Childminder in Bristol

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY406506 Inspection date 17/09/2010 Inspector Timothy Butcher

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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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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. She lives with her husband and three children aged 10, eight and four years in Brislington, Bristol. The whole of the ground floor of the premises and the first floor bathroom are used for childminding purposes. Children have access to a secure enclosed patio outdoor play area. Access to the house is down three steps. The setting is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. A maximum of five children under eight may attend the setting at any one time; of these two may be in the in the early years age group and of these, only one may be under one year. The childminder currently has one child on roll.

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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

Children are happy, settle easily and suitably enjoy their time with the childminder. They have their individual needs appropriately met. They have a suitably warm, safe and homely environment in which to play and make satisfactory progress in their learning and development. The childminder demonstrates the capacity to maintain steady and continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further opportunities for children to be creative  develop knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage further to support the planning processes that identify children's next steps in learning, and to measure these against their achievements  develop the risk assessment of outings to carry more detail  develop systems of self-evaluation further to identify the setting's strengths and priorities for development that will improve the quality of provision for all children.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a suitable understanding of her safeguarding responsibilities. She has a clear awareness of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and has a written procedure to follow should she have a concern about a child. The childminder is generally well-organised and has the policies and procedures in place to support the safe and smooth running of the provision. Children have a safe environment in which to play. The provider has carried out an assessment of risk of the premises and takes suitable steps to protect children from potential This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 hazards, such as through the use of child proof locks to prevent children from entering cupboards unsupervised. The childminder carries out risk assessments prior to taking children out, for example, before going to the park, however, not all carry sufficient detail of the safety measures that are in place.

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the early years provision

The childminder suitably promotes equality and diversity as levels of engagement with parents and cares are established and this results in a sound knowledge of each child?s background and clear identification of children's individual needs. There is a sound exchange of day-to-day information through discussion and through a daily diary. This strongly contributes to the continuity of care for children. The childminder registered this year and parents comment positively on their experience of the childminding service thus far. They particularly value the homely atmosphere and also the warm interactions between the childminder's own children with minded children. The childminder intends to provide a review of the each child's progress, using the learning profile, at the appropriate time. The childminder is aware of the need to establish wider partnerships with other settings who also provide care to the children that she minds, when this becomes

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the early years provision

The childminder has begun to evaluate her practice and has made a creditable start in the identification of the actions that should bring about improvements in outcomes for children. For example, she has identified further training in the processes of planning and evaluation within the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework to help her support children's learning further. An adequate range of resources are made available to children and these are used suitably well to achieve the desired outcomes in their learning and development.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a developing knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and a sound awareness of child development. She uses an individual learning profile to make written observations of what children do and in the process of consolidating her systems to assess and plan for children?s next steps in development. An adequate range of play opportunities are provided for children. These cover each area of learning and are suitably focused on children?s learning, needs and interests. As a result children make satisfactory progress in their general learning and development.

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and outcomes for children

Children benefit from the warm and supportive relationship with the childminder. They settle easily and show through their happy interactions with her that they feel secure and safe and have their needs met. They grow in confidence and are sensitively encouraged to gain in independence so that they separate easily from their carers. They grow to be secure enough to venture away from the childminder and are encouraged to test their crawling and bottom shuffling skills. They roll and throw objects to reach for and to fetch. They explore the environment around them as they do so. They happily explore share and size with shape sorters and enjoy placing and dropping the pieces into the box. Children make suitable This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 progress in their language development because the childminder keeps up a conversation with them and stimulates responses, for example, babies watch and

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and outcomes for children

respond with smiles and giggles and very able to make their wishes heard. Youngsters benefit from the warm interactions with the childminder's own children who encourage their verbal responses and provide them with additional attention. They copy and repeat back and begin to become aware of their own voice and make single word responses and make gestures appropriately. The childminder provides suitable opportunities for children to get fresh air and physical exercise, for example, she makes regular visits to the local parks.

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and outcomes for children

Children are provided with plenty of praise, positive attention and cuddles. They demonstrate a clear sense of belonging and are happy and content with the childminder. There is a suitable balance of adult-led and child-initiated play. This helps them to begin to develop a positive disposition towards future learning. The childminder is aware of the need to increase the opportunities for young children to experience messy and creative play and plans to make regular use of toddler group. Children have their welfare needs suitably met for example babies are kept clean and comfortable. The childminder closely follows their home routines and is aware of their day-to-day needs through discussions with parents. The childminder follows suitable hygiene procedures, for example, when changing nappies. Children?s contact with the dog is managed well. 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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Early Years Foundation Stage

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 3 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 3 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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