Childminder in North Northamptonshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY429509 Inspection date 04/01/2012 Inspector Anne Archer

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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 three children aged 3, 6 and 7 years in Kettering, Northamptonshire, close to the town centre, local schools and other amenities. All areas of her house are used for childminding, except for the front living room and the main bedroom. There is an enclosed rear garden for outside play. The family has three pet cats.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She may care for up to three children under eight years at any one time, including two in the early years age group.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding 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

Children's welfare and learning is satisfactorily promoted overall. The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of her responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and to keeping children safe. There is a breach of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements in relation to record keeping and documentation. Partnerships with parents and others are fairly well established. The childminder is keen to develop her childminding provision and seeks support from her local authority advisor and attends relevant training. She has started to evaluate her practice and her capacity to make continuous improvement is satisfactory.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure the risk assessment clearly states when it was carried out, by whom, the date of any review and any action taken following a review or incident (Documentation) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 25/01/2012

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further?

 maintain a daily record of the names of the children looked after on the premises and their hours of attendance (Documentation) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 25/01/2012

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further?

 obtain parental permission, at the time of the child's admission to the provision, to seek any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment in the future (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare). 25/01/2012 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 encourage and enable parents to effectively contribute to the observation, assessment and planning cycle for their child  review assessment procedures to ensure they capture children's progress towards the early learning goals.

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the early years provision

Children's welfare is reasonably well safeguarded as the childminder is able to demonstrate an acceptable level of understanding of her responsibilities in relation to child protection. She is aware of potential concerns and has a procedure for dealing with any concerns. The childminder has a clear procedure for the collection of children and knows what to do in the event of a child being lost or uncollected. Identification is sought from anyone visiting her home during childminding hours and they are not left alone with children.

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the early years provision

All necessary policies and procedures are kept and shared them with parents. For example, the childminder has made parents aware of the procedure she will follow should they make a complaint about her provision. The childminder is aware of the records she must keep but is not currently maintaining a daily register of attendance as required. The childminder shows a sound understanding of her responsibilities in relation to keeping children safe within her home and her premises are suitable for purpose. There is an emergency evacuation plan which is practised with the children and fire control and detection equipment is maintained in working order. However, although she has conducted a full assessment of the potential risks in her home, the document is not dated in line with Early Years Foundation Stage requirements.

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the early years provision

The childminder promotes equality and diversity satisfactorily. She seeks information from parents about their children's welfare needs and uses it to support each child appropriately. She engages well with parents, providing them with details of how their child has been and what they have been doing. However, written parental consents to obtain emergency advice or treatment are not in place and parents are not currently contributing to their children's ongoing assessment. The childminder provides a suitable range of toys and equipment appropriate for the ages and stages of the children attending. Toys and resources are maintained to an acceptable standard and are readily accessible to children.

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and outcomes for children

Children are settled and content and enjoy playing with the toys and resources thoughtfully provided for them. They develop a sense of feeling safe in the warm and caring environment and clearly enjoy the childminder's attention as they show by their behaviour and mannerisms that they feel safe in her care. Children are provided with opportunities to participate in activities to support them in all areas This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 of learning. The childminder maintains a record of observations of children at play and is able to explain what they enjoy doing and how she supports their development and learning, although progress is not currently linked towards the early learning goals.

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and outcomes for children

Children who are mobile have access to a range of outdoor toys, activities and equipment which support the development of their physical skills and knowledge and understanding of the world. All other areas of children's health and well-being are promoted satisfactorily. The childminder maintains a current first aid certificate and first aid kit which enable her to treat any minor injuries. Children who can independently use the bathroom are taught how to wash their hands properly and as an added precaution to avoid the spread of germs they each have a separate hand towel to use. If children become unwell the childminder makes them comfortable away from the other children until their parents can arrange to have them collected to try to avoid the spread of the infection.

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and outcomes for children

Children are provided with regular snacks and home-cooked meals to help them understand the importance of healthy eating. The childminder ensures she has full details of individual dietary requirements and is able to cater for special diets. Children are encouraged to take regular drinks to ensure they remain hydrated. Children enjoy sitting with the childminder to listen to favourite stories and music, including nursery rhymes and songs. In this way the childminder supports their speech development. Children are also introduced to a range of musical instruments which support their creative development. 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 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: 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 (Records to be kept). 25/01/2012

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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

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Records to be kept). 25/01/2012

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