Childminder in BristolOfsted inspection, 27 Feb 2012

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY435730 Inspection date 27/02/2012 Inspector Timothy Butcher

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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

Children only attend this setting before and/or after the school day and/or during the school holidays. The judgements in this report reflect the quality of early years provision offered to children during those periods.

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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 2011. She lives with her husband and child in Bedminster, Bristol. The whole of the property is used for childminding purposes, which is accessed by a single step. There is a fully enclosed back garden for outside play. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight at any one time; of these, two may be within the early years age group and of these one may be under one year. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder has three children on roll, all within the early years age range.

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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 thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder and they make good progress in almost every aspect of their learning. Children strongly benefit from the safe and secure environment that the childminder creates. The childminder establishes effective relationships with parents and carers. Links with other providers involved in the care of children have begun to be established. The childminder has good organisation skills and her processes of evaluation, although not fully developed, lead to continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop systems of self-evaluation further to form an accurate appraisal of the setting's effectiveness to further extend children's learning; and develop the action plan to meet future training needs  develop further the partnerships with other providers delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage to further promote children's continuity of care and learning.

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the early years provision

The arrangements for the protection of children are robust and the childminder has a clear understanding of her safeguarding responsibilities. There are secure policies and procedures in place and all adults have been suitably vetted. The childminder places high importance on the safety of children. Clear assessments of risk are carried out for the premises and when children go out. This minimises the risks to children. Children enjoy a safe environment in which to play. They are encouraged to be aware of their own safety and the safety of others. For example, This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 they are closely supervised when using the stairs. They show that they know how to negotiate the stairs in safety.

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the early years provision

The childminder securely promotes equality and diversity as levels of engagement with parents and carers are well established. This results in a good knowledge of each child's background, clear identification of their care needs and individual preferences. These are met well. There is a good exchange of two-way information through the daily diary and through discussion. This strongly contributes to the continuity of care for children. Parents report positively on all aspects of the childminding service as shown through the written comments that they make. Information about children's progress is comprehensively shared through the learning diary, photograph scrap book and the very detailed daily diary. The childminder is aware of the need to establish partnerships with other settings when this becomes appropriate. She has begun to use some information provided by the previous carers of minded children to aid her in her assessment of children's

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the early years provision

starting points. This enables children to experience a smooth introduction to her setting.

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the early years provision

Resources are good, fit for purpose and support children's all round development. They are used effectively to achieve many of the planned goals in learning and development. Children have easy access to a wide range of resources and are able to exercise choice, for example, choosing toy items from well labelled storage shelving at their height. The environment is rich in print labelling, conducive to learning and child friendly. The childminder adds to her resources through the use of toy libraries and this provides additional quality experiences for children.

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the early years provision

The childminder has secure systems to evaluate her provision, involving parents in the decision-making. She has completed the Ofsted self-evaluation form enabling her to critically evaluate the service offered. Regular discussions with parents, use of the daily diary and questionnaires provide opportunities for them to put forward ideas which can be incorporated. The childminder consistently reviews the range of resources that she makes available to children. The childminder has begun to consider her future training needs, although the action plan for this is underdeveloped. Overall the childminder evaluates her practice well leading to steady and continuous improvement.

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and outcomes for children

Children settle well and show a strong sense of security and belonging. They confidently explore resources, test their skills and have good opportunities to exercise choice. The childminder has a clear understanding of their abilities, and tailors resources and learning experiences to provide variety and challenge. The system of observational assessment and planning is secure. Observations are accurately made and recorded in well organised learning diaries. The childminder identifies many of their next steps in development and planning processes are secure. A clear overview of each child's development is held. Children's progress is tracked well. Children thoroughly enjoy and achieve because the childminder is This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 focused on their needs and strongly benefit from the warm interactions with her. Overall, children make good progress in their language, literacy, numeracy and

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and outcomes for children

problem-solving skills. For example, young children enthusiastically explore shape and texture in a tub of dried spaghetti twirls. They concentrate for good periods of time, pouring and filling containers and handling toy items. They climb into the tub to fully explore and are active and curious learners. The childminder is alongside and asks open-ended questions and introduces language to describe size. She skilfully encourages them to repeat back words and to count. They have fun and take their play in the direction they choose and are well supported in their learning. Children develop their imaginations through a wide range of activities. They cosily explore the tepee, dress up dolls and move freely between resources, developing their play, making choices and growing in confidence as they do so. They sit comfortably with the childminder to have a story read. The childminder uses her good understanding of children's home lives to make their play positive

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and outcomes for children

and meaningful. As a result they make the connections with what is familiar to them and gain an understanding of the world around them quickly. Overall, children are well equipped with the skills they need for future learning.

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and outcomes for children

Young children appear content and settled because their health, physical and dietary requirements are met well. They are encouraged to eat healthily and to extend their tastes. They are kept clean and comfortable as their nappies are regularly checked. Opportunities for children to use the garden are not always fully exploited. However the childminder makes extensive use of visits out to the playgroup, parks and city farms. Children make strong progress in their physical development. The childminder plans physical challenges to develop their skills, such as, when using a climbing frame at play group. The childminder manages their behaviour well. Children are treated as individuals and are able to contribute positively. They learn how to be considerate of others and to take turns. The childminder is alert and provides simple and positive explanations about being safe. They learn to take measured risks, such as, when safely jumping off of the

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and outcomes for children

ramp in the garden. 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: 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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