Childminder in Stoke-on-Trent

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY344652 Inspection date 10/02/2012 Inspector Lisa-Marie Jones

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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

There were no children on roll when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children on roll, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states if the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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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 2007. She lives with her two children teenage children in Thornton Heath, which is within the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder lives in a house where there is access to a toilet on the ground floor. The whole of the ground floor of the house is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder is registered to care for six children under eight years of whom one may be in the early years age group. There are currently no children on roll. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the ability to support and promote children's care and learning. Discussion shows that she has carefully considered how she will meet children's individual needs and promote inclusion. This includes working in partnership with parents and others involved in children's care to promote continuity of care and support for their learning. She describes suitable systems for observation, assessment and planning to promote children's all-round development through the provision of a broad and stimulating range of activities and has attended training to support this further. Proposed activities include those to encourage children to explore other cultures and outings to learn about their local area and the wider world. The childminder is able to support children and their families who speak Yoruba.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder's home is very child friendly and welcoming. There is a good range of well maintained quality toys that children can select themselves. The childminder uses risk assessment to manage the safety of her home and is aware of the need to regularly review this and record her findings. All documentation required for the safe and efficient management of the provision is in place. The childminder has sufficient knowledge of child protection procedures approved by the Local Safeguarding Children Board and fully understands her responsibility to safeguard the welfare of the child.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's good health. She is aware of the need to gather information from parents regarding medical needs, dietary requirements and allergies and updates her first aid training on a regular basis. She also understands the importance of using self-evaluation to identify the strengths and weaknesses in her provision. She demonstrates a sound commitment to and capacity for continuous improvement.

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Compliance with registration requirements

The registered person continues 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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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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