Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY317791 Inspection date 01/11/2011 Inspector Julie Preston

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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 2006. She lives with her husband and two children aged eight and three years old in Kings Heath, Birmingham. The whole of the childminder's home is used for childminding. Accessibility to the premises is on the ground floor level. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder is able to take and collect children from local schools and pre- schools. The family has a guinea pig and a dog as pets.

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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 two may be in the early years age range. There are currently two children attending who are within the Early Years Foundation Stage, who attend on a full-time and part-time basis. The childminder also offers care to six children aged over five years to 11 years. She is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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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 meets children's individual needs well, as she has a good understanding of each child and ensures they are happy, settled and confident. The majority of her policies, procedures and records are well-planned and implemented effectively to ensure continuity of care and learning. The childminder provides an inclusive environment, using her in-depth knowledge of the children's interests and abilities to ensure their individuality is recognised and respected, including children who attend with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder works very effectively in partnership with parents and is continually developing her knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage, which ensures children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder is committed to ongoing improvement of her provision through self- evaluation and numerous training courses.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure fire control equipment is easily accessible and ready for use, this specifically relates to the fire blanket (Premises, environment and equipment). 15/11/2011

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should: This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  review risk assessments to include anything with which a child may come into contact, this specifically relates to outings.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding issues. She provides a wide range of policies and procedures to support this, such as, safeguarding, fire and medication. However, the fire blanket is not easily accessible and sited on the wall to allow ease of use. This is a breach of welfare requirements. Children are protected from harm whilst in her care, as she is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and the relevant agencies that need to be informed should she have any concerns. Children are cared for in a safe environment as the childminder undertakes regular risk assessments and daily safety checks. This includes risk assessments for outings, however, details of specific venues within these are limited. The childminder maintains records of these checks. She also ensures that all adults living on the premises are suitable to have contact with children and supervises children at all times.

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the early years provision

The childminder manages her provision well, providing a good range of resources that are suitably maintained. The resources available are suitable for the ages and stages of children attending on each day, including resources that positively reflect diversity, therefore, enhancing children's understanding of the wider world. She provides a welcoming and stimulating environment in which children can play and learn, offering a wide range of challenging and exciting experiences and activities. She provides a very inclusive service for children and their families and extremely committed to work in partnership with families, other agencies and schools when required. Partnerships with parents are very strong. Information is exchanged well in numerous ways, including daily diaries for children, verbal feedback, e-mails, texts, newsletters and sharing children's assessment records. The childminder also seeks parental opinion through regular questionnaires and discussions.

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the early years provision

The childminder is committed to improving her good quality childminding service, using self-evaluation as a tool to monitor progression and to highlight areas for future development. She ensures that the environment is stimulating, warm and welcoming, with resources available at child level. The childminder attends various training courses to extend and enhance her knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. For example, development matters, first aid, safer caring and managing challenging behaviour.

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and outcomes for children

Children benefit from the positive experiences they have with the childminder. They are happy, content and eager to attend. Their confidence grows as they undertake challenging experiences, which help them develop a positive sense of themselves and promotes good levels of personal independence. The childminder This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage that she implements well within her setting. Plans provided reflect this and promote individual learning and enjoyment, enabling children to develop skills for the future. When children join the setting, the childminder seeks information from parents and undertakes observations in order to identify initial starting points for learning. The childminder then undertakes regular observations and assessments, which are used as a tool to identify strengths, weaknesses and to allow

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and outcomes for children

appropriate planning for children's next steps in their learning and development. Children benefit from the good level of support and individual planning to meet their needs, enabling them to make good progress. The childminder skilfully engages children during free play and adult-initiated activities, promoting and supporting their learning. She extends their language skills by encouraging them to listen to stories, sing familiar songs and rhymes and through ongoing discussions undertaken within all activities. She effectively extends activities, regularly incorporating ideas, to extend language and develop hand-eye co-ordination. Children's understanding of diversity is well promoted as resources, activities and experiences support this. For example, children enjoy finding out about and celebrating festivals that are celebrated by other cultures.

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and outcomes for children

Children's personal independence is developing as the childminder encourages them to take care of their own personal needs, such as washing their own hands before and after having their meal times. The childminder joins in with the children's play and asks them enquiring, understandable questions. Younger children enjoy playing with the picture matching cards and taking photographs with their camera provided. Children share, take turns and play well independently and as part of a group. They are well behaved and respond well to the childminder's management of their behaviour, enjoying receiving praise and encouragement for their achievements. Children use their imagination and creativity well in a variety of different ways, such as acting out roles within role play and when using art and craft resources.

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and outcomes for children

Children are encouraged to adopt a healthy lifestyle and develop physical skills in many ways as the childminder encourages them to be active, eat healthily and to implement good hygiene practices. Children enjoy walking to and from school, have opportunities to use the local playground and the rear garden for physical play. Children are encouraged to eat meals and snacks provided that include a range of fresh fruit and vegetables. In addition, time is allowed for rest and relaxation when appropriate. Children learn about safety and how to keep themselves safe, as the childminder encourages them to learn about road safety, 'stranger danger' and how to appropriately evacuate the property in the event of a fire. 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 1 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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