Okungbowa-Okeke, Virginia Matilda Egberanwen

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY414392 Inspection date 27/05/2011 Inspector Diane Ashplant

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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 2010. She lives with her husband and three children aged thirteen and ten-year-old twins in the Erdington area of Birmingham. The whole of the premises is available for childminding, although this is mainly conducted on the ground floor. There is a fully enclosed area 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 and at times works with an assistant. The childminder takes and collects children from school and attends other early years settings in the area. The provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and on both parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is currently caring for three children, all of whom are in the early years age range.

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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

Children are welcomed into this family home where they make warm relationships with the childminder and her family. However, the absence of any system for evaluating the effectiveness of practice means that some of the required documentation for the safe and efficient management of the setting is not in place. Children are cared for in a generally safe and secure household. The childminder demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement through training and her enthusiastic approach. She provides an open and friendly service for parents and there are some links in place to support outcomes for children.

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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?

 request written parental permission, at the time of the child's admission to the provision, to the seeking of any emergency medical advice or treatment in the future (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) (this also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 17/06/2011

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further?

 obtain prior written permission from parents before any medication is given (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) (this also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register). 17/06/2011

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further?

To 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 further a system of self-evaluation in order to identify strengths and weaknesses in order to maintain continuous improvement  extend the use of observation and assessment to identify learning priorities and plan relevant and motivating experiences for each child  ensure that for each type of outing a full risk assessment is carried out and that written parental permission for children to take part in outings is obtained  review the information obtained from parents to ensure it contains appropriate details; this specifically relates to consents for outings, transport and photographs  review the selection and accessibility of resources available to children to further promote equality of opportunity  review and define the procedures for the emergency evacaution of the

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further?

premises and ensure regular evacuation drills are carried out.

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the early years provision

Children are not adequately safeguarded as the childminder does not have in place all the required documentation to support their welfare. She has a sound understanding of her role and responsibilities to protect children from possible harm or neglect and how to pass on concerns appropriately. She has attended recent training to develop her knowledge and awareness and has a clear policy which she shares effectively with parents. Other procedures are in place to protect children, such as safe collection and effective attendance records of children and visitors. However, the childminder does not take the required consents from parents in relation to prior consent for emergency action and prior consent for medication. The childminder uses her husband as her assistant, which means children benefit from extra adult interaction and attention. However, she also occasionally allows her assistant to have sole care of children without having

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the early years provision

sought parental written consent, which is a breach of her conditions of registration. This is an offence unless the provider gives a reasonable excuse. On this occasion the provider did so and Ofsted does not intend to take further action. Also, the childminder does not take any additional written consents in relation to daily practices, such as outings, transport and photographs, which means that children's welfare is potentially compromised. The childminder understands the importance of ensuring all adults around children are either appropriately checked or fully supervised. The childminder has attended the required training courses and some additional ones since her registration and demonstrates a positive attitude towards future development. She has created a safe and secure outdoor area since registration, which extends children's play opportunities. However, she has no real system in place for evaluating her practice or seeking parents' views, which means

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the early years provision

some areas of development are not identified.

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the early years provision

The childminder is aware of the importance of meeting children's individual needs and liaising with parents to find out about their routines and preferences. She provides different areas of space for children to access and a range of toys to support their learning and development, although children's opportunities for free This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 access to a wider range of resources are somewhat limited. The childminder had some experience of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities as part of her work placements but has not cared for them as a childminder. She is aware of the importance of working closely with outside agencies to support any individual needs.

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the early years provision

Partnership with parents is generally working well and the childminder exchanges some information through daily discussion and displays on the walls. Policies are discussed with new parents and details of the child's day are kept by the childminder in a diary so she has a record for herself and can also share accurately with parents. She has some links in place within the community and takes children to facilities, such as the local toddler group at the children's centre. She is aware of the need to liaise with other early years settings to support children's continuity of care should she have children who also attend other provisions.

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and outcomes for children

Children are content in this environment where they make secure relationships with the childminder and her husband and where their welfare, learning and development are, in the main, suitably supported. They have opportunities to promote their health and physical development through play in the garden or trips to the park. They move in response to music and rhymes or practise coordination on the dance mat. They are beginning to learn about safety through reminders about safe play or encouragement to walk safely near traffic, although opportunities to develop their awareness of fire safety are not fully promoted. They receive praise and encouragement to help them develop their confidence and are beginning to learn to play together through sharing and taking turns. Although food is provided by parents, children do talk about healthy eating and have access to drinks at all times so they are kept hydrated. They sleep, rest and eat according

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and outcomes for children

to individual routines and parental preferences. Children have opportunities to develop their knowledge of the local community and to mix with other children through attending different toddler groups.

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and outcomes for children

There is a bright and welcoming playroom where children have a selection of resources to support all areas of learning. They are encouraged in their language development through regular conversation and the opportunity to read books or join in with songs and nursery rhymes. They have access to different mark making materials and have a range of resources to promote their problem solving and reasoning. For example, they work out how to construct and build with the plastic bricks or engage with the childminder to find the right piece for the puzzle and feel proud of themselves when this is discovered and put in the correct place. There are some opportunities to extend children's understanding through the daily routine and general questions and they have a reasonable balance of free play and adult interaction, where the childminder's spontaneous enthusiasm makes learning fun. Children develop their imagination through role playing with the small world

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and outcomes for children

figures or copying adult roles as they prepare food in the play kitchen. They have access to sand and water and opportunities to paint and make designs as they stick and colour during group sessions or sometimes at the childminder's home. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 They begin to wonder at nature as they take walks in the park or watch fascinated as the squirrel runs across the garden.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder gets to know the children through discussions with parents and her own observations. She is beginning to record these observations in photos and on sticky notes, together with some commentary. However, these are in their early stages and not yet effectively used to monitor children's progress or plan for the next steps in their learning and development. 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 4 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 4

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 3 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 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

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Records to be kept) 17/06/2011

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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 (Records to be kept) 17/06/2011

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