Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY429171 Inspection date 16/01/2012 Inspector Yvonne Layton

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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 and two adult children. The family live in Wingerworth, Chesterfield. The whole of the ground floor and upstairs bathroom are used for childminding purposes. There is a secure garden available for outdoor play. The family have a pet guinea pig.

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Description of the childminding

This provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and on both parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under the age of eight years at any one time. Currently she is caring for six children of whom two are under five years. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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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 within the Early Years Foundation Stage enjoy their time with the childminder. They overall make sound progress in their learning and development and generally their welfare is supported well. The childminder has a good understanding of equality of opportunity and inclusive practice is carefully promoted with children's needs effectively met. Links with parents and the liaison with other providers are in place and help to ensure consistency in children's care and learning. The childminder has systems in place to evaluate her practice.

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further?

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

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further?

 obtain written parental permission to the seeking of any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment. (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.) 05/02/2012

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further?

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

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further?

 consolidate the educational programmes with particular regard to the continuing to develop activities that make sure all areas of learning are visited and promote individual children's learning  promote further the suitable environment by reviewing the storage of toys to make sure they are accessible to children and continue to extend the range of resources available  increase links with other providers to promote integration of education for This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children who attend more than one setting, by extending systems to include the sharing of relevant development and progress information  consolidate the educational programmes with particular regard to devising a system that demonstrates individual children's developmental next steps consistently.

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the early years provision

Children are effectively protected as the childminder has a secure knowledge of her responsibility for safeguarding children supported by a clear safeguarding children policy. Children's welfare is promoted well as most required and many additional records, policies and procedures are in place. However, the written parental permission to the seeking of any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment is omitted. Children are kept safe as the childminder is very alert to their safety both in the home and on outings. Detailed risk assessments and established fire evacuation procedures ensure children are protected. The childminder is very clear about her individual responsibilities and has clear procedures for visitors to the home. Children's health is supported soundly as she has well-established hygiene procedures and routines. This includes a detailed pet policy and consistent hand washing routines. Equipment and resources are well maintained, clean and

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the early years provision

suitable for their use. However, currently the range of resources is limited and some mixed resources are kept in a large storage bin therefore they are not easily accessible to the children and the childminder does not have a clear picture of the resources she has.

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the early years provision

Children are helped to make satisfactory progress and their development is encouraged as the childminder is suitably knowledgeable about implementing all aspects of the learning and development elements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Some individual planning is in place. Play is purposeful as the balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities is generally effective. Children have opportunity to enjoy a variety of activities that encourages their learning and that are linked to the early learning goals. The childminder responds well to children's interests and ideas. She completes individual specific themed observations which details progress and clearly identifies next steps of learning. Alongside this she notes children's involvement in activities in a diary. These are linked to the areas of learning but do not identify children's next steps. Systems are in place to ensure all areas of learning are visited.

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the early years provision

Partnerships with parents are established which helps to create consistency between the home and the setting. All policies and procedures are provided for the parents. Each child has individual documents and there is ongoing discussion about their care and learning. Inclusive practice is well promoted. Individuality is well- respected and all children are included in activities. The childminder is confident in her knowledge of how to develop children's understanding of diversity so that all differences are valued fully. Links with other settings are secure with joint sharing of care information. However, the sharing of children's educational development is limited. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder has only recently started to care for children and placements are varied. She has good plans to develop the range and content of activities and is

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the early years provision

fully committed to make sure the children enjoy their learning and develop socially. The childminder is confident about what she wants to do and achieve including continued training therefore outcomes for children are continually improved.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy and settled at the childminder's home. The learning environment overall effectively supports children's progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder is warm and caring, providing positive interaction between herself and the children. Children are learning good social skills as the childminder consistently promotes good behaviour and they are encouraged to consider each other's feelings. A strong sense of self is promoted through positive encouragement and praise. The childminder is pro-active to meet the individual needs of children and seeks support and advice from other professionals to make sure all needs are met. Simple routines and activities are used to promote communication, such as making a verbal game of driving over speed bumps in the road and during matching games.

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and outcomes for children

Colour, letter, calculation and mark making development are supported well within both spontaneous and routine, child-led and focused, themed activities. Role play is a main focus of the setting with children accessing a variety of dressing-up resources and imaginative play such as creating a shop. All children have the opportunity to undertake a variety of creative activities. They enjoy free expression in planned and spontaneous art activities. Children make and paint a train from a large cardboard box. Young children are enabled to experiment with paint and sticking.

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and outcomes for children

Understanding about nature is encouraged as the children watch birds and squirrels in the garden and feed ducks and swans. They talk about life cycles as they observe the cygnets. All children have access to a range of books and are involved in both planned and spontaneous story telling and rhymes. Visits within the community and to the wider area enhance children's experience.

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and outcomes for children

Children's health and safety is well promoted. The childminder discusses with the children about maintaining good personal care and safety. Children feel safe with the childminder as they confidently approach her and feel secure in their surroundings. They learn about possible dangers and how to keep themselves safe through rigorous routines and activities. Fitness is promoted as the children and childminder mainly walk on outings with the childminder explaining why it is important. Physical skills and challenge are promoted by visits to the park. Children are starting to learn about food as they bake and discuss healthy eating, such as the importance of eating five a day fruit and vegetables. 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 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 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 3 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 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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