Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY436654 Inspection date 19/06/2012 Inspector Sarah Measures

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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 with her husband, adult child and his spouse and three children in Hartshill, Warwickshire. The childminder minds jointly with her daughter-in-law, who is also a registered childminder. The whole of the ground floor of the premises is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder takes and collects children from local schools and pre-schools. The family has a cat.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight years at any one time, of whom, no more than three may be in the early years age range and of whom, no more than one may be under one year. When working with another childminder, she is registered to care for a maximum of eight children under eight years at any one time, of whom, no more than four may be in the early years age range and of whom, no more than two may be under one year. The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently two children on roll, who are in the early age range.

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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

Policies and procedures effectively promote children's welfare and their learning and development. This is an inclusive setting where children are valued as individuals. Children make good progress towards the early learning goals in this warm and friendly setting. Overall, effective risk assessments and well organised routines keep children safe and secure. There is no single system used to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the provision. However, various methods of reflecting upon the provision are ongoing in order for the childminder to plan continually for improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 carry out regular evacuation drills and record details in a fire log book of any problems encountered and how they were resolved  expand upon this system of self-evaluation, in order to ensure that every child receives an enjoyable and challenging learning and development experience that is tailored to meet their individual needs. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

Children are safeguarded well because the childminder effectively implements her policies and procedures. The childminder has an effective safeguarding children policy to follow if she has concerns about a child. She provides parents with information about how to contact Ofsted as the regulator, in order to promote safe and transparent provision for children. She also follows carefully considered procedures to make sure that children are collected safely by identified persons. The childminder has carefully risk assessed all areas of the premises used by the children to ensure that all hazards are kept to a minimum. She organises the childminding home so that it is secure, safe and welcoming to children. Although the childminder has identified safe evacuation routes, she has not practised these with the children in order to make sure that they fully understand what to do to keep safe in event of a fire. Children use good quality toys, learning resources and

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the early years provision

equipment that promote all areas of their learning and independence. Children are well supervised and supported within the setting in order to keep them safe and to ensure their well-being.

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the early years provision

The childminder works well with parents in order to understand and meet children's individual needs. Good communications take place between parents and the childminder and as a result, she has a very good understanding of children's individual needs and backgrounds. She makes effective use of the information she shares with parents to plan to include children and to meet their individual needs. Children's home languages are valued and included within the setting. This helps children to settle and form a strong sense of belonging. The childminder knows how to access support if she cares for any children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Her carefully constructed methods of assessing children means that any difficulties with children's development may be identified at an early stage and appropriate support instigated. She organises a positive environment for children that includes images of diversity in order for them to learn to value those

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the early years provision

The childminder shares good information with other settings that also deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. She shares information regarding children's progress towards the early learning goals, in order to enable all those involved in their care and education to plan effectively for their progress. The childminder transmits clear aims to offer children good quality care and educational opportunities while they are in her care. She uses various methods to drive forward and monitor improvement. However, there is no comprehensive system of self-evaluation that is combined to make sure that all areas of the provision are fully evaluated in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework.

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and outcomes for children

Children have good relationships with the childminder. Their sense of belonging within the setting is enhanced by the childminder's warm and friendly interactions. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children's language for communication is also effectively encouraged by her purposeful discussions. Children learn to consider others and to be responsible because of the childminder's positive role modelling and through discussions that help them to consider the consequences of their actions. This helps them learn to be independent and to protect themselves. Children enjoy a good range of well- organised activities that cover all aspects of their learning in many fun and interesting ways. They develop good healthy habits and routines because they enjoy lengthy periods of outdoor play. Children use a good range of equipment in the garden to develop their physical skills, strength and coordination. They make

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and outcomes for children

healthy choices at meal and snack times. They are clearly familiar with routines of washing their hands before they eat.

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and outcomes for children

Children make good progress towards the early learning goals because of the effective links between the systems of planning, observation and assessment for those within the Early Years Foundation Stage. They enjoy learning because activities are planned with their individual needs and interests in mind. Children achieve because the childminder effectively assesses their progress and plans constructively for the next steps in their learning. Children's progress is secured because of the way the childminder regularly tracks, monitors and plans for their individual progress.

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and outcomes for children

Children explore and investigate as they enjoy a varied range of messy play and creative activities. They enjoy stories and actions songs, developing confidence and learning new language, as a result. Children count and look at number as they play and go about their routines. This helps them to develop a good understanding of the meaning of number. Children look at shape and colour as they have fun and learn as they play. They enjoy building sand castles and making marks in the wet sand. These are effective examples of well-planned activities that develop children's good skills for their future learning. All children are involved in activities, in order for them to feel valued and included. This means that all children are able to achieve. 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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