Childminder in Portsmouth

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY430940 Inspection date 18/01/2012 Inspector Alison Kaplonek

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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 to care for children since 2011. She is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder lives with her partner and daughter in a house in Portsmouth, Hampshire, close to local schools and shops. All areas of the property are used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play. Toilet facilities are on the first floor.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to provide care for three children from birth to eight years. Two of these may be in the early year's age group. There are currently four children on roll who attend. Three of these children are in the early year's age group.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is working towards a relevant childcare qualification and 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 satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are happy and settled with the childminder and her family and their welfare and learning needs are sufficiently well met. The childminder is relatively well organised, although some documentation required for the safeguarding of children, lacks detail. Children are able to access a reasonable range of resources and activities which cover all areas of learning, although assessment and planning systems need improvement. Children with English as an additional language are made welcome and very well supported. The childminder has a positive attitude to improving her knowledge and understanding of childcare and is keen to access training whenever possible and maintain continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 improve the risk assessment to cover anything with which a child may come into contact; for example any low level glass which may need to be made safe.  up date the safeguarding policy to include the procedure for referring concerns to the Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB).  plan and resource a challenging environment which supports and extends children's learning, with particular regard to child initiated play.  improve the assessment systems to ensure that accurate evaluations are This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 made about each child's stage of learning and development and used to plan clear next steps across all areas of learning.

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the early years provision

The childminder maintains and implements a sound range of policies and procedures which she shares with all parents. She takes positive steps to ensure that children are safe indoors and out and has safety equipment such as gates, locks and fire protection equipment. She has a written safeguarding policy which clearly states that she has a duty to protect the children in her care, although it does not include the procedure for referring concerns to her Local Safeguarding Children Board. The childminder carries out risk assessments on the premises and when taking children on outings and practises evacuation drills with children. However, her risk assessments do not include everything which children may come into contact with, for example the glass table tops.

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the early years provision

The childminder welcomes all children into her care and engages reasonably well with parents to meet their needs. She is developing partnerships with other settings when she picks children up from school. She is prepared to offer flexible care arrangements and supports many families and children for whom English is an additional language. She provides a very inclusive environment where children learn about diversity during their play. Resources are in place which enables children to make adequate progress in all areas of learning although access to some resources is not easy and this sometimes has an impact on the children's ability to initiate their own play. The childminder has started to reflect on and evaluate her provision and is currently on a training course. She is keen to make improvements in her own practice and subsequently in the outcomes for children.

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and outcomes for children

Children make satisfactory progress in all areas of learning and development. They take part in a range of activities, some of which are adult led, such as making shapes with the dough, looking at books or completing puzzles. At other times, when resources are accessible, they initiate their own activities and enjoy playing with the diggers or role play equipment. They can request other resources such as construction kits, craft materials and puzzles. The childminder makes use of the local community and children visit toddler groups, the park and school.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder knows the children well and provides activities which link to their interests and developmental needs and which enable them to make satisfactory progress in their learning. For example, she is very aware that many of the children in her care speak English as an additional language. She gives children instructions in their home language and then repeats this is English. This reinforces their home language and also supports the development of their skills in English. The childminder has begun to make observations of children's achievements and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 sends parents photographs of activities their children are taking part in. However, she has not yet started to make assessments of children's abilities or to plan for or identify any next steps for learning which link to the early learning goals for young children.

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and outcomes for children

Children learn about keeping safe as they hold onto the banisters as they climb the stairs. They are settled and confident with the childminder and ask her to join in with their play. They practise evacuating the premises with the childminder who evaluates this well. Children get plenty of fresh air and exercise as they play in the garden or visit local parks. They learn about good hygiene procedures as they wash their hands before eating, using the soap and individual flannels provided. Healthy meals and snacks are provided in accordance with the parents'' wishes and drinks are always available. Children help to prepare the vegetables for home made soup and enjoy their fruit at snack time. All children are welcomed into the setting and learn to respect each other, to share and take turns. They are encouraged to be independent as they help the childminder to tidy up. 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 2 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 2 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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