Koukoulis, Susanna

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 EY382739 Inspection date 16/04/2009 Inspector Jacqueline Munden

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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 was registered in 2008. She lives with her husband and their three children in Lordswood, Southampton. All areas of the home are used for childminding and there is an enclosed garden for outdoor play. The family have a cat.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than two may be in the early years age range. She is currently caring for four children in this age group. This provision is registered by Ofsted 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 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 are welcomed into a warm, family environment. Their welfare is generally ensured and they are all valued and included. Strong relationships with parents enables her to ensure children's individual needs are met. The childminder has a clear understanding of promoting children's learning, therefore they make good progress. The childminder demonstrates a positive attitude to improving her practice and is able to identify areas which need developing further.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop systems to share information with other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage children may attend to fully complement their learning  ensure the register is completed at the times children arrive and leave and that emergency contact details are in place for all children.

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provision

All aspects of the childminder's care are generally well organised. Since registration she has developed effective systems to ensure all children are included. The childminder devotes her time to supporting children in their play, ensuring they are well supervised at all times. She provides an inclusive and enabling environment where resources are easily accessible and children move around freely. The childminder assesses risks appropriately and ensures children are safe both in and outside the home. Most records are maintained to ensure children are safeguarded. However, some incomplete contact details means the childminder will not always be able to respond appropriately in an emergency and although a register is maintained it is not completed as children arrive and leave her care. A This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 wide range of policies and procedures that underpin her good practice are shared

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provision

The childminder is committed to improving her knowledge and skills in childcare through ongoing training. For example, she has attended workshops including Safeguarding Children and is working towards a Diploma in Homebased Childcare. The childminder accurately evaluates her own practices and identifies areas of her provision she wants to improve. Good partnerships are established with parents who are involved in the evaluation process; they report they are happy with the care and learning experiences provided. They share information regularly through discussion and the use of daily diaries to ensure children's individual needs are met well; most parents contribute to their children's development records, which involves them in their learning. The childminder is yet to develop systems to share information with other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) children may attend to fully complement their learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are very happy and settled due to the childminder's nurturing care. They develop close relationships and respond well to her constant praise and encouragement. Effective strategies, such as the use of sticker charts when potty training, helps children develop a sense of achievement and feel valued. Children are confident and independent as they learn to manage their own personal care and make choices of what to play with. They develop good language skills as they chat and engage in role play. Activities are adapted to enable all children to take part. For example, older children use brushes when painting and younger ones use their fingers; babies are included as they are supported in making prints with their feet. Children develop creative skills as they decorate frames with various materials. They then make choices of what to put in the frame, some making their own pictures and some print photographs to mount. Children's individual interests

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

are taken into account at all times to promote their learning and enjoyment. For example, a child expresses an interest in skipping and the childminder purchases a rope for her to use. The child relishes time spent with the childminder practising in the garden. The childminder makes learning about how to keep safe and healthy interesting and fun. For example, children receive certificates for taking part in regular fire drills. A healthy lifestyle is promoted well as children learn good hygiene routines and talk about foods that are good for them. They place stickers on a chart each time they eat fruit or vegetables. They benefit from having plenty of opportunities to play outdoors and develop their large muscles and physical skills.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has a sound understanding of the early learning goals and how to use the EYFS to provide a well balanced programme of activities. She makes observations about what the children can do which are recorded in their individual development folders and makes plans of how to help them make progress. The childminder obtains information from parents about children's interests and their starting points and continues to share children's records with parents to ensure they are involved in their learning. As a result children make good progress. 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 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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