Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 207748 Inspection date 19/12/2011 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 has been registered since 1993. She lives with her family in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, close to schools, shops and parks. All of the property is available for childminding, with the rear downstairs room being dedicated to childminding. There is an enclosed rear garden for outdoor play and children are able to move freely between the indoor and outdoor area.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary part of the Childcare Register to care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time. There are currently eight children on roll, two of whom are in the early years age group and attend after school during term time only. There were no children present during the inspection.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminder Association and receives support from the local authority.

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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

The childminder provides a warm, welcoming environment where children are able to make individual choices. Effective partnerships with parents have been established to ensure children's welfare needs are consistently met and all required documentation is in place, which ensures children are safeguarded. Partnerships with other providers are not yet fully established to ensure consistency and coherence in their learning and development needs. The childminder has implemented a self-evaluation system and has a clear vision for continuous improvement of her provision.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further an up-to-date understanding of safeguarding children issues  ensure continuity and coherence in children's welfare, learning and development by sharing relevant information with other providers where children may attend  develop a system for planning effective activities that are linked to all areas of learning and which highlight children's next steps to enable them to make significant progress in their learning and development.

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the early years provision

Children are securely safeguarded as the childminder has a written safeguarding policy in place, which she shares with parents. However, she has not undertaken This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 any recent training in this area to ensure her knowledge is fully up to date. The childminder ensures the premises and play areas are safe and secure as she undertakes and reviews risk assessments of the premises, outings and equipment on a regular basis. An emergency evacuation plan has been implemented and this is shared with parents. The childminder also carries out practise drills with the children, helping to raise their awareness of how to stay safe. All emergency evacuation drills are recorded.

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the early years provision

The childminder promotes the health and well-being of children well. She provides them with a healthy balanced diet of fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and fish, and after school and during school holidays they are also provided with healthy snacks. Drinks are constantly available to the children throughout the day. The childminder raises children's awareness of good hygiene procedures as she ensures they wash their hands after using the bathroom and before eating.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a sound knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Howeverm, she has not yet started to make observations of children's learning and development or to address the next steps in their learning. Partnerships with other providers, where children in the early years age group attend, have not yet been implemented to ensure consistency and coherence in their learning. The childminder works well with parents. All information is shared on a daily basis about what the children have been doing and what they have eaten, and any messages from school are passed on.

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the early years provision

All children are treated with equal concern and the childminder has implemented a system of self-evaluation to reflect on her practice. She demonstrates a suitable awareness of the need to ensure her provision continues to improve to ensure all children's individual needs continue to be met.

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and outcomes for children

Children's independence is promoted well as they are free to move between the indoor and outdoor areas and can easily access toys and activities, as they are stored at low level which they can easily reach. Children's artwork and photographs are displayed within the childminder's home, giving the children a sense of belonging and helping to raise their self-esteem. Children have access to a full range of age-appropriate toys, games and activities which help with their development in all areas. For example, they regularly participate in craft and creative activities and have access to a good supply of books, both story and reference. They are able to develop their imagination, problem solving, literacy and communication skills as they access a range of small world toys, role play equipment, a variety of jigsaws and many mark making and craft activities, such as painting and drawing.

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and outcomes for children

Children's awareness of safety, both within the home and when outdoors, is enhanced through the regular emergency evacuation practices they participate in and because the childminder teaches them about road safety as they walk to and from school. Their understanding of healthy lifestyles is promoted through their This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 walking to and from school each day and their participation in a range of outdoor activities in the enclosed rear garden. 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 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: 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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