Davis, Kirsty

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 EY376373 Inspection date 10/12/2008 Inspector Heather Morgan

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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 partner and their two children in Winkleigh, Devon. The whole ground floor of the childminder’s house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play, with level access from the lounge.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight years at any one. She is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is currently minding three children, all of whom are in the early years age group.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder knows the children well and responds appropriately to their individual needs; consequently, children are happy, settled and confident in her care. Although she has not been childminding for long, the childminder has begun to reflect on her practice and identify how she can improve her knowledge of childcare issues by accessing training. Children are each cared for in ways that reflect their familiar home routines and they have opportunities to access activities that are appropriate for their age and stage of development.

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further?

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

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further?

 demonstrate how risks are assessed and regularly reviewed for outings, premises and activities  develop knowledge and understanding of the signs and symptoms of child abuse and procedures to be followed in the event of any concerns  continue to develop the observation and assessment of children's progress and demonstrate how this information is used to plan activities that build on what children already know and can do  ensure children's good health is promoted by implementing effective hand washing procedures before children handle food at meal times

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provision

The childminder is well organised and carefully incorporates children's individual routines into her daily plans. For example, young children are able to sleep and eat at familiar times. Daily routines include opportunities to be outdoors, as the children walk to and from school each day. Good use is made of local facilities to extend children's play experiences. For example, they regularly attend toddler groups where they have opportunities to socialise with other children and to access a wider range of resources and activities. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder develops good relationships with parents through regular communication. Daily and weekly discussions are used effectively to exchange information and ensure that children's individual needs are met. For example, the childminder knows when children have not slept well so that she can adapt her

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provision

daily routines to provide early opportunities for sleep or rest.

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provision

The childminder has begun to reflect on her practice and makes good use of materials such as the Practice Guidance from the Early Years Foundation Stage pack to inform her judgements on child development. She has accessed training to support her in meeting regulatory requirements and promoting children's progress and development. The childminder is enthusiastic about her own professional development and plans to work towards a recognised childcare qualification.

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provision

Children's welfare is given appropriate priority and the childminder has a basic awareness of safeguarding issues. However, she lacks confidence in recognising and responding to child protection concerns.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are cared for in a secure and well maintained environment. They settle well and play happily in the childminder's welcoming home environment. The childminder has a sound awareness of safety issues and has taken steps to minimise risks to children. However, it is not clear how the assessment of risks is regularly carried out and reviewed for activities that take place within the home and when children are taken on outings.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children enjoy regular, nutritious meals and are encouraged to drink plenty of fluids during the day. However, they do not have well established hand washing routines prior to eating, in order to promote their good health. When the weather permits, they play outdoors in the garden. Children also enjoy developing their physical skills indoors, for example, dancing to music, practising ball skills and experimenting with walking backwards as well as forwards.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children have good opportunities to initiate their own play and enjoy choosing from a range of resources that the childminder selects to reflect their interests and abilities. For example, very young children enjoy using their senses to explore tactile books that offer different sounds and textures. Children complete simple puzzles, and the childminder encourages their language development as she praises them for naming the pictures on the puzzle pieces. The range of resources and activities encourage young children to begin making connections in their play. For example, they use toys to represent telephones and hold imaginary conversations, and they are able to operate simple electronic resources in order to play music.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has begun to observe the children's play and evaluate the progress they are making. These observations are shared with parents and used to discuss the children's development. However, the observations are not yet used to build a picture of how each child is progressing in each area of learning, nor to link This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 the evaluations with activities that demonstrate how children's next stages of development can be achieved. 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? 3

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 3 How well are children helped to be healthy? 3 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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