Childminder in NottinghamOfsted inspection, 4 Mar 2011

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 254713 Inspection date 04/03/2011 Inspector K.A.Bryan

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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 was registered in 1992. She lives in a house in Nottingham that is close to local schools, shops and parks. Minded children have access to the ground floor of the home and an upstairs bedroom. There is a secure rear garden available for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time, of whom three may be in the early years age group. There are currently 10 children on roll, of whom five are in the early years age range. The childminder also offers care to children aged over five years. She is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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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 takes care to find out all the necessary details to meet children's needs. Consequently, she knows them as individuals and they are happy and settled at her home. She forms positive working relationships with parents and others involved with the care of children and ensures they have all relevant information about their care and learning. Generally, all children make good progress in their learning and development and enjoy a suitable range of activities. The childminder has begun to assess her practice but systems are not yet used effectively to identify areas for future improvement. All recommendations from the last inspection have been implemented.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure the links between children's starting points and the six areas of learning are used effectively to monitor their progress  ensure that systems are implemented to monitor and evaluate the provision and use these as a basis of ongoing review to identify the setting's strengths and priorities for development that will improve the quality of provision for all children.

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the early years provision

Children are safeguarded appropriately because the childminder has a sound understanding of child protection procedures and knows who to report any concerns to. She has also attended training in this area. The childminder never This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 leaves children with people who are not cleared and, consequently, their safety is maintained.

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the early years provision

The childminder has organised her home well to provide a safe and welcoming environment for children and displays of their work lets them know they are valued. A good range of risk assessments promotes children's safety and measures are in place to keep children safe. For example, a stair gate and socket covers prevent harm to them. Children also learn to be responsible for their own safety as she explains to them about hazards in the home and how to keep themselves safe when they are on trips.

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the early years provision

The childminder has positive partnerships with parents and keeps them informed of their children's day via verbal or written feedback. A suitable range of written policies and procedures are also in place and copies of these documents are available to parents. She understands the need to form partnerships with others involved in the children's lives and there is good two way communication between the childminder and a local nursery.

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the early years provision

The childminder has completed a range of training which demonstrates that she is always striving to improve her service. However, systems to monitor and evaluate the setting are not yet effective in identifying and driving improvements.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has arranged her home to provide a welcoming environment for children where toys and resources are stored within easy reach to promote their independence and choice well. She gives careful consideration to the inclusion of all children and organises a suitable range of activities and learning opportunities which enables all children to participate. This helps children to develop a good sense of belonging and gives them confidence to help each other. For example, an older child asked the childminder questions about a baby and helpfully fetched his nappy for the childminder. This resulted in lots of praise which the child was very pleased about.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has sound understanding of how children learn and develop through their play and has attended training in the Early Years Foundation Stage. This enables her to provide a suitably balanced day for children, between activities she provides and activities they choose for themselves. She takes sensitive observations about children which are linked to the areas of learning and assessments show what the next step in their learning is. However, children's starting points are not established or linked to the six areas of learning so their progress is not monitored as effectively as possible.

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and outcomes for children

Warm relationships are in place between the childminder and the children and she clearly knows them as individuals. Children are beginning to develop as confident communicators and they happily share what they have learnt, for example, as they watched a programme about vegetables. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children's hygiene is well promoted because the children use liquid soap and paper towels which reduces cross-contamination effectively. A suitable selection of snacks and drinks are provided and the childminder talks to the children about the importance of having a healthy, balanced diet. Children have also grown tomatoes and eating these helps them to understand the link between healthy food and maintaining the environment. Daily outdoor play and outings promotes good health and development as children play and learn in the fresh air. Local parks are also

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and outcomes for children

used which have large equipment, such as swings and a climbing frame which offers children a good range of physical challenges.

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and outcomes for children

Children behave well and they are developing a good understanding of acceptable behaviour, such as using good manners. They follow sensible house rules, such as sharing, and respond happily to gentle reminders when these are needed.

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and outcomes for children

Children have suitable opportunities to use their imagination and creativity as they easily access a variety of mark-making materials such as pens, stencils and stamps. Children also enjoy completing jigsaws and this helps to promote their problem-solving skills appropriately. The local community is used effectively by the childminder to help children develop an understanding of the wider world; they enjoy trips on the bus and to parks, shops and the library. This also provides them with good opportunities to socialise and to learn about and respect other cultures. 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 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 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: 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

 ensure that an effective child protection policy and procedure is implemented and followed appropriately (Safeguarding and welfare) 04/04/2011

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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

 ensure that an effective child protection policy and procedure is implemented and followed appropriately (Safeguarding and welfare) 04/04/2011

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