Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY433258 Inspection date 12/04/2012 Inspector Karen Byfleet

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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 2011. She lives with her husband and two children aged five years and 21 months in Hollingwood, an area of Staveley in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The whole of the house is used for childminding. There is an enclosed garden available for outside play. Access to the home is via a small step to the front door. The childminder is able to take and collect children from local schools, pre-schools and groups.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary part of the Childcare Register to provide care for a maximum of four children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than two may be in the early years age range. The childminder also offers care to children aged over five years. There are currently two children on roll, both of whom are in the early years age group. She holds a NNEB diploma childcare qualification and receives support from the local authority.

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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 happy and settled within the organised environment. Effective partnerships with parents have been established to ensure children's welfare needs are consistently met. All of the required documentation is in place, which ensures children are safeguarded. The childminder has implemented a system of self- evaluation of the service she provides and has an awareness of the need to maintain continuous improvement, in order to continue to meet children's individual needs.

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further?

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

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further?

 further develop the system for observation and assessment to ensure children's individual learning is monitored more effectively.

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the early years provision

Children are well safeguarded. The childminder has devised and implemented a written safeguarding policy which she shares with parents. This includes clear procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children's safety or welfare. Effective risk assessments which cover the premises, equipment and any outings are all in place and are reviewed by the childminder to ensure children's safety. The premises are kept safe as the main door is kept locked, with the keys easily available to the childminder for emergency evacuation, and the rear garden is safely enclosed. An emergency evacuation plan is in place. The childminder has This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 implemented a system of self-evaluation to reflect on her practice and she is fully aware of the need to ensure her provision continues to improve to ensure all children's individual needs continue to be met.

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the early years provision

The childminder has satisfactory knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. However, she has not yet started to assess children's progress effectively to plan for the next steps in their learning. A good range of toys, resources and equipment for children of all ages are in place and easily accessible for them to make individual choices, ensuring theirs individual interests and needs are effectively met. The childminder works very well with parents. All information is shared on a daily basis about what the children have been doing, what they have eaten and where they have been. The childminder has gathered the required information from parents.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder is warm and caring towards the children in her care. She actively engages and joins in with their play. Children are making satisfactory progress in their learning and development and they are happy and settled within the childminder's home. Children are provided with toys, games and equipment that are age appropriate, clean and suitable for purpose. They are able to self-select from the good range of toys and equipment that the childminder has, developing their independence and self-esteem. The childminder plans effective activities, such as outings, and she provides toys and activities which she knows the children enjoy.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy regular outings and visits to the local toddler group, where they are able to meet and play with other children. They also enjoy various outings to places of interest, such as the local park, where they are able to explore wildlife and use a range of climbing and balancing equipment. Children's all-round development is promoted satisfactorily through the provision of activities, such as role play and small world play. Children's welfare and safety is effectively supported. They feel safe within the childminder's provision as they confidently approach her. The childminder promotes children's health and welfare as she provides them with a healthy, balanced diet. Children are encouraged to follow good personal hygiene routines such as hand washing before eating and after using the toilet, and they are able to do this independently. The childminder promotes equality and diversity amongst the children. She raises their awareness

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and outcomes for children

of different cultures and celebrations through books and role play activities. 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 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 3 The extent to which children feel safe 2 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 3 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 3 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 3

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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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