Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY417967 Inspection date 02/08/2011 Inspector Judith Rayner

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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 two children aged five and nine years old in a semi-detached house in Worksop, north Nottinghamshire. There are local amenities close by, such as a park, schools and shops. The family have two guinea pigs and a hamster as pets. The whole of the ground floor is accessible to children, with toilet facilities also accessible on the ground floor. The premises are accessible through a side entrance with two steps up into the back garden and with one further step up into the home. There is also sufficient parking available outside the home. Children have access to a fully enclosed and secure back garden.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to provide care for five children under eight years. There is currently one child in the early years age group on roll who attends various times and days throughout the week. The childminder 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 are happy, settled and are making good progress in their learning and development because the childminder provides a welcoming and stimulating home. The welfare, health and safety needs of children are respected well. Good partnerships are in place with parents which contributes to meeting children's overall needs. Records, policies and procedures are mostly in place and well organised. The childminder uses a useful process of reflection ensuring the outcomes for children continue to develop.

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further?

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

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further?

 review some aspects of the system used to record children's achievements and their next steps of learning to track their progress and link more closely to the early learning goals  review the system used to record emergency evacuation procedures.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibility to protecting children from harm. She is fully aware of the procedures she needs to take should she have any concerns regarding a child in her care, such as adhering to the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures. A clearly written This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 safeguarding policy is in place which is also shared with parents from the onset. Daily, visual risk assessments are undertaken ensuring all areas of the home, garden and outings are safe for children. Written risk assessments are reviewed at least annually which highlight any possible hazards and action is taken to minimise these to children. Children are supervised very well and not left with anyone who is not vetted. As a result, children explore safely and are safeguarded effectively.

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the early years provision

The good range of toys and resources which are easily accessible in baskets and boxes on the floor enable young children to make independent choices in their play. The childminder uses the areas and rooms of the home and garden to enhance children's all-round development. Children's individual needs and routines are fully respected. Snack and story times enable children to have a greater understanding of routines which support them in settling and preparing for home time, such as stories are read before the children are collected by their parents. The good range of documentation, records, policies and procedures are effectively in place supporting the childminder in the service that she provides. Although children participate in regular emergency evacuation drills, the system used to record them is not as sufficient as all other records. A wide range of written information including children's development files supported by discussions ensures

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the early years provision

parents are kept up to date with their child's progress. Parents speak highly of the service that is offered and value the childminder's contribution to their child's learning and development.

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the early years provision

Children are treated with equal concern and their needs fully respected and met. This is because the childminder knows the children she cares for very well and provides an appropriate range of activities and experiences tailored to their individual needs. Children learn about others' similarities and differences through discussions with the childminder and spending time in the local community, at the park, shops and resource centres. The childminder extends children's knowledge to differing lifestyles through positive experiences using her own extended family, such as trying different foods from Thailand. There are suitable systems in place with others should this be required if children attend other settings whilst in the care of the childminder.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a useful system in place to review aspects of her service and skills to ensure improvement and better outcomes for children. Although the childminder is in the early stages of her business she has already increased the range of resources, such as introducing the ball pool and has moved the furniture around in the living room to create more space for children to play. The childminder has a positive attitude to the ongoing development of her childcare practice. All required courses have been completed such as 'The Introduction to Childminding Practice' and Paediatric First Aid training. All in all, this demonstrates a good capacity for continued improvement for the outcomes for children. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

Children are making good progress in their learning and development, are happy and settled. Children enjoy exploring the range of toys and resources that enhance their all-round development indicating that they are active learners. They enjoy time in the home, garden and out in the community. The childminder is skilful in implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage into her practice because she is knowledgeable of child development and knows what is legally required. Regular observations are undertaken of children and the childminder uses these to identify the child's next steps in their learning. Ideas are discussed with parents, encouraging them to be activity involved in their child's learning at home. Records are undertaken of the child's achievements although some do not always clearly and closely track all children's progress or always link closely enough to the early learning goals.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy story time before they are collected by their parents. They happily sit on the childminder's knee, looking at books pointing out characters and objects. They particularly enjoy stories about bears naming objects, such as rocks and flowers in the story. Children's self-esteem and behaviour is good because the childminder listens to their requests and praises them on the smallest of achievements. Their relationship with the childminder is very positive demonstrating a secure bond as children happily give and receive cuddles. Children enjoy mark making as they use pencil crayons on paper to make circles, these are then proudly given to parents when they are collected to be taken home. The language skills of young children are developing very well. The childminder consolidates what the child says by repeating the word with the correct pronunciation and asks them many questions, getting them to think about the next

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and outcomes for children

tasks in the activity. For example, 'can you find the number four?' and where is the orange ball?'. Outside in the garden children access a range of equipment to enhance their physical skills and support them being healthy, running around in the fresh air. They are supervised well during trampoline activities and accessing toys in the garden.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder is a good role model in promoting good personal hygiene practice and raising children's awareness to their own safety. Children learn the importance of hand washing before and after snacks and learn about safety when travelling in the car. The childminder reinforces effective practice because she adheres well to the policies and procedures she has set up. Snacks are healthy and address any individual dietary needs. Children enjoy snack time, eating grapes, strawberries and carrot sticks. Drinks are available throughout the day and children's intake of fluids is closely monitored to ensure they do not become dehydrated. Children are treated with equal concern and the childminder is mindful of ensuring boys and girls access the same toys and activities. The childminder sensitively promotes inclusion for all children and is understanding of the uniqueness of every child. From a young age children are learning the skills they will need for the future.

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and outcomes for children

They explore a good range of investigative toys as they press buttons to make music and lights flash as well as learn to put their cardigans on ready to go home. 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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