Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 201516 Inspection date 29/11/2010 Inspector Jennifer Turner

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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 1999. She lives with her husband and adult son in the rural village of Bidford on Avon. The childminder is able to provide before and after school care for children attending the local nursery or primary school. Children have access to the whole of the ground floor and first floor bathroom facilities. There is a secure garden for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age group. She is currently caring for one child who in the early years age group. She is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is a member of the National Childminders Association.

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Description of the childminding

There were no children present at the time of the inspection.

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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 is able to explain how she provides a warm, welcoming and inclusive environment, where children are respected and valued. She ensures children are happy and enjoy their time with her. Children are generally safe and secure in an environment where most aspects of their welfare are well promoted. Partnerships with parents and others are established through daily feedback which is used to plan activities to suit individual children. A system for self-evaluation is in its early stages; however, the childminder is able to identify some areas for further development which will improve outcomes for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 use assessment to plan the next steps in a child's developmental progress to ensure each child receives appropriate support  update the record of risk assessment to include any assessments of risks for outings to ensure children's safety  further develop evaluation systems to ensure that the quality of children's learning, development and care continues to improve.

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the early years provision

Through discussion the childminder is able to demonstrate a satisfactory understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and how to meet the needs of the children. The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of child This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 protection procedures and is clear about her duty to report and record any concerns. She is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and parents have access to her policy. The childminder is aware of potential hazards in the home and has taken action to minimise these by completing daily checks on the premises. The required fire detection equipment is in place, such as, smoke detectors on both levels of the premises and a fire blanket is sited in the kitchen. The childminder ensures that children regularly have opportunities to practise the emergency escape plan. However, she has not conducted an effective risk

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the early years provision

assessment of outings to ensure children's safety.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good range of toys, play materials and equipment in place to help provide a suitable play and learning environment for children and she plans a variety of interesting activities for children. However, the childminder is not fully confident in the processes of observing and assessing children's learning and development to ensure their next steps are known and planned for. She is committed to developing her understanding of these requirements through training in order to support children's progress towards the early learning goals.

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the early years provision

The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents. She has a number of procedures in place which are shared with parents, such as, a complaint policy and safeguarding procedures. The childminder is aware of the required records she needs to have in place when caring for children. Suitable systems are in place to record children's attendance, accidents and medication. The childminder holds a current first aid certificate and a first aid box is easily accessible. Through discussion it is clear that the childminder recognises the uniqueness of each child and how working with parents, carers and others involved in the care of the child helps to meet their individual needs. She works closely with the school attended by the children and has clear procedures in place to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language.

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the early years provision

The childminder shows some commitment to improving her provision by addressing the recommendations made at the previous inspection; this has improved some outcomes for children. However, she is yet to develop effective systems to evaluate the quality of her provision.

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and outcomes for children

Through discussions the childminder was able to demonstrate how children are making progress towards the early learning goals. She ensures they have access to a wide range of activities and play opportunity, which promotes their learning and development as children are able to select what to play with independently. Planning is based on children's interests. The childminder has a suitable awareness of what children need to do next, however, she does not use assessments to plan for the future. This means that there may be some gaps in the educational programme over a period of time. Children are able to develop trusting relationships with the childminder as she plans activities to encourage them talk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 about people who they feel safe with. Children learn to communicate through the use of stories and rhymes as they are able to access books.

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and outcomes for children

Children's independence and self-esteem is well fostered. They are able to express their own ideas for what they want to do and to select activities for themselves. Through daily activities children learn about their environment as they explore objects found in the local meadow. Children develop their imagination as they play with dolls, small world play figures and access messy play, such as, shaving foam and cornflour. They are able to develop their creativity as they draw, paint and make collages using different types of materials. Children created a wormery and they collect leaves from the garden to feed them.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a positive attitude to equality and diversity. She talks to children about different cultures and beliefs in the wider world, which promotes their understanding of diversity. Children are actively encouraged to develop an understanding of how to stay safe. For example, they learn about road safety when crossing the roads and practise the fire drills.

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and outcomes for children

Children's welfare is promoted as they receive a balanced and healthy diet and learn about foods that keep them healthy. Children designed paper plates with fruit and vegetables that are healthy and they take part in food tasting activities. The childminder ensures children understand about their own hygiene, such as, washing their hands before meals and after using the toilets. She provides children with their own hand towels to reduce the risks of cross-contamination. 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 2 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 2 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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