Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY420293 Inspection date 13/06/2011 Inspector Adelaide Griffith

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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 2011. She lives with her husband and three children aged 13, nine and five years in the Yardley Wood area of Birmingham. The whole of the ground floor of the property is used for childminding. There is an enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder is able to take and collect children from local schools and pre-schools. The family has a cat and a guinea pig.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age range. There is currently one child attending who is within the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder also offers care to children aged over five years to eight years. She is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. 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

Children in the Early Years Foundation Stage are making consistent progress in their learning and development. Overall children's welfare is competently promoted and their individual needs are met effectively. The childminder works well with parents to promote children's care and learning. Partnership working with other early years providers is firmly established. The childminder is well informed about the Early Years Foundation Stage guidance to share information to promote continuity in children's care and learning. The childminder has implemented the self-evaluation process and has made positive changes that benefit the children. She has plans for further development of the setting.

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further?

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

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further?

 review the risk assessment to ensure that it covers anything with which a child may come into contact to ensure children's safety and well-being  take steps to carry out regular evacuation drills and record details in a fire logbook of any problems encountered and how they were resolved.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities with regard to child protection issues. She is well informed about the different types of abuse and the procedures to be followed if she has concerns about children's welfare. The childminder implements a wide range of procedures to safeguard children. For This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 example, risk assessments are available for the premises, but some aspects of the provision are not included and the childminder has not practised fire drills. This means that children's well-being is potentially compromised. The childminder is highly organised and all documentation required for the smooth running of the provision is available for inspection.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a vision to provide a happy environment in which children feel safe. She strives to improve the provision by making frequent changes to the setting. For example, resources are rotated and the physical surrounding is changed according to children's needs. The childminder is forward thinking and believes that further training will result in sustainable improvements that enhance her knowledge to promote children's learning more effectively.

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the early years provision

The childminder values the role of parents, encouraging them to share what they know about their child. Parents are well informed about the service the childminder provides. For example, copies of policies are accessible and they receive written information about children's experience daily. The childminder invites parents to review the service she provides. Parents' suggestions to support their child's learning have been effectively implemented to promote development further. The childminder works colloratively with parents by implementing similar activities. For example, she has obtained copies of favourite books to promote reading. The childminder is in regular contact with other early years providers and benefits from opportunities to discuss and review practice issues. Currently, children do not attend other settings. Nevertheless, the childminder is well aware of the importance of sharing information about children's development to maintain

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the early years provision

The childminder maximises the use of available space by allocating different parts of the premises for a range of activities. Age-appropriate resources are used selectively depending on the area of planned learning or children's preference. A good variety of resources is available to help children learn about other cultures and disability to prepare them for the wider society.

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and outcomes for children

Children's learning is effectively promoted because the childminder has a well- developed understanding of how they learn and develop. The childminder interacts constantly with the children and she uses a wide range of activities, such as singing to encourage the development of language skills. Children are beginning to concentrate as they look at pictures in books and babble in response to comments made by the childminder. The childminder knows the children well and ensures that activities include those they enjoy. For example, background music is used to create a cheerful mood and the childminder encourages movement to music to develop children's large muscle skills. They make eye-contact and smile at the childminder to show their pleasure in the activity.

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and outcomes for children

Children have many opportunities to engage in a broad range of activities because the childminder plans across all areas of learning. The childminder makes This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 consistent observations of children's progress and introduces a good range of adult and child-led experiences. The next steps are accurately identified using information gained from assessment and the childminder monitors these to ensure that children continue to develop well. There are many opportunities for children to develop sensory skills through a variety of materials, such as, paint, water and sand. The childminder provides experiences in other venues. She visits care settings with sensory rooms and this takes children's learning to another stage. They have additional opportunities to explore different textures and a variety of lights, sounds and colours. Children attend play groups where they mix with peers

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and outcomes for children

from a wide variety of backgrounds. This means that their social skills are effectively promoted.

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and outcomes for children

Children are well protected against infection because the childminder implements procedures competently. For instance, the premises are maintained in a clean condition throughout. Children are gaining a clear awareness of healthy lifestyles because they are provided with healthy meals and engage in daily physical exercise indoors and outside. Children feel secure in the welcoming environment. They have built a strong relationship with the childminder and are totally at ease in her home. They move around freely in the well-organised playroom where they are encouraged to access some resources independently. This provides appropriate challenge to develop their self-help and small muscle skills. The childminder gives support and guidance when this is required and this reinforces children's sense of security. The broad range of activities provides stimulating learning for children as they progress towards the early learning goals.

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and outcomes for children

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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