Childminder in Derby

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY436155 Inspection date 25/04/2012 Inspector Dianne Sadler

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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 three children aged 11, eight and four years old in Derby. The whole of the property is used for childminding purposes. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The family has two cats.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for five children under eight years at any one time, two of whom may be in the early years age range and of whom, one may be under one year old. There are currently seven children attending, four of whom are within the early years age range. The childminder also offers care to children aged over five years. The childminder supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language.

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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 clearly benefit and thrive as a result of the effective setting they are in. In the main, good partnerships between the childminder, parents and other agencies ensure children's unique needs are understood and met well. Most children make good progress in their learning and development. Policies and procedures are implemented well to safeguard and promote children's welfare. The childminder is committed to improving all outcomes for children, which provides a strong basis for her capacity to maintain continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further the use of observation and assessment to ensure every child makes the best possible progress towards all the early learning goals  improve the exchange of information with parents to involve them more in children's ongoing assessments of their learning and development.

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the early years provision

The childminder places good emphasis on ensuring the safety of children. She has a clear understanding of her role and responsibilities with regard to child protection issues and is confident with regards to actions she will take to safeguard their welfare. Clear policies, procedures and record keeping systems ensure children are kept safe, protected and supported. The childminder keeps well-written risk assessments for all areas of the premises and for outings, with all hazards identified and minimised. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder provides an inclusive environment where children of all ages and abilities are fully included. She develops strong partnerships with all parents and other providers, such as teachers, to ensure that they share what they know about the child at the beginning of the placement and on an ongoing basis. This ensures

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the early years provision

that all children's individual needs are identified at a very early stage and everyone works together to provide continuity of care and learning. Good systems are in place for parents and children to contribute their views and suggestions and take an active role within the setting. Parent's comment on how well their children settle. They comment on the warm, caring nature of the childminder, who is highly recommended and gains their complete trust through a thorough induction process. They comment on the very good progress their children make due to the childminder's understanding of their specific needs and putting in place systems that will enable them to feel comfortable and fully included.

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the early years provision

The childminder makes very good use of resources to promote positive outcomes for all children. Children access areas within the house that are bright, welcoming and stimulating. Resources are wide ranging and easily accessed by children to promote their independence. Many resources enable children to learn about the wider world. Games, such as dominoes, which show images from around the world, dolls of different cultures and small world characters using wheelchairs, ensure that children are learning about the similarities and differences between themselves and others. In addition, children are also made aware of all religious celebrations. They enjoy exploring Diwali, Holi and decorate a picture of a dragon for Chinese New Year with glitter and coloured pens. The childminder is very committed to developing her practice. She has just completed a diploma in the Children and Young People Workforce, following the early years pathway and is

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the early years provision

seeking further training with regards to safeguarding and working with children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Self-evaluation systems are effective in practice and include the views of parents and older children. The childminder is able to identify the strengths, weaknesses and overall quality of her service and makes good use of her findings to develop the provision.

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and outcomes for children

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They particularly benefit from the good interactions they experience with the childminder, which supports their self-esteem, well-being and independence. Children clearly build strong relationships with the childminder, settle quickly and enjoy their time in the setting. Young children develop a strong sense of security and belonging and demonstrate that they feel safe. They enjoy lots of individual attention from the childminder and sleep contently in a quiet and calm environment. Regular observational assessments are made of children's achievements. Most children have their own development file, which contains observations in the form of text, photographs and examples of their work. This information is used to identify children's next steps and plan each child's learning for the forthcoming month. However, parents are not fully contributing to this system and the childminder is

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and outcomes for children

This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 not systematically implementing this system for every child in the early years age group. This may compromise the progress some children make towards some of the early learning goals.

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and outcomes for children

Children learn about health and hygiene through well-planned activities and everyday experiences. They are reminded of good practices through posters displayed throughout the setting, such as the need to wash their hands after toileting. Children are provided with a well-balanced diet. Nutritious meals are provided by parents or by the childminder, which include plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. Meal times are sociable occasions with children sitting together and learning self-help skills, which include feeding themselves using utensils such as a spoon and drinking through a beaker. Everyday children exercise in the fresh air, which is good for their health. For instance, they access the garden or are taken to play in the park or to select books from the library. They learn to respect the world in which they live by visiting a local re-cycling centre. Here, they enjoy filling a trolley with unwanted items donated by local companies, many made of natural

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and outcomes for children

Children develop learning and social skills that equip them well for the future. They communicate well with the childminder and demonstrate growing literacy skills. They concentrate well and enjoy exploring their favourite books, such as a caterpillar story. They turn the large pages correctly and show an interest in the puppet of a caterpillar, which supports the story. At this time they are also developing their numeracy skills as they are supported by the childminder to count the number of fruit that the caterpillar has eaten, from one to five. Children are also learning to be creative and investigate the world around them. They show a great interest in baskets provided, which contain natural materials, such as cardboard tubes, crinkly paper and shiny balls. They watch with interest as they roll the ball on the floor and use all of their sense as they explore a wooden spoon with their mouths and scrunch crinkly paper in their hands.

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and outcomes for children

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 2 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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