Hayes Rachel Linda

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 252059 Inspection date 07/10/2008 Inspector Jasmin Myles-Wilson

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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 2000 and co-childminds with her sister- in-law. She lives with her husband and their daughter in a detached house situated on the outskirts of Sutton-in- Ashfield. Her home is close to Mansfield, the A38, the motorway and several local schools. Local amenities are within a short walking distance. The whole house is used for childminding purposes and an enclosed back garden is available. Access to the premises has a ramp, making it suitable for people with varying abilities.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register, compulsory part of the Childcare Register and voluntary part of the Childcare Register to care for a maximum of six children at any one time. She is currently minding four children aged under eight years who she cares for before school. The childminder walks or drives to take children from the local school.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The overall effectiveness of the provision is outstanding. A highly comprehensive range of written policies and procedures support the excellent service offered and ensures the safety of children. The childminder has a warm approach and provides consistently high support for children in their steps of progression and development. She provides a wealth of innovating and enjoyable activities which inspire children to engage well, which significantly enhances their progress, learning and development. However, a minor point for consideration is the planning of activities as they do not show learning priorities for individual children. The childminder is extremely professional and partnerships with parents and carers are excellent, empowering her to work extremely well to provide for children's individual needs and promote inclusion in her practice.

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further?

To further improve the high quality early years provision the registered person should consider:

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further?

 continue to develop planning clearly showing learning pirorities for individual children.

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provision

The childminder is extremely efficient, effective and well-organised, providing a clean and very well-presented environment , minimising risks to children. She has excellent knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and is competent to deal with any safeguarding concerns. A highly comprehensive range of written This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 policies and procedures ensures she promotes the welfare of children extremely well. The recommendation from the last inspection is fully met and the childminder continues to look for ways to improve what she does. For example, she has identified she can give children more choice by making a magazine available to them of all the resources.

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provision

The childminder provides an excellent service and has brilliant links with parents and other carers. She is well-aware of the crucial part this plays in helping children to make significant progress and works hard at keeping parents informed by obtaining all relevant information regarding their children. She also commits herself to significantly enhance her knowledge and practice skills through training such as the Early Years Foundation Stage framework; equipping her to recognise the changing needs and abilities of children; and contemplates further training in the near future. Thus, enabling her to provide a wealth of excellent resources activities which are arranged very well so that children can easily access them. However, planning of activities do not always show the learning priorities for individual children.

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provision

The playroom is totally dedicated to children, giving them a sense of belonging. The safe surroundings both indoors and outdoors enable children to move with ease and freedom, building up their confidence and independence. Children are beginning to develop understanding regarding dangers to themselves through conversations with the childminder. The childminder dedicates her time to provide consistently high support to children.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has excellent knowledge of the six areas of learning and knows how to implement activities for children of varying ages and abilities. She makes good use of the indoor and outdoor environment. She plans innovating sensory activities that engage and inspire children, such as re-creating 'The Great Fire of London' through art and craft work or they curiously investigate caterpillars in the vegetable plot. The childminder also knows the children extremely well and uses her own exceptional observations, alongside information obtained from parents to support individual children's learning. For example, she chooses activities that encourage older children to develop a better knowledge of colours and once they achieve that she goes on to teach them primary colours which they can now competently say. Children have realistic challenges and make brilliant progress in their learning and development. Simple thought provoking questions and skilful

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

questioning techniques challenges children to develop reasoning and problem- solving skills. Children are very competent in communicating their thoughts and ideas. Ideas for children's activities are gleaned from a range of resources, they are very well thought out and developmentally right. However, the planning of them does not always show the outcome of learning for individual children. Excellent links established with parents and other carers enable children's progress to be shared and extended.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Interaction between the children is good. They enjoy animated contact with the childminder who is warm in her approach and provides a high level of support and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 assistance to them. The childminder uses vibrant facial expressions, eye and physical contact which engages children, making them feel involved and safe. Children's self-esteem is boosted as they build a good rapport with the childminder and enjoy their 10 minute individual time with her. Exceedingly good age- appropriate strategies are used to sustain positive behaviour such as 'special time' lasting approximately 10 minutes with the childminder where they have her undivided attention. Therefore, children are learning how to be kind to one another and appreciate difference through first-hand activities such as visiting Portland Training Centre for people with varying abilities and a good range of resources

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

displaying positive images. Quality resources are very well-placed . Children safely and easily select what they want to play with. Children's skills for the future are developing as they learn to master these and then become extremely confident in using scissors to cut around shapes that are drawn.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The environment is very well-presented and safe for children to explore through play as the childminder does comprehensive written risk assessments on a daily basis ensuring that areas they use pose no major risk to them. On outings children wear a luminous jacket with the childminder's name and mobile number on it so they can be easily seen should they get lost and the childminder can be easily contacted. The childminder also carries a contact card should anything untoward happened to her, stating that she is the childminder and the children she's caring for. Children are encouraged to be aware of dangers to themselves through topical discussions such as fire safety or regularly practising emergency evacuation plan. Highly effective procedures are in place to successfully obliterate the spread of infection and promote children's health and well-being. Children enjoy eating nutritious food, they can identify and choose between healthy and unhealthy food.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

They keep their bodies hydrated, accessing drinks whenever they need one. The childminder is knowledgeable regarding providing a balance diet for children and ensures individual dietary requirements are meticulously adhered to. 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? Outstanding 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? Outstanding

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How well are children safeguarded? Outstanding

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? Outstanding How well are children helped to be healthy? Outstanding How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? Outstanding 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 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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