Childminder in Swindon

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY343590 Inspection date 24/02/2012 Inspector Carol Cox

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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 2006. She lives with her two adult children in the Old Town area of Swindon. The whole of her home and rear garden is registered for use by minded children. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. She may care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time, of these no more than three may be in the early years age group, of these no more than one may be under one year at any one time. The childminder is currently caring for two children in the early years age group.

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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

The childminder generally meets the care, learning and development needs of children and provides suitable activities and resources to support their learning. Partnerships are built with parents and other settings to identify children's individual care, learning and development needs; these are not yet fully developed. The childminder has a satisfactory understanding of child protection issues but does not have a current copy of the policies and procedures of the Local Safeguarding Children Board. The childminder has not yet implemented an effective system to evaluate and review her provision to identify areas for development. However, she demonstrates satisfactory capacity for continuous improvement through addressing recommendations arising from her last inspection and implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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further?

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

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further?

 implement a system of self-evaluation to monitor the quality of provision in meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage  maintain a regular two-flow of information with parents and between providers to promote each child's best care, learning and development  obtain a copy of the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures.

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the early years provision

Arrangements for safeguarding children are satisfactory although the childminder does not have a copy of the current Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures. She has a system in place to record existing injuries and parental explanations. She is vigilant in making sure only those authorised and identified by parents are This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 permitted to collect children from her care. The childminder is building relationships with parents and identifies the dietary, medical and care needs of each child. Parents are invited to share records of children's learning; the childminder is trying to encourage parents to contribute their own observations. Parents are kept fully informed of all policies and procedures and agree the expectations of the child care in formal contracts. The childminder realises the importance of sharing information with key persons at other settings attended by

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the early years provision

children, these partnerships are slowly embedding. Children learn about equality and diversity through their visits in the local community and sharing experiences from their own cultural backgrounds. The childminder shares a language with one child and learns key words from another child's home language. Resources reflect the cultural backgrounds of children and others and portray positive images of a wide diversity of people.

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the early years provision

The childminder takes sensible precautions to keep children safe. For example, she uses appropriate restraints for each child when travelling in her car and always carries a mobile phone with emergency contact details. She has completed risk assessments of all aspects of her home and activities and makes daily checks. Children practise safety when crossing roads on their walks. The childminder has not yet made a formal self-evaluation of her practice. However, she has addressed recommendations arising from her last inspection and has implemented the Early Years Foundation Stage and demonstrates satisfactory capacity for continuous improvement.

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and outcomes for children

Children play freely and happily and make good progress. The childminder learns about each child's learning needs through effective partnerships with parents. She has begun to maintain learning diaries to record children's achievements in all areas of learning. These records are illustrated with photographs and demonstrate children's progress. Parents are invited to share these records, not all do so yet or contribute their own observation. The childminder uses these records and her knowledge of children's development and interests to plan future learning activities. She offers a well-balanced range of play activities to promote learning in all areas. Children socialise when attending toddler groups. They begin to make friends and share games and toys. They visit local amenities such as the shopping centre and the park, where they feed ducks and observe nature. The childminder offers sensitive support to challenge and progress children's language skills. They

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and outcomes for children

describe exciting trips ''on the number 11 bus '' and develop an understanding of the world around them. Through imaginative play children recreate familiar scenes. They care for dolls ''just like my mummy ''. Their creative development is enhanced with access to a range of materials, media and tools. Older children are fluent and able to express their needs and ideas. Younger children learn to concentrate when completing puzzles and sorting shapes. The childminder encourages children's independence by letting them make choices and select the toys they need to complement their play. Children develop good skills to support their future learning. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children learn about healthy living through good routines. They benefit from regular exercise share and fresh air on their play in the garden or on outings. They learn independence skills when washing hands using liquid soap dispensers and

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and outcomes for children

individual paper towels to prevent spread of infection. Through working closely with parents the childminder has a good knowledge of each child's dietary health needs. She helps children learn to keep themselves safe when crossing roads. When getting into the car older children automatically reach for their seatbelts. Children settle happily and behave very well; the childminder has a calm and consistent approach to managing behaviour. She uses appropriate approaches suited to the understanding of each child. Children have a good understanding of the routines of the day and confidently ask for help when needed. They contribute by helping tidy away and enjoy seeing her in pictures proudly displayed on the wall. Children flourish in the kind and thoughtful care offered by the childminder. 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 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 2 The extent to which children feel safe 3 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 3 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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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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