Childminder in Coventry

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY410321 Inspection date 02/11/2011 Inspector Dianne Sadler

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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 2010. She lives with her husband and two children aged six and four years in Coventry. The whole of the ground floor and bathroom on the first floor is used for childminding purposes. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder takes and collects children from local schools and pre-schools.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four 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 three children attending, all of whom are within the Early Years Foundation Stage and attend on a part-time basis. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. The family has a pet dog and lizard.

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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

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care and overall make satisfactory progress in their learning. Systems to observe and assess children's achievements are being developed. The childminder promotes sound relationships with parents and understands the importance of developing relationships with other agencies and providers. However, not all permissions are obtained from all parents. The childminder is taking tentative steps to evaluate her practice and demonstrates sufficient capacity to maintain continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 obtain written parental permission, at the time of the child's admission to the provision, to the seeking of any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment in the future (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare). 14/11/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further the use of observations to assess the progress children make towards all the early learning goals and plan their next steps in partnership with parents  improve further the opportunities for children to learn about the similarities This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and differences between themselves and others  develop further the system of self-evaluation in order to identify strengths and weaknesses in order to maintain continuous improvement.

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the early years provision

Children are safeguarded appropriately. The childminder has attended training in this area and is aware of her responsibility to refer any concerns she may have about children's welfare. This helps to protect children from possible harm and neglect. Children are cared for in a safe and secure environment. The childminder keeps a record of risk assessments carried out on all parts of the property and for outings. She also conducts daily checks to ensure that the environment continues to be safe for children. Most records, policies and procedures for the effective running of the setting are in place. However, the childminder is not obtaining prior written parental permission to the seeking of emergency medical advice or treatment for all children. This is a breach of a welfare requirement and compromises children's welfare and safety.

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the early years provision

The childminder uses the space within the setting appropriately to provide children with a relaxed environment. Children benefit from accessing a play area within the lounge and all available resources. The childminder has given some consideration to ensuring the environment is sustainable. For instance, children benefit from using recycled items, such as cardboard tubes to create fireworks and collect dried leaves when on walks to make prints with paint. Some resources in the setting show positive images of diversity through a few books, puzzles and dolls. However, children have limited opportunities to learn about the wider world through experiences and planned activities. The childminder demonstrates a commitment to developing her service. She identifies some of the strengths of the setting and intends to develop the resources made available to children. However, the system for monitoring and evaluating the setting is in the early stages and she has not

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the early years provision

The childminder is developing positive relationships with parents. A regular two- way flow of information is promoted through some effective systems. For instance, parents benefit from accessing all clearly written policies and procedures. They can also continue children's learning at home as all play plans are clearly displayed within the setting. However, although parents can access their children's development folders, they are not fully involved in the observation and assessment process. In addition, the childminder is not seeking their views as part of the self- evaluation process. The childminder also understands the benefits children gain from partnership working if they attend other early years settings. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing close relationships with the childminder and each other. They are learning to share toys and take turns. On occasion, when this results in some children becoming upset, they receive appropriate support from the childminder and clear explanations. Young children sleep soundly during the day when needed, whilst older children are confident to converse with unfamiliar adults. This demonstrates that they feel safe and secure. All children are learning the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. They help themselves to a drink throughout the day from beakers available on a tray. They enjoy healthy meals and snacks provided by their parents and the childminder. For instance, they benefit from selecting fruit, such as, bananas and oranges at snack time, whilst listening to a story. They develop their understanding for numeracy at this time as they are supported in counting up to seven pieces of fruit and three bowls.

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and outcomes for children

Children are making satisfactory progress in their learning and are developing appropriate skills needed for their future success. The childminder observes them at play and records her findings in their development folders using photos, text and examples of their work. She is aware of some of their individual strengths and identifies some learning priorities. However, she is not assessing their learning towards all of the early learning goals which may compromise the progress some children make.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy being creative. They benefit from exploring media, such as dried pasta and play dough and participate in planned activities, such as painting. All children concentrate appropriately as they use their imagination to create pictures of fireworks using paint. Some children are developing their language for communication at this time as they name primary colours, such as red and green with support from the childminder. All children are developing their physical skills as they use different tools, such as plastic shapes to make prints on paper. Children are also developing their self-esteem and confidence and feel a sense of belonging as they see their work displayed within the setting. They proudly show unfamiliar adults pictures they have created with chalks and pumpkins decorated with orange tissue paper. Older children explain their picture is of 'Fireworks exploding in the sky'. This develops their language for thinking.

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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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