Childminder in South Gloucestershire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY428089 Inspection date 21/09/2011 Inspector Barbara Walters

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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 husband and two children in the Kingswood area of South Gloucestershire. The whole of the property is used for childminding and there is an enclosed garden for outside play. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The family have three pet cats.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding one child in this age range on a part-time basis. The childminder also offers care for children over five years to 11 years of age. The childminder walks or uses a vehicle to go to local schools to take and collect children. She attends the local children's group and takes children to the local park and library.

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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 supports the individual needs of the children in her care through establishing positive partnerships with parents. She uses her home and outings to enable children to participate in a suitable range of age appropriate activities which help them to make some progress in their learning and development. The childminder demonstrates a commitment to continuing training which contributes to children's care and education. Sound systems are in place to enable children to be safe and enjoy a healthy lifestyle.

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further?

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

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further?

 update the record of risk assessment to include any assessment of risk for specific outings and trips  develop the use of observation and assessment to identify the next steps in children's progress towards the early learning goals

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the early years provision

The childminder's organisational skills, working policies and procedures set out her response to meeting children's needs. This supports the well-being of children. All This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 records regarding accidents, the administration of medication and parental consents are suitably organised and promote the welfare of children. The childminder understands her role and responsibilities in child protection and maintains the relevant guidance literature and procedures to follow if she has a concern about the welfare of any child. The childminder regularly meets with local childminders and uses the meetings to help develop her practice and improve outcomes for children. For example, she has labelled the toy boxes so children can easily find their toys and activities. The childminder has attended some training in order to improve the quality of care for children. She has clear aims for the future

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the early years provision

and has arranged to attend additional training in order to develop her knowledge and skills further.

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the early years provision

The childminder is committed to meeting children's individual needs and working in partnership with parents and carers. She has developed a photo album of children at play to share with parents and has developed a newsletter to keep parents up- to-date of her childminding business. A two-way daily diary ensures that parents are kept informed about their child's day and their views are sought and acted upon. The childminder has general discussions with school staff where children attend and is aware of the importance of developing links with other early years settings that children may attend in the future. The childminder's home and resources are generally well organised to enable children to self-select their toys and these are rotated routinely to add variety and challenge. Space within the home is suitably organised to enable children to comfortably eat, rest and explore their toys and games. The childminder provides a necessary range of resources to

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the early years provision

support children's understanding of cultural diversity and backgrounds, for example, displayed pictures of different children. Children develop a sense of belonging by having their own coat peg with their photo displayed.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a sound understanding of how to meet children's needs through care and education. She ensures that children take part in a range of different activities which build on their interests and help promote their learning. For example, children enjoy visiting the library to choose books about trains and take a trip to the railway station and ride on the train. Regular trips to the soft play centres and local parks give children the opportunity to extend their physical skills. Children share story times with the childminder, who repeats new words to young children, which contributes toward their developing concentration and emerging vocabulary. Children enjoy the close physical contact and reassurance from the childminder that story times provide. Young children repeatedly investigate the interactive sensory toys, pressing buttons and discovering the effects. They show curiosity when exploring the bubbles and explore the touch of the cotton wool and

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and outcomes for children

pasta shapes. The childminder's system for planning is in the early stages of development and she is just beginning to use observation and assessments in order to promote children's progress. However, the observations do not yet provide a clear picture of the children's development to enable the childminder to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 identify how to move each child toward the next step in their learning.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder is sufficiently alert to safety issues and has precautions in place to protect children. For example, young children are strapped safely into the high chair and cushions protect children from tripping on the hearth. Older children begin to learn to keep themselves safe through discussing road safety when they are out walking and by taking part in an emergency evacuation drill. Whilst a written risk assessment is in place, in order to support children's safety within the home, this has not been developed to include when children are on specific outings. Children begin to develop an understanding of healthy eating through meals they enjoy as well as opportunities to try new foods. The childminder has a clear understanding about behaviour management and aims to provide a good role model for children. She uses distraction with younger children and praise to encourage good behaviour, which helps children enjoy their play.

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and outcomes for children

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 3 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 3 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: 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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