Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY421450 Inspection date 23/08/2011 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 was registered in 2011. She lives with her eight year old son in the Bartley Green area of Birmingham. The whole ground floor of the childminder's house and the bathroom on the first floor are used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder takes and collects children from the local school and also attends toddler groups. The family have a pet dog.

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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 is currently looking after two children of whom one is in the early years age range. She is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory 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

The childminder is settling into childminding well and provides a warm, family environment to support children's care and learning. She has attended all the required training and shows a good commitment to continuous development. She is also beginning to evaluate her practice. She offers an inclusive environment and liaises with parents as well as seeking out additional training to support children's individual needs. Most documentation for the efficient management of the setting is in place. The childminder works well with parents and is establishing links with others to promote outcomes for children.

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further?

To meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 keep a record of the risk assessment clearly stating when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action following a review or incident (Documentation). 12/09/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further children's understanding of the wider world by expanding the range of resources to reflect the diversity of children and adults within and beyond the setting. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

Children are safeguarded as the childminder has a suitable understanding of her role and responsibilities in protecting children from harm or neglect and how to pass on concerns appropriately. She has attended recent training to support her awareness. She maintains a safe and suitable environment for children and is alert to most hazards through her visual checks. However, her full risk assessment record is not yet in place which means that children's safety may be compromised as not all hazards are clearly identified. The childminder understands the importance of ensuring adults around children are either fully checked or well supervised and carries out additional procedures to ensure children's welfare is promoted, such as, safe collection and the use of a visitor's book. She has attended all the required training to support continuous improvement and shows a good commitment to using further training to widen her knowledge and skills. She

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the early years provision

is just starting a process of self-evaluation to reflect on her practice. She is aware of most of the required documentation for the safe and efficient management of her setting and maintains her daily records well. She has drawn up a selection of useful policies and procedures to support her business which she shares with parents.

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the early years provision

The childminder provides a welcoming environment where children have access to a selection of resources and move easily between inside and outside. She is currently extending her range to support children's choices, although, those which reflect the wider world are limited which means children's opportunities to develop their understanding of disability and different cultures are not fully maximised. Although she has not yet had any experience of looking after children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, she shows a positive approach to this and is already beginning to use research and identify training that will help her extend her knowledge and understanding.

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the early years provision

Partnerships with parents is working well and the childminder always ensures she is available to talk about the children's day. She has recorded all the required information and consents to support children's welfare and seeks out details such as favourite possessions to help them settle in easily. She has started to keep a development folder for each child which she shows to parents so they are kept informed of their children's progress. She is beginning to liaise with others and use amenities within the community to widen children's experiences and is aware of the benefits of making links if children attend other early years settings.

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and outcomes for children

Children are welcomed into this friendly, family home where they make warm relationships with the childminder and other family members. They move confidently around the lounge and into the garden and enjoy practising physical skills as they kick balls or bounce on the trampoline. The childminder offers regular This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 outdoor sessions and walks as she recognises the benefits of fresh air in promoting children's health. Children are encouraged in healthy eating and regularly have snacks such as fresh fruit. They are beginning to understand the importance of carrying out daily routines like hand washing. Children are encouraged in safe play and older ones are reminded to tidy up small items when younger children are present. They have made a fire box to use in evacuation drills to help them understand how to act in a fire emergency. Children receive lots of spontaneous

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and outcomes for children

praise and encouragement from the childminder which helps their growing independence and self-esteem. They have clear guidelines to follow and are given gentle reminders about these. Children play well together and are learning to share toys and take turns. They go out into the community to experience different play and social opportunities such as the park and soft play centre. The childminder encourages children to be open and respectful of all and offers them choices in their play.

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and outcomes for children

The children have a good balance of free choice and adult directed play. They have a range of resources to choose from inside and easy access into the garden for other play opportunities. The childminder engages naturally with them to support their play and offers alternatives when their concentration is wavering. They enjoy a range of construction toys to develop their problem solving and shape matching, such as threading for friendship bracelets or placing coloured circles on the stacking poles. Numbers and colours are brought into everyday routines and regular conversation encourages children in their developing language skills. For example, a fun activity with the metal 'slinky' not only encourages coordination but also counting and the use of words such as 'up, down and around'. There is a selection of books for them to use and a range of mark making materials. Craft activities such as drawing and hand painting encourage children to

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and outcomes for children

develop their creativity while they can also explore and investigate the sand and water. Older children have a variety of electronic games consoles to use.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy and comfortable in these surroundings which means they settle well and are receptive to learning opportunities. The childminder spends time with parents, exchanging information about their likes and abilities and uses this to provide suitable activities. The childminder is beginning to take photos and record some observations which she links to the different areas of learning which can then be used to plan for children's individual 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 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 2 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 2 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

 keep a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect (Arrangments for Safeguarding Children) 12/09/2011

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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

 keep a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect (Arrangments for Safeguarding Children) 12/09/2011

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