Childminder, Out-of school day care in Wolverhampton

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 251885 Inspection date 22/11/2011 Inspector Julie Preston

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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 1999. She lives with her husband and two adult children, in Bushbury, Wolverhampton. The whole of the ground floor and the upstairs bathroom are used for childminding. Accessibility to the premises is on the ground floor level. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder is able to take and collect children from local schools and pre-schools. The family has a dog and a rabbit as pets.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age range. There are currently two children attending who are within the early years age range, all of whom attend on a part-time basis. The childminder also offers care to two children aged between five and eleven years. She is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register.

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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 cared for in a safe and secure environment where they are able to make satisfactory progress towards the early learning goals through a range of varied activities that challenge and stimulate their interest. This is an inclusive provision, where each child is recognised as unique and the childminder ensures that their individual needs are met. The childminder works in partnership with parents and is beginning to develop her knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework, which ensures children make suitable progress in their learning and development. The childminder shows some commitment to ongoing improvement of her provision, although self evaluation is limited and training requirements are not met. There is a satisfactory working partnership with parents. Most of the required documents are in place.

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further?

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

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further?

 provide an action plan detailing when an appropriate paediatric first aid course will be completed (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 06/12/2011

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further?

 obtain information from parents in advance of a child being admitted to the provision, regarding who has legal contact with the child, and who has parental responsibility for the child (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 06/12/2011 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  carry out a full risk assessment for each type of outing.(Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare. 06/12/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 use self-evaluation and quality improvement processes as the basis of ongoing internal review.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a suitable understanding of some safeguarding issues, for example, she has a satisfactory awareness of child protection procedures, and how to implement these to safeguard the children in her care. She also ensures that all adults living on the premises are suitable to have contact with children. Children are cared for in a safe environment as the childminder undertakes regular risk assessments and daily checks. However, she does not hold a current first aid certificate, risk assessments for outings are not undertaken and she is not aware who has legal contact with children, and who has parental responsibility for them in order to meet specific legal requirements. This compromises children's safety and well-being.

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the early years provision

The childminder manages her provision effectively in most instances, providing a suitable range of resources that are adequately maintained. The resources available are suitable for the ages and stages of children attending on each day, including resources that positively reflect diversity, therefore enhancing children's understanding of the wider world. She provides a welcoming and stimulating environment in which children can play and learn, offering a range of challenging and exciting experiences and activities. She provides an inclusive service for children and their families, and is committed to work in partnership with families, other agencies and schools when required. Partnerships with parents are developing and information is exchanged in a number of ways, including daily verbal exchanges, daily diaries and by sharing children's files.

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the early years provision

The childminder shows some commitment to improving her childminding service, by seeking parental views on her practice. However, she is not using the self- evaluation tool to monitor progression and to highlight areas for future development. This compromises opportunities to monitor and enhance her childminding provision.

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and outcomes for children

Children benefit from the positive experiences they have with the childminder, they are happy and content, and eager to attend. Their confidence grows as they This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 undertake challenging experiences, which help them develop a positive sense of themselves and promotes personal independence. The childminder has a developing understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage that she implements suitably within her setting. The activities she plans and provides reflect this and promote individual learning and enjoyment, enabling children to develop skills for the future. When children join the setting the childminder seeks information from parents and undertakes observations in order to identify initial starting points for learning. The childminder then undertakes regular observations which are used as a tool to identify strengths, weaknesses and to allow

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and outcomes for children

appropriate planning for children's next steps in their learning and development. Children benefit from the appropriate level of support and individual support to meet their needs, enabling them to make suitable progress. The childminder engages children during free play and adult-initiated activities, promoting and supporting their learning effectively. She extends their language skills well by encouraging them to listen to stories, sing familiar songs and rhymes, and has ongoing discussions undertaken within all activities. She effectively extends activities, regularly incorporating ideas, to extend language and develop hand-eye co-ordination. Children's understanding of diversity is adequately promoted as resources, activities, and experiences support this.

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and outcomes for children

Children's personal independence is developing, as the childminder encourages them to take care of their own personal needs, such as allowing them to independently select activities and recourses. The childminder joins in with the children's play and asks them understandable questions. Children are well behaved and respond well to the childminder's management of their behaviour, enjoying receiving praise, and encouragement for their achievements. Children use their imagination and creativity in a variety of different ways, such as, within construction and when plying with the dolls. Children are encouraged to adopt a healthy lifestyle and develop physical skills as the childminder encourages children to be active, eat healthily and to implement good hygiene practices. Children enjoy walking to and from nursery and school and have opportunities to use the local park and rear garden for physical play.

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and outcomes for children

Children are encouraged to eat a range of fresh fruit, provided as snacks, and to eat the healthy options provided by parents for mealtimes. In addition, time is allowed for rest and relaxation when appropriate. Children learn about safety and the childminder encourages them to learn about road safety when they are out and about in the local environment. 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 4 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 06/12/2011

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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

 develop an action plan to demonstrate how a qualification at a minimum of Level 2 in an area of work relevant to childcare, or training in the core skills as set out in the document 'common core of skills and knowledge for the children's workforce' will be achieved 06/12/2011

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