Childminder in Surrey

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY348168 Inspection date 01/03/2011 Inspector Michele Beasley

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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 2007. She lives in a residential area of Haslemere, Surrey with her adult child. Children play on the ground floor, using the sitting room and kitchen/dining area, alongside a secure rear garden. Small children use the first floor bedroom for sleeping. The family have three cats and a hamster. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She may care for a maximum of four children aged under eight years at any one time; no more than three of which may be in the early years age range. She is currently providing care for one child in the early year's age group and her three grandchildren in the same age range on a part-time basis.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is inadequate.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder has limited knowledge and little experience of using the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and therefore breaches of a number of requirements that promote safeguarding and children's welfare. Although most documentation is in place and there have been improvements since the last inspection, the childminder does not plan effectively to meet individual children's needs and promote inclusion. The childminder does not have a system in place for reflective practice through effective self-evaluation. As a result, she is unable to demonstrate the strengths of her practice or how she will maintain continuous improvement. However, children do settle well into the childminder's care and develop close relationships with her.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the early years provision requires significant improvement. The registered person is given a Notice to Improve that sets out actions to be carried out.

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further?

To comply with the requirements of the EYFS the registered person must take the following action by the specified date:

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further?

 make systematic observations and assessments of each child's achievements, interests and learning styles and use these to plan enjoyable and challenging experiences tailored to meet their individual needs (Organisation) 15/03/2011

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further?

 develop the use of reflective practice and effective self-evaluation to identify strengths and priorities for development that will continuously improve the quality 15/03/2011 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 of the provision for all children (Organisation)  develop and implement knowledge and understanding of both the welfare and the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (Qualifications training, knowledge and skills) 15/03/2011

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further?

 request parental permission at the time of admission to the seeking of any necessary emergency medical advice of treatment in the future (Safeguarding and welfare) 15/03/2011

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further?

 conduct a risk assessment and review it regularly, maintaining a record that identifies aspects of the environment that need to be checked on a regular basis, when it was carried out and by whom, taking all reasonable steps to ensure hazards to children are minimised, indoors and outside (Suitable premises, environment and equipment) 15/03/2011

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further?

 carry out a full risk assessment for each type of outing and review it before embarking on each specific outing (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 15/03/2011

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further?

 ensure a paediatric first aid course is attended that is approved by the local authority (Suitable people) 04/04/2011

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further?

To improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 No recommendations raised at inspection.

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the early years provision

The childminder has made improvements since her last inspection such as obtaining written permission from parents to administer medication, which is recorded appropriately. The childminder has an understanding of child protection issues and systems are in place to ensure children are safeguarded in this respect. All adults living in the household are checked to ensure that they are suitable to be with children. The childminder has not completed risk assessments for her home and outings, breaching legal requirements; therefore hazards remain unidentified, such as in the kitchen where plates are piled high on top of the cooker. A valid first aid certificate is not in place which is a further breach of requirements as it does not enable the childminder to have up-to-date knowledge to deal with minor injuries. Most other regulatory documentation in place, such as the attendance register. This is well maintained and contains sufficient information to identify

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the early years provision

individual children and is an improvement since the last inspection. However, the childminder does not routinely seek parental consent for emergency medical advice and treatment. This is a breach of regulations and this limits her ability to respond effectively, and to promote the children's safety and welfare.

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the early years provision

Partnerships with parents are positive; children have daily diaries. The childminder has business contracts which have some of the relevant details to support the children's welfare. She discusses and provides a range of policies to help them This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 understand what underpins her practice, including a system for complaints. Feedback from parents is positive; they are very happy with the service the childminder provides. The childminder has started to think about establishing partnerships with other providers of care and education to ensure that children have a package of care and education to support their individual needs.

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the early years provision

Systems of reflective practice through effective self-evaluation have not been established. The childminder does not make use of the Early Years Foundation Stage documentation to reflect on whether she is meeting the requirements or to look for other gaps in her knowledge skills and resources. She has an understanding of child development obtained through a childminding qualification. However, the childminder has not yet identified ways to increase or support her understanding of observation and assessment and the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. This limits her ability to promote equality and diversity and recognise each child as an individual with a particular set of needs. The childminder organises her home to enable young children to move freely and access a range of toys from low level boxes.

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and outcomes for children

The learning and development requirements are not met. This is because the childminder does not have an effective system in place to gather sufficient information about children's starting points. In addition, she does not plan or use observations effectively. As a result children are not fully developing the skills they need for future learning. However, the childminder does take an interest in what children do and say and responds appropriately to their questioning. Children are well established in the setting and they are developing strong relationships with their childminder. They demonstrate that they feel secure and safe in the childminder's care as they confidently leave her side to choose toys, returning to her for help when needed. The atmosphere within the home is calm and relaxed and children are learning though their own interests. For example, the childminder helps children name the colour of the toy vehicles they have chosen. They learn

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and outcomes for children

how to keep themselves safe, such as when dancing as the childminder reminds them they must be careful not to bump into the furniture. Children enjoy the company of the childminder and actively seek her attention, for example, they eagerly point to the tell the time poster and show the childminder different animals and people displayed.

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and outcomes for children

Photographs show minded children making cakes and chocolate Easter eggs. They also create various craft activities for Christmas, visit museums, look at books and enjoy dressing up. The childminder cuddles and rocks the children in her arms when they are tired, putting them to sleep upstairs in a bedroom in an appropriate cot. Children have opportunities to develop their physical skills as they use the local park. They build their knowledge of the world around them through visits to the garden centre to look at animals in the pet centre, and visits to the seaside and local history museum. The range of activities demonstrates that the childminder does have an understanding of child development; however she is This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 unsure how to plan for children's next steps of learning.

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and outcomes for children

Children are given clear boundaries and understand the house rules, such as not climbing on chairs. The childminder uses discussion to encourage children to think through possible consequences and as a result they are well behaved and considerate to the needs of others. The childminder provides a planned nutritional menu which is displayed for parents. Children help prepare food; drinks are readily available throughout the day. The childminder's home is bright, light and warm, and regular cleaning routines limit the spread of infection. 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 4 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 4 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 4 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 4

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 4 The extent to which children feel safe 4 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 4 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 4 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 4

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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: 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

 undertake a risk assessment of the premises and equipment at least once in each calendar year, and immediately, where the need for an assessment arises to ensure that all necessary measures are taken to minimise and identify risks (Suitability and safety of premises and equipment) (also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register) 09/03/2011

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 obtain an appropriate first aid qualification (Welfare of the children being cared for) (also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register) 15/03/2011

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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 (Suitable premises, environment and equipment, Welfare of the children being cared for) 15/03/2011

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