Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY297791 Inspection date 17/09/2009 Inspector Shan Gwendoline Jones

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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

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.

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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 2004. 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 one child in the residential area of Angmering, close to the town of Worthing in West Sussex. The whole of the ground and first floors 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 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. She is currently minding three children in the early years age group. She also offers care to children aged over five years to 11 years.

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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 provides a welcoming, safe and stimulating family environment. She discusses children's individual needs carefully with parents so that she can settle them and avoid disrupting familiar routines and comforts. Children make good progress in all areas of learning because the childminder is skilled at interacting with them and has an understanding about how children learn and develop new skills. The childminder has made good progress in addressing the actions from her previous inspection. However, she has not yet completed a written self-evaluation form, to identify further areas of her practice that she would like to develop.

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further?

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

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further?

 request written permission from all parents for seeking emergency medical advice or treatment (Safeguarding and welfare) 01/10/2009

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure that children’s next steps are being clearly identified and used in leading future planning  continue to develop self-evaluation systems, for example, by using the Ofsted self-evaluation form as the basis for an ongoing review of practice 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 organises her time and resources to ensure children have daily opportunities to develop their skills through independent access to a range of age- appropriate toys and activities. All children are treated fairly and with equal concern. She is aware of children’s preferences and organises interesting activities based on this.

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the early years provision

There are well written, clear, concise procedures for dealing with child protection issues which help keep the children safe. The written information is shared with parents which ensures they have a good understanding of the childminder's role in protecting children. So far there has been no need to record any incidents. Most required records are available, however not all records are in place for each and every child. For example, there is not consent for emergency medical treatment for each child in her care, which is a breach of requirements. The childminder thoughtfully assesses risks to children in her home, in her outdoor play area and at all of the venues used for outings and she protects children from potential hazards. For example, safety gates and socket covers are in place.

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the early years provision

The childminder establishes good communication with parents, respects their wishes, and understands the importance of working in partnership to meet children's individual needs, for example, by finding their individual interests from home. A daily diary and verbal exchange of information ensures parents are kept fully informed about their child. The childminder has begun to establish effective relationships with other professionals who are involved in the care of the children. For example, by sharing any relevant information which she has gathered to ensure that continuity of care is provided.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has incorporated the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage into her practice but recognises that this is an area for further development. She keeps a detailed journal for each child. Each book is full of photographs and pertinent notes documenting children's individual learning journeys and this is shared with their parents on a regular basis. In this way parents know what their children experience each day and they can support and extend their learning at home. She has made good use of a camera to capture children enjoying activities, such as cooking, but has yet to fully develop effective systems that identify children’s next steps to lead future planning.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy a range of age appropriate activities and the childminder is very skilled at extending the children's play. She asks open questions and enables the children to think for themselves. The free access to the toys, equipment and resources encourages children to become independent. They are able to make choices and decisions about what they want to play with. There is a wide range of challenging and interesting toys and activities for children to enjoy. Equality is This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 promoted by raising children's awareness of different lifestyles, for example children explored the background and cultural aspects of children living in Cambodia.

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and outcomes for children

Children have fun as the childminder gets involved at their level while they play. During activities and free-play sessions the childminder observes their development and this helps her to support the children in their overall development. They benefit from a relaxed environment and, as a result, they feel comfortable in approaching the childminder if they need help or assistance.

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and outcomes for children

Children's welfare and safety is fully considered and promoted. They are learning about the importance of personal hygiene routines. The childminder is very skilled in helping children to learn about healthy eating through providing tasty, nourishing food and by actively involving them. For example, she encourages children to learn about the food chain as they grow and care for tomatoes. An emergency evacuation procedure is in place and is discussed and practised with the children, helping them to understand the importance of keeping themselves safe. Outdoor play, regular daily walks, trips to local parks and places of local interest promote their physical development and their interest in the local environment and the world around them. These trips are all planned in advance and risk assessments are carried out. 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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