Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 207788 Inspection date 07/09/2011 Inspector Linda Edwards

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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 1991. She lives with her husband in Chesterfield and is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time. She is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The ground floor and the first floor toilet facilities are used for childminding. There is a secure garden for outdoor play. At present, the childminder cares for five children who attend for a variety of sessions. The childminder attends the local toddler group with children. The family have a pet dog.

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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's home is a warm, caring environment and children enjoy their time with her. Children access a general range of resources and make clear progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder uses observations of their development and interests to plan activities to support their learning. She develops good links with parents and has suitable relationships with schools the children attend. Procedures to ensure children's welfare are well implemented and children's health is supported with effective hygiene practices. The childminder has begun to self-evaluate her service and consults regularly with parents, showing a sound capacity to improve her service.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop systems of reflective practice and self-evaluation to highlight strengths and identify aspects for future development  enhance children's opportunity to access resources to support their understanding of how to use information technology.

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the early years provision

Children are well protected because the childminder is suitable to work with children and everyone living in the home has been checked. The childminder has undertaken training and knows what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare. Children are supervised closely and the home is well-maintained and safe. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments of everything children come into contact with, including activities outside the home. She supports children's welfare to maintain good health through healthy snacks, good hygiene practices and fresh air and exercise. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder knows the children very well and builds strong positive relations with parents and some links with schools children attend. Parents have access to their children's individual development records and receive information from the

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the early years provision

childminder on how children learn and activities to support their development. The childminder provides receive clear and detailed information about children's care with detailed daily dairies and verbal feedback. The childminder observes children's development in all areas of the early learning goals and plans for individual abilities and interests. She provides a mostly suitable range of resources, games and activities appropriate to the ages and stages of the children. However, opportunities for children to access resources which support their emerging understanding of information technology are limited.

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the early years provision

The childminder shows commitment to continuously improving her knowledge and skills in order to promote positive outcomes for children. She accesses training provided by the local authority, such as emergency first aid. She has successfully addressed the recommendations from previous inspections and these have supported outcomes for children. The childminder regularly consults with parents to find out their views on her service and undertakes some self-evaluation, although she has not formalised this into a written document.

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and outcomes for children

Children are content and happy within this homely environment. They benefit from the positive and secure relationships they have with the childminder and feel safe. The children are beginning to learn to keep themselves safe with activities, such as practising the fire evacuation procedure together. The childminder implements her behaviour management strategy, which is shared with parents, and ensures children understand what behaviour is expected. Children are kind and polite and the childminder is a good role model; she speaks and interacts with the children in a friendly manner. Children are encouraged to be independent, for example by helping to clean the tables before snack and washing their hands. Children are active and take part in healthy exercise every day, either in the garden using resources, such as, wheeled toys or indoors dancing along to music. The childminder provides healthy snacks and works with parents to provide appropriate

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and outcomes for children

packed lunches, which do not include sweets and crisps.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder understands the Early Years Foundation Stage and uses observations to plan for children's individual learning and development. As a result, children make progress towards the early learning goals in relation to their starting points. Children receive plenty of individual attention and take part in planned creative activities, such as baking and painting. The childminder provides resources which reflect children's interests and abilities. For example, a range of small world toys and a doll's house encourages children's imaginations and they play happily, chattering to themselves or interacting with the childminder who joins in their play. The childminder helps children's developing understanding of colour and shapes as she supports children to use stacking cups and complete puzzles. They look at books together, with the children repeating phases and searching for hidden This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

characters in the books. Children go outdoors every day, either within the secure garden or out and about within the local community. They explore the natural environment and enjoy themselves as they go for walks in the countryside, taking part in activities, such as counting butterflies.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder takes positive steps to help children to take part in activities which support a sustainable environment. Children plant and grow vegetables in the garden to make soup and recycle boxes to use in creative activities. The childminder supports children to learn about their community as they access local facilities, such as the library and toddler groups. Children use a variety of resources and activities which provide a positive image of different cultures and abilities. For example, by take part in celebrations from around the world and use different types of cooking utensils in their play. 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 2 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 2 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 2 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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