Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY424068 Inspection date 08/09/2011 Inspector Jennifer Turner

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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 and lives with her husband and three children aged 12, nine and seven years in Rednal, Birmingham. The ground floor of the childminder's home is registered for childminding purposes and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children at any one time.

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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

The childminder creates a homely, relaxed environment, where children can self- select resources and develop their independence. Children's unique care needs are met, so helping to create an inclusive environment. Most required documentation, including written policies and procedures, are in place and maintained to a suitable level. The childminder works closely with parents and keeps them up to date on their children's progress and development with the use of a learning journal. The childminder is able to identify most of the strengths and weaknesses of her provision, but this process is in its infancy.

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further?

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

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further?

 obtain information from parents in advance of a child being admitted to the provision, regarding who has legal contact with the child, and who has parental responsibility for the child (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 30/09/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 support 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  develop evaluation systems to ensure that the quality of children's learning, development and care continues to improve. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

Safeguarding is in given priority as the childminder is aware of the indicators of abuse. The childminder informs parents of her obligations and responsibilities through giving them a copy of her policy which they sign for and a clear written policy. She supervises children well and the children's care environment is safe and secure. Some suitable safety equipment is fitted around the home, such as safety sockets and locks on low level cupboards and appropriate attention is given to making sure toys and equipment are safe. The childminder carries out daily risk assessments of the equipment and all aspects of the home environment and potential risks before going on any outings.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage learning and development requirements. She plans a varied range of meaningful experiences to challenge the children's learning and development. The childminder observes the children as they play and has devised a learning journal for each child showing their progress and activities they engage in. The childminder effectively organises her day around the needs of the children, taking into account their interests and preferences. The childminder manages her time well, and spends much of her time interacting positively with the children, sitting at their level and playing with them. She effectively uses the indoor and outdoor space to promote play opportunities for children and they are able to freely move around selecting what they play with.

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the early years provision

The childminder offers an inclusive service and welcomes all children into her care. She plans some activities that encourage children to learn about aspects of diversity and other cultures and to value and respect each other. However, she has a limited range of resources and this restricts children's ability to form new ideas and different ways of thinking about the wider world. Partnerships with parents and carers are good, and they receive a range of written policies and procedures which explains the childminders practice. However, information regarding who has parental responsibility for children has not been obtained. This means that she is not fully informed about all issues related to children's welfare. The childminder has given consideration to the self-evaluation process, although this is in its infancy. She had not yet fully put procedures in place to monitor and evaluate her provision to identify her strengths and any areas for improvement.

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and outcomes for children

Children access a good range of toys and equipment. They are able to draw and to make marks as they access coloured pens and crayons to draw pictures. Children use their imagination and they play with building blocks and role play figures. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 During outdoor play children use the slide and swing. They visit the local park and go for daily walks around the area to ensure daily children have fresh air. Children have fun playing with leaves fallen in the garden and they enjoy throwing these into the air and observing ladybirds they find. The childminder interacts effectively with children, asking questions and engaging them in discussions to promote their language and communication skills. She helps younger children to develop their speech by repeating words as she points to familiar pictures in books. The children are learning to recognise numbers and the childminder has a number chart

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and outcomes for children

displayed. She encourages children to count one, two, three as they put the building bricks away.

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and outcomes for children

The children like it when the childminder reads to them and when they sing their favourite nursery rhymes. Children increase their creativity and extend their curiosity through using their senses to explore. They have opportunities to engage in messy play and they mould and roll play dough. Children enjoy using a variety of arts and crafts materials to stick, colour and paint. The childminder praises and encourages children in their achievements. This helps promote their confidence and self-esteem. Appropriate behaviour, such as sharing and taking turns, is encouraged by the childminder. Good procedures are in place such using paper towels to prevent the spread of infection. Children learn about good hygiene practices through the daily routine, such as washing their hands before meals and after using the toilet. Children learn about road safety whilst on outings and through procedures within the home, such as practising the fire evacuation drills.

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and outcomes for children

All children are acknowledged as an individual and the childminder demonstrates a positive approach to working closely with parents and other professionals to ensure that specific needs are met and all children are included. 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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