Childminder in Worcestershire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY427234 Inspection date 18/11/2011 Inspector Jayne Rooke

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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 nine and five years, in the Matchborough East area of Redditch, Worcestershire. The whole of the ground floor and the bathroom on the first floor of the property is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder takes and collects children from local schools and pre-schools. The family have three cats.

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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 three may be in the early years age range. There is currently one child on roll who is within the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder also offers care to children aged over five to 11 years. She is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. She is a member of the National Childminding Association. The childminder receives support from the local authority advisory service.

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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 settle well in the childminder's warm and welcoming home. They are provided with a varied range of enjoyable activities which support their learning well. Observation and assessment information is mostly used well to monitor each child's progress through the Early Years Foundation Stage programme. Most of the required records are in place but some lack the necessary detail as set out in regulations and guidelines. The childminder is developing supportive relationships with parents, carers and other childcare professionals, promoting continuity of care. She is beginning to identify key areas for improvement through ongoing self- review, accessing appropriate training and support to develop her professional knowledge and skills.

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further?

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

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further?

 keep a daily record of the names of children looked after on the premises and their hours of attendance(Documentation)(also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 02/12/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 improve the use of observations and assessments to identify learning This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 priorities for each child and link these to the educational programmes  improve the recording of risk assessments for the home and outings.

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the early years provision

Children are protected from harm and neglect because the childminder demonstrates sound knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures. She recognises the signs and symptoms of abuse and is confident to act promptly if she has concerns about a child's well-being. She keeps a general note of the times that children should attend but does not keep an accurate record of their daily attendance. This is a breach of the welfare requirements. She takes appropriate action to check that the premises and any areas used by children are safe for them to do so but does not always clearly record risk assessment information in-line with current regulations and guidelines. However, the impact on children's safety is reduced because the childminder clearly describes how to keep them safe both in and outside of the home.

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the early years provision

Children are valued as unique individuals. The childminder obtains relevant information about each child to provide them with appropriate and consistent care, taking into account their individual needs and interests. She provides suitable toys, equipment and activities which help children to recognise diverse communities and lifestyles. She actively seeks out guidance and support from other childcare professionals to develop her practice. She engages parents and children in the self- review process, adapting her routines and activities in response to observations and discussion. This demonstrates a sound capacity to improve in all areas of practice.

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the early years provision

A suitable range of toys are available which are appropriate to children's age and stage of development. They are readily accessible, encouraging children to make choices and decisions for themselves about their play and learning experiences. The childminder shares useful information with parents and carers about their child's routines and play, helping them to take an active part in their child's daily care and learning.

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and outcomes for children

Children make steady progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder is beginning to identify clear learning priorities for each child, although she does not always link these to the educational programmes. This potentially minimises opportunities to extend children's capabilities. However, all children are actively encouraged to participate in a suitable range of activities which they enjoy. For example, children choose from a range of dressing-up costumes to develop their imaginative play. They are involved in fancy dress celebrations, learning how to play traditional games such as apple-bobbing and socialise with others. Young children show a keen interest in books, stories and rhymes from an early age, This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 enthusiastically babbling and pointing to convey their meaning. This helps them to read and communicate in different ways. They identify patterns, sequence and size

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and outcomes for children

as they build big and small towers with construction toys and use numbers for counting in their everyday play. They develop their confidence as they practice and develop new skills, finding out how to complete simple and more complex jigsaw puzzles. Older children demonstrate their developing musical skills and abilities with pride, receiving high levels of praise from the childminder for their successful achievements, increasing their levels of self-esteem.

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and outcomes for children

Children use a range of tools and materials in their creative play. They paint, colour and draw making a variety of shapes and patterns, developing the skills they need to write recognisable words. They draw and design their own jigsaw puzzle templates and create models out of play dough and beads. This encourages them to use their imagination and creativity. They gain increasing control over their movements as they confidently move around furniture when they first learn to walk and dance to keep-fit sequences as they get older.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy active and adventurous play outdoors. They benefit from regular fresh air and exercise when they walk to the park. They show care and consideration towards living things as they feed the ducks and help to take care of the family pets.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder is actively engaged in children's play, care and everyday routines. She is sensitive to each child's needs and personality, giving shy children time to settle and feel re-assured when they first start to attend. She helps children to feel valued and included, providing opportunities for self-chosen play, quiet time and relaxation. Children learn how to cross the road safely on outings and follow simple rules for expected behaviour. As a result children gain sound skills for the future. 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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Records to be kept) 02/12/2011

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Records to be kept) 02/12/2011

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