Tebb Elizabeth Karen

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 208807 Inspection date 01/05/2009 Inspector Melanie Arnold

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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

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 2000. She lives with her partner and three children in the Newark Road area of Lincoln. The whole ground floor is used for childminding, with toilet facilities located in this area. Access to the premises is via several steps, which lead from the drive to the property. There is an enclosed, secure garden for outside play. The family has a dog and a tank of fish as pets.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time. There are currently 20 children on roll, nine of whom are within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The childminder also cares for older children and is registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary Childcare Register. The childminder 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. Children’s welfare is promoted through the childminder's mainly effective practices. Effective links with parents, carers and other providers, help to promote the integration of children's care and learning experiences. All children receive good levels of support in line with their specific needs and abilities, because the childminder recognises and promotes their individuality. Children make progress in their learning and development and the childminder is developing her planning, observation and assessment systems to further enhance children's learning experiences. The planning for improvement, including the process of self-evaluation, is effective.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure written permission is obtained from all parents for their children to take part in outings  link observations of individual children's learning and development more closely to the early learning goals in order to better identify future learning targets and monitor their progress in all the areas of learning.

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provision

Children are cared for in a safe, secure environment, where toys and resources are stored to provide them with free access. The childminder works effectively with parents and carers, gathering and exchanging clear information to ensure she values and promotes each child's specific background and individual needs. This enables her to provide good levels of support to all children. The childminder also develops good links with other providers to promote children's continuity of care and learning experiences. Documents, policies and procedures are in place and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 used to promote children's welfare. For example, the risk assessment record ensures potential hazards are identified and minimised, protecting children's health and safety. The majority of records are in place, completed well and stored with regard to maintaining confidentiality. However, permission to take children on

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provision

outings is not completed for all children, to fully ensure their well-being is protected at all times.

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provision

The childminder maintains a current first aid certificate and ensures children remain in her care at all times, protecting them from potential harm. She strives to make continuous improvements and has developed her practice by working on the recommendation raised at the last inspection. The effective self-evaluation helps the childminder to monitor and evaluate the service she provides, leading to the identification of clear targets for further development. For example, the childminder is aware of the need to develop her planning, observation and assessment systems, to further enhance children's learning experiences and progression towards the early learning goals.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children make satisfactory progress in their learning and development. They enjoy participating in an interesting range of activities and they freely access a good range of toys and resources covering the six areas of learning. The childminder has a generally good understanding of the EYFS, which helps her to promote children's learning in all areas. The childminder plans activities in line with children's needs and interests, ensuring each child is fully supported. Observations and assessments are beginning to be used to show children's progress. The childminder plans to develop this system further, to fully ensure the observations are linked to the expectations of the early learning goals to clearly identify children's achievements within each area. This will enable the childminder to ensure children's developmental next steps are identified and to fully monitor the six areas of learning to ensure children are making progress in all areas. The

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

childminder listens to children and values what they are saying, developing simple conversations with them and answering any questions they have. All of which contributes to developing their confidence and communication skills. Children's mathematic skills are promoted through counting activities and through planting sunflowers and discussing the different sizes of the flowers. Children enjoy using their imagination when playing with toy animals and during role play events where they depict familiar situations, like being an ice cream seller or visiting a café.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are confident, relaxed and settled in the childminder's care, providing them with a firm foundation for their continued learning and development. Their good behaviour is promoted and they are encouraged to share, play nicely and relate well to their peers, creating firm friendships. Any behavioural issues are discussed with parents and carers, ensuring a consistent approach is adopted. Children learn about differences and diversity through planned activities and through the childminder sharing relevant information regarding other people's backgrounds, abilities and specific needs with them. This encourages children to value and respect each other as unique individuals. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children are well cared for in the secure setting. They have fun playing with the well maintained toys and resources. Children's health and safety is ensured

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

through effective practices and procedures. For example, children are never left unsupervised with the dog, clear outings procedures are followed at all times and the childminder's good knowledge of child protection issues helps to fully safeguard children. Good health and hygiene routines are implemented to help minimise the risk of cross infection and a clear illness policy relating to the exclusion of children when they are poorly, further helps to maintain a healthy environment. Children benefit from daily walks to and from school and regular physical play in the garden and park, encourages children to be active and promotes their physical skills. Children learn about maintaining their own health and safety through activities, discussions and regular events. For example, children learn about road safety on the daily walks to and from school. Daily discussions with parents and carers help to keep them fully informed of all relevant information

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

regarding their children's care and learning. 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? 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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