Jones, Sally Ann

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 314382 Inspection date 15/01/2009 Inspector Elizabeth Patricia Edmond

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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 1993. She lives with her husband, and their teenage and grown-up children. They live in a semi-detached house in Bridlington. The childminding facilities are easily accessible. Children play in a dedicated playroom on the ground floor with an enclosed rear garden for outdoor play directly adjacent. Children only access the first floor to use the bathroom. There are some local shops and two primary schools within easy walking distance. The childminder does not usually use a car for childminding purposes. The childminder is a member of the local childminding group and the National Childminding Association.

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Description of the childminding

There are currently two children in the early years age group on roll, one of whom is in full-time school. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. At the time of the inspection there were 14 older children on roll in relation to the Childcare Register. Children attend various part-time sessions. The family keeps one dog and four rabbits which children can have supervised accessed to. There is also a guinea pig, a chinchilla and two budgies that children would not normally access.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder provides a wonderfully caring, homely environment where children are very well cared for and make excellent progress across all areas of learning. The childminder gets to know the children and their families exceptionally well, which enables her to provide a highly individualised approach to their care and learning according to their needs. The childminder evaluates her training needs effectively and uses various tools to make sure that the overall standard of care and the range of opportunities continue to improve.

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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 work with the children on making practical improvements to their diets on a daily basis  revise the monitoring sheets for children's learning and develop to show increased consistency in relation to the early learning goals.

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provision

The childminder has a highly proactive approach to identifying her training needs and she arranges courses or embarks on research and reading accordingly to make sure she meets children's individual needs effectively. She talks with genuine interest and enthusiasm about how her research enhances her understanding and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 influences her practice. She develops clear and highly relevant action plans in relation to her practice and facilities and truly welcomes the involvement of the local authority within this process. The childminder achieves an effective combination of a successful learning environment for young children within a warm and exceptionally homely setting. She organises the indoor and outdoor environment and equipment so that children can easily help themselves to what they need for their play and development. The garden is easily accessed from the

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provision

playroom and this is used successfully throughout the year to enhance children's physical and mental health and their understanding of the world around them.

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provision

The childminder's procedures, effectively filed guidance and training levels ensure that children are safeguarded and their well-being protected. There is good, clear information for parents in the form of policies and procedures which are clearly written and very reader friendly. These cover all aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage and how the childminder delivers it. The childminder is vigilant in maintaining daily records about children's care routines and development so that parents can access this as they collect their children. More importantly, children develop highly effective three-way relationships with their parents or carers and the childminder; they are happy and relaxed as they see their familiar adults chat at length about their care and development. The longstanding nature of the relationships contributes significantly to children's success; there is a high level of trust at all levels, resulting in an exceptionally pleasant, stable emotional

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provision

environment for children. Parents take part enthusiastically with the inspection process, praising the childminder highly in every respect.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are happy and exceptionally well settled. They develop deep trusting relationships with the childminder, her family and the older minded children. Her dedication to working with parents to meet children's individual care and learning needs means that they soon feel part of her family and make excellent progress. They snuggle happily with her as they drift off to sleep. They listen to her voice for reassurance when she needs to leave the room and their faces light up with joy on her return. The childminder uses her years of experience, excellent knowledge of child development and clear understanding of the various regulatory frameworks to plan for children's individual care and learning needs. She notes her observations about minor and major aspects of children's development; more importantly, she understands what she sees and is proactive in promoting their continued development. Children's assessments show rapid progression in the

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

areas of learning and development highlighted by parents and the childminder as needing particular focus. Whilst some monitoring sheets correspond exactly to the wording within the Early Years Foundation Stage and the associated early learning goals, some are slightly less clear. Clearly defined links with other early years settings, where children also access the Early Years Foundation Stage, successfully promote a high level of continued development after children have moved on to school.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are proud of the praise and encouragement they receive for their efforts and behaviour and are therefore highly motivated in their play and development. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children know that they are welcomed and their individuality valued by the childminder; she displays their own work proudly in the playroom and they enjoy seeing the photographs of the fun times they have with their friends. Young children are genuinely interested in the range of stimulating resources. For example, young children concentrate exceptionally well as they investigate the textures of a nail brush, the crinkly, coloured cellophane or the smooth glow-lamp. They have great fun as they discover they can slide the shiny material over their heads to play peek-a-boo. The childminder is proactive in her interactions with children so that they can see the face shapes necessary for their early attempts a

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

speech development, yet she skilfully steps back when she recognises that children need space for self discovery and contemplation.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Highly effective use of risk assessment, including children's own understanding within this, opens up exciting outings that promote children's health and well-being and their understanding of the world around them. They have great fun on the beach, at the paddling pool or at local places of interest. Their health benefits enormously from the exercise and fresh air and they learn to identity the wildlife around them. The childminder does not normally provide main meals but works with parents on children's individual needs and parents' own preferences. Various gardening and cooking activities help the children to learn about eating healthy eating; however, the childminder sometimes panders a little too easily to the children's preference for sweet foods when planning snacks and baking activities. 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? 1 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? 1 How well are children helped to be healthy? 2 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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