Childminder in North Northamptonshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY367168 Inspection date 28/06/2012 Inspector Justine George

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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 2008. She lives with her family in a two bedroom first floor flat, in Wimbledon, in the London borough of Merton. She has two children, aged nine and seven years, and her husband is registered as an assistant. The premises are within walking distance of local shops, parks, toddler groups and public transport. The whole of the flat is used for childminding.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of five children at any one time, three of whom may be in the early years age group. She may also provide overnight care for one child. She currently has four children on roll, who attend either after school and nursery or for full days each week.

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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 have truly wonderful opportunities to learn through great play experiences and they make rapid progress in their learning and development. The childminder has excellent systems in place to self-evaluate and drive improvement. She is exceptionally well organised and provides excellent information to ensure strong and effective partnerships with parents. The childminder implements most aspects of safeguarding effectively. The childminder meets the needs of children very well. Most resources are effective in developing children's awareness of equality and diversity.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure the requirements for use of assistants are met with regard to first aid training. First aid training must be approved by the local authority and consistent with guidance set out in the Practice Guidance for the Early Years Foundation Stage (Safeguarding and welfare) 28/09/2012

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further?

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

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further?

 fully utilise the resources that reflect the diversity of children and adults within and beyond the setting by displaying and making provisions accessible to show children all the people who make up the community This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  value children's creations by helping to display them or take photographs of them and make them accessible for children to look at.

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the early years provision

The childminder promotes most aspects of safeguarding very well. All adults have had the required checks to ensure their suitability and there have been no changes since the last inspection. The childminder supervises children at all times and protects them from unvetted adults. The home is safe and secure and risk assessments help to identify and eliminate hazards. In the event of a child having an accident, the childminder has kept her first aid training up-to-date. As a result, children are well cared for, should they hurt themselves. However, the childminder works with an assistant who has not yet completed first aid training. This is a breach of welfare requirements and may compromise children's safety. The childminder has sound knowledge of child protection safeguarding issues. She has attended training to ensure her knowledge reflects current practice and has a good range of literature to refer to. As a result, this helps to protect vulnerable children.

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the early years provision

The childminder is very well organised as all of the required documentation is in place to ensure the safe and smooth running of the setting. The childminder has developed excellent relationships with both parents and other professionals. Parents have an excellent range of written information to inform them about all aspects of the provision. As a result, they are aware of the childminder's responsibilities in caring for children. The childminder seeks the views of parents to improve practice. This has led to further improvement in effective communication as regular meetings take place to share children's developmental progress. The childminder works exceptionally well with the local authority. This helps her to review her practice to ensure she drives improvement. The childminder is very committed towards continuous professional development and she has attended many training courses. For example, the childminder has

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the early years provision

attended training in planning, observation and assessment. This has a positive impact on children as the childminder supports them so they make very good progress in their learning and development. The childminder promotes equality and diversity well. This is because there are good communication systems in place to share information about children's needs. The childminder provides a very enabling environment for children to achieve in their learning. The childminder has a good range of resources to reflect the diverse society. However, the childminder does not fully utilise some of these as they are not regularly accessible.

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and outcomes for children

Children make excellent progress and develop wonderful skills for the future. The environment is very stimulating and there is a lovely range of toys and activities. As a result, children are motivated and eager to explore, setting the pattern for enthusiastic learning. Very young children are developing their communication, This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 maintaining eye contact and taking turns in making verbal attempts. The childminder is very good at supporting children and responds to their babbles and attempts at communication. She asks questions that relate to children's personal lives. As a result, children feel special and develop good communication skills. Through planning and assessment, children are able to make rapid progress. The childminder plans the next steps to ensure children are supported, challenged and motivated. Children learn about and make connections. For example, they use the

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and outcomes for children

CD player to listen to sounds and sing into the microphone. Very young children explore and press buttons to trigger sounds. Children move in time to music, wriggling their bodies and tapping their feet, learning about rhythm and tempo. Children enjoy looking at books. The childminder supports them well, drawing their attention to details in the pictures and asks open-ended questions to encourage thought. Children also use books well, turning the pages one at a time and talking about the pictures, learning that pictures provide clues to text. Children very much enjoy creative experiences and show high levels of independence. However, their creations are not displayed to further build their self esteem. They are keen to assert their independence, telling the childminder, 'I want to get it by myself, I'll do it', demonstrating their confidence in their abilities. Children also enjoy role play and tidy the home using the hoover and attachments. They make humming

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and outcomes for children

sounds and sweep the nozzle across the room acting out real life experiences. The childminder promotes children's health well. Consistent routines are in place for hand washing to support them in developing good hygiene habits. The home is clean and the childminder cleans toys regularly to minimise the spread of infection. Parents provide meals for children and the childminder supplements this with healthy snacks. Children enjoy tucking into different fruit, such as banana and kiwi. Children utilise the space in the home. They use wheeled toys and ride up and down the hall way and play with sand. The childminder also makes the most of the areas within the community and children visit play parks to promote active lifestyles. Young children are very well rested. The childminder carries children safely on her back to ensure they feel secure and to aid secure relationships. Children enjoy close contact and are content.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder supports children well in developing a positive contribution. The settling-in procedure means that children feel safe and secure. This is because parents stay with children and periods of separation are gradually extended. The childminder also discusses the routines of children to ensure care is consistent with home life. Children have developed warm and caring relationships with the childminder. They enjoy chatting and playing together and the childminder often talks with children about family members. Children are safe on outings and the childminder has good systems in place to ensure their safety. For example, she has made contact cards which children keep in their pocket. As a result, in the event children do become lost, the information on the cards provides adults with information about their health needs and contact details. 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 1 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 1 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 1

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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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