Childminder in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY402382 Inspection date 09/08/2011 Inspector Bridget Copson

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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 son aged nine years in Bournemouth, Dorset. The accommodation is situated on the first floor and children have access to the sitting room, bathroom, kitchen and childminder's bedroom. There is a garden for outdoor play. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children at any one time. Of these, three may be in the early years age group. She is currently minding three children in the early years age group. The provision is on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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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's individual needs are met appropriately by the childminder. They are generally cared for equally and fairly within a positive environment, although on occasions this is disrupted by older children. They make adequate progress towards the early learning goals though their next steps of learning are not prioritised. As a result, they are not well challenged to encourage them to fulfil their potential in all areas of learning. Since registration, the childminder has shown sound commitment to maintaining continuous improvement. She has started evaluating her provision though does not systematically reflect upon her quality of practice or include parents' views.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the assessment process to prioritise next steps in each child's developmental progress in all areas of learning and review this approach with parents  improve the organisation so all children experience a challenging programme of learning and development and any care provided for older children does not adversely affect the care of children receiving early years provision  engage in regular cycles of planning and review in respect of self-evaluation in partnership with parents.

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the early years provision

Children's welfare is effectively safeguarded by the childminder's systems to promote their safety and well-being. Accurate risk assessments are carried out to keep children safe and secure at the childminder's home and on outings. Fire drills This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 are carried out regularly to support the childminder and children in learning how to respond in an emergency. The childminder has attended up-to-date training in protecting children. This has given her a secure understanding of her responsibilities and the procedures to follow to safeguard children.

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the early years provision

Children share a suitable range of age appropriate resources, some of which are easily accessible to promote their independent play. There is appropriate space to play freely, to rest peacefully and for children to sit together at meal times. The childminder organises her time so that she soundly meets children's care routines. She suitably interacts in their play offering appropriate support and reassurance. Most of the time, children are included equally and fairly within a positive environment. They learn about the needs and feelings of others, although their play is sometimes disrupted by older children. They are suitably supported to learn about diversity within the community and the wider world. For example, they look at books about other cultures and sometimes play with different dolls.

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the early years provision

The childminder is satisfactorily committed to improving her practice and has begun to evaluate her strengths and areas for improvement. Since registration, she has developed the garden area to offer suitable outdoor play for all ages. She has updated her knowledge and skills through attending training courses and workshops and completing a childcare qualification. The childminder does not, however, systematically evaluate the quality of her provision. For example, she does not involve parents by seeking their views on their children's starting points or learning.

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the early years provision

Overall, the childminder establishes suitable partnerships with parents and carers. She provides new families with policies, procedures and an outline of her provision to help them make informed choices. She uses parents' details of their children's needs and care routines to provide consistent support. Parents are satisfactorily informed of their child's well-being and aspects of their development through daily communication. The childminder has a good understanding of how to establish links with other early years providers. She offers holiday cover for children at another setting and establishes close links to support continuity of learning and care.

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and outcomes for children

Children's learning is soundly promoted according to their individual interests and stage of development. The childminder has a suitable understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework so that children's learning is satisfactorily monitored. The childminder has begun to complete 'tracker' books for each child to record their stages of development. However, these do not currently reflect all six areas of their development or prioritise their next steps of learning. Children's progress is satisfactorily supported each day through a balance of free-play, adult- led creative activity and time to play outside. As a result, children are active and enjoy their play but are not challenged or stretched to fulfil their potential. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children are happy and settling in well to demonstrate a sound sense of well- being. For example, they move around with confidence, exploring freely to focus

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and outcomes for children

on things which capture their interest. They relax quickly at rest and sleep times. Children gain suitable skills for the future. They communicate their needs and feelings appropriately through talking as their play and asking for what they want. Younger infants smile, point to things they need and cuddle up to the childminder when tired. Children sometimes look at story and picture books from low shelving. There is a craft trolley with paper, pens and other resources to make marks though they do not choose these items independently. Children solve some problems with jigsaws, puzzles and activity toys as they learn about shape, size and how things work. They begin to develop an understanding about information technology using simple, electronic, activity toys. Children have some involvement in the local community as they visit parks and attend activity sessions at a children's centre. They visit another childminder's home to extend their social skills and play with

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and outcomes for children

others. Children suitably use their imaginations with small-world, role-play, dressing-up and constructional activities. They also create pictures and models with different media and materials. For example, they use glue, pre-formed shapes and glitter to make pictures on paper or to decorate a boat made from a cardboard box.

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and outcomes for children

Children receiving early years provision feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. They behave well and learn about the needs and feelings of others through sharing and helping. They show good manners, for example, saying 'please' and 'thank you' and 'excuse me' when interrupting. They effectively learn to keep themselves safe following house rules, using craft tools carefully and practising road safety on walks. Children gain a good understanding about healthy lifestyles. Their health is promoted well through the provision of a clean environment and good personal hygiene practices. Children benefit from fruit snacks and meals that are freshly prepared according to parents' wishes. They help themselves to drinks whenever they wish so they do not become thirsty. Children enjoy daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise, making good use of the garden as well as local parks. 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 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 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 3 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 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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