Childminder in Windsor and MaidenheadOfsted inspection, 21 Feb 2012

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 108263 Inspection date 21/02/2012 Inspector Sheena Bankier

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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 registered in 1990. She is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is registered to provide care for five children under eight, of which three may be in the early years age group at any one time. The childminder is registered to provide overnight care for two children under eight. There are currently three children on roll in the early years age group, who all attend on a part-time basis. The childminder lives with her husband, one adult child and two primary school aged children in Horton, Berkshire. The ground floor is mainly used for childminding with access to the first floor for sleeping facilities. There is an enclosed garden for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

Local facilities are within walking or a short driving distance, such as parks, schools and shops. The childminder is able to take and collect children from local schools and pre-schools. The childminder holds a recognised childcare qualification and has training in special educational needs. The childminder supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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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 benefit from a broad range of activities and outings that underpin their good progress. The learning environment promotes positive inclusive practice. The childminder promotes children's welfare, safety and wellbeing through good practices and procedures. The childminder fully meets most requirements and overall practice is fully effective to promote children's outcomes. Partnerships with parents and other agencies are mostly well established. The childminder considers her service and practice well and demonstrates a strong capacity to maintain improvement.

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further?

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

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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) 13/03/2012

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should: This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  develop partnerships with other settings to support children's development and progress towards the outcomes.  develop additional labelling, for example, of the toy boxes to support children's understanding that print carries meaning

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of safeguarding issues. She understands her responsibilities to children's welfare and the procedures to follow in the event of safeguarding concerns arising. The childminder promotes children's safety in her home effectively through using appropriate equipment to minimise risks and dangers to children, such as safety gates. Children learn about keeping themselves safe through practising the evacuation procedure on a regular basis. The childminder has a good range of resources that she maintains in good, clean condition. Children are cared for in a welcoming, homely environment with a child- orientated playroom. Overall, the childminder organises and maintains paperwork effectively. At times, she does not consistently record children's attendance to maintain accurate records of when children have been in her care. This is a breach of requirements. Since the

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the early years provision

childminder's last inspection she has undertaken ongoing training and attended specialist meetings to strongly develop and improve her practice and service. The childminder encourages parent's feedback to support effective self-evaluation. As a result, she drives and maintains good continuous improvement. The childminder promotes effective inclusive practice, such as using sign language and using picture cards to support communication with children with special educational needs. Resources, such as books, reflect the different backgrounds of the children. This means the children are valued as individuals. The childminder establishes some partnerships well. However, not all partnerships are in place, such as with other settings children attend, to promote consistency and continuity in children's care and learning outcomes. Good communication with parents supports the childminder in meeting children's care and learning needs

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the early years provision

consistently. Effective information is available to parents, for example, written policies and procedures, and a notice board in the entrance hall. Daily diaries keep parents up to date with their children's time with the childminder.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy, settled and secure in the childminder's care. Good relationships are in place between children and with the childminder, for example, the children initiate cuddles with the childminder and are affectionate towards her. This underpins children's strong sense of security and feeling safe at the childminder's home. Outings to children's group activities promote children's confidence and social skills with a wider group of adults and children. The childminder provides clear, consistent boundaries to promote positive behaviour This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and to underpin children's good understanding of safety. She provides a positive role model to the children, for example, by using good manners with the children. Children benefit from positive praise and encouragement for their efforts and achievements. A good range of activities and outings strongly underpin children's learning and

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and outcomes for children

development outcomes. Children explore and investigate the different resources, including electronic resources. They experiment as they play, such as learning what fits into the shape sorter. The childminder interacts with children effectively to promote and extend their learning further. She follows children's interests, for example, to read a book or to play with small world toys. The childminder underpins children's language and communication skills through play-based activities and using signing. She asks good age-appropriate questions to support children's thinking skills, as they play at their chosen activities. Some labels are in place around the home, promoting children's understanding that print carries meaning. However, there are no labels on the toy boxes to promote this further. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of children's development and progress. She underpins children's positive development of skills for the future

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and outcomes for children

as she identifies children's next steps in learning with parents to support consistent outcomes. Children benefit from a broad range of physical activities to challenge their development indoors and outside, for example, playing in the pop-up tent and tunnel indoors. Visits to local parks enable children to benefit from plenty of fresh air and to access a good variety of equipment. The childminder encourages healthy lifestyle choices through displaying posters that reflect healthy food options. The childminder works closely with parents regarding children's care and feeding needs, such as sleeping routines and supporting babies in progressing from pureed foods to lumpy food. This results in consistency and continuity to support children's good health and wellbeing. 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 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 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: 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) (also applies to the voluntary Childcare Register) 13/03/2012

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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) 13/03/2012

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