Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY281889 Inspection date 08/08/2012 Inspector Yvonne Layton

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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 has been registered since 2004. She lives with her husband and children aged 15,13 and 10 years in New Mills, Derbyshire. The whole of the ground floor and the main bedroom on the first floor are used for childminding. There is an enclosed garden available for outside play. The family have a pet dog and several rabbits. A park, shops and other local amenities are within walking distance and are used regularly. The childminder takes children to the local school, children's groups, playgroup and toddler group.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register to care for a maximum of six children at any one time. There are six children on roll, three of whom are in the early years age range. The childminder also offers care to children aged over five years.

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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 within the Early Years Foundation Stage enjoy their time with the childminder. They make generally good progress in their learning and development and overall their welfare is strongly supported. The childminder has a good understanding of equality of opportunity, inclusive practice is carefully promoted and children's needs effectively met. Links with parents and liaison with other settings is effective. Reflection of practice to maintain continuous improvement is not yet embedded, however, the childminder is committed to positive outcomes for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure written records of all medicines administered to children are kept(Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare)(also applies to the both parts of the childcare register). 24/08/2012

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further?

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

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further?

 review and consolidate systems for monitoring children's learning and development  extend knowledge and use of quality improvement processes as the basis of ongoing internal review. 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 well protected because the childminder has a strong understanding of safeguarding procedures supported by a clear policy. Children are kept safe as the premises are secure and the childminder is clear about her roles and responsibilities. Visual daily checks and risk assessments are carried out to minimise any hazards and provide a safe environment. Most required documentation is in place and maintained to support the smooth running of the setting. Children welfare is supported as the childminder completes a detailed record of medication administered to children which parents take home. However, the requirement to keep written records of all medicines administered to children is not met as the childminder does not retain any records herself. Some of the childminders documents are disorganised making it difficult for her to maintain an overview. Equipment and resources are well maintained, clean and suitable for

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the early years provision

Children are helped to make good progress and their development is encouraged as the childminder is knowledgeable about implementing all aspects of the learning and development elements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Individual scrapbooks are used as assessment records and contain photographs of children's involvement in activities which are linked to the areas of learning. The childminder knows each child well and is able to demonstrate knowledge of individual needs and development. However, there is a potential influence on children's development as there is no consistent system to make sure expectations of the early learning goals are met with clear identification of children's next steps.

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the early years provision

Partnerships with parents are well established which help to create consistency between the home and the setting. There is ongoing daily discussion about the care and learning of each child ensuring the childminder and parents are always well informed. This is enhanced by the childminder's clear commitment to work together with parents. She obtains their views about the setting formally through questionnaires and informally. Parents have access to the childminder's policies and she provides a daily care sheet for parents of younger children.

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the early years provision

Inclusive practice is well promoted and all children are included in activities. The childminder is very responsive to individual personalities and development. She is confident in her knowledge of how to develop children's understanding of diversity so that all differences are valued fully. She has a number of resources and undertakes a wide variety of activities to promote diversity. The childminder works closely with other professionals and attends a variety of children's groups, including children's centres. Liaison with other settings the children attend, such as schools and pre-schools are effective. This means that continuity of children's learning and development is consistent.

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the early years provision

Children's well-being is enriched as the childminder has completed all required training and additional training. The childminder informally reflects on her practice and shares practice issues with other childminders. However, a culture of reflective practice, self-evaluation and informed discussion to identify the setting's strengths This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and priorities for development that will improve the quality of the provision for all children is not embedded into practice.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy and enjoy positive experiences with the childminder. Interactions are good and children benefit as the childminder is warm and caring with them. They enjoy purposeful play through a range of informally planned, spontaneous and child-led activities which ensures that they make good progress towards the early learning goals. A main focus of the setting is outings, such as to children's amenities and activities within children's centres.

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and outcomes for children

Children are enabled to self-select resources and activities. The childminder actively responds to children's ideas and interests, such as children's interest in public transport results a trip on a bus. Colour, letter, calculation and mark making development are supported well. This includes to encouraging children to mark make as the childminder prints favourite characters for the children to use. They learn about weighing and measuring through cooking activities. Children learn about the world around them and diversity through discussions and activities relating to different people and cultures supported by books, resources and by national and international celebrations.

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and outcomes for children

Creativity and exploration is promoted as all children enjoy access to a variety of art, craft and imaginative activities, such as role play and small world both at the home and within children's groups. They have access to and learn about technology as they make use of a computer. This is supported by traditional games, such as 'Snap'. A love of books is promoted as children join in story and rhyme sessions at the library. They learn about nature as they plant vegetables in the garden and visit the local farm parks. They investigate leaves in the wood and river paddle. The flora and fauna they collect is used for discussion and within creative activities.

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing a sense of self-worth as they follow the childminder's behaviour boundaries and house rules based on respect and kindness. They learn respect for themselves and others as they are encouraged to support and care for each other. The childminder is very alert to responding to children's individuality and different personalities. Her consistent use of praise and positive reinforcement contributes effectively to the children developing a good sense of self and belonging to a wider family group.

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and outcomes for children

Children's health and safety is well promoted. The childminder has effective hygiene policies, procedures and consistent routines, including pictorial reminders about personal care. Each child has their own box with toiletry articles including their own toothbrush and paste. Children are enabled to learn about healthy eating through themed healthy lifestyle activities, such as board games. Children keep fit through visits to local amenities, parks and enjoy outside play in the home. They create a sports day at a local field and take risks and challenges safely on a local This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 adventure playground. The children feel safe with the childminder as they confidently approach her and seek her reassurance. 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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified on the early years register (Records to be kept) 24/08/2012

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified on the early years register (Records to be kept) 24/08/2012

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