Childminder, Out-of school day care in Birmingham

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY429187 Inspection date 05/12/2011 Inspector Jennifer Turner

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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 partner and one child aged 17 months in Sutton Coldfield. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding. 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.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for five children at any one time. She also offers care to children aged over five years to eight years. She is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and she intends to become a member of the Children Come First quality assurance scheme.

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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

The childminder provides a welcoming and child-friendly environment where children's learning is supported through a good range of valuable first-hand learning experiences. Children are very happy and settled in the childminder's care and benefit enormously from her friendly and caring nature. The childminder builds secure relationships with parents and generally promotes inclusion, which ensures children's individual needs are consistently supported. All of the required documentation is in place and well maintained. The childminder demonstrates a very positive attitude and commitment to continuous development.

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further?

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

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further?

 extend resources that help children become aware of, explore and question differences in gender, ethnicity, language, religion, culture, special educational needs and disability issues.

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the early years provision

Children are safeguarded as the childminder has a very good understanding of her role and responsibilities whilst protecting children in her care. She is fully aware of the procedures to follow should she be concerned about a child in her care and knows the signs to look for. Robust vetting procedures are in place to ensure that all adults in the household are suitable to be in contact with the children and a record of visitors to the home has also been established. Regular risk assessments are completed by the childminder to ensure that the children are kept safe at all times whilst in the home and on outings. She has a number of safety equipment items in the home to keep children safe, such as stair gates to restrict access to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 the kitchen and stairs, fire blanket, safety corners on furniture and socket covers.

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the early years provision

Children are cared for by a very knowledgeable childminder who is a qualified teacher and who demonstrates a professional and committed approach to her role. The childminder ensures children's individual needs are effectively supported through established daily routines and flexible planning based on children's interests. She has a good range of toys and resources for children to play with and these are easily accessible to children. This helps to develop their independence. Well written policies and procedures are in place and implemented to generally support children's well-being. She maintains records of accidents involving children in her care and holds an up-to-date first aid certificate. The childminder is able to offer sensitive support to children who may have special educational needs and/or disabilities. She readily adapts activities to ensure that all children can access them. This means that the individual needs of all children are met and all children

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the early years provision

are included fully in the life of the setting. Children have access to some books that reflect positive images. However, the limited range of positive images resources restricts children's ability to explore the wider world.

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the early years provision

The childminder has effective procedures in place to help children and their parents settle into their new environment. Children benefit from the positive relationships that have been established between their parents and the childminder and from the excellent levels of individual attention that they receive. The daily exchange of information, both verbal and through written documentation, ensures that children's changing needs are consistently met. Parents are kept up-to-date with their child's progress as the childminder shares their individual learning documents on a regular basis. The childminder is able to develop effective relationships with other professionals involved with the children to support their welfare and learning. The childminder is very aware of her strengths and weaknesses and has completed a detailed self-evaluation document. She continually looks for ways to improve her provision for the children and, to this

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the early years provision

end, sets herself ambitious and appropriate targets. Parents are consulted about her provision and they complete a questionnaire regarding their views about her service.

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and outcomes for children

Children benefit from a stimulating and child-friendly learning environment and from the childminder's sound knowledge of how to develop learning through play. Children are confident and very happy in the childminder's care. They freely choose what activity they want to do and spend quality time forming strong relationships with the childminder. All children are valued and treated with equal concern. Any specific requirements are shared and met sensitively in discussion with children's parents. Well-established daily routines ensure that young children begin to develop good hygiene practices; the childminder uses wipes to clean their hands before meals, after having their nappies changed and when returning from outdoor play. Children are beginning to learn to make healthy choices about food and drink through support and encouragement from the childminder. She ensures their beakers are regularly filled with water or juice and that these are accessible

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and outcomes for children

This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 to children. Parents provide children with their meals and snacks and the childminder talks to them about supplying healthy and nutritious meals. Children have daily opportunities to play in the fresh air as they use the garden and local parks.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder is beginning to help children to develop a good understanding of how to stay safe. For example, whilst out she makes a point of talking about road safety. Children are learning about fire safety. Each month they practise the emergency escape procedures to ensure they begin to know what to do when they hear the smoke alarm going off. Children behave in a manner that is supportive of their learning. They develop confidence and self-esteem because the childminder gives regular praise and encouragement and because she is calm and consistent in her approach. Consequently, children learn to share and take turns and show consideration for each other.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a good understanding of children's individual needs and how children learn and develop. She has an excellent understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and, as a result, children make good progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder effectively records ongoing observations of the children's progress. Evidence is both written and through photographic evidence. These documents are shared with parents regularly through the 'Baby day's internet system where daily parents are able to view photographs of their children engaged in activities, ensuring they are kept fully informed of their child's progress.

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and outcomes for children

The organisation of the day provides children with a good balance of activities to support their differing needs. For example, when exploring objects in the treasure basket. babies become excited. They handle natural materials, such as wooden whisks, shinning boxes and different textiles. Children develop their sensory experiences as they smell the scent of lemons and oranges or play with the sand outdoors. Babies shake their legs with excitement as they shake large jiggle bells or play with the activity centre. Children like singing action rhyming songs such as 'Head, shoulders, knees and toes' and listening to their favourite nursery rhymes playing whilst they have their lunch. Children are able to be creative as they use their imagination playing with role-play toys. They develop their physical skills as they play with sit-and-ride toys and walkers. Children's learning and enjoyment is further enhanced as the childminder provides good opportunities for them to visit

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and outcomes for children

places of interest, such as the local park, toddler groups and adventure play centres. 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 2 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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