Childminder in NorfolkOfsted inspection, 8 Nov 2011

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY426883 Inspection date 08/11/2011 Inspector Jacqueline Mason

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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 has been registered since 2011. She lives with her husband and two children aged 10 and four years in Thetford, Norfolk. The whole of the property is used for childminding purposes, including, a small, fully enclosed rear garden.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register to care for no more than five children under the age of eight years at any one time. She currently cares for one child on a part-time basis. The childminder is also registered on both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder 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 satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care and the childminder is careful to promote inclusion to help all children feel valued. She promotes the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage to a satisfactory standard to help children make progress towards the early learning goals. Children's health requirements are met and their safety is generally promoted well. The childminder is aware of the need to develop links with others who provider care and learning for the children and partnerships with parents are friendly and trusting. Self-evaluation is beginning to be considered in order to plan for continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 undertake sensitive observational assessment in order to plan to meet young children's individual needs (Organisation). 30/11/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 develop a culture of reflective practice to identify the setting's strengths and areas for development that will improve the quality of provision for all children  develop understanding of the learning and development requirements in order to deliver personalised learning, development and care to help children get the best possible start in life  ensure that the risk assessment covers everything with which a child comes into contact, with particular regard to outings. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding issues to enable her to recognise when children may be at risk of abuse. She is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows how to report concerns in line with the Local Safeguarding Children Board guidelines. Risk assessments are carried out to enable the childminder to take action to minimise risks. This means that children are able play safely both indoors and in the garden. However, risk assessments for outings have not been carried out, with the exception of the walk to school, and this has the potential to compromise children's safety. The childminder has developed an effective emergency evacuation procedure to ensure that children are kept safe in the event of needing to evacuate the premises quickly. Toys, equipment and resources are age-appropriate, safe and suitable for their purpose.

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the early years provision

The childminder promotes inclusive practice to ensure that all children are able to participate fully. Individual routines are met because the childminder gathers useful information from parents when their children first attend the setting. She maintains necessary childcare training, such as, paediatric first aid and child protection. This ensures that she is kept updated about latest guidance.

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the early years provision

The procedures to identify the setting's strengths and areas for development are not robust but the childminder has made some attempts to monitor her setting. For example, she talks to parents to ensure that they are happy with the service that she is providing. Relationships with parents are friendly and trusting. The childminder shares information with them about their child's day, through verbal feedback when they collect their children. Policies and procedures are routinely shared with them so that they are able to make fully-informed choices about their children's care. The childminder is aware of the importance of working with others who provide care and learning for the children in order to effectively support their achievements and well-being. The childminder does not currently have any children on roll who attend other settings.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has an adequate knowledge of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is not fully confident about the six areas of learning but provides activities that meet children's interests and individual stage of development. Children's starting points are identified through discussion with parents. However, the childminder does not plan effectively to ensure that all areas of learning are addressed, neither does she assess children to identify the next steps in their learning. Despite this, she does know the children well and talks confidently about their individual routines and where they currently are in their development.

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing skills for the future. The childminder provides a wide range This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 of toys and resources that are stored in boxes on the floor to enable children to access them independently. This promotes independence and helps children to develop a strong sense of belonging. The childminder is actively engaged in children's play and shares in babies' enjoyment when playing with balls and other toys with differing textures. She responds well to babies' babbles and promotes the development of language through talking to them about what they are doing, promoting the development of English and Portuguese. The childminder demonstrated that she is respectful of children's home language and cares for children from differing nationalities. Children feel safe in the setting and have excellent relationships with the childminder, confidently going to her for a cuddle

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and outcomes for children

and for support. Through discussion, the childminder demonstrated that she has a good awareness of how to manage unwanted behaviour, taking into account children's age and level of understanding. Good behaviour is valued and praised.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder promotes the good health of children by encouraging good hygiene. Their dietary needs are met through the provision of a healthy diet, promoting fresh fruit and vegetables. Sick children are not accepted into the setting and this helps to limit the risks of cross-infection. Children are taken on outings into the local environment. They enjoy trips to the playground and childminder support groups and have daily opportunities to be outdoors. Individual needs are met with regard to rest and sleep, contributing to children's healthy lifestyles. 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 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 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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