Smallwood, Anita Susan

Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This document may be reproduced in whole or in part for non-commercial educational purposes, provided that the information quoted is reproduced without adaptation and the source and date of publication are stated. Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY355461 Inspection date 23/09/2008 Inspector Felicity Gaff

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Type of setting Childminder 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 report includes information on any complaints about the childcare provision which Ofsted has received since the last inspection or registration whichever is the later, which require Ofsted or the provider to take action in Annex C.

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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. 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 was registered in 2007. She lives with her partner and three children in Crawley, West Sussex. The whole house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The family has a hamster. The childminder is registered to care for five children at any one time and is currently minding three children who are within the Early Years Foundation Stage(EYFS), all of whom attend on a part-time basis. The provision is also registered on the Childcare Register. Children in both age ranges share the same facilities. The childminder attends carer and toddler groups and takes children on a variety of outings and visits.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder makes good provision for children in the EYFS. She uses the knowledge and skills gained from the professional training she undertakes, to enhance the service she offers to children and their families. She offers a very well equipped environment, which is thoughtfully organised to meet the developmental needs of children of different ages and interests. She monitors children's progress in detail and shares her records with their parents to keep them fully informed. She reviews all aspects of her provision regularly to ensure all children are fully included.

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further?

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

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further?

 improve the written records of the risk assessments carried out on the premises and for outings

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further?

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

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further?

 seek written parental authorisation for any emergency medical advice or treatment in the future (Safeguarding and welfare) 30/09/2008

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provision

The childminder's commitment to ongoing professional training is reflected in her ability to review and develop the quality of the service she offers. She regularly evaluates her written policies and procedures, consults with parents, and sensitively responds to the individual needs of the children for whom she cares. She considers how she can best modify the organisation of her provision to ensure children with additional needs can participate fully. The childminder maintains clear policies and procedures to support children's welfare, although some written records are incomplete. She creates positive relationships with parents and other This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 carers. Parents receive detailed written information about the setting and the childminder works closely with them to find out what children know and can do when they first attend. She maintains comprehensive diaries containing

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provision

photographic and written information about all aspects of children's progress and the care they receive. Consequently, parents are fully informed about and involved in all aspects of their children's development and learning. The childminder has a very clear understanding of her responsibility for safeguarding children and follows effective policies and procedures to protect them from harm or abuse.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are confident and self assured; they form close relationships with the childminder and thoroughly enjoy their time in her care. They make very good progress in all areas of learning because the childminder uses her observations of what they do and achieve in order to plan a rich variety of first hand learning experiences. Children are eager to participate in the available activities and use their excellent language skills to describe what they do. They delight in sharing the detailed photographic records of their activities to discuss their past activities and outings. Children develop their independence as they choose from an extensive range of very good quality toys and play resources, which are selected to support all areas of learning. The childminder plays alongside the children to support their learning and development. For example, while playing with trains she encourages children to set and solve their own problems, enabling them to gain self-confidence

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Play materials are attractively displayed and carefully organised to allow younger children to be protected from unsuitable items while they explore. The childminder assesses risks for all outings and activities and takes appropriate action to minimise them, although written records of risk assessments lack detail. Children begin to learn to follow a healthy lifestyle. They enjoy nourishing meals and have daily opportunities for outdoor play using a good range of play apparatus selected to challenge children of different ages and abilities. The childminder maintains most of the records required to support children's welfare, but has not sought authorisation for emergency medical advice or treatment as required by the EYFS. The good relationships which the childminder forges with parents enable them to work together to deal effectively with any unwanted behaviour. As a result, children play harmoniously together and behave very well.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

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

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

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of children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

How well does the provision promote inclusive practice? Good The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement. Good

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How effective is the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement? Good

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How well does the setting work in partnership with parents and others? Good

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? Good How well are children helped to be healthy? Satisfactory How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? Good How well are children helped to make a positive contribution? Good

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped develop skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being? Good

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

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: Met

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Met This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

This section of the report includes details of any complaint/s made to Ofsted when:  we took action for the provider to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  we asked the provider to take action in order to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  the provider had already taken any necessary action to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register.

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

We will not report on any complaint where the provider met the requirements of the Early Years Register or did not require any action by Ofsted or the registered provider.

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Detail of the complaint/s

There have been no complaints made to Ofsted since registration.

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Detail of the complaint/s

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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