Childminder in Wiltshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY409183 Inspection date 28/03/2011 Inspector Beverley Blackburn

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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 2010. She lives with her husband and three children in Trowbridge, Wiltshire. The ground and first floor of the house may be used for childminding. There is an enclosed garden for outdoor play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for no more than four children under eight years old at any one time; of these, not more than three of these may be in the early years age group, and of these, no more than one may be under one year. Currently, the childminder is caring for seven children on a part-time basis, of whom one is in the early years age group. The family has one cat, three rabbits, a tortoise and fish as pets.

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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 settled and happy in this family home that offers a caring environment in which they receive as much individual time as possible. The childminder's full attention is devoted to the children in her care, playing alongside them, developing their knowledge and understanding, and ensuring their safety at all times. The system of recording observations, together with the suitable range of activities, helps the childminder to effectively meet the needs of every child in her care, but the system requires further attention. Most required documentation relating to children's welfare is all in place; however, one specific legal requirement relating to emergency care has been overlooked. The childminder is beginning to review her practice suitably in order to meet each child's individual requirements and provide better outcomes for all children. Risk assessments of the home take place, but the childminder does not do all possible to help children learn how to keep themselves

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further?

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

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further?

 request written parental permission, at the time of the child's admission to the provision, to the seeking of any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment in the future(Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 18/04/2011

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should: This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  develop observations and assessments and use information to plan activities that are clearly link to the six areas of learning in order to demonstrate children's progress towards the early learning goals  create opportunities to discuss and practice evacuation procedure to enable children to have a clear understanding of how to leave the house quickly and safely in the event of a fire and to ensure their safety  establish partnership with other early years provider that the children attend in order to collaboratively support children's future area for development  increase range of resources to include resources to promote diversity and differences and to meet the developing needs of the children, enabling them to achieve in all six areas of learning.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a sound understanding of safeguarding the children in her care. However, she has not sought all parents' written permission to seek emergency medical advice and treatment for children if necessary. This breaches requirements and places children at risk. The childminder has a sound understanding of child protection issues and who to contact in the event of a concern about a child. She has all relevant information from the local authority readily accessible for reference. The childminder demonstrates her ability to provide a safe environment for the children by ensuring that suitable safety measures are in place, such as a fire blanket and working smoke alarms. However, she does not practice or discuss her evacuation plan with the children to make them aware of safety systems.

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of promoting equality of opportunity and ensures all children are fully welcome in her home and included in all activities. She sets out a range of activities she knows interests the children attending; however, her resources to promote children's understanding of differences and cultural diversity are limited, which inhibits children in learning about how people differ.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a sound understanding of the six required areas of learning and the early learning goals. She has some understanding of how children learn and has started to observe what children can do in order to assess their progress. However, she is not linking activities to the areas of learning and development or planning the next steps for children's learning as indentified in the observations. Children are making steady progress in their learning and development through the varied activities that are accessible to them and their experiences in her care.

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the early years provision

The childminder reflects on her practice and identifies areas for improvement that will enhance her practice and her provision. These include attending a training course on management of children's behaviour and increasing the range of outdoor resources available to the children. However, monitoring systems are not sufficiently secure as some requirements are overlooked. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 A sound partnership is developed with the parents, with a clear two-way sharing of information through regular discussions at drop off and collection times. This means the parents are kept fully informed of their children's day and their progress and development. Other professionals are involved in the care of the children currently minded, however, the childminder has not established partnerships with all these to aid a united approach to children's development and learning. The

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the early years provision

childminder has suitable strategies in place to manage the children's behaviour appropriately. She does this according to their age and stage of development, working with parents to achieve consistency of methods. She explains her expectations to children and encourages them to take responsibility for their behaviour. Children are aware of the boundaries.

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and outcomes for children

The children that are in the childminder's care are currently with her for a few hours after school each day. They are familiar with the daily routine; for example, when they arrive from school they hang their coats and bags and set about choosing what they want to do. Children are happy and settled in this family home, where they have access to a suitable range of activities appropriate to their age range. These help in developing their mathematical thinking and creative skills. Children show enjoyment in drawing, tracing, and using scissors to cut out pictures and carefully colour them in. They enjoy imaginative play and physical exercise. Children seem happy and relaxed in the company of the childminder. She gets down to their level and gets involved in their play, for example, by playing with the pretend cash machine and 'buying' items with pretend money. Such activities help children develop suitable skills for the future. The childminder has started to

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and outcomes for children

observe what children can do and is beginning to assess their progress. However, she is not linking activities to the six areas of learning, or planning the next steps in their learning as indentified in the observations. Children are making steady progress in their learning during their time with the childminder. She complements the school day suitably for children in full time education. Children of different ages develop good relationships and as a result, generally play co-operatively together. Children interact well with the childminder's own children. They are learning to share, take turns and to play cooperatively.

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and outcomes for children

Children are encouraged to learn about healthy lifestyles. They enjoy regular outdoor exercise, such as walks to the local park, and walking to and from school. They have access to the enclosed garden. Children are encouraged to wash their hands at appropriate times, such as before eating, after visiting the toilet and after touching the family's animals. Children enjoy healthy and nutritious snacks; they have regular drinks. Children are learning to keep themselves safe suitably overall, although some opportunities are missed. They are encouraged to help tidy away the toys to prevent trip hazards, to stay close to the childminder when out and about, and they are told how to cross the road safely, looking out for oncoming cars. The childminder supports children to learn and develop in a safe environment. 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 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 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

 keep and implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect (Arrangements for safeguarding children) (also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register) 18/04/2011

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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 on the compulosory part of the Childcare Register (Arrangements for safeguarding children) 18/04/2011

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