Childminder in Wokingham

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY405609 Inspection date 09/02/2011 Inspector Anne Faithfull

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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 is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband and two children in Wokingham, Berkshire. The childminder makes use of local facilities such as parks and toddler groups. The childminder can take children to and collect them from local schools.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder uses the whole of the ground floor of the house for childminding with provision for children to sleep and use bathroom facilities on the first floor bedroom. A fully enclosed rear garden is available for outside play. Her registration permits her to care for five children under eight years and of these three may be in the early years age range, at any one time, and she is currently minding one child who is within the Early Years Foundation Stage 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

The childminder provides a calm and caring environment where children are settled, happy and confident. The childminder recognises the uniqueness of each child and provides an inclusive service where each child is valued, respected and included. Overall, children have their learning and welfare needs met effectively as the childminder is aware of each child's individual needs, routines and requirements. The childminder is committed to ongoing improvement and development and has self-evaluation systems in place. These help her to identify areas for future development and maintain continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 make sure children can independently access a drink when they require.

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the early years provision

Children are well protected by the childminder who is confident and secure in her knowledge of child protection as she has recently attended safeguarding training to update her knowledge. Good measures are in place to ensure children's safety, as the childminder completes daily safety checks and has a range of detailed risk assessments which ensures any risks are identifies and minimised. Children are beginning to be aware of how to keep themselves safe as they regularly participate in fire evacuation drills and the childminder talks to them about road safety when they are out. The childminder organises her home well to ensure children have This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 free floor space to move around, play and independently select the resources and toys they wish to use. The childminder knows each child well and recognises each child has their own personality and ideas. She ensures all children are fully

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the early years provision

included in all the activities, outings and experiences she provides. The childminder has a good understanding of her role to promote equality and diversity and she plans a range of activities and experiences to enable children to learn about diversity and the wider world.

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the early years provision

Secure relationships with parents are in place. They receive a copy of the childminders portfolio which includes her policies and procedures and other information which successfully reflects the service she provides. All required parental consents and relevant information is collected from parents prior to their child starting. The daily dairy and verbal feedback each day ensures parents are kept fully informed about their children and how they have sent their time with her. Feedback from parental questionnaires reflect many positive views about the childminder, they comment how well the childminder helped settle their child in and how well she meets their child's needs with the range of activities and outings she provides. The childminder regularly speaks to the key workers at other settings the children attend to highlight the areas of development they are working on. This ensures the ongoing continuity in the child's early learning and development. The

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the early years provision

childminder is committed to developing her practice and promoting outcomes for children. She has secure systems in place to evaluate her practice for example, completing the Ofsted self-evaluation form and has identified future training she would like to undertake such as, learning a sign language.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy and comfortable in the childminder's home. The childminder's caring manner helps children to feel settled, confident and secure. Children happily engage with the childminder and they receive lots of hugs and cuddles. The childminder supports the children in their play by sitting next to them offering guidance and advice when required. Children are making good progress in their early learning and development, as the childminder provides a wide range of activities and experiences for them both inside and outside the home. The childminder has flexible plans in place linked to each child's interests and stage of development. The childminder has implemented an observation and assessment system. Each child has their own individual learning file, where the childminder records the observations she makes, the areas of learning covered and the child's next step. The files are also enhanced with photographs and shared with parents.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder encourages the young children's early communication skills by asking relevant questions linked to their play. For example, asking where the cat and dog go and 'what is that?'. She continually talks to them describing what they are doing or naming the items they are using. Children are encouraged to begin to be aware of numbers and count in a variety of ways including everyday routines and counting the number of animals in the puzzle. They enjoy building towers and the childminder encourages them to see how tall they can make the tower so they This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 can begin to be aware of shape and size. Children have many opportunities to be creative both in the childminders home or when they are out. Their work and items they have made are displayed around the childminder's home giving them a sense of belonging. A favourite activity of the children is role play especially in the role-

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and outcomes for children

play kitchen area where they use a range of utensils and the childminder extends their interest by asking them what they are going to cook and to name the items they are using.

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing skills for the future as they can access a range of resources including a computer and are aware of recycling through junk modelling. They have many opportunities to socialise with others as the childminder regularly meets up with other childminders in the area to enable the children to play together and celebrate different festivals. For instance, they recently celebrated Chinese New Year at another childminders house and made Chinese decorations. The childminder is calm and patient and continually offers praise and encouragement to the children to help them develop their confidence and self- esteem. Children are beginning to understand what is expected of them and the routines in place for example, helping the childminder tidy away the toys.

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and outcomes for children

Children are starting to be aware of how to keep themselves safe through gentle reminders from the childminder, including looking for the fire exit signs. Children are learning about personal hygiene and are aware of the hygiene routines in place, such as washing their hands before snacks. Parents provide food for their children and the childminder ensures this is stored and heated if required in an appropriate manner. Although the childminder offers children regular drinks to ensure they remain hydrated, children cannot independently access a drink when they require. Children develop their physical skills in a variety of ways, including using a range of tools when playing with the play dough. They are beginning to be aware of the different parts of their body as they point to their eyes and toes when requested and laugh when their toes are tickled. The childminder ensures their rest and sleep routines are adhered to. All children have daily opportunities to access

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and outcomes for children

fresh air as they visit the park next to the childminder's house each day and use the range of outdoor equipment such as, swings and slides. 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 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 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: 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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