Primrose, Nicola Kathryn

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY388340 Inspection date 02/09/2009 Inspector Alison Jane Kaplonek

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Type of setting Childminder to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It rates council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection. If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 08456 404040, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . You may copy all or parts of this document for non-commercial educational purposes, as long as you give details of the source and date of publication and do not alter the information in any way.

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Royal Exchange Buildings St Ann's Square Manchester M2 7LA

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T: 08456 404040 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk 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.

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Introduction

Please see our website for more information about each childcare provider. We publish inspection reports, conditions of registration and details of complaints we receive where we or the provider take action to meet the requirements of registration. 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 has been registered to care for children since 2008. She is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder lives with her husband and children in Salisbury, in Wiltshire, close to local schools and shops. All areas of the property are used for childminding except the main bedroom and access to the premises is good. Toilet facilities are on both floors. There is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play. The family have one cat and two rabbits in the garden.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to provide care for four children from nought to eight years, of whom no more than two may be in the early years age group. There are currently two children on roll who attend part-time. Both of these children are in the early years age range. She has good links with pre-schools in the area.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification and is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder makes good provision for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage. She provides children with a welcoming and safe family environment, and meets their needs well. Children are provided with a varied range of resources and interesting activities which are linked to all areas of learning and are age appropriate. The childminder is well qualified and experienced in caring for children. She is enthusiastic about developing her knowledge and understanding to secure improvement. She is aware of some of the strengths of her provision and has already identified certain areas for development.

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further?

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

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further?

 further develop equality of opportunities to challenge children’s thinking and help them to embrace differences, with particular regard to disability.  continue to develop the planning to ensure the next steps for children's learning are clearly linked to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

The childminder is suitably vetted and ensures that children are fully safeguarded and always supervised by an appropriate adult. She has a procedure in place to ensure that children will be left with another registered childminder in the case of an emergency, and has a clear safeguarding children policy, which includes contact details for the local child protection agency. The childminder provides well organised child care and successfully identifies some areas for development. She carries out detailed self-evaluation and is able to identify her training needs. A good range of written policies and procedures and well organised and accurately completed records ensure that every child’s needs are successfully met.

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the early years provision

The childminder builds good relationships with parents; she shares her policies and procedures and keeps parents informed about their children’s daily routines and achievements. She regularly shares children's learning journeys and information about children's achievements. She consults parents about their satisfaction with her childminding practice and has begun to form links with other settings that older children attend. The childminder welcomes all children into the setting and ensures that their health, safety and well-being are of a good standard. She regularly carries out risk assessments on the premises, toys and equipment and ensures that emergency evacuation is practised with all children.

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and outcomes for children

Children make good progress in all areas of learning and development. They take part in a broad range of activities, some of which are adult-led, such as art and craft activities or trips to the park. At other times, they have easy access to resources which are changed regularly, for example role play resources, musical instruments or books and puzzles. Babies are supported as they learn to pull up against the furniture or make marks in the dough with the range of tools. Their emotional needs are well met and they enjoy the interaction and attention they receive, giving the childminder cuddles and hugs. Older children take part in the range of planned activities which include looking at letters, planting vegetables or painting.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder makes good use of the local area and younger children regularly enjoy trips to the library or visits to the Sure Start centre where they have opportunities to interact with other children and adults. The childminder makes observations and assessments of each child’s progress, creating learning journeys to record their achievements. She plans a weekly routine of activities which she adjusts depending on the children's interests. She is developing her knowledge of the EYFS framework and is beginning to use this to identify the children’s next steps in their learning.

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and outcomes for children

Children play and learn in a well organised, safe and secure environment, where the use of regular risk assessments, fire drills and effective record keeping ensures This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 their safety. Babies and young children are provided with the necessary equipment to keep them safe, such as straps in the high chair and stair gates. They talk about being careful as they play in the garden, learning not to ride their trikes on the patio area in case they fall off. Healthy meals and snacks are provided according to parents wishes and the childminder encourages healthy eating. Older children make healthy eating charts and pictures, and take part in weekly cooking sessions where they talk about the ingredients they are using. Children know to wash and dry their hands before eating and know which is their own hand towel. Children's physical development is assured as they take part in many outdoor activities,

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and outcomes for children

either in the garden or during trips to the park. All children are welcomed into the setting and provided with some resources to help them talk about differences and valuing each other. They are learning to share and take turns, and babies are developing their sense of belonging. 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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children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement

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and managed?

The effectiveness of leadership and management in embedding ambition and driving improvement The effectiveness with which the setting deploys resources 2 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 2 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 2 The effectiveness of the setting’s engagement with parents and carers

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Stage

The quality of the provision in the Early Years Foundation Stage 2

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 2 The extent to which children feel safe 2 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 2 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 2 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 2

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Stage

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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