Childminder in Wiltshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY421297 Inspection date 10/06/2011 Inspector Lorraine Sparey

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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 two children aged 10 and seven years in a mainly residential area of Salisbury. The ground floor of the childminder's house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. Toilet and sleeping facilities are on the first floor. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both parts of the compulsory and voluntary Childcare Register. A maximum of five children may attend at any one time, of these three maybe in the early years age group. There are currently three children on the roll, of these two are in the early years age group. The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children.

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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 in the childminders care. She provides an appropriate range of activities in a welcoming and homely environment. Children's individual needs are established through discussion with the parents and respected and there are some opportunities for them to learn about valuing differences. The childminder generally promotes children's health, safety and general well-being. However, her risk assessments do not fully identify all potential hazards particularly in the garden. The childminder has begun to develop some systems to monitor and evaluate the provision to enable her to make continuous improvement. However, these are in the early stages and not fully effective.

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further?

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

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further?

 review the risk assessments to ensure all areas used by children are covered with particular regard to the garden  increase opportunities for children to learn about valuing and respecting others  review the systems to identify children's individual needs through encouraging a culture of reflective practice and involving parents in evaluating the impact of the provision.

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates sound knowledge and awareness of safeguarding children. She has attended training and her policy and procedures identify appropriate steps to take in the event of a concern with regard to a child's welfare. Risk assessments and daily safety checks are in place. However, the childminder This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 has recently purchased a gas barbecue and has not incorporated this into the risk assessments. Consequently, children's safety is not fully promoted in the garden.

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the early years provision

The childminder has begun to implement procedures to monitor and evaluate her provision. She is keen to attend training to increase her knowledge and skills of up- to-date childcare practices. Regular visits from the local authority provide opportunities to discuss her provision. However, these are in the early stages and not fully effective in identifying areas that will improve outcomes for children.

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the early years provision

The childminder has an appropriate range of resources to support children's learning and enjoyment. They are able to access some of the resources and are confident to ask for additional items. The childminder has some equipment such as a book and a doll to support children's understanding of valuing differences. However, children's understanding of the wider world is not fully supported or promoted. The childminder provides good levels of support with the majority of the time providing one-to-one care.

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the early years provision

The childminder develops positive relationships with parents. She provides them with some written information about the service she offers. This includes copies of some of her policies and procedures such as missing child policy. The childminder makes time for the parents to sit down and talk with her about their child's progress generally on a weekly basis. The childminder has taken steps to develop relationships with other early years professionals and settings that children may attend. For example, liaising with the local preschool to ensure a consistent approach in children's learning.

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing positive relationships with the childminder. She actively engages in their play, encouraging them to try new activities. For example, inviting a young child to use the shapes sorter and learn how to empty the shapes out. The child delights in showing the visiting adult how they can post the shapes and empty them out. Children's understanding of shapes and colours is promoted through repeating the colours and shapes as they put them into the sorter. The childminder uses open ended questioning such as 'What colour is the car?', 'What sound does the duck make?', encouraging children's thinking and problem solving. Children are learning to respect their environment and are encouraged to help put away the toys before they get out others. Children's language is developing because the childminder constantly talks about what they are doing and encourages the child to repeat words promoting their language skills. Children

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and outcomes for children

have opportunities to play in the garden and the childminder is developing an area for the children to grow vegetables.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder demonstrates a developing knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. She has obtained some information about children's starting points and has begun to observe and assess children's progress to help her in planning the next steps in their learning. The childminder recognises this is This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 an area she needs to develop further and is keen to seek training to help her in this. Generally the childminder follows the children's interests to ensure that they are interested in the activities provided. She provides a balance of adult directed opportunities such as craft and child initiated play.

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and outcomes for children

Children's health is appropriately supported. They are encouraged to wash their hands after playing in the garden, toileting and before food. Parents provide children's meals which are stored appropriately. Children learn about how to stay safe through discussion and the childminder being a positive role model. She gives clear messages and encourages children to take responsibility. For example, when the children climb on the seat she reminds them to sit still otherwise they may fall off. They practise the evacuation procedures to ensure they are familiar with what to do in the event of an emergency. Children's behaviour is appropriate for their age and stage of development. The childminder praises their achievements encouraging them to learn the boundaries and expectations. 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: 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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