Childminder in Derby

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY412756 Inspection date 14/12/2010 Inspector Diana Pidgeon

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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 registered in 2010. She lives in Oakwood near Derby with her husband and two children aged one and six years. All of the ground floor of the home is used for childminding purposes along with two bedrooms and the bathroom on the first floor. There is an enclosed garden available for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of four children under the age of eight years at any one time. There is currently one child in the early years age group on roll, who attends on a part-time basis. There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The childminder 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 has a sound knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and provides a welcoming and safe environment for children. She has only just started caring for children and systems to fully support their learning and the sharing of information with other settings are in the early stages of development. The childminder works closely with parents, sharing a wide range of information and taking positive steps to meet children's individual needs. Although self-evaluation is limited the childminder demonstrates suitable ambition to ensure ongoing improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further the systems for observation and assessment in order to plan for children's ongoing progress  develop the use of reflective practice and self-evaluation in order to identify current strengths and areas for development  extend the communication with other settings delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage for children so that relevant information is shared to ensure continuity in learning.

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the early years provision

The childminder takes positive steps to ensure children's safety is given high priority. She completes comprehensive risk assessments and takes clear steps to ensure young children are protected from any potential hazards. Her practice is underpinned by a suitable range of policies and procedures and she maintains the required records appropriately. The childminder has completed all of the required This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 training, including holding a valid first aid certificate, and all adults within the home have undergone appropriate vetting. The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of safeguarding issues and is aware of the procedures to follow if she were concerned about a child in the future.

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the early years provision

The childminder provides a welcoming home environment and provides a wide range of toys for the children. In the playroom, toys are attractively presented at children's level and the childminder describes how she provides items that specifically appeal to each child's particular interests, although no children were present during the inspection. Low pictures, posters and welcome messages in the children's home language further contribute to children feeling welcomed and included. The childminder demonstrates through discussion that she has a good knowledge of each child's background and needs. She describes how she is taking positive steps to help children who speak English as an additional language by understanding the terms children use in their first language and adding in the English for these so that gradually children know and use both. The childminder has established trusting relationships with parents and through the use of

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the early years provision

questionnaires she demonstrates their high level of satisfaction with the service provided. She has a thorough settling-in process which includes gathering relevant information on the child and sharing relevant policies and procedures. Ongoing use of daily diaries, text messaging and verbal communication ensures parents are well-informed about their child's day. The childminder is in the very early stages of caring for children and systems to share information with the other settings they attend are not yet developed sufficiently to fully support continuity in children's learning and development.

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the early years provision

The childminder is committed to the service she provides. She has only recently started actively minding, therefore, self-evaluation is still in the early stages of development. She demonstrates that she meets all of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and is planning to attend further training courses in the future, to enhance her knowledge further. This demonstrates a suitable capacity for improvement.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder shows through discussion that she has a sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and how children learn through play activities. She describes how she supports children's learning by playing with them and providing activities based around the use of toys that they particularly enjoy, such as a children's character fire engine and post office van. She describes how she promotes children's use of language through reading stories and sharing books together. She explains how children have free choice of the activities that are set out in the playroom at low level and how she provides a range of active and quiet activities according to their needs. The impact of these on children's development is not clear as the childminder has only recently started caring for children and consequently, has little evidence of their progress. She is beginning to observe children and to assess their stage of development although systems to analyse the

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and outcomes for children

information available to her and to plan for children's next steps in learning are not This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 yet well-developed.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of how to promote children's good health. She has appropriate systems in place to gather information about children's medical and dietary needs. She describes how children are encouraged to follow good hygiene procedures, such as, washing their hands before eating and how they sing a special song together to ensure this is done effectively. Through discussion the childminder shows that she understands the importance of providing a healthy diet for children and describes how home made meals, fruit and vegetables are offered to children. She enhances their awareness of different healthy food by displaying posters at low levels around the home. The childminder takes appropriate action to minimise risks to children in the home and demonstrates that she has appropriate equipment available to her when she is on outings. Records indicate that children have taken part in a fire evacuation practise

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and outcomes for children

and the childminder says she talks with children about keeping themselves safe.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder shows a sound knowledge of behaviour management and describes how she encourages children to play and cooperate with others. She provides children with a suitable range of resources that offer positive images of race, gender and ability and describes how these are used by the children to enhance their understanding of others. Records and discussion with the childminder indicate that she has a particularly good knowledge of children's individual backgrounds and needs and takes effective steps to ensure any barriers to achievement are minimised. For example, for children who speak English as an additional language she has worked well with parents and done extensive research to ensure she is able to use and display words of the children's own language alongside English to help the children settle and develop a sense of belonging. 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 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 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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