Childminder in Birmingham

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY411201 Inspection date 08/05/2012 Inspector Adelaide Griffith

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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 2010. She lives with her husband in the Northfield area of Birmingham. The whole of the ground floor except for the office is used for childminding. There is an enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder is able to take and collect children from local schools and pre- schools.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age range. There is currently one child on roll within the Early Years Foundation Stage, who attends on a part-time basis. The childminder also offers care to children aged over five years. She is registered on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. 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 satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children in the Early Years Foundation Stage are making reasonable progress in their learning and development. Their welfare is generally safeguarded and some aspects of their individual needs are addressed competently. The partnership work with parents is well established to support the children. Parents are encouraged to make a contribution to the self-evaluation process and the childminder has plans for further development of the provision. Currently, partnership working with other providers is not developed because children do not attend other settings. Self- evaluation is satisfactory and the childminder shows she knows how to effectively continue to improve her practice.

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further?

To meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 ensure that the risk assessment identifies all aspects of the environment that need to be checked on a regular basis. (Suitable premises, environment and equipment) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 22/05/2012

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should: This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  review practice to place a stronger focus on child-led activities and to pitch activities at a level that is demanding for children but still within their reach  analyse observations to help the planning of the next steps for individual children while keeping a focus on children's present learning needs, or interests and achievements  carry out regular evacuation drills and record details in a fire log book of any problems encountered and how they were resolved.

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the early years provision

The childminder is appropriately informed about her responsibilities to protect children if she has concerns about abuse. She ensures that the premises are relatively safe for the care of children. For example, a risk assessment is available; however, children's safety is not fully assured because all potential hazards are not identified and effectively minimised. The childminder has not carried out a fire drill. As a result, children do not gain an understanding of the procedure in the event of an emergency.

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the early years provision

The childminder supports parents well. She consistently shares information about children's experiences and also provides material about healthy eating and activities that can be implemented in the home to promote children's care and learning. She monitors parents' views of the provision through regular feedback and parents comment on the progress children have made, for example, in their language skills. The childminder has made some changes to her provision since registration to promote children's learning and development more effectively. For instance, she has obtained more educational resources. She has plans to attend courses to extend her knowledge and understanding of the early years. Children do not attend other early years providers. Nevertheless, the childminder is appropriately informed about the importance of sharing information to maintain continuity in children's learning and development.

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the early years provision

The childminder provides a welcoming environment in which children freely access high quality resources to support their play and learning. Child-size furniture is available for children to use. She is committed to meeting children's individual needs and discusses these frequently with parents. The childminder takes children to the local playgroups where they have opportunities to mix with peers from different backgrounds. Consequently, their awareness of other cultures is raised through first-hand experience.

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and outcomes for children

Children are comfortable in the childminder's home and form strong relationships with her and their peers. The childminder supports their learning generally through consistent interaction. She joins in with play activities and this helps children to maintain concentration most of the time. They enjoy play with a wide range of This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 accessible resources and they play well with others or on their own. Children's independence is competently promoted because the childminder encourages self- care, such as washing of hands unaided. They recognise their individual towels and use these to dry their hands under supervision. Children are well behaved and respond positively to requests from the childminder. For instance, when asked to hold on to the rail, children reassure the childminder that they are holding on and walk downstairs carefully. This means that they are beginning to be aware of

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and outcomes for children

The childminder promotes all areas of learning through activities. She makes constant links with children's home experiences. She extends learning by helping children to look at pictures of different items, such as fruit, and then compares these to real fruit in a bowl. She promotes problem solving by asking children to match colours and images. She builds in some challenges, for instance, by helping children to count to twenty. However, the prolonged adult-led learning includes several activities and they move from one to the other in succession. Consequently, children lose interest and do not maintain a consistent focus. The group activities are not adapted for children's individual learning needs and at times, children do not achieve expected outcomes. For instance, the childminder aims to promote children's recognition of several colours simultaneously and children struggle to do so. The planning does not focus sufficiently on children's

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and outcomes for children

preferences to promote their individual needs consistently. Regular observations reflect what children can do but the next steps in learning are not always identified and addressed through the planning. Consequently, opportunities to maximise children's learning are not consistently explored.

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing an understanding of healthy eating, for example, because the childminder supplements the contents of lunch boxes with fresh fruit. She encourages children to try new foods and ensures bottles of drink are within reach for them to access as often as they wish, so they remain hydrated. They walk regularly to the local park and travel on the bus to different venues, gaining physical exercise and knowledge of the world around them. They are developing adequate skills for the future, as they make steady progress towards the early learning goals. 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 3 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 3 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: 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. (Suitability and safety of premises and equipment) 22/05/2012

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