Edwards, Patricia 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 EY378146 Inspection date 10/03/2009 Inspector Margaret Moffat

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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 registered in 2008. She lives with her husband, adult child and two other children, aged 15 and seven years, in Woodlands Park near Maidenhead. The childminder uses the whole of the ground floor of the house for childminding with sleeping facilities available upstairs. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder makes use of local facilities such as parks and toddler groups.

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Description of the childminding

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

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory. Children are happy and content in their environment and receive appropriate support from the childminder who knows them well and meets their individual needs. Children make sound progress in their learning and development and are valued and respected as individuals. The childminder has undertaken appropriate training and is committed to continuing to improve the quality of the provision.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop knowledge and understanding of areas of learning to promote children's future learning  further develop observation and assessment systems and evaluate to show children's next steps in learning

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure a record of risk assessment clearly stating when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action taken following review or incident (Suitable premises, environment and equipment) 24/03/2009  ensure record of daily attendance is accurate and up to date at all times (Documentation) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 10/03/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder has been registered for a short time and demonstrates an understanding of her strengths and weaknesses to improve outcomes for children. For example, she has recently attended several training courses and is aware of the need to improve her knowledge of the areas of learning. All required documentation, consents, policies and procedures are in place to promote the safety and welfare of the children. However, the record of children's attendance is not accurate as it is not completed daily. The childminder has a clear understanding of her duties with regard to safeguarding the children in her care and the procedures to follow if she has any concerns. She has recently attended a safeguarding children training course and this ensures her knowledge is secure.

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provision

Children benefit from the friendly relationships the childminder develops with their parents. They receive copies of all policies and procedures and the childminder ensures they sign to support their understanding of these. Daily diaries and verbal feedback are used to keep them informed about their child's time with childminder and parents take opportunities at the beginning of the day to discuss their children's individual routines. Through discussion parents indicate they are very happy with care and development their children are making in the childminder's care.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are happy and secure in the childminder's home. The childminder greets them fondly when they arrive at the setting and they are happy to be left. The childminder provides a safe and secure environment for children to move around and play comfortably. Safety measures such as a fire guard, stair gates and cupboard locks minimise the risks to children and there are appropriate fire safety precautions in place. Visual checks are undertaken daily, however there is currently no risk assessments record showing the level of risk or action taken following a review. The childminder takes positive steps to promote the good health of children by ensuring she follows appropriate hygiene routines and the environment and toys are kept clean. The childminder shares the written sickness policy with parents and this reduces the risk of cross infection. The childminder currently prepares the food that parents bring for their children. She stores this

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

appropriately to ensure it remains fresh. The childminder provides children with healthy snacks such as fruit and drinks which are readily available and offered to the children.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has an adequate understanding of how children learn and develop although she is not fully aware of the early learning goals to promote children's future learning. She uses photographs with explanations of what children are doing as a record of their development. She has recently attended a course in observations and assessment and is beginning to use this in her setting. However, the system is not fully established to identify children's next steps in learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder provides an age appropriate range of activities and experiences to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 support children in their development. For example, young children receive support and encouragement to develop their crawling and walking skills. As children sit on the floor activities are placed away from them allowing them opportunities to crawl and get the item they wish to play with. The childminder rolls coloured balls along the floor and the children crawl after them. As children learn to walk by holding on to walkers the childminder praises the children for their efforts and follows behind to ensure they do not fall over. Good relationships are evident as children are happy to sit on the childminder's knee and snuggle up to her when they are tired, indicating trusting relationships. Children have opportunities to socialise with other

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

children and adults as the childminder meets up with other childminders and the children they care for on a regular basis. They learn about the world around them through outings in the local community and have opportunities to enjoy fresh air and exercise as they go for walks and visit the local parks. 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? 3 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? 3

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 3 How well are children helped to be healthy? 2 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 3 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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report with regard to documentation. 10/03/2009

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report with regard to documentation 10/03/2009 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.

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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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