Childminder in Bristol

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY428780 Inspection date 01/11/2011 Inspector Carol Cox

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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 aged three and seven years in Brislington, Bristol. Children have access to all areas of the home. There is an enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register to care for a maximum of four children under eight years at any one time, of whom two may be in the early years age range. The childminder is also registered on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register and may care for older children. She is currently caring for two children in the early years age range and two older children. The childminder is a qualified and experienced nursery nurse.

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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 the care, learning and development needs of children very well overall. They are happy and settled in her warm and friendly care. The childminder has a good knowledge of how to work closely with parents and others to promote best outcomes for children. The childminder has systems in place that accurately identify some areas for future development. She is committed to on- going professional development and shows good capacity for continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further all children's understanding of how to keep themselves safe through practising regular fire evacuation drills  develop systems of self-evaluation to identify the strengths and priorities for development that will improve the quality of the provision for all children.

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the early years provision

Children are very well safeguarded as the childminder has an in-depth knowledge of child protection issues and many years of experience of working with young children in child care settings. She shares her well-written safeguarding policy and procedure with parents to make sure they have a clear understanding of her responsibilities to protect children. The childminder ensures that her knowledge of the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures is current and immediately This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 accessible. She has diligently indexed and annotated the guidance document to make sure she will be able to find relevant information and contact details immediately should the need arise. The childminder has made detailed risk assessments of all aspects of her provision and reviews these regularly as new children start. A fantastic range of resources are made accessible for children.

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the early years provision

These are stored safely in well labelled drawers and boxes which help with tidy up time and encourage children to start recognising that marks have meanings. Toys and books reflect the diversity of people and their lives. The childminder has experience of working with children for whom English is an additional language. She regards each child as a unique being and works closely with parents to identify and record individual care, learning and development needs and accesses support or specialised resources as needed. Children learn to value differences through their everyday play and observations when out and about in the local community.

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the early years provision

All necessary documentation, policies, procedures and records are maintained securely and checked with parents. The childminder recognises the value in working in partnership with parents and other professionals and will build these as children move on to pre-schools or use other services. Parents enjoy the exchange of detailed information about their child's progress through well illustrated and detailed daily diaries. The childminder is committed to further developing her provision. She has started to reflect on her practice, although not all priorities for improvement have been identified and how these will improve outcomes for children. Since registration the childminder shows great capacity for continuing improvement and has established a good provision which meets the needs of individual children very well.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder uses her extensive knowledge and experience to help children make very good progress in all areas of learning. She plans for children's learning using detailed and well illustrated learning journals which help identify their next steps in learning. The childminder knows children well and uses their own interests to promote their learning. For example, one young child loves making noises so the childminder provides different musical instruments, a treasure basket and a box of threading reels. The child is immediately engaged in exploring objects from the basket which she happily bangs together. The childminder helps her sort through the threading reels naming colours and counting. The childminder is especially skilled at recognising learning in everyday occurrences. For example, when a child tips yoghurt on her highchair tray and starts drawing in it the childminder recognises early mark-making and photographs the results to include

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and outcomes for children

in her learning diary. Children love to express themselves in song and movement. One young child finds noisy toys and happily dances, then joins in singing 'row, row, row the boat' whilst rocking in a chair. The childminder supports these activities by singing along and clapping in appreciation, and the child glows with delight. Children's early language skills are enhanced by the childminder who describes their play for them; 'you're putting the right ends into the harness but This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 it's very hard for little fingers'. Children soon learn to link words to make simple sentences which are meaningful. For example, a toddler announces 'all gone now' after finishing her fruit at snack time. The childminder organises resources well to allow even very young children to explore and investigate safely. The treasure basket offers exciting and interesting objects to excite curiosity. Books are freely

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and outcomes for children

accessible and children happily choose their favourites to 'read' to themselves. Children learn about their local community on regular trips to nearby amenities. They observe the natural world when feeding ducks and socialise with other children at a local toddler group. The childminder helps children make very good progress and develop skills to support their future learning.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder's high quality interactions and sensible routines help children settle quickly. Young children become confident and relaxed in her care and show a sense of belonging as they move about freely. The childminder works very closely with parents to agree consistent care routines. She is happy to provide food to meet specific dietary requirements. She has booked onto a Food Hygiene course to improve her knowledge of food safety in order to further protect children from spread of infection or allergic reactions. Children have good opportunities to learn about their own safety on a daily basis. They understand the importance of clearing the floor of trip hazards and older children learn about road safety. However, children do not have regular opportunities to practise the fire evacuation plan in order to further promote their understanding of safety. Children enjoy fresh air and exercise and learn about keeping themselves clean through everyday

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and outcomes for children

routines. The childminder promotes good behaviour by keeping children engaged in enjoyable activities and setting clear boundaries. She reinforces desired behaviours with praise and encouragement. Children flourish in the kind and attentive care of the very skilled childminder. 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 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 2

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 2 The extent to which children feel safe 3 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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