Childminder in Wolverhampton

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY428940 Inspection date 09/01/2012 Inspector Julie Preston

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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 four children aged 10, seven, five and four years in the Wednesfield area of Wolverhampton. 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. The childminder is able to take and collect children from local schools and pre- schools. The family has pet cats.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of three children under eight years at any one time, of whom, no more than two may be in the early years age range. There is currently one child attending who is within the Early Years Foundation Stage, they attend on a part-time basis. She is registered on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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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 are happy and secure and are making good progress in their learning and development. Most policies, procedures and records are well-planned and implemented to ensure continuity of care and learning. Systems for observing and assessing children's progress are developing and planning supports this in most aspects. The childminder effectively promotes an inclusive, healthy and safe environment where she responds to the individual needs and interests of the children. She has a good knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and how children develop and learn through play. Effective partnerships between parents ensure individual children's needs are met and their protection assured. The childminder is committed to ongoing improvement of her provision with thorough self-evaluation and training. The childminder has started to evaluate the impact of her practice, although this is in its infancy.

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further?

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

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further?

 complete initial self-evaluation processes to provide the starting point on which to enable the quality of children's learning, development and care to continually improve  review planning processes in place to monitor and evaluate how all areas of learning are covered on a regular basis This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of her role with regard to protecting children in her care from abuse and neglect. She has a written policy reflecting this that is shared with parents. All adults in the household have been vetted and the childminder is diligent in her supervision of children in her care. Suitable risk assessments are undertaken regularly to identify and minimise hazards to children both on and off the premises. The childminder's home is well- maintained, secure and clean, offering children ample space to move around freely and settle to quieter activities as they wish. The childminder is vigilant in protecting children from the risk of the spread of infection and follows robust routines that are shared with the children. Minor accidents and illness are managed effectively to keep children comforted and safe with clear records maintained to keep parents fully informed. Parents are also informed of their child's progress as

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the early years provision

they have ready access to the development folders.

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the early years provision

The childminder manages her provision well, providing a good range of resources that are suitably maintained. The resources available are suitable for the ages and stages of children attending on each day, including resources that positively reflect diversity, therefore enhancing children's understanding of the wider world. She provides a welcoming and stimulating environment in which children can play and learn, offering a wide range of challenging and exciting experiences and activities. She provides an inclusive service for children and their families and is committed to working in partnership with families, other agencies and schools when required. Partnerships with parents are good. Information is exchanged well in a number of ways, including, daily diaries for children, daily verbal exchanges and a parents notice board.

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the early years provision

The childminder is committed to improving her good quality childminding service by attending training and she has started to engage in a system of evaluating her practice. However, as yet this is not complete to provide a starting point on which to ensure that the quality of children's learning, development and care continues to improve.

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and outcomes for children

Children benefit from the positive experiences they have with the childminder, they are happy and content and eager to attend. Their confidence grows as they undertake challenging experiences, which help them develop a positive sense of themselves and promotes good levels of personal independence. The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage that she implements well within her setting. The childminder is aware of the capabilities of children and how she wishes to promote their development within activities she plans. However, as no formal plans are completed it is not easily evident how all areas of learning are covered on a regular basis. When children join the setting the childminder seeks information from parents and undertakes observations in order This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 to identify initial starting points for learning. The childminder then undertakes

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and outcomes for children

regular observations which are used as a tool to identify strengths, weaknesses and to allow appropriate planning for children's next steps in their learning and development. Children benefit from the good level of support to meet their needs, enabling them to make good progress. The childminder skilfully engages children during free play and adult-initiated activities, promoting and supporting their learning. She extends their language skills by encouraging them to listen to repeat words, sing familiar songs and rhymes and through ongoing discussions undertaken within all activities. She effectively extends activities, regularly incorporating ideas, to extend language and develop hand-eye co-ordination. Children's understanding of diversity is well promoted as resources, activities and experiences support this. For example, children enjoy finding out about and celebrating festivals that are celebrated by other cultures.

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and outcomes for children

Children's personal independence is developing as the childminder encourages them to take care of their own personal needs, such as, washing their own hands after being outside and before meal times. The childminder joins in with the children's play and asks them enquiring, understandable questions. Children share, take turns and play well independently and as part of a group. They are well behaved and respond well to the childminder's management of their behaviour, enjoying receiving praise and encouragement for their achievements. Children use their imagination and creativity well in a variety of different ways, such as, mark making and when using the instruments. Children are encouraged to adopt a healthy lifestyle and develop physical skills in many ways as the childminder encourages children to be active, eat healthily and to implement good hygiene practices. Children enjoy walking to and from school, have opportunities to use the

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and outcomes for children

local parks and the rear garden for physical play. Children are encouraged to eat meals and snacks provided by parents that include healthy options. In addition, time is allowed for rest and relaxation when appropriate. Children learn about safety and how to keep themselves safe as the childminder encourages them to learn about road safety and how to appropriately evacuate the property in the event of a fire. 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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