Bakulu, Mamie Mbambi

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY422360 Inspection date 14/06/2012 Inspector Kate Bryan

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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 six and 12 years in Bestwood, Nottingham. Access to the front of the property is down a flight of steps, with two steps up to the front door. The whole of the property, with the exception of the main bedroom, is used for childminding and 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 five children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age range. The childminder also offers care to children aged over five years. She is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. She currently cares for one child in the early years age range on a part-time basis. The childminder 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 are happy and secure with the childminder because she works closely with parents and others to ensure she has all relevant details about their needs and interests. Overall, children make satisfactory progress in their learning which is supported by a range of resources. All required policies and procedures are in place to support the childminder's service. Generally, systems to monitor and reflect upon practice are used appropriately to identify areas for ongoing improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure that planning and provision of activities and experiences are in place to further promote children's purposeful exploration, problem solving, critical thinking and discussion  develop arrangements to determine children's starting points so their strengths and interests can be built on  ensure systems to self-evaluate and monitor practice are sufficient to bring about improvements to ensure that individual needs of all children are met.

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the early years provision

Children are well protected because they are never left with anyone who has not been checked. The childminder has a good understanding of recognising signs of abuse and of reporting procedures to ensure children's safety. She has also This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 attended training in this area and a policy is shared with parents so they are clear how children are safeguarded.

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the early years provision

The childminder shares a range of policies and procedures with parents which includes a positive equality and diversity policy. This underpins the inclusion of all children and their access to resources. Parents are spoken with daily and have access to their children's progress records so they can share in their achievements. The childminder also works closely with others who deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage to children. She ensures she shares this information with parents so they can carry on their children's learning at home.

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the early years provision

The childminder has organised her home appropriately so children can move around the ground floor safely and access resources. Risk assessments ensure children are protected from hazards in the home, garden and on trips. Children are made aware of possible hazards and how to avoid these. For example, on trips children stay near to her and listen to make sure cars are not close. This helps them learn about their own safety and the well-being of others.

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the early years provision

The childminder has completed all required training and has undertaken further training which demonstrates her commitment to improvement. She is also beginning to evaluate her service, although systems are not yet sufficiently robust to identify all areas for development, especially in children's learning. The childminder has addressed all actions raised at the previous inspection. Consequently, children's safety is maintained and systems to progress their learning have improved.

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and outcomes for children

Children are confident in the home and happily select their favourite toy from a range of easily accessible and suitable resources. This promotes their choice and independence well. Many programmable toys are available and a child skilfully manoeuvres a remote controlled car, taking care not to crash this. Children's creativity and imagination are appropriately promoted as they use a keyboard to make music and they have a repertoire of songs and rhymes. This also helps them as they develop language skills and listen to how language works. Children's awareness of words is also extended as they use comparisons, such as, 'high and low' to describe towers they construct. The childminder helps children with English as an additional language make choices by using signs; this ensures they can join in with activities.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a sound understanding of how to use the Early Years Foundation Stage to offer a range of activities which are based on children's interests. However, there are insufficient opportunities for children in some areas of learning to explore, problem solve and critically discuss what they are doing. This means attainment across all areas is not promoted as well as possible. Consequently, children may not reach their full potential. Observations are in place and the next steps in learning are identified. However, starting points are not established so any gaps in children's progress may be missed. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder takes children to the library and 'drop-in' groups so they can socialise with others and learn about the local community. Their awareness of the wider world is encouraged by some discussions about festivals and the main

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and outcomes for children

features of these. For example, during Chinese New Year children learned about dragons and the importance of the colour red.

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and outcomes for children

Children's physical skills are promoted appropriately as they use a range of outdoor equipment, such as scooters and a trampoline. A local park also has large equipment, such as, a climbing frame and swings so opportunities are in place for children to respond to physical challenges. When outside children also enjoy looking for insects and count their legs and body parts. They also use their senses as they feel the insects' bodies or shells and decide if these are hard or soft.

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and outcomes for children

Children behave well because the childminder uses simple rules so they know what is expected of them. They respond well to gentle reminders to share and apologise if they have hurt each other. This helps them work together and develop skills to build on for the future.

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and outcomes for children

Children learn about being healthy because the childminder explains to them about routines, such as hand washing. They also have an individual clean flannel daily which prevents cross-contamination. Snacks of fruit and drinks of water are also available so children learn to be responsible for their own bodily needs. 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 3 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: 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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