Childminder in Slough

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY217997 Inspection date 15/02/2011 Inspector Keriann Belcher

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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 2001. She lives with her husband and two children aged 11 and 16 years, in Slough, Berkshire. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's home is available for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The family has no pets. The childminder walks and drives to local schools to take and collect children.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children at any one time, of these three may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding four children in the early years age range ,various part-time hours. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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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

Children are relaxed and content in the childminder's clean and comfortable home. Her satisfactory understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage ensures children enjoy their time with her and make sound progress in their learning The childminder takes the necessary steps to safeguard and promote the welfare of the children. She carries out risk assessments to identify aspects of the environment that need to be checked on a regular basis. However these do not contain all of the necessary details which could compromise children's safety. She also works effectively with parents to ensure that each child's individual needs are met appropriately. The childminder demonstrates a satisfactory capacity to maintain continuous improvement as previous recommendations have been completed so that outcomes for children are improved.

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further?

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

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further?

 review the risk assessments to ensure it contains all the neccessary details (Premises, environment and equipment) 04/04/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 use observations to identify learning priorities to plan learning experiences for each child This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  keep a record of evacuation drills in a fire log book and any problems encountered and how they were resolved

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the early years provision

The childminder understands the importance of safeguarding children in her care and is aware of the indicators of child abuse and the child protection procedures to follow if she was concerned about a child. The childminder further safeguards children by carrying out risk assessments on her home to identify and minimise potential hazards. However, the risk assessments record does not contain when and by whom the particular hazards have been checked and the regularity of these checks. The childminder has fire safety devices installed in her home. Clear evacuation procedure are in place which are practiced with the children to ensure they are aware of what to do in the event of a fire. A fire log book of any problems encountered and how they are resolved is not kept which could compromise children's safety. All paperwork required to promote the welfare, care and learning of children is maintained.

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the early years provision

Partnerships with parent/carers is suitably promoted. The childminder self- evaluates her practice. She understands the importance of continuous improvement to provide better outcomes for children. The views of the parents are sought as part of the self-evaluation process. Parental comments indicate they are happy with the service the childminder provides. The childminder understands the importance of effective communication with nurseries and schools that the children attend to further promote their learning and development.

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the early years provision

Children are having an enjoyable time as they play with a range of resources and participate in various activities, which help them to become curious learners. Children are beginning to know and learn about their own cultures and beliefs and of other people's, as they have access to books and resources that show images of the diverse world they live in.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has developed a satisfactory understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and has established systems in place to promote children's learning. Observations of children's achievements are known. However these do not support the childminder sufficiently with the planning of future activities , as they do not identify learning priorities for each child. Children are happy and feel safe as they respond positively to the individual attention they receive from the caring childminder. The childminder sits with them as they play. Very young children are engaging in imaginative play based on their own experiences such as feeding the doll with a bottle or changing its nappy. There are lots of opportunities for children to develop physically and gain control of their bodies such as they act out the actions to 'Head, shoulders knees and toes' This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

song or move purposely around the room exploring their environment.

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and outcomes for children

Children are beginning to learn about house rules to keep them safe such as being aware of not climbing on the furniture or toys as they could fall and hurt themselves. The childminder manages children using positive methods such as clapping for a very young child for wanted behaviour.

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and outcomes for children

Children are protected from hazards within their environment such as safety gates across the kitchen ensure young children are kept safe and under constant supervision during the day. In addition children are kept safe when outdoors as the childminder ensures they are securely harnessed into their car seats.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder takes steps to ensure children in her care remain healthy and free from cross infection, for example children do not if they are unwell. The childminder holds a current first aid certificate and this enables her to confidently deal with any injuries. All meals are provided by the children's parents. However the childminder is aware of their dietary needs and would be able to provide food if required. Drinks are available all the time in individual beakers to enable children to freely access them. 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 3 The extent to which children feel safe 2 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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