Childminder in Coventry

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY407072 Inspection date 17/11/2010 Inspector Christine Armstrong

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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 has been registered since 2010. She lives with her husband and 11-years-old child in Coventry. The whole of the ground floor, with the exception of the kitchen, is used for childminding purposes. There is a fully enclosed rear garden for children's outdoor play. There are local shops and schools within easy walking distance and the childminder collects children from local schools. The family have a pet cat.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She may care for six children aged under eight years at any one time and of these, one may be in the early years age group. There are currently four children on roll in the early years, all with the exception of one, attend on a part-time basis.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the childminder's understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage is strong. Children make good progress in their learning because the childminder recognises and nurtures their interest and individuality. The childminder has a good understanding of child development and she has systems in place to monitor the progress children make in thier development. She works effectively with parents to ensure children's care needs are met effectively. Partnerships with other settings that the children attend are not as well developed. Policies and procedures are effective in safeguarding children, although not all welfare requirements are fully met in relation to risk assessments. The childminder demonstrates a clear commitment to improving outcomes for children. This is providing a strong basis for her capacity to maintain continuous improvement.

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further?

To meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 keep a record of the risk assessment clearly stating when it was carried out, by who, date and review and any action taken following a review or incident (Documentation). 30/11/2010

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further?

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

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further?

 communicate information with all settings that children attend to secure continuity of experience for the child. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

Children are protected well because the childminder has a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures. She understands the action she must take if she was to have concerns about a child in her care and knows who she would need to contact to report her concerns. Household members are known to Ofsted and appropriate checks have been undertaken. Children receive care in a safe and secure environment because the childminder takes all reasonable steps to ensure all potential risks are identified and minimised. However, the record of the risk assessment is incomplete because it does not include all the aspects of the environment and all the checks the childminder undertakes.

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the early years provision

The childminder provides an inclusive environment where children of all ages and abilities, including children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities, are fully included. Children are supported very well to understand that all people are different and to recognise and value similarities and differences in themselves and others. They use a varied range of resources that reflect diversity and they celebrate a range of different festivals that reflect their own and other cultures. They take part in planned activities that support their understanding, for example, of their own physical appearance including hair texture and skin colour. The childminder works effectively with parents to identify and meet children's needs. She provides written and verbal information about children's progress, care and experiences and often uses text messages to keep parents updated of significant events during the day. Written comments made by parents are extremely positive

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the early years provision

and describe how welcoming the childminder is and how much their children have progressed in their development since attending, particularly in their social and language skills. Parents report the childminder is particularly good at listening and valuing their views. However, links with other settings that the children attend are not yet fully developed to promote cohesion in their education and care.

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the early years provision

The childminder is very committed to developing her practice and has a clear vision to develop her childminding. She has established processes that support reflective practice which provides a strong basis for her capacity to maintain continuous improvement. She has used the Ofsted self-evaluation form as the basis of an internal review from which she has set action plans to further improve her service. This includes attending ongoing training events.

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and outcomes for children

Children make good progress in their development. The childminder gets to know children in her care very well. She makes good use of this information to capture children's interest and motivation. She provides children with a very stimulating learning environment indoors and outdoors and she is always on hand to support their learning. She undertakes observations of children's achievements and uses these to identify next steps in children's learning. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children take part in activities that support their development of skills for the future. They enjoy taking part in conversations with the childminder who shows high levels of interest in what they say and do. The childminder is skilled in asking children questions that encourage them to recall and express their feelings and thoughts. She sings with the children and provides commentary about what she

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and outcomes for children

and the children are doing. As a result, children's vocabulary is continually growing. Children are also encouraged to develop a strong interest in books and story telling. Lots of interesting and attractive books are placed around the areas where children play. Children have favourite story books and are able to hold the book correctly to turn the pages to re-tell the story to the childminder and younger children present. Children are eager and active learners. They initiate their own play and follow their own interests, for example, a magnifying glass found in the treasure box is used to examine and describe items around the room. Younger and older children spend time solving problems as they complete jigsaws. They are eager to mark-make and to display their work on the display board. Children are encouraged to use number, size and shape to describe what they see and want. They spend time indoors and outdoors playing imaginatively with range of

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and outcomes for children

favourite small world resources. They find out about living things as they observe the spiders that live in the childminder's front garden and they become aware of the local community as they visit shops and local childcare venues.

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and outcomes for children

Children are effectively supported to develop a growing awareness of healthy lifestyles. They become aware of the need for personal hygiene and learn to cover their mouth when they cough and to wash their hands thoroughly. They have opportunities to learn about different foods including taking part in tending to and digging up vegetables in the childminder's garden. Children enjoy fresh air on a daily basis as they walk to school and nursery. The childminder's garden offers lots of space for children to be energetic. The covered area in the garden provides opportunities for children to ride wheeled toys and develop control over their bodies, throughout the year. Children develop awareness of their personal safety because the childminder provides opportunities for them to practise the evacuation procedures and learn road safety. Children benefit from the very positive relationships they develop with the childminder and other children in the setting.

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and outcomes for children

Children are supported very effectively to take turns and share resources and to consider others. They are confident to move around the home and make their needs known to the childminder. This supports children's sense of belonging, security and well-being. 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 2 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 2 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 2

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 2 The extent to which children feel safe 2 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 2 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 2 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 2

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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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary 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

 devise a written statement of procedures to be followed in relation to complaints which relate to the requirements of the Childcare Register and which a parents makes in writing or email (Procedures for dealing with complaints) (also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register). 30/11/2010

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary 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

 take action as specified in the compulsory part of the Childcare Register section of the report (Procedures for dealing with complaints). 30/11/2010

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