Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY342631 Inspection date 22/03/2012 Inspector Kashma Patel

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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 2006. She lives with her husband and two children aged three and eight years old. They live in the Sparkhill area of Birmingham within walking distance of local shops, schools and parks. All areas of the ground floor of the home and one bedroom on the first floor are used for childminding. There is no access to children to the other bedrooms on the first floor or the attic. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight years at any one time. She also offers care to children over five years old and is able to escort children to and from local schools. The childminder is registered to provide overnight care for one child. She is a member of the National Childminding Association and receives support from the local authority. The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

At the time of this inspection there were no children on roll in the early years age group.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates through discussion and documentation, an adequate understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has a sound understanding of safeguarding procedures and what action to take should she be concerned about the welfare of a child in her care. She has a suitable understanding of safety issues and how to minimise risks and hazards within the home. However, she does not maintain a record of her a risk assessments which is a breach of a specific legal requirement. Through discussion, the childminder explains that she would provide children with a range of healthy meals and snacks, which promote a healthy lifestyle and meet individual dietary requirements.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a satisfactory understanding of the importance of partnerships with parents, carers and other agencies. She has arrangements in place to provide and obtain all the required information from parents in order to meet each child's individual needs. Her procedures for managing children's behaviour are in place and appropriate. The childminder does not have a valid first aid certificate as she was not aware that it needs to be updated every three years.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Through discussion, the childminder explains how she would provide a suitable range of activities and play opportunities for children. She would use local amenities such as the park and library to promote children's enjoyment whilst at the setting. However, the childminder has insufficient knowledge of how to undertake sensitive observational assessments in order to plan to meet young children's individual needs.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder is beginning to identify areas for improvement in her provision. She has met all of the previous recommendations and shows an interest in further This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 developing her childcare skills and knowledge. Most of the required policies and procedures are in place to meet the welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Compliance with registration requirements

In order to continue to meet the requirements of registration, the registered person must take the following action by the specified date:

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Compliance with registration requirements

 keep a record of the risk assessment clearly stating when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action taken following a review or incident (Documentation) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 05/04/2012

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Compliance with registration requirements

 obtain a current first aid certificate (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 05/04/2012

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Compliance with registration requirements

 develop knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage so as to undertake sensitive observational assessments in order to plan to meet young children's individual needs (Organisation). 05/04/2012 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 (Welfare of the children being cared for, Suitability and safety of premises and equipment). 05/04/2012

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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 (Welfare of the children being cared for, Suitability and safety of premises and equipment). 05/04/2012

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