Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27/03/2013 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 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 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder organises effective settling-in arrangements to promote children's security and well-being. She understands their routines and interests; therefore, children are happy in her care.  Children benefit from a wide range of toys, resources, activities and outings that promote their development in all areas of learning.  The childminder assesses children's progress well and takes appropriate steps to plan for any gaps in their learning as a priority.  Relationships with parents are positive and there are established systems to complement the care for children who also attend other settings, such as school.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 there are fewer opportunities and resources to use turn-taking games to promote sharing and relationships, or props and puppets to support how children recognise their own feelings.

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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

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged 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 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  scheduled 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 in their play and in their interaction with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector engaged in discussion with the childminder, children and their parents.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation and children's development records.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2012 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her partner and two children, in a second floor flat, in High Wycombe. Opportunities are made for daily outdoor play. Childminding takes place mainly in the large living room area, with sleeping facilities and bathroom on the same floor. The childminder is happy to take and collect children attending local nurseries and schools. Currently there are three early years children on roll; of these two children attend school on a full-time basis.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 provide turn taking games and resources to promote sharing, and props and puppets that help children to manage their feelings.

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who attend

The childminder offers children stimulating and interesting experiences, which challenge them to learn through their play and exploration. Older children enjoy art and craft. For example, a recent activity included making a Valentine's wall and children wrote 'I love you' in a variety of languages. They read books together with the childminder, including their home to school books, which further complements the continuity in their learning and their language development. Younger children enjoy construction building, musical instruments and puzzles. The childminder is proactive at encouraging children to communicate through speech and understand instructions. She happily chats to them as they play and engages with them effectively as they learn. Overall children are developing well.

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who attend

The childminder has a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is aware of the requirement to complete the progress check for children aged between two- and three- years of age and has considered how she will conduct this. The childminder demonstrates that she has a good understanding of children's needs and starting points. She has completed focused observations to monitor children's progress and enable her to plan for their next steps and any gaps in their development. Consequently, she has a secure knowledge of the progress children are making across all seven areas of learning. Therefore, she is able to provide children with the support they need to ensure that they are ready for the next stage in their learning.

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

The childminder offers a very welcoming and homely environment. Children are happy and content in her care. They have formed a warm bond with her. Children easily access age appropriate toys and activities and enjoy a broad range of play, which promotes their development in all areas of learning. Children have regular opportunities for outside learning. For example, they play in parks and go for nature walks to support their early physical development. As a result, they are receiving plenty of fresh air and exercise. The childminder also plans activities away from the home. These include socialising with other children at toddler groups in order to promote their confidence and self-awareness and enable them to build upon their relationships with others. However, resources at home to further extend this, such as turn-taking games or puppets to help children understand their feelings are fewer, or used less frequently.

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

Children understand their routines and overall behave very well. The childminder supports children's own independence effectively from an early age. For example, children are encouraged to learn how to put on their shoes and coats and to feed independently. They have space to move in a variety of ways. Older children enjoy activities, which include dressing up, dancing or acting out stories. These essential activities promote children's personal and social development, as well as their physical skills. Children enjoy healthy snacks and meals provided by their parents. The childminder positively reinforces healthy lifestyles, for example, through helping children to understand the importance of washing hands prior to eating. The children use paper towels to limit the spread of cross infection. Overall, children are confident and happy in the childminder's care.

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provision

The childminder has a secure 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. The childminder uses her effective risk assessments to support children's safety within the home environment. For example, she has a strict policy in respect of access to the balcony of her flat and gives children explanations about how to keep themselves safe when outside with her, under effective supervision. This enhances children's awareness of their own safety. Further risk assessment to minimise the risks to children when on outings are also robust. Therefore, children can play safely both within the home and when outdoors. The childminder adheres to her policies consistently and shares these with parents. Consequently, they understand the procedures in place, which effectively support their children's health and well-being. The childminder

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provision

holds a current first aid qualification which enables her to treat children's minor accidents effectively.

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provision

The childminder delivers engaging activities across all seven areas of learning. Therefore, children are stimulated in their play and engaged in their learning. The childminder completes detailed assessments of children's progress, which she regularly shares with parents. As a result, she provides them with timely information how their children are developing. The childminder is proactive about making timely interventions to support any gaps occurring in children's development. Parents are very positive about the care their children receive. There are effective systems in place that promote the continuity of care that children receive from other agencies, for example, in partnership with the schools children attend. The childminder has evaluated her practice well. She is confident to acknowledge her strengths and plan for future targets, for example, additional training to promote the outcomes for children further.

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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 action. 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 EY449575 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 887137 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: 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, which are usually the childminder’s own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

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 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,

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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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