Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY360591 Inspection date 06/12/2011 Inspector Angela Hufton

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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 2007. She lives with her family in a village near Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. She cares for her grandchildren at times when she is childminding. Most of the childminder's house is used for childminding, with bathroom facilities on the first floor. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder walks to the local nursery and school to take and collect children. She has a car available for outings.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She may care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time, of whom three may be in the early years. She is currently minding six children on a part-time basis, one of whom is in the early years age group.

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Description of the childminding

She is a member of the National Childminding Association and holds a level 3 childcare qualification.

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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 cared for in a warm, friendly environment, where they have access to a good range of resources and activities. Children make sound progress in their learning and development because the childminder provides a variety of activities to promote the learning and development requirements. Effective partnerships with parents are established, which ensure children's individual needs can be met. Although the childminder has not fully implemented a system of self-evaluation, she is positive in her approach to improvement and has addressed the recommendation from her previous inspection. Most welfare requirements are met. The childminder is committed to promoting outcomes for children through regular training to update her skills and knowledge.

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further?

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

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further?

 obtain prior written permission for each and every medicine from parents before any medication is given (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare). 20/03/2012

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further?

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

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further?

 review the risk assessment to ensure that it covers anything with which a child may come into contact to ensure children's safety and well being, with particular regard to the residual effects of cigarette smoke This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  develop evaluation systems to ensure that the quality of children's learning, development and care continues to improve.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a sound understanding of safeguarding children and has attended training to update her knowledge. She has a written policy and procedure in place, which she shares with the parents to ensure they understand her role and responsibilities. The childminder understands the process to follow should she have concerns about children in her care and has the necessary contact information for outside agencies. She has carried out risk assessments of her home and garden, and has implemented some measures to minimise hazards, such as through the use of stair gates. The childminder and other members of the household smoke, although this is not done in the presence of the children. The residue of smoking in the home is not always effectively managed to ensure children are in a smoke-free environment. All adults living on the premises have had checks carried out to ensure they are suitable to be in contact with children. The childminder holds a

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the early years provision

valid first aid certificate and ensures the relevant documentation is available in the event of an accident. While the childminder keeps a record of medicines administered and obtains parents' signatures at the end of the day, she does not obtain their prior written permission. This is a breach of a specific legal requirement.

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the early years provision

The childminder treats each child with respect and as an individual. She has a good understanding of their individual needs and ensures full information is obtained from parents to address any cultural differences. Resources are accessible and provide positive images of diversity, and children are able to learn about others in their community through attendance at various local toddler groups. All resources are rotated on a regular basis to ensure children have access to toys which are suitable for their age and stage of development. The childminder is aware of children's preferences and makes these particular toys available on a regular basis. The childminder has not yet fully implemented a system of self- evaluation for her provision, which prevents her from accurately identifying areas for development. However, she is undertaking further training to update her skills and knowledge to enable her to promote positive outcomes for children.

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the early years provision

Improvement has been made since the last inspection; the childminder is committed to making further improvements and has successfully completed a childcare qualification.

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the early years provision

Relationships with parents are well established and fully support the childminder's understanding of each child's individual personality and family circumstances.. Policies and procedures are shared with the parents, and written consent is sought for aspects of care, such as outings, to promote children's welfare. Information is shared with parents verbally and through diaries regarding their child's daily routine and activities. The childminder is in the process of developing a record of observations and assessments. At present, parents do not formally contribute to this process. However, the childminder has very close relationships with the families and knows them well. The childminder is aware of the importance of This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 sharing information with other agencies and providers who are also involved with the children in her care.

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and outcomes for children

Children make steady progress in their learning and development because the childminder provides a good range of activities to meet the six areas of learning. Children have access to a wide range of toys and resources from cupboards or storage boxes, which are in good condition and suitable for the ages of children attending. Children have ample space to play and explore because space in the home is used well. Children are settled in the childminder's care and are beginning to build good relationships with her. They freely ask for help when required, such as to use the toilet, and are confident to explore and play on their own, such as when making sounds to themselves as they play with a range of cars and a garage.

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and outcomes for children

Children have opportunities to use role-play equipment, for example dressing-up clothes and tea sets, to act out familiar roles from home. They use electronic toys to learn about cause and effect, and enjoy opportunities for messy play, such as sticking, and cornflour and water. Jigsaws and books are freely accessible, which helps children with problem-solving and to learn about the world they live in, with support from the childminder. Children develop their imagination and creativity through art and craft activities, using musical instruments and small world play. The childminder carries out observations of children's development. She has revised the way she does this and is considering further changes. Since establishing a record to share with parents, she is now considering ways to enable them to contribute to these journals.

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and outcomes for children

Children successfully learn about a healthy lifestyle. They have access to large play equipment outside and at local parks, benefiting from the exercise and fresh air. Children particularly enjoy outings to nearby nature reserves. The childminder has a good understanding of promoting children's health, and provides fresh fruit and salad items for snack time. Drinking water is accessible at all times, with younger children having their own special beakers or bottles. Hygiene routines are in place to prevent cross-infection, and children have individual towels for drying their hands. Children learn the importance of keeping themselves safe, for example by holding onto the buggy when on outings, and about dangers in their environment. The childminder talks to children about safety issues and ensures hazards in their environment are minimised through the implementation of locks and stair gates. Older children are taught the emergency evacuation procedure in the event of an

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and outcomes for children

Children behave well while in the care of the childminder. She has house rules and reminds older children about them if they behave inappropriately. The childminder takes into account the ages and stages of development of the children when managing their behaviour and offers lots of praise and encouragement to promote good behaviour. Children develop skills for their future, developing their literacy and numeracy skills through everyday routines. The childminder skilfully supports This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children's emergent writing, and children relish showing her how they can write their name. Children have good opportunities to learn about technology and develop good communication skills, supported 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 3 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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