Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 March 2015 31 May 2012

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Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not complete all documentation with regard to administering medication to the required standard.  The childminder does not frequently liaise with other settings children attend, to share information and best support continuity in children's learning.  The childminder does not evaluate her practice well enough, and as a result, has not ensured she is fully up to date.  Although the childminder is knowledgeable about the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect, her safeguarding practice is not fully in line with the Local Safeguarding Children Board guidelines.

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It has the following strengths

 Children make good progress. This is because the childminder knows them well and makes use of her assessment information to plan a variety of engaging activities. She ensures these are entirely suited to the specific next steps in children's learning.  The environment is welcoming and well resourced. The childminder ensures that all toys and equipment are carefully matched to the ages of the children attending to promote their learning and cater for their needs. Resources are easily accessible and well laid out so children are self-motivated to play and explore and ultimately, learn.  Children are happy, settled and confident within the childminder's home. This is because the childminder is caring, inviting and softly spoken. She takes the time to support children to settle into her setting and ensure they feel comfortable within her care.  The childminder is well qualified at level 3. She makes use of this knowledge to

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It has the following strengths

promote children's learning and development effectively. Therefore, this has a positive impact on the quality of education children benefit from.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 obtain written permission from parents prior to administering medication to children  make sure that the relevant Local Safeguarding Children Board guidelines are followed in order to further develop safeguarding practice and fully safeguard children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 build on the partnerships with other settings children attend to enhance information sharing about children's learning and development, to best support continuity in their learning  strengthen the monitoring of practice, for example, by focusing more closely on what needs to be improved, to refresh current knowledge and further raise the standards of the setting.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure that written consent from parents is obtained prior to administering any medication (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure that written consent from parents is obtained prior to administering any medication (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed teaching practice and conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and held discussions with childminder throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at the documents available, including children's learning records, risk assessments, policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and qualifications of the childminder and discussed her methods for self-evaluation.  The inspector sought parents' views from written comments available.

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who attend. This is good

The quality of teaching is consistently good. The childminder routinely observes and assesses children's development. She shares this information with parents and promotes two-way discussions about learning between the setting and home. However, partnerships with other settings children attend are less well established. The childminder makes use of the home environment and plenty of outings to enhance children's learning. She pays considerable attention to their interests and offers challenge through play. The childminder actively promotes the skills appropriate for the different age groups of children attending. For example, babies benefit from low-level play with resources they can explore, combine and use in different ways. The childminder encourages them to use their physical skills by rolling balls away from them and placing objects just out of their reach. For older children the childminder promotes the skills they will need for moving on

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who attend. This is good

to school. She introduces them to early literacy and mathematics, while teaching them to manage their own self-care and play well with their peers.

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requires improvement

The childminder does not complete all documentation that underpins children's safety and welfare, with the required detail. For example, parents request that she give medication to their children and sign her documentation upon collection. However, the childminder does not record their written consent prior to the medication being administered. While the impact on children is not significant, this is a breach of requirements. Nevertheless, the childminder does promote children's well-being through her care practices. She provides nutritious meals and promotes good hygiene routines. She ensures children access plenty of fresh air and supports the exploration of their physical skills in her own garden and externally. The childminder ensures children acquire the social and emotional skills they will need for moving on. She supports children's behaviour with simple boundaries within her home and teaches them to respect each other.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has an understanding of her role in meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She knows how to recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse. She also knows what to do if she suspects a child is at risk of harm. However, her knowledge of relevant guidelines is less secure. For example, she has not completed up- to-date safeguarding training as required by her Local Safeguarding Children Board. The childminder has attended some recent training to support children's safety and welfare, such as food hygiene and paediatric first aid. This training combined with her knowledge means children are safe from harm. The childminder evaluates her provision taking into account both parents' and children's views. She places an emphasis on monitoring children's learning and improving the environment to ensure they make progress. She does recognises where the weaknesses are in her general practice. However, she is yet to

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provision requires improvement

act promptly in order to ensure these are addressed.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY359588 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 863602 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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