Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY405891 Inspection date 20/04/2012 Inspector Tina Garner

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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 registered in 2010. She lives with her husband and two children aged five and three years in the Mapperley area of Nottingham. The home is within walking distance of the local school, shops and park. Minded children use the ground floor of the house, with access to the first floor bathroom and main bedroom. Hand washing and toilet facilities are on the ground floor. There is an enclosed rear garden.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register to care for a maximum of four children under eight years at any one time, one of whom may be in the early years age range. She currently cares for two children in this age group.

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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

The childminder recognises children's individuality and has a sound understanding of their needs and interests. She has developed mostly positive relationships with parents and carers, offering them information about her setting, being flexible and showing an interest in their home lives. Children are making good progress in their overall learning. The childminder takes steps to promote children's health and welfare through daily routines, minimising risks, and good safeguarding awareness. She has a positive attitude towards continuous development and ensuring that the overall quality, care and outcomes for children improve.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the system of assessing and recording children's progress, clearly prioritising next steps, and use the information to plan practical play activities to help each child reach their full potential.  develop parents' contribution to the Learning Journeys in order to support the assessment of children's starting points and their ongoing development.

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the early years provision

Well-developed written policies and procedures underpin the childminder's activity to ensure that children's safety is given high priority. For example, children are supervised at all times and effective procedures are in place for nappy-changing and personal hygiene to minimise the risk of cross-infection. All fire detection equipment is maintained, and clear fire evacuation procedures ensure children learn how to keep themselves safe in the event of an emergency. Comprehensive risk assessments are carried out and are regularly reviewed and updated as This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 required. Children are safeguarded because the childminder has a good understanding of the importance of following the Local Safeguarding Children Board guidelines in the event of any concerns.

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the early years provision

Children benefit from the effective partnerships the childminder has built with their parents. Clear information is provided for parents at the start of any arrangement, and the childminder gathers detailed information about children's care needs so that these are met to a high standard. She shares information daily regarding child's activities and care routines. However, systems are not fully developed to enable parents to share what they know about their own children's development and starting points. The childminder works in partnership with other providers delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage and with other agencies involved with the children to ensure a smooth transition and a consistent approach.

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the early years provision

The childminder has systems to evaluate her daily activity with the children in order to identify areas of strong practice and areas for further development. She has sought the views of the parents about her childminding service and they report highly positive feedback regarding their child's care and welfare.

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and outcomes for children

The balance of adult-led and child-initiated play helps children to be active learners. Many sensory and practical activities are offered every day, and children clearly love to experiment with a wide range of materials. For example, they are eager to paint pictures, and enjoy gluing and sticking, and creating leaves and golden eggs for their 'Jack and the Beanstalk' display. The childminder sits at the children's level and provides encouragement and praise as she allows them the freedom to explore. They feel safe and secure in the childminder's care, as is evident through their continual smiles and chatter as they play, and they respond very positively to her kind, caring and calm manner. Children are generally making good progress with their learning. The childminder is beginning to monitor the development of children in the early years age group, which helps to assess their progress towards the early learning goals. However, links between the

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and outcomes for children

observations and planning are not yet fully secure.

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and outcomes for children

Children's independence and confidence are effectively promoted as the childminder encourages them to do things for themselves. They competently feed themselves and are beginning to manage personal care tasks. For example, they happily fetch nappies and the changing mat in readiness to be changed and then enjoy washing their own hands at the sink while the childminder sings a hand washing song. They develop their early literacy skills because the childminder ensures they have lots of good quality experiences to promote these. For example, children have access to a wide range of books and enjoy sitting with the childminder to repeatedly listen to familiar, well-loved stories. The childminder develops children's learning by introducing mathematical concepts, such as counting and number recognition, in their play. They develop an understanding of size, colour and shapes as they take part in shape games and view colourfully

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and outcomes for children

This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 displayed shapes and numerals around the setting.

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and outcomes for children

Children are beginning to learn about safety and adopting a healthy lifestyle through the repetition of routines such as washing their hands after eating. The childminder is a good role model; she helps children to develop an understanding of right and wrong and generally how to behave well through having a consistent approach to managing unwanted behaviour. Overall, the wide range of stimulating play opportunities provided for the children enable them to develop skills for their future social and economic well-being. 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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