Airey, Sharon Marie

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 225195 Inspection date 08/01/2009 Inspector Lynn Dent

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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

Children only attend this setting before and/or after the school day and/or during the school holidays. The judgements in this report reflect the quality of early years provision offered to children during those periods.

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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 1998. She lives with her husband, an adult child and one child aged 11 years in Quorn in Leicestershire. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder’s house is used for childminding and bedroom facilities are available on the first floor. There is level access to the premises. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time and is currently caring for three children in the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children. She attends the local carer and toddler group, takes children to the library and to the park. The family has two pet rabbits.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language. The childminder is in receipt of nursery education funding. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder also makes provision for children older than the early years age group and is registered on the Early Years Register and on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children benefit because the childminder provides a wide range of interesting activities that promote their development and learning. Basic systems to collect information at induction about what the children already know are in place. The childminder fosters close working relationships with parents and provides them with good information about her service and their child's care and learning. The childminder has effective systems in place to monitor and evaluate her practice and can clearly identifies key strengths and areas for further development. Children's safety is a priority and most documentation is in place to support this.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure that the risk assessments includes anything that the children may come into contact with.  continue to develop arrangements to determine children's starting points so their strengths and interests can be built upon.

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provision

The childminder implements very good systems to identify children's achievements and learning priorities, and uses these very effectively to plan for each individual This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 child. Consequently, they receive developmentally appropriate activities that promote their development and learning in all areas. The childminder implements a detailed self-evaluation of the service she provides and involves parents and children in this. Therefore, she has a realistic awareness of her strengths and can identify areas for improvement. For example, she is aware to further improve the systems to identify children's starting points with parents to ensure that she can build on what the children already know and can do.

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provision

Documentation about the children is organised well and written policies and procedures are effective in promoting children's health, safety and welfare. The childminder ensures children's safety is maintained by undertaking risk assessments of her premises and resources. A clear policy explains procedures for keeping children safe during walks to school and outings, and the childminder visits venues to risk assess them before taking children. However, these are not fully recorded. The childminder has taken positive action to address the recommendation made at the last inspection which has helped to further promote children's safety. Children are safeguarded because the childminder has a secure understanding of the indicators of abuse and neglect, and how to record and report concerns to the relevant agencies.

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provision

The childminder works in very close partnership with parents and knows how to make links with other professionals who provide care and learning for the children, enabling consistency for the children. Parents receive copies of policies and procedures at induction. They have access to detailed written records about their children at any time and the childminder is pro-active in promoting this and fully supports parents to make comments about what the children have achieved at home. Consequently, all parties are kept fully informed of the children's progress and individual developmental and learning priorities. Parents are able to effectively support their children's learning at home because the childminder provides advice and activities that promote this, such as counting in the environment .

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are making good progress because the childminder has developed effective systems to plan and assess their learning and development. The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's individual needs, taking account of their age and ability. As a result, all children have equal access to activities and equipment, gaining the most from the learning opportunities provided. Children are engaged because the childminder effectively plans a good range of interesting activities and experiences that promote all areas of learning. Toys and activities chosen by children are used effectively to help them learn, for example, how to make different colours as they mix paints together. This also promotes children's ability to make choices. Children enjoy looking at books, as a result they can identify and explain what is happening in the pictures. Younger children and those new to the setting quickly develop a sense of

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

security because the childminder provides good support and lots of cuddles. Children have a range of opportunities to mark make and learn to write independently, and to learn about sounds and letters. Their knowledge of the wider world is supported well through visits and outings to local museums and by This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 activities such as growing plants. Children enjoy access to the garden where they can play on a range of equipment and the childminder sets up obstacle courses, helping to promote their physical development. Children's understandings of mathematical concepts such as number are promoted well during interesting activities. For example, during a cooking activity, they count how many toppings they have placed on their pizza.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care and benefit from positive relationships in the secure environment where they are confident to express their needs and preferences. As a result, they have snacks at their request. Daily routines for younger children are maintained because the childminder ensures that she has the appropriate information regarding their sleeping and feeding patterns. Children develop an understanding of the importance of good hygiene and a healthy diet because the childminder provides these and talks to them about the benefits of exercise. They learn about their bodies through singing rhymes such as head, shoulders, knees and toes. Children are protected effectively from the risk of infections because the childminder sets out clear guidelines for parents to follow when their children are ill. Children learn how to keep themselves safe because they are engaged in interesting activities that promote this. For example, the

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

childminder ensures that all children practise the emergency escape procedure. Younger children are gently reminded how to handle scissors safely. All children are actively involved in the setting because the childminder promotes inclusive practice. For example, children who do not speak English as their first language receive good support to learn this and also to use their own language in the setting. As a result they feel valued. House rules are shared with children and parents at induction. Therefore, they understand the clear boundaries in place and know what is expected of them. 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? 2 How well are children helped to be healthy? 2 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 2 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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