Ashworth, Danielle

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 EY362479 Inspection date 20/04/2009 Inspector Janet, Elizabeth Singleton

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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 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 was registered in October 2007. She lives with her partner and two young children in the town of Padiham. The ground floor of the childminder's home is used for childminding with the bathroom facilities also being on the ground floor. There is a fully secured outdoor area for the children.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight, of whom no more than two can be in the early year age range. She is currently minding two in this age group. She is registered to provide care to children aged over five years to eleven years, however she is not currently providing care in this age range. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare register.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory. The childminder generally promotes most aspects of the children's welfare ensuring they can play in a safe and secure environment. She has a satisfactory knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage to enable her to mostly plan for the children's learning and development requirements. The childminder builds good relationships with parents as she shares information regarding her childcare practices. She requests information from them regarding their child's likes and dislikes enabling her to provide for their individual needs and ensure all are included. Most documentation is in place. She has a realistic awareness of her strengths and weaknesses and recognises the need to continually assess her practice and plan for continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure the observation and assessment procedure is developed to clearly identify the next steps in regard to the children's learning and development requirements  ensure children have access to resources that reflect diversity to develop their understanding of the differences of people  ensure all documentation relates to the welfare requirements, for example, the complaints and the safeguarding procedures and policies  ensure the contents of the first aid box are appropriate in regard to the medical cream contained in the one used in your childminding practice.

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provision

The childminder organises her home to be welcoming to children and to enable them to access the resources and equipment to become independent and develop This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 their decision making skills. The systems in place to monitor children's progress are not sufficient because observations and assessments do not clearly link to the child's learning and development needs. This is necessary in order to plan for their next steps in their learning. Although she has the required written policies and procedures in place, some do not link sufficiently to the Early Years Foundation Stage and Welfare requirements. Documentation and consent forms regarding children's health and personal details are all in place and signed by parents. The childminder has addressed the issue from the last inspection regarding obtaining the documentation relating to safeguarding, by ensuring she has a comprehensive

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provision

procedure in place. Although the childminder supports children's understanding of diversity, by attendance at other childcare groups, there are not enough resources to promote diversity within the home.

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provision

Parents are provided with the policies and procedures ensuring they are informed of her practice. She invites them into the home for a pre-meeting, sharing comprehensive information with them, before settling their child into her childminding practice. She also provides time for daily discussions regarding what their child has done whilst with her or any related issues. This creates a good two way flow of information. The home is kept clean and welcoming with all the required safety features and fire equipment in place. The first aid box contained items that are not determined to be first aid, for example, antiseptic creams. The childminder plans her routine to allow children time to be active and time to be quiet in order to manage their behaviour and provide a balance of adult and child- initiated activities.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder provides a child orientated environment in which children access the readily available resources and change activities as they chatter together. They engage in digging and exploring in the sand pit as they learn how to manipulate tools. They make chalk pictures at the easel developing their creative skills. The childminder talks to the children about their play, using lots of praise as she develops their language skills. They enjoy the outdoors as they climb up on the slide, being gently reminded to ensure both feet are facing forward before proceeding down the slide. This approach enables children to become independent and make connections in their learning, whilst keeping them safe.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder is aware of the individual needs of the children and although she has in place observations regarding what each child can do, these do not link to the children's learning needs to enable planning to clearly identify children's next steps in their overall learning and development. The children enjoy attending the local toddler group and children's centre where they are able to mix with other children, therefore providing opportunities to develop their social skills.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder is committed to the children in her care and provides them with a balanced diet and ensures they follow appropriate health practices, for example, washing hands before and after snack. They are reminded of the safety rules developing their understanding of being safe and the reason why, as she reminds them not to go to the gate when playing outdoors. They access their drinks of This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 water and are reminded of the need to drink when playing outdoors in the sunshine. The childminder develops their understanding of the need to apply sunscreen as she explains they may get burned and be sore if they are not protected. They sit and enjoy their snack of grapes, bananas and apples, as they talk about the health benefits of fresh fruit. The childminder ensures that her home is relaxed with enough equipment to support the children's play in order to

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

promote their overall welfare and development. 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? 2 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: 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

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