Childminder in Southampton

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY298711 Inspection date 15/02/2011 Inspector Christine Clint

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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 2004. She lives with her husband and two children who both attend school. The family have a rabbit. The house is in a residential area in Southampton in Hampshire. Children play and are cared for on the ground floor only. There is a dedicated playroom and a ground floor bathroom and toilet. Children have access to a small enclosed garden for outdoor play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She can care for a maximum of six children; three children may be in the early years age group. There are currently three children attending on a part time basis, one child is in the early years age range. The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children. She has completed a level 3 qualification in childcare and education.

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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 attended further training to increase her understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She shows a willingness to drive improvements and to evaluate her provision through completing a self evaluation. She has included a range of policies and procedures and has updated some of these to meet the regulations. She has followed some requirements from the last inspection, although not all regulations are met to fully ensure that children are protected from all hazards. The childminder has experience and shows an understanding of children's individual needs and of meeting the needs of parents, although there is less evidence to show how children's learning and progress is fully extended to meet their individual needs for development.

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further?

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

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further?

 carry out a full risk assessment for each type of outing (Safeguarding) 15/03/2011

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further?

 plan and provide experiences which are appropriate to each child's stage of development as they progress towards the early learning goals (Organisation) 15/03/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 plan challenging and enjoyable experiences across all the areas of learning and development to engage and interest children This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

The childminder is aware of protecting children and she has included written procedures to be followed if there are any concerns; these procedures ensure that parents are informed of the childminder's duty to respond and also show that the childminder understands how to contact the relevant agencies. The childminder records all injuries that children have on arrival. She has an appropriate procedure for recording complaints and is aware of completing records and making these available for Ofsted. There is also a record of risk assessment for all areas of the home and this is checked and dated annually to safeguard children. The childminder has not included details of different hazards and risks on outings and this jeopardises children's safety and does not meet the Early Years Foundation Stage. Accident records are in place and the childminder has updated her certificate in first aid training; she has a clear understanding of the regulations for

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the early years provision

administering medication and has all required permission from parents in place. Fire safety equipment is available within the home and the childminder has prepared fire drills for emergency evacuation and to encourage children's understanding as they develop.

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the early years provision

Children have a dedicated playroom with a wide selection of resources stored. Younger children spend all their time with the childminder, they can choose activities from the shelves of resources available and the childminder has included new equipment to enable children to paint easily. She assists them in finding activities, she suggests some resources when children are apprehensive and shy. The childminder has a wide range of information displayed in the playroom and this shows the progress she has made in her own learning through attending training courses. The childminder is aware of children's learning through play and she has begun to observe and record children's progress, she is establishing individual records and these show some variety in the activities that children enjoy. Although not all activities the childminder includes during the inspection offer challenge or stimulation, they do not fully meet the age and stage of development

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the early years provision

of children attending because children complete the activities swiftly and become uncertain about what to do next. The childminder has a positive attitude towards differences; she has dolls from other countries and has included different food to encourage children's awareness of the wider world. She has strong and positive examples of many different cultures in her own family and she uses books to enhance and promote children's understanding. She is aware of ensuring that she includes information about children's home life and the language they speak.

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the early years provision

The childminder has established a rapport with parents and they have provided information to meet the regulations. The childminder keeps a daily diary to show all the routines she follows with children in her care. Parents have completed individual information which assists the childminder in getting to know the characteristics of the children and this helps to promote their individuality and encourages the childminder in meeting their needs. The childminder has established routines within the community because she collects children from school, she meets with other childminders and has emergency cover arrangements established. The childminder obtains information from the wider childminding This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 network to provide ideas and keep her up to date with information.

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and outcomes for children

Children show they are beginning to settle in the childminder's home when they arrive and the childminder greets them and welcomes them into the home. She exchanges information with parents and children are content to be left. They show uncertainty at first and the childminder is attentive and encourages them into the playroom to find activities. Children are interested in painting and the childminder helps them to get started, they use the paint which is ready in the pots and they make brush strokes on the paper. Children show less ability to interact verbally with the childminder, however they make eye contact and show through their facial expressions how they are feeling. The childminder responds to this and offers affection and cuddles. The childminder is aware that children rarely carry out activities on their own and often need support and encouragement to be independent and make decisions.

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and outcomes for children

Children have opportunities to take part in cooking with the childminder and they show interest in food and like to taste different food when wearing a blindfold, children show enthusiasm and really enjoy this activity. They learn to differentiate between tastes and recognise and name different foods. Children dress up at times, they play as nurses and include imaginary role play games. They create games with the dolls and the buggies and enjoy singing and dancing to music; children are learning to repeat nursery rhymes. The childminder encourages children to increase their skills of problem solving through uing shape sorters and a peg board. Children can name all the different colours of the pegs but show less interest in these activities because they are too easy and do not hold any challenge for children.

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and outcomes for children

Children follow daily routines to maintain their health and hygiene, they wash hands and learn about cleanliness. They eat and drink regularly and follow daily routines for rest and this promotes their health and welfare. Children's safety is maintained because the childminder ensures that she supervises them at all times and children are secure in the buggy on school collections. Smaller children are learning about their own safety through the routines they follow with the childminder.

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and outcomes for children

Children are gradually learning to establish relationships and make friends with each other and with the childminder's family. They have opportunities to play with older children after school and to enjoy a wider range of activities and follow each other's ideas for play. These often include creative designs and joining materials to make models, they build with bricks and make towers or develop imaginary play ideas and create roles. Children are beginning to develop their skills for the future through widening their play experiences. 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 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 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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