Childminder in South Gloucestershire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY438507 Inspection date 09/05/2012 Inspector Marilyn Joy

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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 2011. She lives in Staple Hill, Bristol. The ground floor of the house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time, of these, three may be in the early years age group. She is currently caring for five children in this age group. All attend on a part-time basis. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She regularly attends toddler groups. Schools, pre-schools, parks and other local amenities are nearby.

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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 values the uniqueness of each child and offers a warm, welcoming and well-resourced environment where children are happy and settled. The childminder establishes positive relationships with parents and, overall, shares a good range of information about children's welfare and the progress they are making. The childminder is vigilant in keeping children safe and usually promotes effective health and hygiene routines. The childminder uses robust self-evaluation processes to help her identify most areas for further development. She is keen to achieve high quality and demonstrates a clear capacity overall 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?

 introduce young children to washing their hands at appropriate times in order to help them develop good hygiene habits and prevent the spread of infection  involve parents further in the ongoing observation and assessment process so they can help identify what they can do and support their learning at home

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the early years provision

The childminder is effective in keeping children safe and secure. She has a secure understanding of child protection issues and knows what to do if she has concerns about a child in her care. All the regulatory documentation is in place and efficiently organised. It contains all the information the childminder needs to help her develop a thorough knowledge of each child's background and needs in order to respond to parent's wishes. The childminder completes a comprehensive risk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 assessment for her home and implements effective safety measures. She carefully considers the organisation of outings to help her make sure children are safe and that she takes everything with her in case of an emergency.

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the early years provision

The childminder has high expectations and because of her strong commitment and drive, outcomes for children are good. She regularly conducts research on the internet and uses information gathered to develop her practice and improve her knowledge. She is keen to attend further training. She regularly evaluates her practice and successfully identifies areas for further improvement; such as, accessible storage to encourage children's independence in selecting resources for themselves. Overall, children have access to a good range of toys and equipment and the childminder uses them well to support their learning. The childminder actively promotes children's awareness of the world around them through a range of activities and positive images in her resources. She effectively promotes equality and diversity.

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the early years provision

The childminder places a strong emphasis on developing positive relationships with parents. They receive copies of the childminder's comprehensive policies and procedures and have ample opportunity to discuss them as part of the settling-in routines. Overall, the childminder keeps parents well informed about their child's daily care.The progress records are available for parents to share at any time. However, to date they have not yet viewed or made contributions to the records to be fully involved in sharing what their child can do. The childminder uses daily emails and regular newsletters to keep parents up-to-date with children's daily activities. Parents are extremely satisfied with the care their children receive. They comment on how much they value the variety of activities they enjoy, how settled they are and the progress they are making. They highly recommend her. The childminder is aware of the importance of liaising with other agencies and is

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the early years provision

currently in the process of establishing contact with other settings children attend.

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and outcomes for children

Children are extremely happy and comfortable in the childminder's care. They thrive in an atmosphere that nurtures and supports them well. The childminder works closely with parents to get to know the children well. She develops well- organised routines, which contributes towards children feeling confident and secure. This is evident in the positive relationships observed and how comfortably they settle to sleep. The childminder knows what children enjoy and makes sure she has resources ready for their arrival. They are curious, interested, and keen to explore. The childminder continually observes children and is ready to extend their learning as they play. For example, she introduces a treasure basket with lots of exciting objects to explore. She notices the baby claps his hands and so introduces the metal spatulas, tapping them together to demonstrate the sound they make. He is eager to try this for himself and enjoys experimenting. The childminder

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and outcomes for children

successfully continues the game for as long as he is interested and then records the progress he is making. She maintains thorough records of children's achievements and ensures they are making good progress in all areas. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children experience a broad range of activities, which helps them to develop a good understanding of the world around them. They visit the park and the library, go for walks and socialise with others at toddler groups. The childminder introduces different festivals and seasonal topics. Children paint a red dragon for St. George's Day and try different foods for Chinese New Year. They plant seeds, collect leaves to make a collage and have a picnic. Most children become very well equipped with the skills they need in order to secure future learning. They investigate different media and materials, such as paint, water and sand. They

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and outcomes for children

make connections and experiment with how things work. The childminder introduces simple mathematical skills and counting with young children when building towers with bricks, completing puzzles and fitting objects into different containers. The childminder successfully promotes young children's emerging language. She echoes the noises they make, models conversations and provides them with vocabulary they need to express themselves when they are ready. The childminder reads and sings with the children, which positively encourages their communication skills.

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and outcomes for children

Overall, children enjoy a healthy lifestyle with the childminder. This includes nutritious and well-balanced meals, plenty of fresh air and exercise. Babies appear content and settled because their health, physical and dietary requirements are met well. The childminder is vigilant in following good hygiene routines herself when preparing food and changing nappies. However, she does not always introduce younger children to washing hands at appropriate times to help them develop good habits and to prevent the spread of infection. Children learn about keeping themselves safe because the childminder explains why this is important; such as, putting the toys away so they do not trip and the importance of road safety when going for walks. Children learn how to behave because they receive effective support and clear boundaries. They benefit from frequent praise and encouragement, which boosts their confidence and self-esteem. Babies smile and

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and outcomes for children

squeal delightedly as the childminder encourages their play. 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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