Childminder in DerbyshireOfsted inspection, 2 Nov 2011

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY425734 Inspection date 02/11/2011 Inspector Karen Byfleet

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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 in the Walton area of Chesterfield, Derbyshire with her husband and their three children aged 11, eight and four years. The family have a pet dog and a guinea pig. The family home is close to local schools, shops, parks and the town centre. There is level access to the home from the driveway.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary part of the Childcare Register. There are currently six children on roll and of these four are in the early years age group.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association. She holds a relevant childcare qualification and receives support from the local authority.

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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

Overall, the quality of the provision is good. The childminder recognises and values the individuality of each child that attends. Children are happy and settled within the well organised environment. Positive and effective partnerships with parents have been established to ensure children's welfare needs are consistently met and all required documentation is in place, which ensures children are well safeguarded. The childminder has not yet developed partnerships with other providers or implemented a system of self-evaluation or reflection of the service she provides, although she does have an awareness of the need to maintain continuous improvement, in order to continue to meet children's individual needs.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further a culture of reflective practice and self-evaluation to identify the settings strengths and priorities for development that will improve the quality of the provision for all children  develop a system for sharing information with other providers, where children in the early years age group attend, to ensure consitency and coherence in children's learning, development and welfare.

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the early years provision

Children are well safeguarded. The childminder has devised and implemented a secure, written policy and procedure, which she shares with all parents. She has attended safeguarding training and is fully aware of procedures to follow if she has any cause for concern around the welfare of the children in her care. The This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 childminder ensures the premises and play areas are safe and secure as she undertakes and reviews, risk assessments of the premises, outings and equipment on a regular basis. An emergency evacuation plan is in place, shared with parents and practise drills are carried out with the children, helping to raise their awareness of how to stay safe. All emergency evacuation drills are recorded.

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the early years provision

Children's health and well-being are promoted well by the childminder. She provides the children with a healthy balanced diet of fresh fruits, vegetables, meat and fish for lunches and teas. Snacks consist of foods such as, fresh fruit, breadsticks, malt loaf and yoghurts. Drinks are constantly available to the children throughout the day. The childminder raises older children's awareness of good hygiene procedures as she ensures they wash their hands after using the bathroom and before eating. However, this is not as consistent with the toddlers.

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the early years provision

The childminder works very well with parents. All information is shared on a daily basis about what the children have been doing, what they have eaten and if they have had any sleep. Learning and development files are completed by the childminder and include observations made of the children's learning and the progress they are making. These files are shared with parents. Partnerships with other providers, where some children in the early years age group attend, have not been formed in order for there to be consistency and coherence in the children's welfare and learning.

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the early years provision

The childminder has very good knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and implements this very well through a good range and balance of planned and child initiated activities. However, she has not yet implemented a system of self-evaluation to reflect on her practice. Although, she is fully aware of the need to ensure her provision continues to improve to ensure all children's individual continue to be met.

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and outcomes for children

Children are making good progress in their learning and development and they are happy and settled in the well organised environment. Their independence is promoted very well as they are able to freely access the good range of age appropriate toys and resources. Children actively engage in purposeful play. Toddlers particularly enjoy musical toys and instruments, dancing to the music as they press the buttons. They are curious and inquisitive as they like to take things apart and put them back together, clapping with delight when they succeed. Children have regular access to activities and toys which encourage independence and help to develop skills such as problem solving, literacy and communication. For example, they enjoy, jigsaws and inset trays, small world play, role play and looking at books, both independently and with the childminder.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder takes the younger children on regular outings and weekly visits to the local toddler group, where they are able to meet and play with other children. The childminder also plans outings to places of interest such as the local parks where the children can explore, play ball games and feed the ducks. Children's This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 welfare and safety is fully supported. They feel safe within the childminder's home as they confidently approach her.

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and outcomes for children

Children of all ages have opportunities for mark making as they participate in craft and creative activities such as painting, collage and play dough. The younger children particularly enjoyed a messy play activity of mark making in custard on their high chair tray. The childminder promotes a fully inclusive provision and actively encourages the young children in her care to be cooperative, share and take turns. The children enjoy each others company and show respect for each other. For example, one toddler cuddles another and passes him his dummy. There is a good range of toys, books and small world figures which promote positive images, helping to develop children's awareness of the wider world. 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 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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