Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY362297 Inspection date 08/12/2010 Inspector Janet Singleton

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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 2007 and lives in Colne with her two children aged nine and five years. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed outdoor play area to the rear of the property. The home is accessible, with bathroom facilities on the ground floor. There are contingency plans in place in the event of an emergency or sickness. The provision is registered on the Early Years Register and both parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight years. There are currently seven children on roll. The childminder currently cares for three children in the Early Years Foundation Stage and children who are in full time school attendance. She takes children to and collects them from the local school. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association. She has support from the local Sure Start development worker.

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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 promotes children's welfare, learning and development satisfactorily as she plans a safe and welcoming environment for all. Planning is in place and her observation and assessment procedures clearly link to the six areas of learning. The childminder has not renewed her paediatric first aid certificate. This is a legal requirement. The childminder has all required documentation in place for the management of the setting, although the risk assessments are not sufficiently detailed to meet the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Partnerships with parents and the sharing of information means children's individual needs are met, promoting inclusion. Links with other agencies are being developed. The childminder's improvement processes, for example the self- evaluation and her drive to maintain continuous improvement, are good and contribute to better outcomes for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 complete and maintain a paediatric first aid certificate approved by the local authority and consistent with the guidance set out in the Practice Guidance for the Early Years Foundation Stage (Safeguarding) 28/02/2011

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further?

 ensure that the record of the risk assessment includes when assessments were carried out, by whom, the date of review and any action taken following a review or incident (Documentation). 24/12/2010

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should: This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  ensure resources which reflect diversity are made more accessible to children, in order to promote their understanding of the differences and similarities of people.

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the early years provision

The arrangements for safeguarding are satisfactory and the childminder is confident of the action she would take to protect children. The required policies are in place to further safeguard children. All adults have undergone vetting procedures including a criminal records check. This ensures their suitability to be in the presence of children. The premises are secure with daily safety checks being completed. However, the risk assessments do not include the necessary details to meet the legal requirements, for example the date of completion and review. The emergency evacuation procedures are practised and recorded, which develops children's understanding of what to do in an emergency and how to keep themselves safe. Children feel safe as they confidently move through the home and seek the support of the childminder in their play and when tired. The childminder has a solid understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She

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the early years provision

knows the children well, incorporating their interests into the planned activities. The generally good observations and assessments identify children's next steps and these are used to link with the planning. The childminder organises the home so that children can access a range of quality resources, enabling them to make good choices enhancing their own play. This approach ensures a fully inclusive environment is maintained. The childminder has established good relationships with parents to support children in their progress. She shares their children's learning journeys with them and asks for their comments on their child's development. A daily communication book further enhances the flow of information. Children learn about the differences of people as the childminder provides resources and topics to develop their knowledge of equality and diversity. Evaluation systems are in place and the childminder seeks the support of the local

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the early years provision

Sure Start development worker to improve her practice. She is very committed to the progress and development of her service to improve outcomes for all children. She is very open to engaging in discussion regarding her practice in order to identify the strength and weaknesses to evaluate her service.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy and secure with the childminder. They feel safe as they seek her support and are offered reassuring cuddles. They readily move through the home making choices from the resources available to them. The childminder has developed a learning journey for each child. This includes the work the children have completed and all the observations and assessments carried out with them. There are clear links to the six areas of learning and these are used to identify children's next steps. Children enjoy their time with the childminder and are supported in their progress towards the early learning goals. They are happy and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 chatter constantly to the childminder. They delight in making shapes and items from the play dough. They use cutters and rolling pins as they develop their physical skills. They stretch and pull the play dough, feeling the texture and using

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and outcomes for children

words such as long and short. This exploration of the play dough enables them to learn about the properties of malleable materials. They sit together on the sofa reading a book as they talk about the pictures and snuggle together engaging in a lovely, safe relationship. Children access a wide range of quality resources enabling them to make good choices enhancing their own play. This approach ensures a fully inclusive environment is maintained. The childminder reminds children of the expectation for behaviour as she gently coaxes them to listen and not climb, thereby keeping themselves safe. She praises children and engages in spontaneous conversation as she builds their confidence and self-esteem. They are provided with a balanced, healthy diet as they enjoy home cooked food. Menus are shared with parents and children's dietary requirements are planned for. The children partake in appropriate hygiene practices for example, hand washing

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and outcomes for children

routines after visiting the bathroom. She uses anti-bacterial hand washing gel and wipes to support the children in caring for their own hygiene needs. Children are provided with an environment in which they feel safe and are able to learn and develop attitudes conducive to developing skills for their future learning. 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 2 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: 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

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (First aid) 28/02/2011

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Risk assessment) 24/12/2010

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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 early years section of the report (First aid) 28/02/2011

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Risk assessment) 24/12/2010

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