Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY431049 Inspection date 16/12/2011 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 with her partner and young child aged 19 months, in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. There are facilities close by such as parks, schools and shops. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children at any one time. Two children on the Early Years Register and three children on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. The childminder holds a recognised early years qualification.

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Description of the childminding

The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. Toilet facilities are provided on the first floor. The family has a dog and a rabbit as pets. The childminder has a vehicle available for her use. She regularly attends the local parent and toddler groups. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and holds a degree in Early childhood Studies.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is outstanding.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder recognises and values the uniqueness of each child that attends her setting. Children are very happy and settled within the warm, welcoming and homely environment. The childminder has implemented highly effective procedures which she uses to monitor children's progress in their learning and development. Partnerships with parents are very well established to ensure children's welfare needs are consistently met and all relevant information is shared regularly. Partnerships with other providers where children attend is good. All the required documentation is in place which ensures children are very well safeguarded. The childminder constantly evaluates her provision to ensure all improvements are well monitored and maintained in order to help her develop her already excellent provision further.

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further?

To further improve the high quality early years provision the registered person should consider:

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further?

 embed systems to show how the information shared with other providers, where children attend, is used to further enhance children's welfare, learning and development.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a very secure knowledge of safeguarding procedures which ensures children are well protected. She has devised and implemented a detailed written safeguarding policy and she actively shares this with parents to ensure This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 they are fully aware of her role and responsibilities around safeguarding. She has included within the policy a procedure to be followed if any allegations are made against herself and she has a clear understanding of how to liaise with appropriate agencies. All of the required documentation is in place, for example, she obtains prior written permission from parents for the administration of medication and accident records are well maintained. Detailed risk assessments, which ensures she is able to provide a very safe environment for all children are carried out and reviewed regularly. A comprehensive and very detailed action plan has been

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the early years provision

devised which enables the childminder to monitor her practice and highlight areas she has identified for further development. She actively encourages parents to be involved as she uses their feedback, both oral and written to enhance her provision further. Feedback received from parents is very positive. They indicate how they feel a strong sense of belonging, as the childminder has developed professional friendships with them to ensure they are fully included in the care of their children. Parents are encouraged to share information about their children when they start attending and the childminder completes information sheets with them about the child's likes, dislikes and what their child can do. This information enables the childminder to form baseline assessments of children's development which enables her to plan effective activities that strengthen what they already know and can do. The childminder has developed effective partnerships with the local school where

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the early years provision

some children attend. However, the information shared is not yet fully embedded to ensure further enhancment of children's welfare, learning and development.

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the early years provision

Resources are used very effectively throughout the provision. The childminder has a wealth of age-appropriate activities for the ages and abilities of the children that attend. She constantly rotates these to ensure children do not become bored and to enable their outstanding progress through the six areas of learning to continue. The use of the premises and the enclosed rear garden is excellent. Children have daily access to the outdoor play environments, as they use the rear garden and the local community. Through the very well planned and varied activities, the childminder actively promotes equality and diversity which enables children to enhance their learning of the wider world and their understanding of different cultures and religions.

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and outcomes for children

Children are extremely happy and settled within the childminder's home and they are making excellent progress in their learning and development. The childminder fully interacts with the children in their freely chosen play and she is warm and caring towards them. Children's knowledge and understanding of the wider world is developing extremely well as they have access to a wide variety of books and resources which display positive images and inform them of different celebrations, races and cultures from around the world.

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and outcomes for children

Children's health and welfare are promoted very well. They are provided with healthy balanced foods, such as fresh fruits, meat and vegetables for snacks and meals. Drinks are regularly available to all children throughout the day. Children know follow good hygiene procedures. For example, when the childminder This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 mentions snack time young two year olds independently roll up their sleeves and get the step to help them reach the sink, showing they are used to routines for hand washing before eating. The have their own individual wash bags in the bathroom which have individual cloths, toothpaste and toothbrushes. The childminder promotes the very good hygiene procedures well through her good role modelling. Children's behaviour is excellent. They play well with each other, taking turns and sharing. Children are encouraged to be kind and gentle towards

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and outcomes for children

one another and they show a great awareness of how they respect each other. Children's sense of belonging and their self esteem is highlighted through the attractive displays of children's art work within the childminders home.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has excellent knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the six areas of learning. Children's interests and the next steps in their learning are clearly identified. Previous observations made form the childminder's effective planning process to ensure that the activities she provides are fully effective in helping children to make the excellent progress in their learning and development. She regularly undertakes observations of the children during their play and links these very well to the areas of learning. Children have a strong sense of security as they welcome visitors and approach the childminder with confidence. Regular emergency evacuation drills are carried out which enhance children's awareness of how to stay safe in an emergency. The premises are safe and secure which ensures children are unable to leave unattended.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy regular outings and visits to places within the local community. They regularly attend the local childminding group and they enjoy visits to the soft play centre and local parks, where they are able to access a range of clibming and balancing equipment. Children have continuous access to activities and toys which encourage and develop skills in all areas. For example, they explore various mediums in messy play activities, role play, sorting and matching, jigsaws, small world and physical toys. The childminder adapts all activities to ensure all children are able to participate, ensuring all children have equal access and that the provision is fully inclusive. The childminder spends her time engaging fully with the children in their freely chosen play and she constantly talks to the children about their activities. For example, when they are blowing the bubbles she asks them about the different colours. When the children are using containers in pasta and

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and outcomes for children

sand play, the childminder encourages the use of age-appropriate language to aid their numeric understanding and problem solving skills. 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 1 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 1 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 1

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 1 The extent to which children feel safe 1 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 1 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 1 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 1

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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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