Werber, Donna Louise

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 EY244886 Inspection date 14/10/2008 Inspector Anthea Errington

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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 2003. She lives with her school aged child. They live in the town of Morpeth, Northumberland. The childminder’s home is accessed by a number of steps. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder’s home is used for childminding which also includes the bathroom. The childminder is registered on the Early Years, Compulsory Childcare and Voluntary Childcare registers. She is registered to care for a maximum of five children aged under eight years. There are currently eight children on roll cared for on a part time basis. The childminder intends to care for children on week days for 52 weeks of the year. The childminder has completed a relevant training course and holds a current paediatric first aid certificate. She intends to take and collect children from the local school and attend local parent and toddler groups. The family has a pet dog, two cats and a rabbit.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are very happy, motivated and interested in the welcoming setting. Positive relationships are evident between the children and the childminder who ensures children's needs are well met. She provides a good range of enjoyable activities which children engage in, enabling them to make good progress in their learning and development. Good links with parents have been developed to promote continuity in children’s learning. Effective policies and procedures ensure that children are kept safe at the setting and their welfare requirements are met well. Children benefit from the childminder's ongoing training to further develop her childcare knowledge.

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further?

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

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further?

 identfiy children's starting points and capabilities so that their progress and development can be clearly identified.

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provision

The childminder provides an effective range of policies and procedures which ensures her practice is well managed, children are safeguarded and their individual needs are well met. She is committed to developing her knowledge and practice through completing relevant training, and has recently achieved a National Vocational Qualification Level 3 in childcare which ensures her practice and knowledge is up to date. Documents required for the safe management of the provision are in place and are well maintained. The childminder organises her time and her home well to ensure children feel a sense of belonging. They are happy and confident in her care and independently select from the various good quality resources available to them. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder works well in partnership with parents. They receive well organised information including the childminders own policies and procedures.

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provision

They are encouraged to share relevant information with regard to their children, such as, routines, favourite toys, likes and dislikes which enables the children to settle quickly with the childminder. She ensures that parents are kept fully informed about their child's care and development.

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provision

The childminder has reflected on her practice, and has implemented children's individual development files in relation to the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. Flexible planning allows for both adult and child led activities which contribute well to children's learning and development. The childminder has good links with the local school and shares relevant information with them to further extend children's learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children make very good progress in most areas of learning. They thoroughly enjoy their time at the setting and are interested and motivated to learn. For example, they interact well with one another, and make confident choices from the very well organised resources available to them. Children are extremely happy and encourage one another as they dance along with the interactive toy they share. Children engage in conversation with the childminder and talk about their favourite fruit 'banana', as the childminder prepares their snack. They are extremely comfortable in the childminders care as displaying their affection for her as they wrap their arms around her. The childminder responds warmly and lovingly towards them.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's individual needs are well met as the childminder uses purposeful planning to support their learning and development. Simple symbols displayed throughout the room support children's individual learning and development well as they confidently identify them. They point towards a picture correctly stating 'look duck', and receive lots of meaningful praise from the childminder. However, information is not recorded to help identify their starting points and capabilities. Children are well behaved and receive lots of praise and encouragement to promote their good behaviour.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children enjoy daily outings. They go on walks and develop social skills by visiting toddler groups and local parks. All children are encouraged to access all resources. Children's health and wellbeing are well promoted. The childminder takes full account of children's dietary needs and provides them with nutritious meals which include fresh vegetables, fruit and regular drinks. The childminder encourages good personal hygiene routines through her explanations and takes appropriate steps to prevent the spread of infection. For example, children are sensitively reminded to wash their hands before snack time, and have access to their own individual towels.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Effective arrangements for safeguarding children are in place, as the childminder has a sound understanding of procedures and the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. A risk assessment is completed regularly and the environment is checked for hazards daily to ensure children are kept safe. Children are aware of how to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 keep themselves safe and wait for the childminder to assist them on the steps leading out of the premises. 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? 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? 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 or 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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