Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY441862 Inspection date 17/07/2012 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. He lives with his wife and her adult son in Brinklow, Warwickshire. The childminder works jointly with his wife who is also a registered childminder. The family have three cats, two rabbits and chickens. The ground floor of the house is registered for childminding and the bathroom upstairs. There is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. He may care for six children aged under eight years at any one time and of these, three may be in the early years age group. This number may increase when working with another childminder. There are currently 14 children on roll who attend with various part-time arrangements. The childminder has support from the local authority and 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 outstanding.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Policies and procedures for promoting children's welfare and their learning and development are excellent. The childminder transmits obvious aims to offer children the best possible care and educational opportunities whilst in his care. The safety and well-being of the children is a clear priority within all aspects of the provision. Children make excellent progress towards the early learning goals because of very comprehensive systems of observation and assessment, which are expertly linked to planning for the individual child. The childminder is developing very effective methods of evaluating the provision in order to plan for continuous improvement. This is an extremely inclusive provision where all children are valued very highly as individuals.

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further?

To further improve the high quality early years provision the registered person should consider:

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further?

 developing further the systems of self-evaluation in order to continue to ensure each child receives an enjoyable and challenging learning and development experience that is tailored to meet their individual needs.

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the early years provision

Extremely well considered policies and procedures safeguard the children. The childminder is very confident in his knowledge and understanding of the possible indicators of child abuse and very clear and robust procedures exist to protect This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children from this. Information regarding how to make a complaint is readily available for parents and includes details of how to contact Ofsted as the regulator. This promotes a safe and transparent provision for parents and children. Safe and carefully considered procedures make sure children are safely collected by appropriately identified persons. Extremely thorough risk assessments show how children are always protected, in and out of the setting. Children use an excellent variety of very good quality and safe toys and equipment to promote their safety and their independent learning. The childminder's home and garden are extremely

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the early years provision

well organised to make sure children feel welcome and safe. Toys and resources are easily accessible and offer an excellent choice for children of different ages and stages of development and stimulate a very wide variety of interests.

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the early years provision

Exceptional effort is put into working with parents in order to establish open and supportive communications to promote continuity of children's care and learning. The childminder communicates with parents in a variety of ways to make sure they are fully informed of activities and events within the setting and of children's progress. Comments available from parents show they value the care and education that the childminder provides for their children extremely highly. An excellent range of information is shared with parents to enable them to support children at home and to continue their learning. Excellent systems exist to communicate with other settings that children attend that also deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.

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the early years provision

This is the childminder's first inspection and he is establishing and developing a very effective system of self-evaluation to help him to make sure excellent outcomes for children are continually promoted. He is very committed to his work and puts the needs of the children first. As a result, children thrive and develop a very strong sense of belonging within the setting. The excellent methods of observing and assessing children mean any difficulties with children's development are identified at an early stage in order for support to be put into place.

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the early years provision

The childminder organises a very positive environment that welcomes all children and includes images of difference and diversity throughout. The childminder expertly adapts the environment, routines and activities to ensure all children are involved and included.

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and outcomes for children

Children thrive in this stimulating setting. They chat happily and spontaneously burst into song as they play. Excellent relationships exist with the childminder and between the children themselves. Children's behaviour is excellent because of the strong values and culture of respect that are fostered within the setting. Older children share and show consideration for others. They show delight as younger children go to them for a cuddle. Children use good manners and are responsible as they volunteer to help the childminder with routine tasks. Children take part in an excellent variety of extremely well planned activities that promote all areas of learning indoors and outdoors. They develop very healthy habits as they enjoy This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 purposeful activities out of doors. They wear protective clothing so they can play outside in all weathers. All children enjoy splashing with brushes in the water

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and outcomes for children

trough and make puddles to splash in. Babies and very young children shriek with delight as they splash and have fun, developing the confidence to learn and explore.

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and outcomes for children

Children develop to their full potential because of the planning that is tailored to meet their individual needs and interests. All children are challenged because planning is expertly differentiated to include them all and to cater for a variety of needs. Children's learning is consolidated and reinforced by the way the childminder encourages their learning out of the setting. For example, children take home resources and books to share with parents at home. Children make excellent progress towards the early learning goals because of the way the childminder follows an ongoing process of observing and assessment. This shows where children are and then planning is according to their next steps, which are continually monitored and reinforced. The opportunities for children to learn to be healthy and to stay safe are promoted at every opportunity, throughout organised activities and throughout purposeful discussions during daily routines.

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and outcomes for children

Activities are fully extended to cover as much learning as possible. For example, children are currently looking at caterpillars because they have enjoyed a story about this. They enjoy songs and stories and have completed a variety of creative activities linked to this theme. They have also watched caterpillars in a jar as they go through their life cycle and turn into butterflies. Children show excellent attitudes towards their learning because they enjoy activities so much. They have looked at mini-beasts and have made a 'ladybird house' in the garden. Therefore, they notice and show an interest when insects appear in the setting. Children grow a variety of fruit and vegetables in the childminder's garden. This provides excellent opportunities to be outside and to learn how to be healthy and to care for living things. Children help to feed the chickens and collect the eggs and enjoy sharing responsibility for the animals. Overall, they take part in a full range of

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and outcomes for children

purposeful first hand learning activities that are expertly organised to make their learning fun and enjoyable. This is a lively and vibrant setting where children enjoy continuous learning and their needs are extremely well met. 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 1 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 1 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 1

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 1 The extent to which children feel safe 1 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 1 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 1 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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