Childminder in West Berkshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY318381 Inspection date 03/03/2011 Inspector Caroline Hearn

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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

There were no children on roll when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children on roll, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states if the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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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 was registered in 2005 and is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives in with partner and two children aged six and nine in Thatcham, Berkshire. The whole house is used for childminding. The garden is not used so the childminder visits local parks and outdoor play areas.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for five children under eight years at any one time and is not currently minding. The childminder has pet tortoises, chickens and a dog.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder has a sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She understands the need to offer children a broad range of activities which best support their on going learning. The childminder has not minded since her last inspection and has therefore not addressed the actions that were set at that time. She has not gained the required paediatric first aid qualification. The childminder has not updated this training for a while, which greatly reduces her ability to manage medical emergencies. Whilst the childminder has not addressed her previously set actions she is aware of the requirements and has clear plans in place to address these before she begins minding. Discussions show she has appropriate capacity to maintain continuous improvement once she starts minding again.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Within the childminder's home the minded children are provided with plenty of space to play and explore. The childminder undertakes risk assessments on all areas of her home to ensure children are safe. She understands the need to have a wide range of toys and resources to ensure children of all ages are offered sufficient challenge in their play and learning. The childminder promotes inclusive practice and understands the need to record sufficient information about each child to enable her to meet their on going needs. The childminder has a sound understanding of how to promote children's good health through their diet. She ensures children are offered a balanced diet and plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables.

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Compliance with registration requirements

In order to continue to meet the requirements of registration, the registered person must take the following action by the specified date:

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Compliance with registration requirements

 complete an appropriate paediatric first aid course (also applies to the both parts of the Childcare Register). 25/04/2011 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (promoting good health) 25/04/2011

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (promoting good health) 25/04/2011

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