Payne, Catherine Elizabeth

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 EY297191 Inspection date 24/09/2008 Inspector Alison Reeves

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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 registered in 2005. She lives with her husband and three children aged 5, 11 and 14 years in Buntingford. The whole of the ground floor and part of the first floor of the childminder’s accessible home is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children. She attends the local toddler group, takes children to the library and to local parks. The childminder has a dog.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years and Childcare Registers to care for four children at any one time and is currently minding five children, two in the early years age group, all children attend on a part-time basis. The childminder supports children with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. She is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder provides effectively for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage. Each child is valued and respected as an individual. Good relationships with parents supports children's care play and learning, ensuring their specific needs are always met. Children make good relationships with the childminder and other family members.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are supported because they are cared for in a well organised setting which allow them to engage in a number of worthwhile activities. The childminder has a generally good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and plans informally for children but has yet to establish a system for identifying children's next steps.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure risk assessment show when they are completed and detail any action taken  ensure children's achievements are used to plan the next steps for individual learning  ensure complaints procedure and log have sufficient detail so parents are clear about the process and actions you will take.

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provision

Children's welfare, care and safety are promoted because the childminder keeps up to date by attending training and working with other childminders to share best practice. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Most of the required records are in place and well maintained. However additional details and clear recording have not yet been introduced to the risk assessments and complaints procedure. These records, along with clear policies are used to provide individual care for children. Parents are given very clear, useful information by the childminder. Time is given to discussion during initial visits, at settling in sessions and as part of ongoing care. Parents are encouraged to share information about their children and the childminder records and uses this well to plan for children's specific learning and care. Children's achievements are observed and noted in the daily diary which is shared with parents each day and can help

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provision

parents continue to support children's learning in the home.

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provision

Children are safeguarded because the childminder has a clear understanding of the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures and the action to be taken in the event of any concerns. Vetting procedures on all adult members of the household ensure all are suitable to have contact with young children and this provides reassurance to parents. Risk assessments cover the areas of the home used by children and regular trips out this helps to their safety and are being further developed to show frequency and any action taken.

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provision

Systems for monitoring and to evaluate the provision are being established. They look at working with other registered childminders, using formal support organisations and continuing to seek the views of parents who use the service. Areas that have been identified for improvement are being addressed to the provision for children. For example, developing assessments to further support planning for children's next steps.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's learning, development and welfare are promoted very effectively by the childminder who supports children in keeping healthy and safe. Children are active both indoors and outside. They enjoy healthy meals and snacks and have access to drinks in their own cups throughout t he day. Children are helped to learn about safety as they play, through talking about safe use of equipment such as scissors.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

A well organised environment provides children with safe areas where they can freely access a variety of interesting resources. They engage readily in worthwhile activities that interest them, support them in further learning and meet their individual needs.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are seen as unique individuals with their own interests and preferences. Care is taken to respect children and to value their ideas and opinions. Planning for each child is based on information from parents and through informal observation of children giving the childminder children's starting points and helping to anticipate their next steps in learning. For example, during drawing, cutting and sticking, children are learning to use scissors initially with practical hands on support and as they become more adept to use them independently.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are supported in making their own decisions and becoming increasingly independent because the childminder understands how to provide guidance without This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 making choices for them. Children are making good progress because the childminder provides plenty of interesting activities for children. They are becoming increasingly confident as they acquire effective communication skills and an increasing awareness of number and how to problem solve. These skills are developed with plenty of conversation, speaking and listening as they play and by counting and working out practical solutions to problems. Children listen attentively and readily engage in conversation with adults and their peers.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Planning observation and assessment is being developed but is not yet used to identify children's next steps for learning. 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? Satisfactory The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement. Satisfactory

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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? Good 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? Satisfactory

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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

Since registration there have been no complaints made to Ofsted that required the provider or Ofsted to take any action in order to meet the National Standards.

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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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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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