Childminder in Bristol

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY431759 Inspection date 19/12/2011 Inspector Bridget Copson

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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, two adult sons, and daughter aged five years in the Whitchurch area of Bristol. The accommodation available for childminding includes use of the sitting room, conservatory, play room and kitchen on the ground floor and two family bedrooms and the bathroom on the first floor. There is a garden for outdoor play at the back of the house. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight years, three of whom may be in the early years age group. She is currently minding two children in the early years age group.

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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

Children's individual needs are met well by the childminder, who includes children equally and helps safeguard their welfare effectively. This is enhanced through successful partnerships with parents but not all other settings children also attend to support their transition between the settings. Children's learning is planned and promoted effectively. As a result, they are making good progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder demonstrates a commitment to maintaining continuous improvement and has made many improvements to her provision. She has a self-evaluation system, although this is not fully successful in developing all aspects of the provision.

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further?

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

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further?

 improve systems for working together with other practitioners to support children's transition between settings  develop self-evaluation further to identify strengths and priorities for development that will improve the quality of provision for all children, and include the views of parents.

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the early years provision

Children's welfare is safeguarded by the childminder who has effective systems in place to help ensure their safety and well-being. She has a clear understanding of her child protection responsibilities and the procedures to follow in the event of any concerns to safeguard children. Risk assessments, checklists and evacuation This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 procedures are implemented. This helps maintain good standards of health and safety.

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the early years provision

The childminder has effective systems to monitor and evaluate the quality of her provision. She has completed a self-evaluation form. This includes examples of how she promotes most aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage, and some areas for improvement. However, this does not include evaluation for some areas of her provision such as safeguarding children or learning and development. This also does not include the views of parents. The childminder has established links with the local authority, and has attended training sessions. In addition, she has made several improvements to the quality of her provision.

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the early years provision

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment for children. This includes a dedicated play room with a very good range of easily accessible play provision. Children benefit from different rooms providing space to play and move around freely and safely. The childminder creates a positive environment in which she presents as a calm and consistent role model. She provides younger children with close support and interaction, and lots of encouragement and praise. As a result, children are included and involved well, and feel secure in exploring new experiences. The childminder supports children in learning about the cultures and beliefs of others. They play with many resources reflecting different cultures, disabilities and lifestyles.

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the early years provision

The childminder has established successful partnerships with parents who are provided with comprehensive information regarding her provision. Parents are kept well informed through displays, daily communication and home link books. Some children also attend another setting. However, the childminder has not established links with the provider to support their transition between the settings.

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and outcomes for children

Children's learning is monitored and promoted effectively according to their stage of development and interests. The childminder records observations of children's achievements, which she illustrates with examples of their work and photographs. This information is used to identify emerging interests and prioritise next steps in their learning. The childminder has good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and knows the children well. She provides time for free-play and exploration, as well as some organised activities and outings. She interacts in children's play with interest and enthusiasm, offering support and some challenge. As a result, children are happy and fully involved.

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and outcomes for children

Children demonstrate a good sense of well-being in the childminder's care. They move around her home freely, explore new activities with curiosity and cuddle up warmly to her when needing comfort. Children behave well. They are learning about the needs and feelings of others through sharing, learning to respect other people's possessions and playing with kindness. They have regular opportunities to play with other children to develop their social skills and to make friends. Children's This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 communication, language and literacy are developing well. They are encouraged to listen, and express their needs and feelings through gestures and early language skills. The childminder takes care to interpret children's verbal and non-verbal communication to help meet their needs and keep them included. She instigates discussion and asks questions to promote thinking, decision making and to develop

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and outcomes for children

language skills. Children have access to a good range of books, and have opportunities to mark-make purposefully.

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and outcomes for children

Children are supported well in developing an understanding of numbers and shapes. The childminder counts aloud in many activities and names numerals as they are observed. Children problem solve and use their knowledge of shape, size and position to complete puzzles and activity toys successfully. Children are developing an awareness of the local community in which they attend regular groups and play facilities such as children centre sessions, parks and soft play centres. They have some opportunities to learn about the environment through exploring bugs in the garden and learning to re-cycle. Children use their imaginations well with a wealth of role play and dressing up clothes. They also explore different media, materials and objects, for example, junk for modelling, paint, collage materials and a box full of colourful bangles.

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and outcomes for children

Children feel safe and secure within the childminder's care. They demonstrate this through their confident exploration and the trusting relationships being established. They are supported well in learning about keeping safe through her house rules, road safety on walks and regular practise of the fire evacuation procedure. Children's health is promoted well within a very clean and hygienic environment. Children learn about good personal hygiene effectively through hand washing and sitting at the table to eat. Children's physical development is promoted well. They use many small and large scale resources in the garden where they have space to run freely. They also dance to music indoors. 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 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 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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