Turton, Sarah Jane

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique Reference Number EY286303 Inspection date 22 November 2005 Inspector Lorna Lorraine Hall

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Type of inspection Childcare Type of care Childminding

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This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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ABOUT THIS INSPECTION

The purpose of this inspection is to assure government, parents and the public of the quality of childcare and, if applicable, of nursery education. The inspection was carried out under Part XA Children Act 1989 as introduced by the Care Standards Act 2000 and, where nursery education is provided, under Schedule 26 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998. This report details the main strengths and any areas for improvement identified during the inspection. The judgements included in the report are made in relation to the outcomes for children set out in the Children Act 2004; the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding; and, where nursery education is provided, the Curriculum guidance for the foundation stage. The report includes information on any complaints about the childcare provision which Ofsted has received since the last inspection or registration or 1 April 2004 whichever is the later.

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The key inspection judgements and what they mean

Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough For more information about early years inspections, please see the booklet Are you ready for your inspection? which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk.

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

On the basis of the evidence collected on this inspection:

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

The quality and standards of the care are satisfactory. The registered person meets the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

The childminder was registered in 2004, She lives with her husband and their four school age children in Mortlake Richmond. The whole ground floor of the childminder's house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. Toilet and washing facilities are on the first floor. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of 2 children at any one time and is currently minding 1 child on a Tuesday. The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children. The childminder attends the local parents and toddler group.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 The family has a dog. The childminder has a recognised childcare qualification. She is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Helping children to be healthy

The provision is satisfactory. Children enjoy a wide range of physical activities, which contribute to their good health. There are outdoor activities to help them develop control over their bodies, for example climbing complex playground equipment in Richmond Park. Being in the fresh air enable the children to be alert and promote their well being. Children are cared for in a warm, clean home where effective measures are in place to minimise the spread of infection. However, the childminder has a limited knowledge of communicable diseases that must be reported. The childminder holds a current first aid certificate and is confident that any accidents requiring first aid would be dealt with appropriately. Parents are asked to give their consent for the childminder to administer medication and ointments such as sun cream if needed. This safe guards children's health. Children's understanding of good hygiene and personal care is promoted well and

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Helping children to be healthy

they wash there hands before handling food and after using the toilet. There are lots of opportunities for the children to learn about healthy eating. For example, at play group they are involved in cooking activities, where they taste fruit and vegetables from around the world. Children are also involved in cooking activities at the childminder's home where they learn that cooking and preparing food can be fun. The children are able to help themselves to drinking water throughout the day. The childminder works in partnership with parents to ensure that meals and snack are wholesome and nutritious.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The provision is satisfactory. Children are cared for in a spacious environment where risk are identified and minimised. This means that the children can play and move about safely, freely and independently to access resources. The childminder gives high priority to ensuring that children are well supervised both in the home and when on outings. For example, parents are asked to give consent for the childminder to transport their children in her care. Children are free to make their own choices from a good range of suitable, clean and appropriate manufactured and natural learning resources. These resources enable

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 the children to make good progress in their development. Younger children observed, accessing child size furniture to support them in the early stage of walking. This is good and also promotes children's independence. The childminder has a limited knowledge of child protection issues. However, she knows where to obtain relevant documents to ensure the children's welfare.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The provision is good. Children are happy, settled and confident in the childminder's home initiating their play and enjoy learning through play. Through interaction and observation the childminder ensures individual learning needs are met. The children's independence is promoted well because the childminder empowers them to contribute to their learning. There are lots of opportunities for children to extend their vocabulary due to the childminder's ability to communicate with them on their level and good use of visual aid to reinforce learning. For example, when looking at books she shows the children pictures of the animals they are reading about. The children play enthusiastically with brightly coloured manufactured and natural learning resources. They move imaginatively to music and are beginning to appreciate the different tones. The childminder is in the early stage of using the "Birth to 3 matters framework" to

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

ensure activities are suitable and appropriate. However, this has little impact on the minded children.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The provision is good. Children make progress in an environment, where their individuality is acknowledged. For example, parents are asked to give detail information to ensure individual routines are consistent with home routines. The children engage in activities which promotes their understanding of other cultures. For example, visits to the local playgroup provide ample opportunities for them to celebrate different festivals from around the world. There is good support for children and families who have special educational needs and the childminder has a good understanding of how resources could be adapted to meet individual learning abilities. Children are well behaved and they have the opportunity to make decisions and are given choices, which help them to learn right and wrong. They respond positively to the strategies that are consistently applied to manage their behaviour. For example, time out and a firm voice.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 The children's self esteem is fostered well and they respond positively to the childminder's good use of praise and encouragement. Their art work is attractively displayed in the main play room. This also promote their self esteem. Partnership with parents is fostered well. As a measure of good practice, parents are asked to read and sign detailed contracts to ensure appropriate care. The childminder takes on board the parents wishes and adapts her service to meet individual needs. Daily contact with parents provide good opportunities for them to contribute to their children's learning. They receive written information covering sleep, eating and their children's general well being throughout the day. Past parents of minded children have provided excellent written references about the good service

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Organisation

The organisation is satisfactory. Children make good progress in an environment that enables them to participate in structured and free play, every day. They make good progress due to the childminder's ability to exploit every opportunity to promote learning through play. Records on the children are appropriately stored and most are up to date. All adults in the household have completed approved vetting procedures. This safe guards the children's welfare. The childminder is consistent in seeking ways to update and improve her knowledge and understanding of child development. For example, she has a copy of the local childcare training manual and hopes to access relevant training courses in the near future. Overall, the provision meets the needs of all the children.

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Complaints since the last inspection

There have been no complaints made to Ofsted since registration. The provider is required to keep a record of complaints made by parents, which they can see on request. The complaints record may contain complaints other than those made to Ofsted.

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

On the basis of the evidence collected on this inspection:

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 The quality and standards of the care are satisfactory. The registered person meets the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding.

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The quality and standards of the care

To improve the quality and standards of care further the registered person should take account of the following recommendation(s): • develop knowledge understanding of communicable diseases that must be reported to Ofsted • develop knowledge and understanding of the "Birth to 3 matters framework" • develop knowledge and understanding of child protection issues

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The quality and standards of the care

procedures set out in the leaflet Building better childcare: Compliments and concerns about inspectors' judgements which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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The quality and standards of the care

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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