Childminder in Wokingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11/12/2012 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 3 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 3

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This provision is satisfactory

 Children are happy and content.  Children have access to a broad range of toys and activities, which support their learning.  Children's routines are followed well which adds to their contentment and security.  Policies and procedures are shared with parents so the understand how their children are kept safe and their well-being is supported.

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It is not yet good because

 The childminder is not fully aware of how to plan for children and plot their progress towards the early learning goals to determine their ongoing development and identify any gaps in their learning.  The childminder is not yet sharing children's progress with parents and other partnerships working with the children.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children interacting with the childminder and in their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation and children's development records.  The inspector engaged in discussions with the childminder and the children.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives with her partner and their child in Lower Earley, near Reading, Berkshire. The childminder uses the whole of the maisonette for childminding. She makes use of local facilities such as parks and toddler groups. Children do not have access to an outdoor garden. The childminder can take children to and collect them from local schools. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. Currently there are three children on roll within the early years age group, who attend on a part-time basis; and one of these children is in full time education.

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must:

 develop the systems for working in partnership with parents to keep them up-to- date with their child's progress and development. and with any other providers sharing care of the children to promote consistency in their learning.  use the observations on children to understand their level of achievement, interests and learning styles, and to then plan learning experiences for each child reflecting those observations and covering all areas of learning equally.

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who attend

Children have access to a wide range of resources and play activities, which appropriately support their development across all seven areas of learning. They are happy in the childminders care and demonstrate contentment and security in their play. The childminder plans activities according to children's routines and the times they attend. These activities offer children sufficient experiences and they happily participate. For example, they enjoy constructing and building, plaing with fire engines, drawing and using their imaginations in role-play. The childminder plans activities to meet children's individual interests because she has a good understanding of their backgrounds and their starting points.

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who attend

The childminder has some understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. However, she has not fully evaluated her practice since her registration. Therefore, although the childminder conducts regular observations on the children she does not always link these to the seven areas of learning in order to identify any gaps in children's learning. She has yet to plan effectively for children's next steps to help them make good progress.

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who attend

Children have fun. Younger children are starting to develop their language and communication and their physical skills are developing appropriately. They show they are happy and secure. Older children enjoy a wide range of activities after school and the childminder takes an interest in their day through regular discussions. However, systems to promote children's continuity of learning through establishing partnerships with those sharing care of the children are not yet in place.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children are happy and settled. The childminder provides a welcoming environment, which in turn means that children are content in her care and enjoy their play. They are happy to snuggle up for a cuddle. Children have regular opportunities for outside play although the childminder does not have an outdoor garden. For example, they enjoy walks and trips to the park. Children behave very well. They understand their routines, cooperate with these willingly, and have a close bond with the childminder. They are confident to seek her reassurance and support in their play.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children enjoy healthy snacks and meals which their parents provide. The childminder also supplies fresh fruits and drinking water is readily available. Children have started to understand the benefits of healthy eating through reinforcement by the childminder. She follows children's individual routines and clearly identifies when children are ready for a nap. Consequently, children are able to have rest when they need it and are therefore ready to resume their play when they awake.

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provision

The childminder has a satisfactory understanding of the welfare requirements of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. She acknowledges her responsibilities to safeguard the children she cares for and understands the procedures to take should she have a concern about a child in her care. The childminder holds a current first aid qualification. She has completed her pre-registration course. Parents understand her policies and procedures, which promote children's health, safety and well-being. Risk assessments for the home further help to keep children safe. The childminder has not evaluated her practice, however, to identify weaknesses in children's learning and development. Nevertheless, she is motivated to secure her own improvement and demonstrates the capacity and willingness to do so. She is confident to acknowledge her strengths so far.

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provision

The childminder delivers sound activities across the educational programmes, which take into account children's interests. As a result, children are actively engaging in their play and the childminder supports their language, physical skills, their confidence and self- awareness. The childminder regularly feeds back to parents about their children's care and welfare, and activities they have enjoyed. However, she has not developed systems to keep them up-to-date with their child's progress, or enable them to contribute to their child's learning at home.

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provision

Parents are positive about the care their children receive. The childminder has yet to establish links with others who share the care of the children in order to promote continuity in their learning, for example teachers at school. Overall, children are making sufficient progress in relation to their starting points and are developing within the typical range for their age groups.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY447353 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 805630 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted', which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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

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Type of provision

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.

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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