Childminder in Wokingham

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY423885 Inspection date 12/09/2011 Inspector Anne Faithfull

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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 2011. She lives with her husband and four children aged 10, eight, five and four years in Lower Earley, Berkshire. The childminder uses the whole of the house for childminding. A fully enclosed rear garden is available for outside play. She is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register to care for four children under eight years; of these two may be in the early years age range. The childminder makes use of local facilities such as parks and toddler groups. The childminder can take children to and collect them from local schools. The family have some fish, four cats and two rabbits.

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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 offers a secure and welcoming family environment where children are supported well as the childminder recognises each child's individuality and uniqueness. Children make good progress in their individual learning and development, as the childminder provides a range of fun activities, experiences and resources. Good relationships are in place with parents and most information is gained from them before their child starts. Children's welfare is promoted well and the majority of the children are aware of the safety procedures in the home. The childminder is committed to continuous development. She has started to evaluate her practice to help her identify her strengths and areas for improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further the observation and assessment system in place to include information from parents on their child's achievements already made at home promote children''s understanding of safety further by ensuring all children participate in the emergency evacuation procedures.

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the early years provision

Children are safeguarded well as the childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of her role and responsibilities with regards to safeguarding children. She has up to date knowledge of child protection issues and the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child in her care. The childminder This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 has good systems in place to ensure children are kept safe. These include the completion of a daily safety check and a completed range of risk assessments for the home and outings. The childminder also has a fire evacuation procedure in place. However, the childminder has not yet practised the procedure with all of the children who attend to enable them to all begin to be aware of the steps to take in an emergency.

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the early years provision

Children are helped to develop a positive attitude towards people's differences through a range of resources, and the childminder's good example of how to respect and include everyone. The childminder enables children to feel a sense of belonging as she welcomes them warmly into her home and treats them as individuals, taking into consideration their preferences and interests. Children are able to independently access a variety of toys and resources as they are displayed at a low level in the playroom and other areas of her home.

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the early years provision

The childminder has established a good relationship with parents. Effective communication between them ensures children's needs are continually met. Parents make positive comments about the childminder and the service she provides, such as, how much their children enjoy coming to her home and the variety of toys and resources she provides. All parents would highly recommend the childminder and comment on the welcoming and safe environment offered. The daily diary completed by the childminder effectively informs the parents of how their child has spent their day. The childminder liaises very well with the other settings the children attend to ensure continuity of children's care and learning. The childminder is totally committed to on going development. She is in the process of taking another childcare qualification to further develop her childcare knowledge. She uses daily reflective practice to help her identify areas for future

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the early years provision

development and to further promote the outcomes for children.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy, confident, secure and safe. All children are included and have their individual needs met effectively in the homely and caring environment offered by the childminder. The childminder uses her knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage to provide children with a range of activities and experiences to promote their early learning through play. The childminder makes regular observations of the children and records these in the children's file. All observations are linked to each area of learning and children's next steps are readily identified. Although she obtains some information from parents before their child starts, this does not include information regarding their child's achievements already made at home in their early development and learning.

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and outcomes for children

Children's communication skills are developing well as the childminder continually talks to them and children participate in a phonic and letter sessions each week. Role play situations such as talking to each other on the phone also help the children to further develop their communication skills thorough play. The This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 childminder effectively uses everyday events to help children to begin to count and recognise shape, length and size. For example, older children see how far they can throw the bread for the ducks and young children begin to count the number of ducks they can see. The childminder encourages children to begin to be aware of environmental issues. She provides them with a range of used boxes so they can use them in their junk modelling or imaginative games such as making a robot. Children enjoy participating in a range of creative activities and experiences. For

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and outcomes for children

example, designing and making their own placemat which they can use at mealtimes. Children are developing skills for the future as they access a range of electronic toys and resources and grow fruit and vegetables in the garden such as, runner beans and tomatoes.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder continually offers children support, guidance and praise; this helps to develop their confidence and self-esteem. Children have many opportunities to go out each day on a variety of outings in the local community , such as, walks to local parks and visiting other childminders where they have the chance to meet and socialise with others. Children are beginning to be aware of different cultures as they celebrate different festivals and events in their lives. Children behave well and they have developed secure relationships with the childminder and her family. They readily include them in their play and all children share toys and resources when required. Children readily approach the childminder for cuddles and sit on her lap for a hug. This demonstrates how secure, safe and confident they feel in her care. The cheeky monkey bear enables children who have just started or had a difficult day at school to sit down quietly and hug or talk to the bear if required.

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and outcomes for children

Children are beginning to be aware of their own safety as the childminder constantly reminds them of safety issues when in her home or on outings for example, not to run indoors. The childminder has procedures in place to prevent cross-infection and a range of posters inform the children of suitable hygiene procedures such as, why and when they should wash their hands. She is aware of children's specific dietary requirements and children access a range of healthy snacks and meals either the childminder or their parents provide. Children can access a drink and older children's independence skills are further promoted as they fill up their own beakers from the drinks dispenser on the fridge door. Children's physical skills are developing well as they play and use a range of outdoor equipment such as bikes and the trampoline. Children who attend after school can rest and relax as they require and they readily join in playing a sports

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and outcomes for children

computer games together which further promotes their physical development in a fun and challenging way. 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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