Childminder in South Gloucestershire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY408089 Inspection date 28/09/2010 Inspector Tim 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 lives with her partner and child aged 17 months in Patchway, Bristol. All areas of the family home are used for childminding including the bathroom on the first floor. Access to the provision is via threshold steps. There is a fully enclosed garden. The family home is close to local amenities including the park and the local Children's Centre. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight years; of these, two may be in the early years age range and of these, one may be under one year.

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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 appear happy, settle easily and enjoy their time with the childminder. They have their individual needs met appropriately. They have a suitably warm, safe and homely environment in which to play. Children make satisfactory progress in their learning and development, although observations are not used fully to help children progress quickly. The childminder reflects on her practice suitably overall; she demonstrates the capacity to maintain steady, continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop use of observation further in order to more closely match children's achievements to the expectations of the learning goals and to identify learning priorities for each child  develop systems of self-evaluation further to identify the setting's strengths and priorities for development in order to 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. All adults at the premises are cleared as suitable to be with children. The childminder has clear procedures should she have a concern about a child. The childminder is generally well organised and has policies and procedures in place to support the safe and smooth running of the provision. The provider has carried out a sound assessment of risk on the premises and takes suitable steps to protect children in general, such as through the use of safety gates to prevent children from entering areas unsupervised. The home is suitably safe and secure for This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children. The childminder describes suitable risk assessments for outings.

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the early years provision

The childminder suitably promotes equality and diversity. Her engagement with parents is well established and this results in a sound knowledge of each child's background, clear identification of their care needs and of individual preferences. The childminder is particularly proactive in gaining information about children's starting points before they first attend. There is a good exchange of day-to-day information through a daily diary and the childminder encourages parents to use of this as it strongly contributes to the continuity of care for children. Information is not currently shared with parents about their child's all round progress. The childminder has a suitable understanding of how to establish wider partnerships with other settings who also provide care to the children that she minds, when this becomes appropriate.

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the early years provision

The childminder begins to evaluate her practice and has sought the help of a local authority support worker to help her identify her strengths and areas for further improvement accurately. The childminder has made a creditable start in the identification of the actions that should bring about improvements in outcomes for children. For example, she plans to develop her systems of observation and planning further. An adequate range of resources are made available to children and these are used suitably well to support their learning and development.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a suitable understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and has appropriate understanding overall of how to track children's progress, She understands what each child has achieved but does not use this information fully when planning the activities that will take children to their next steps in development. An adequate range of play opportunities and activities are provided for children. These cover each area of learning and focus on their general learning needs and interests. As a result, children make satisfactory progress. 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. They grow in confidence and are sensitively encouraged to gain in independence, for example, babies are encouraged to move around the room to explore. Babies test their physical strength by bearing their own weight as they

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and outcomes for children

stand at an activity centre and move with increasing confidence. The childminder keeps up a dialogue with children to stimulate their responses and language development. Babies are encouraged to respond with facial expressions and to use their voices to make their wishes known. They are provided with plenty of praise, positive attention and cuddles and as a result they gain a sense of self, of belonging and they grow in confidence. The childminder encourages them to explore and to exercise choice from the adequate range of toy resources spread out for them. This helps them to begin to develop a positive disposition towards future learning. They enjoy the opportunities to sit cosily with the childminder to look at a favourite book of their choice or to have a story read to them. The childminder makes discerning use of visits out to provide variety for children such This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

as through visits to a baby group and a toddler group. They develop their physical skills outside in the garden where they also learn about the world around them; this includes visits to the local swimming pool.

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and outcomes for children

Children follow appropriate hygiene routines and have their health and dietary needs suitably met. Babies are encouraged to expand their tastes. Babies and young children have their care and welfare needs closely met. The childminder is alert to their needs and uses the information provided by parents to adapt her plans for the day to meet each child's needs. For example, when children have had a disturbed night, the childminder adjusts the activities to flexibly meet the needs of a child to sleep for longer. They are kept comfortable and are suitably protected from the spread of infection such as through the procedure for changing nappies. Children are kept safe and are prompted from an early age to become aware of the safety of themselves and of others. 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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