Daniell, Julie-Anne

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 EY376319 Inspection date 25/11/2008 Inspector Susan Esther Harvey

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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 2008. She lives with her husband and their three children aged nine, eight and six years in Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire. The family have a cat and two dogs as pets. The whole of the property is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The setting is accessed by two steps.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently three children attending who are within the early years age range and attend the local pre-school and school during term-time.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder walks to local school and pre-school to take and collect children. She attends the local parent and toddler group, childminding group and also takes children to the local park and library. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are cared for in a welcoming environment. They have a positive experience with a caring childminder. She recognises the uniqueness of each child and is inclusive in her practice. Outcomes for children's welfare are effectively promoted by the childminder. She is committed to ongoing training and development in order to continually improve her practice. The childminder manages relationships with parents and others sufficiently well in order to support outcomes. Children make adequate progress in their learning and development in most of the six areas of learning.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop information obtained from parents to include children's interests and capabilities to help plan appropriate activities and learning experiences based on children's starting points  observe children's play and assesses this information so that it can be used effectively to inform plans for their next steps in their individual learning

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provision

The childminder's home is welcoming to children. They are safeguarded and protected through the childminder's sound understanding of child protection procedures. A comprehensive risk assessment ensures the safety of children indoors, outdoors and on outings. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder has begun to implement systems that effectively identify some areas for improvement. Although these have not yet had a significant impact on outcomes for children's learning and development. She is committed to increasing her professional development, for example, plans in place to attend further training to increase her knowledge of the Early Years Foundation framework (EYFS) and child protection. Children's individual needs and interests are part of the childminder's focus, although the detailed planning in place is not helpful, as this limits how information gained from assessing observations of children's play, can

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provision

be effectively used to plan for each child's individual next step in their learning.

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provision

Parents are provided with a copy of informative policies and procedures which are implemented effectively by the childminder. They are informed of the children's achievements and activities using a daily contact book. Parents and children meet with the childminder prior to admission. At this meeting information is exchanged that enables the childminder to meet children's welfare and individual needs; forming part of the child's personal file. However, limited information is obtained from parents about their child's capabilities and interests at home. As a result, the childminder does not have a true picture of children's starting points on which to plan activities. Observations of children's play begin to assess where children are in their learning so the next steps in their progress towards the early learning goals can be identified. Plans cover a year and are very detailed making it difficult to incorporate children's individual learning journeys and new starters interests

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provision

effectively. Children enjoy visits to other settings where the childminder is beginning to develop a partnership with the local pre-school.

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provision

The childminder's practice is inclusive as she has sufficient knowledge of each child's background and needs. Children learn about cultures and festivals in order to understand and celebrate the similarities and differences in a diverse society. This is brought alive through activities and story books. The good level of physical contact with children by the childminder gives them a keen sense of security.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are happy and content in the care of the childminder, they are appropriately supported in their learning through the childminder's sufficient knowledge of the EYFS framework. However, observations of children's play are not used in the detailed plans that have already been set; this hinders how assessments of children's observations can be used effectively to plan for next steps in learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children enjoy the range activities, these are adapted adequately by the childminder to satisfactorily support individual children's learning. Children are provided with a selection of resources which are rotated in order to maintain their interest. Young children are active and move around the space with ease, they are sociable and curious and explore the world using resources such as push along toys with coloured buttons to press which then activate musical nursery rhymes. Children have a balance of adult-led activities and ones which they choose for themselves, therefore, young children are beginning to learn how to make independent choices. Young children take time moulding and squeezing coloured This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 play dough through their fingers feeling the texture and building on their hand and eye coordination. They communicate their needs effectively to the childminder as

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

to which shape they wish to use with the dough and are helped to count the dough shapes in order to learn the sequence of numbers.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children clearly feel settled in the company of the childminder. There are positive relationships developing, as the childminder is clear about what she expects from children, and has a calm, positive approach to managing behaviour. The childminder encourages children to share and take turns which gives them suitable foundations for their future lives. Children enjoy visiting the local library and toddler groups where they can meet other children and socialise. Children learn clear hygiene routines using the easy to follow instructions displayed in the bathroom. This includes how to wash their hands correctly. Paper towels are provided as a means of helping children to learn how to prevent the spread of infection.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's understanding about being healthy is promoted effectively by the childminder as she takes the children out in the fresh air each day and encourages parents to provide healthy snacks and meals. Regular drinks are offered to young children throughout the day.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder cares for the children competently and they play in safety through her careful supervision. She identifies and reduces potential risks to children's safety both on and off the premises. This includes regular emergency evacuation drills which children take part in, helping them to understand how to evacuate the premises safely and quickly when needed. Young children are learning to keep themselves safe as they are encouraged by the childminder to tidy away toys after use. 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

Grade 1 is Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Grade 2 is Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Grade 3 is Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Grade 4 is 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? 3 The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement.

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How effective is the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement? How well does the setting work in partnership with parents and others? How well are children safeguarded? 2

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 2 How well are children helped to be healthy? 2 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 3 How well are children helped to make a positive contribution? How well are children helped develop skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being?

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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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