Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY436530 Inspection date 23/04/2012 Inspector Karen Cooper

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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 two and five years in Kings Heath, Birmingham. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's house is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed rear garden available for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children at any one time and is currently caring for six children, of whom three are within the early years age range. All of the children attend on a part-time basis. The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is able to take and collect children from the local school. She is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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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 are happy and relaxed as they learn through play in this welcoming and inclusive environment. They benefit from being cared for by a caring and dedicated childminder. Positive links with parents ensure that children are cared for in accordance with their wishes. Documentation is well organised and stored appropriately to ensure confidentiality is maintained. Current systems for observation and assessment are not fully effective but the childminder demonstrates a strong capacity for 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 processes for undertaking sensitive observational assessments in order to plan even more effectively to meet children's individual needs and next steps  develop further the range of resources which promote children's awareness of people with disability.

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to safeguarding children. She is a trained social worker and has a good understanding of the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures. The childminder is vigilant and aware of safety issues. She carries out risk assessments for the home and any outings undertaken with the children to ensure their safety is fully protected. She maintains well-organised and effective recording systems with regard to the children's attendance, This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 medication and accidents to ensure their welfare is promoted and their needs are met. The childminder is methodical in her approach to paperwork and all children's records are stored to maintain confidentiality. The childminder's home is welcoming and toys and resources are effectively organised to ensure children make independent choices. The childminder is committed to ensuring her setting is

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the early years provision

inclusive for all families. She encourages children to develop their understanding of the wider society and provides opportunities for them to play with a range of positive images resources that acknowledge cultural diversity. However, resources are not as well developed with regard to helping raise children's awareness of people with disabilities.

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the early years provision

Children's individual care, welfare, learning and development needs are effectively met by a committed and caring childminder. She is a qualified primary school teacher and is passionate about providing the best possible care for the children and their families. The childminder regularly reflects on the service that she provides and has completed the Ofsted self-evaluation form to help identify her strengths and areas for improvement.

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the early years provision

Partnership with parents is successful and valued by the childminder. The childminder gathers a wide range of information from parents about their child's individual needs and parents' preferences from the onset. Parents are kept fully informed about all aspects of their child's care and routine through, daily discussions, dairies, emails and newsletters. The childminder liaises well with other providers delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage for children to ensure progression and continuity of care and learning.

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and outcomes for children

Children make good progress in their learning and development because the childminder is enthusiastic and committed to providing good quality care and education for all. She provides a wide range of interesting and challenging activities both indoors and outdoor to encourage children to learn through play. The childminder demonstrates that she knows the children well. She takes positive steps to find out what interests each child, how much they know and records what they can do in their 'Learning Journey' folders and this information is shared with parents. The childminder is considering how she can develop further the systems she uses for recording observations and assessments to ensure children make the best progress possible towards the next steps in their learning and development. The childminder places a strong emphasis on children's personal, social and emotional development. She talks to children respectfully, gives them praise and

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and outcomes for children

encouragement and is very attentive towards their needs.

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and outcomes for children

Children are keen to join in the activities. For example, they have great fun sitting in the sand pit filling and emptying containers and exploring the texture of the sand with their bare feet. They show great pleasure in assisting the childminder to tidy up after the activity and enjoy the responsibility given to help. The childminder ensures children make good progress in their physical development and provides them with plenty of opportunities for physical play. For example, children gain easy This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 access to the garden from the playroom where they enjoy using a range of equipment, such as the tree house, slide and swing. They play with a large parachute which they have fun using, playing hide and seek with the childminder. Plenty of opportunities are provided for children to develop their creative skills through a range of dressing up props and craft activities, such as painting,

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and outcomes for children

printing, cooking and collage. A good emphasis is placed on developing children's language, literacy and mark making skills. For example, books, chalk boards, paper and crayons are readily available and children enjoy listening to familiar stories. Children are involved in planting and nurturing vegetables and herbs in the garden. They use a variety of programmable and electronic toys to help increase their understanding of how things work. A wide range of resources are easily on hand to help promote counting and simple problem solving skills, such as puzzles, boxed games and construction sets. Children also benefit from a variety of activities outside the childminder's home. They frequently go for walks around the local community and regularly visit the park and attend the local toddler group where they are provided with plenty of opportunities to socialise with their peers.

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and outcomes for children

Children's understanding of staying safe is developing well, the childminder talks to them about rules to keep them safe. She explains how to use space, toys and resources in a safe way and about road safety while on outings. A range of safety equipment is used in the home and on outings to keep children safe. Through effective daily routines children become aware of good hygiene practices. They know when to wash their hands and the use of wipes ensure the risk of cross- contamination is reduced. Children are provided with a variety of healthy meals and snacks, and drinks are readily available to ensure they remain hydrated. Mealtimes are relaxed social occasions when the children and the childminder sit together around the table to enjoy their food and each other's company. Children's individual dietary needs are established on admission and are fully 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 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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