Daykin, Debra 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 308518 Inspection date 19/02/2009 Inspector Joan, Patricia Flowers

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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 has been registered since 1996. She is registered to provide care for three children in the early years foundation stage of whom one may be under one. Registration is also effective on the Childcare register and the Voluntary part of the childcare register allowing a total of six children under eight. There are nine children on roll of whom three are in the early years foundation stage. Children attend at different times each week throughout the year. A before and after school service is provided.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder lives with her husband and two children aged 12 and 21 years. The childminder and family live in a residential area of Cleveleys, close to all local amenities and schools. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding plus one bedroom upstairs. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association with training and support accessed from the local authority.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of provision is good. Children are well settled and enjoy their time with the childminder because she provides a high standard of care and supports their learning and development to a good degree. Her practice is inclusive so children's individual needs are met. She demonstrates a clear commitment to future improvements that will enhance children's experiences. She works closely with parents and other Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) providers who share the care of her children. She is starting to use self-evaluation to improve her provision and outcomes for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 encourage children to recognise their own unique qualities ensuring that equal opportunity and anti-discriminatory practie is promoted through play, activities and images in the home  develop the current methods of observation and assessment of children's progress to inform future planning for their next steps towards achieving the early learning goals.

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provision

Children benefit from the childminder's commitment to making ongoing improvements to her provision. She has proactively addressed the recommendation that was made at the last inspection by increasing her knowledge of the Birth to three matters framework. This ensured that young children receive the best opportunities to make progress in their all-round development. She has This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 developed a strong understanding of safeguarding procedures by attending training in this area, enabling her to act upon any concerns she has about children's welfare. Written procedures are well documented to support this. In addition, children are benefiting from the knowledge and understanding the childminder has gained in relation to the EYFS and other practice issues such as food hygiene and first aid. The childminder has carried out a detailed self-

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provision

evaluation that identifies her many strengths and also sets out areas for future development. Children's safety is very well considered within the home and when going on outings, both on a day-to-day practical level and through the comprehensive written risk assessments that are in place.

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provision

Children enjoy continuity of care between their home, other settings and the childminder because she works in close partnership with all parties. These strong and effective links with parents and other settings who provide care and learning to children in her care are key to helping children achieve as much as they can. The childminder has produced a comprehensive set of policies that underpin her practice. This document is given to every parent at enrolment for them to keep. This includes a clear statement about complaints and how any issues affecting children's care and learning can be addressed. Some endorsements from parent's identify how children are able to continue their learning at home because the childminder exchanges information about what their child has been doing and learning and is seen as a strength of the setting.

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provision

Children benefit greatly from the time the childminder spends with them in play and conversation. She builds very warm relationships with them and includes them in all routines during the day. She knows the children well and she uses this information effectively to provide challenge and stimulation in order that they make progress in their learning. She plans a varied range of adult-led activities that are based on children's particular interests, complimented by the experiences the childminder knows the children receive at other settings. This creates a continuous learning environment for children. Ongoing observational assessments are being made by the childminder, although she is not yet matching these observations to the expectations of the early learning goals to ensure she is fully informed of children's next steps in their learning journey.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

All children make good progress in their learning and development because they enjoy a wide variety of suitable and challenging learning experiences with the childminder. Their learning is promoted through both indoor and outdoor activities that encompass all areas of their development. The childminder takes into account children's interest, experiences and ability so she can plan appropriate challenges and fun things for children to experience. For example, children visited Singleton Maze to experience this natural corn maze and the stimulating problem solving and reasoning that this puzzle presented. Regular trips to the beach help children to develop their awareness of their local community as well as the natural world around them. Many activities outside of the home help to develop children's positive awareness of diversity and any questions that children ask are always discussed and explained by the childminder. However, resources for children to

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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 use in their everyday play in the home are limited.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children develop growing social skills and friendships with other children who attend the setting and when attending toddler and activity groups in the area. They sit together socially at meal times and chat and share stories with the childminder. Children's creativity is encouraged through a wide range of different art and craft activities that the childminder supplies and makes readily available. Children use play dough to make different models and shapes using their imaginations. They get to know the characteristics of shapes like cubes and a balls as they form these with help for the childminder. Modelling with clay provides a variation of materials and children enjoy decorating their clay model once it is dry.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are supported very well to become active, confident and independent learners. Daily play and routines are used well to support children's interest and understanding of number, problem solving, shape and measure and are child led. The childminder has organised the environment to support children's interest in print and numbers by labelling storage boxes and displaying posters to encourage children's awareness and interest in early word and number recognition. Low level storage of craft materials and accessible small world resources enable children to initiate their own creative and imaginative play. The childminder has a wide selection of play and learning resources available which she rotates weekly so children have variety and do not get bored. Children's communications skills are supported very well because the childminder is a good role model and constantly talks about what she and the children are doing. Children's views and opinions are

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

seen as being important, so they develop a sense of self-worth and confidence in themselves. Children's future economic well-being is enhanced because of this and because their learning and development is also being supported well. 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? 2 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? 1 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 1 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 the last inspection.

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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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