Childminder in DerbyshireOfsted inspection, 1 Sept 2011

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY283930 Inspection date 01/09/2011 Inspector Janice Hughes

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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 2004. She lives with her husband in Derbyshire. The whole ground floor, along with the first floor bathroom and one bedroom of the childminder's house is used 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 compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She can care for a maximum of six children at any one time and is currently minding four children under five years of age on a part-time basis and four children aged over five after school. The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children. The family has two dogs.

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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 provides a calm, comfortable inclusive environment where children are happy and confident. Good relationships have been formed with parents and other practitioners to ensure children's individual needs are effectively met. This ensures that most of the children's care and education is mainly promoted well. The childminder's risk assessments are in the main effective in promoting children's health and safety. The childminder demonstrates a good capacity to develop her practice.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure observations, assessments and children's next steps in form future planning; so that children are fully challenged to meet their full potential  develop the existing risk assessments to include everything a child may come into contact with.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good understanding of how to protect children from abuse. She has developed policies and procedures that support her to do so effectively. There is a clear system in place to record who has legal contact and who has parental responsibility, as a result, children are effectively safeguarded. There are detailed risk assessments recorded for the indoor and outdoor environment which minimise the potential hazards to children. The childminder effectively checks the setting daily and records this information, meaning the children are kept safe. However, she does not include everything children may come in contact with, for This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 example, cooking activities or when children are involved in water activities. All legally required records and documentation are in place, including a range of policies and procedures such as a lost-child policy and a complaints procedure.

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the early years provision

Various permissions are in place which help parents to be able to make informed choices about how their children are cared for. Partnerships with parents are good. Parents receive some useful information about the provision verbally and in writing, including copies of the childminder's policies and procedures. Children are closely supervised by the childminder indoors and outside of the home. Their daily routines are well managed, taking into account their individual preferences. The childminder maintains effective partnerships with all those involved in children's welfare and learning so that children receive consistent and complementary care.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good understanding of promoting equality and diversity and ensuring that the provision is inclusive. She obtains relevant information about each child and their family, through discussion, written information at registration and during settling in visits. The consequence of this is she knows the children well. The childminder also promotes non-stereotypical activities and children access resources that depict positive images so that they enjoy learning about different people in the world. The effective deployment of resources means that all children are able to access the activities that are on offer.

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the early years provision

The childminder is beginning to identify her strengths and areas for improvement and has taken appropriate action to address the recommendation from her previous inspection. Consequently, all of the necessary documentation is in place and is regularly reviewed to ensure it is up-to-date. The childminder is enthusiastic and committed to her role. She is ambitious for her provision and to further improve the outcomes for children, for example, she is planning to improve the outdoor environment and equipment, meaning the children will enjoy and increase their physical development more. She has completed many training courses in order to improve her knowledge and skills, for example 'Promoting Positive Behaviour' and 'Child Protection Awareness. She has begun to evaluate her practice through, for example, starting to complete the Ofsted self evaluation form.

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and outcomes for children

Children show a happy disposition towards their learning as they explore, investigate and use their creativity and imagination. They are progressing well towards the early learning goals. They are actively engaged in a balanced programme of adult-led and child-initiated play which builds on what they already know and can do. This successfully supports their developing knowledge and skills across all of the areas of learning. They play freely with a wide range of creative materials such as play dough, modelling tools and birthday candles to make a pretend celebratory cake. This helps them to act out and recall recent and past events. They use a variety of writing equipment, paintbrushes and their fingers to make marks and patterns. Consequently this helps them to develop early writing skills. The childminder acts as a good role model. She speaks positively to the children, giving them time to discuss, initiate and manage their own play. The

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and outcomes for children

This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 childminder produces systems for observing and assessing children's development. She completes monthly observations and plans stimulating activities that she knows the children will enjoy. However, the observations do not sufficiently link into the planning and as a result children are not always fully challenged to meet their maximum potential in developing skills for the future.

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and outcomes for children

Children compare the amounts of money when they share the coins to go shopping and practice counting during everyday play activities, such as counting the cars in the traffic jam. They become skilful at matching and sorting by size, shape and colour as they play with a variety of toys and puzzles. Children enjoy looking at books for example 'Winnie the Witch', and are articulate in reciting the content and predicting events. All children enjoy musical games and rhymes and take part in a wide range of social activities in their local community. Children's knowledge and understanding of the wider world is developing well. They become aware of other cultures and beliefs and people's differences and similarities, for example through the celebration of festivals, use of varied resources and in general discussion.

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and outcomes for children

Children are physically active outdoors and have regular opportunities for physical activities. For instance, they walk to school daily and enjoy the opportunities at the local park. Children show familiarity with consistent routines which leads to safe and positive behaviour. The childminder reinforces positive behaviour and talks to the children about good manners. She explains clearly about right from wrong, the importance of sharing and being nice to each other, as a result, their behaviour is good. They are encouraged to follow good personal hygiene routines and to lead healthy lifestyles in their diet and nutrition, children learn about healthy foods and how to keep healthy. 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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