well through the childminder’s good knowledge of child development. She refers to the `Birth to three matters’ guidance for ideas and confirmation of skills and uses her NVQ qualification throughout daily activities. Children’s individual needs are met well through the childminder’s organisation of the day with time for outings, groups and school pick-ups. Children’s welfare is adequately promoted through the policies and procedures with

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Organisation

regard to their care that work well in practice. Children benefit through the childminder’s good relationship with parents. Their continuity of care is developed through the childminder’s effective practice with regard to reviewing of documentation and suitable approach to confidentiality. Therefore, the childminder meets the needs of the range of children at the setting.

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Organisation

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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Improvements since the last inspection

At previous inspection the childminder had a recommendation to extend the range of resources that reflect positive images of culture, gender and disabilities. Children’s awareness and understanding of the diverse community has improved through discussion and access to the good range of resources available that promote positive images.

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

On the basis of the evidence collected on this inspection:

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

The quality and standards of the care are good. The registered person meets the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding.

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The quality and standards of the care

To improve the quality and standards of care further the registered person should take account of the following recommendation(s): • improve knowledge of child protection guidance and comply with the local Area Child Protection Committee procedures • ensure all necessary checks are carried out on assistant

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The quality and standards of the care

procedures set out in the leaflet Building better childcare: Compliments and concerns about inspectors' judgements which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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The quality and standards of the care

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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