Carter, Abigail

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 EY287185 Inspection date 25/02/2009 Inspector Elaine Douglas

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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 2005. She lives with her husband and two children aged two and six years. They live in a linked-detached house in Peasedown St. John, near Bath. All areas of the property are used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than two children may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding one child in this age group. She also offers care to children aged over five years to eight years. The provision is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder drives to a local school and pre school, to take and collect children. She attends several toddler groups on a regular basis. The childminder holds a childcare qualification and is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. The partnership with parents is the strength of the setting. This ensures that children's individual needs, welfare and learning are successfully met. Children are valued as individuals, consequently, they are happy, settled and confident learners. Their health and safety is given high priority, and children are beginning to develop some good practices. The childminder effectively evaluates her own provision to identify actions for ongoing improvements, which ensures good outcomes for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 increase the opportunities for children to practise the emergency evacuation procedures to enable them to gain an awareness of how to stay safe  monitor the new assessment system to ensure children have good opportunities to progress as effectively in all areas of their development

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further?

To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 provide information on the procedures to be followed in the event of a child going missing (safeguarding and welfare) 26/02/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder effectively uses the Practice Guidance for the Early Years Foundation Stage to ensure children make good progress in their learning and development. Through self-evaluation she identified the need to increase her knowledge of assessing children's development. She has done this through liaising with the local school and pre-school. Her self-assessment includes feedback from parents and children, which results in a provision which is responsive to the needs of its users. Children are safeguarded through the childminder's high commitment to keeping them safe. She carries out regular risk assessments and has extended her awareness of child protection issues. This was a recommendation at her last inspection. Another recommendation was to increase the positive images of people's differences. Children now access books, dolls and small world people, which encourages discussion about the wider world.

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provision

Written and verbal communication with parents ensures daily routines are organised to meet children's needs and their parents' wishes are met. Extensive information is available to ensure consistency and enable parents to protect their child's welfare. All documentation has been updated and is well organised. However, the childminder does not have procedures to follow in the event of a child going missing and this is a welfare requirement. Children are praised and valued for their contributions, consequently, their behaviour is exemplary. They have excellent opportunities to make choices and through consistent behaviour management understand expectations. The behaviour policy is shared with parents and children have their own version in pictures. The childminder manages her premises and time effectively to ensure children are well supervised and supported in their learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder knows the children well. She has realistic expectations of each child and plans activities around their interests. Good liaison with others involved in the children's learning provides continuity. Discussions with parents ensure the childminder knows children's starting points and their ongoing contributions are included in the assessments. The childminder makes regular observations of the children's achievements and uses them to identify next stages of development. However, this is a new system and children's development in some areas has not been as effectively observed as others. Children develop very positive attitudes to learning, as they are able to independently select resources in the well organised dedicated playroom. Consequently, children are interested in their activities and remain at them until they have completed them to their own satisfaction. For example, children using play-dough make a bird by squeezing and manipulating it

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

into a desired shape, they use tools and add a plastic cone shape for its beak. The childminder provides good interaction and follows the children's lead. She ensures that children do as much as they can for themselves but provides support to extend their learning. For example, when the children decide they want to dance she tells them how to operate the player, when they cannot do it she demonstrates. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children are confident communicators because the childminder engages them in regular conversations. She listens to them and shows an interest in their lives. Children build excellent relationships with each other and with the childminder. They enjoy stories, answering questions and saying familiar lines. Children develop good practices which promotes their awareness of a healthy lifestyle, they regularly drink fresh water and older children are aware of any allergies they have.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

They independently wash their hands using soap, clean water and recognising their own towel. A visit from the fire officer helps to promote their awareness of fire safety. However, the emergency evacuation procedures have not been practised regularly for children to gain an awareness of helping with their own safety. Children have good space to play and use warm, well ventilated premises. Children are protected from illness through good procedures which are shared with parents. The childminder holds an advanced paediatric first aid qualification and has food hygiene training to protect children's health. 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? 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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