Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY403327 Inspection date 15/11/2010 Inspector Janice Walker

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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 partner and their two- year-old daughter in the village of Cotgrave, near Nottingham. The home is within walking distance of local facilities including schools, shops and parks. All areas of the property are used for childminding although this mainly takes place on the ground floor. The home is accessible by one step, and toilet and sleeping facilities are available on the first floor. There is an enclosed rear garden available for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. She may care for a maximum of five children aged under eight years at any one time, two of whom may be in the early years age range. Currently, there are two children on roll, one of whom is in the early years age range. She provides care all year round. The setting is registered to provide overnight care for two children. The childminder has a vehicle available for her use and is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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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

The childminder successfully promotes children's welfare in her safe and friendly environment where each child is helped to settle and feel included. Children engage in a range of suitable activities which support their ongoing learning and development and take into consideration their time in other settings. Warm relationships with parents are in place which contributes to continuity and consistency for children and this is developing with other providers. The childminder has begun to identify some aspects of the provision for development although systems for evaluation of the provision as a whole are not yet fully established.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure there are effective systems in place to share relevant information about children in order to promote consistency and continuity in their care, learning and development  improve the opportunities for children to develop an understanding of the importance of personal hygiene routines and making healthy choices in relation to their food, and how these support their overall good health This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  develop the use of self evaluation in order to identify the setting's strengths and priorities for development that will improve the quality of the provision for all children.

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the early years provision

Children are cared for in a safe and secure setting. The risk assessment ensures that potential risks within the home are identified and minimised, and clear procedures ensure that children remain safe whilst out in the local environment and on school runs. The childminder has a written policy in place relating to safeguarding and has an appropriate understanding of her responsibilities in this area. Robust procedures mean that all adults on the premises remain suitable to be in contact with children. The childminder has attended required training and has devised a useful range of records, policies and procedures which help to underpin the safe and efficient management of her provision. A suitable range of good quality toys and resources are accessible and there is space for children to eat and rest in comfort.

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the early years provision

The childminder has established warm relationships with parents. She gathers relevant information from them regarding their children's routines, backgrounds, likes and dislikes so that she can meet their individual needs. She provides a setting which is warm and welcoming to all. She knows each child well and they are happy and well-settled. Parents are kept informed about what their children have been doing through ongoing daily exchanges. She is establishing appropriate links with the local school and shares relevant information relating to their immediate needs although this is not yet fully effective in ensuring continuity and consistency for children's care, learning and development. The childminder has a sound understanding of the need to reflect on her childminding practice, in order to identify areas for further improvement, however, there is not yet an established evaluation system in place to fully ensure continuous improvement of her service.

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and outcomes for children

The comfortable home is warm and welcoming. Children enter happily because the childminder is aware of their uniqueness. She ensures that she sets out toys that each child likes to play with to help them settle when they arrive. The childminder is currently only caring for children before and after school. Toys are easily accessible and children are able to select what they want to play with. The organisation of the environment takes into consideration what children have been doing during the rest of the day so that there is space for active play and also somewhere cosy and comfortable to engage in quieter more restful activities if they wish.

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and outcomes for children

Children remain safe as the childminder ensures that they are well supervised with appropriate use of safety equipment to support this. They begin to develop an This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 understanding of how to keep themselves safe through discussions as situations arise, for example, safe use of specific toys. Children enjoy generally healthy lifestyles within this setting. Good standards of hygiene are maintained within the home and clear policies relating to ill health help to minimise the risk of spreading infection. Children enjoy regular fresh air and exercise through frequent times in the garden and outings to the local park where they access a good range of apparatus which support their developing physical skills. The childminder works effectively with parents to ensure that children have regular meals. However, she does not yet actively provide opportunities for them to develop an understanding

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and outcomes for children

of the importance of making healthy choices in relation to food. Nor does she consistently promote their understanding of how personal hygiene routines support their good health.

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and outcomes for children

Children have warm relationships with the childminder and her family. They confidently express their needs and wishes, share much laughter and openly demonstrate their affection through physical gestures. They show care and consideration to each other and through the childminder's support they learn to share and take turns. Their independence is encouraged through daily routines. For example, they spread their own toast at breakfast and make their own decisions regarding their play. They develop good communication skills through high levels of interaction with the childminder. The childminder initiates discussion about what they are and have been doing, asking open questions to encourage their use of language and opportunity to discuss past and present events. Children particularly enjoy computerised toys, practising actions repeatedly until they achieve their desired effect. Resources such as small world toys and selected

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and outcomes for children

television programmes reflect the wider community and help to raise children's understanding of the world in which they live. Children also name art and craft activities as favourite activities, particularly designing and creating using crayons, pencils and paints. All these activities help children develop the skills, habits and behaviours which will aid their continued learning and development. 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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