Parekh, Mamta

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY338002 Inspection date 24/03/2011 Inspector Jennifer Turner

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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 2006. She lives with her husband and three children aged eight, 10 and 14 years in Great Barr, Birmingham. The lounge and first floor front bedroom are used for childminding, together with a first floor bathroom. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outdoor 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. There are currently four children in the early years age range who attend one on a full-time basis and three on a part-time basis. The admissions policy allows children over the age of eight years to attend. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder walks to local schools to take children and has use of a car to collect children in the afternoon. The childminder attends the local parent and toddler group and is registered on the local authority Network scheme. She 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 good.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

There is a wide range of interesting and enjoyable planned and spontaneous activities provided for all children and the childminder supports their learning and development well. Positive relationships and inclusive practice are effectively promoted and on the whole documentation is well maintained. The childminder has built successful relationships with parents and is developing partnerships with other childcare professionals, which enable her to meet children's individual needs well. The system for self-evaluation is good and the childminder shows commitment to improvement through attending training.

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further?

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

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further?

 update the risk assessment to include aspects of the environment that are checked and ensure it covers everything children come into contact with.

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the early years provision

Safeguarding is given priority, with the childminder being aware of the indicators of abuse. The childminder informs parents of her obligations and responsibilities through information leaflets and a clear written policy. She supervises children well and the children's care environment is safe and secure with some suitable safety equipment fitted around the home, and appropriate attention is given to making This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 sure toys and equipment are safe. However, a record of risk assessment is not sufficiently detailed and does not clearly relate to specific areas or state any action taken following a review or incident.

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the early years provision

The childminder has effective procedures in place with parents to ensure that the needs of their child are fully discussed and shared. She takes into consideration children's starting points and regularly discusses children's progress with their parents at the beginning and end of the child's day. There is an information sheet detailing children's likes and dislikes and an assessment system is in place to record and inform parents of their child's progress, helping the childminder to plan activities around their individual interests. The childminder has effective strategies in place and is aware of implementing methods to ensure linguistic diversity is valued in the childminding environment. She encourages children to use signing and to learn simple words in Hindi. Small world disability figures and books ensure children see positive images around them.

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the early years provision

The childminder attends additional training to increase her knowledge of childcare issues and has support from the Early Years team. The childminder demonstrates that she has an effective capacity to improve her practice through accessing a variety of training and undertaking the self-evaluation process. The childminder has a good understanding of how to observe children and plan activities which cover all the areas of learning. She provides children with a learning journal and records their progress, development and next steps. A daily diary ensures parents know what their children have done during the day. Parents are fully consulted and involved in their children's learning, providing an effective partnership and helping to contribute to children's learning and development.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy and have lots of fun as they confidently engage in the wide range of activities. Dressing up activities give opportunities for creative expression and their drawing, craft and painting skills are extended through the availability of art materials. They enjoy painting and hand printing and have opportunities to make junk models. Children's behaviour is commendable as all children are polite and considerate and their behaviour is managed very well. Sharing is very much promoted and the childminder constantly encourages all children to be kind to each other and gives lots of praise, promoting good levels of self-esteem. Consequently, relationships are very positive and children play well together. Their language skills are enhanced as the childminder makes sure that children have access to books and each week they visit the library for story sessions and to choose new books. Children enjoy when the childminder reads to them and they

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and outcomes for children

sit attentively during the story. Positive interaction from the childminder promotes children's numeric skills as they sing number rhyming songs.

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and outcomes for children

Children's knowledge and understanding of the world is developing. Children engage in some meaningful experiences in which they encounter creatures, people, plants and objects in their natural environment. For example, they plant beans and feed the animals at a local farm. Children learn to keep themselves safe This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 through gentle reminders about caring for one another and the environment. Good hygiene routines prevent the spread of infection and children wash their hands after using the toilet and before meals. Children benefit from a varied range of meals, snacks and drinks which include some healthy options, such as, fresh fruit and vegetables. Children engage in an appropriate range of physical activities in the garden and also regularly visit the local park to use a more challenging range of equipment. Children are developing skills that contribute to their future

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and outcomes for children

economic well-being through making steady progress in their communication, language and literacy. Children understand about danger as they practise the fire drills and know that they must find a safe place to cross the road. 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 2 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 2

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 2 The extent to which children feel safe 2 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 2 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 2 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 2

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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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