Childminder in East Sussex

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY386050 Inspection date 28/09/2009 Inspector Julie Biddle

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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 was registered in 2008. She lives with her husband and two children aged five years and 6 months in Epsom and Ewell Borough Council in Surrey. Children have access to a living room, bedroom, kitchen and bathroom all on the same floor. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of two children at any one time. She is currently caring for one child in the early years age range. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register, the compulsory part of the Childcare Register and the voluntary part of the Childcare Register. The childminder 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 satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are cared for with kindness, the childminder spends time supporting children in their play and learning, which gives them confidence and a sense of security. The childminder demonstrates that she has the knowledge and skills to help children to make sound progress in their learning and development. The childminder is just beginning to evaluate her ability and skills as a childminder and she is very keen to develop these to benefit the children in the future. Children's individual needs are met by the childminder as they arise and partnerships with parents are promoted well.

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further?

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

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further?

 reduce hazards in the garden by ensuring all plants are safe  expand the range of toys and resources to help children to develop their understanding of diversity

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the early years provision

Children's welfare is effectively safeguarded as the childminder understands her role and responsibilities with regard to child protection. She knows the indicators of abuse and the procedure to follow to report concerns, and she has all of the relevant guidance documents in place. Although a safeguarding procedure is in place it lacks some of the required details.

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the early years provision

Children play safely in the childminder's home and she dedicates her time to closely supervising children and supporting them with their play. Overall, children benefit from effective risk assessments that identify possible hazards and minimise risks on the childminder's premises and on outings. However, some plants in the garden have not been detailed in the risk assessment to ensure that children are This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 not exposed to unnecessary risks. The childminder organises her home and play resources well enabling children to make choices freely and safely. For example, children choose from a stimulating range of resources that are stored in low-level boxes, supporting their independence skills.

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the early years provision

The childminder’s organisational skills mean that all the required documents are maintained for the safe and efficient management of her practice, and to promote the well-being of the children in her care. The childminder is beginning to identify her strengths and areas for improvement, and she is looking forward to putting her ideas into practice through building on her knowledge through training and further reading of local authority guidance.

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the early years provision

The childminder plans opportunities for children to learn about the world in which they live, for example, they spend time at several community activities such as toddler groups and the local park. However, there are too few toys and resources to fully promote their understanding of diversity.

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the early years provision

Partnerships with parents/carers is suitably promoted as the childminder states she has daily discussions with parents about their child's care and development. The childminder successfully provides a service that is inclusive for all children and their families through strategies such as obtaining detailed information about individual needs when children first begin attending her setting. This enables her to follow individual routines, provide familiar play experiences such as attending a music group that children also attend with their parents. Information about the children's developmental and starting points helps to securely plan for their next steps in learning. Daily diaries provide information about the children's daily routine and some achievements.

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and outcomes for children

The affectionate care given by the childminder enables children to develop a sense of belonging and trust. Children are happy and feel safe as they respond positively to the individual attention they receive from the caring childminder. Babies begin to communicate effectively as they smile and vocalise with the childminder. Children show caring attitudes towards one another, for example they share toys happily and smile contentedly at each other. Children are able to socialise with other peers on outings to local toddler and music groups.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder takes reasonable steps to ensure the children in her care remain healthy and free from cross-infection. Parents are requested to keep sick children at home, for the benefit of all. The childminder holds a current first aid certificate and is confident to deal with an accident, all of which are carefully recorded and are shared with the parents. They enjoy fresh air and exercise when they visit the local park. Children benefit from the childminder’s clear knowledge and understanding of healthy eating; nutritious meals are provided that take account of individual dietary needs and parents' wishes. The meals include plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. Meal times are happy and a social occasions where the children sit comfortably at a low level table. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder has a developing understanding of the early learning goals and

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and outcomes for children

she ensures that the children are having fun whilst learning. Children are starting to develop their language skills as the childminder encourages them to respond to her open-ended questioning. Children particularly enjoy sitting with the childminder and looking at books, they know the books they like and are pleased when the childminder selects this book. Children are developing their hand-eye coordination as they bang pegs into holes, they are really pleased as they complete the task and start again, they enjoy building with stacker beakers and laugh as the tower falls down. Children are making satisfactory progress with the childminder's increasing knowledge and understanding of the early learning goals and her caring support. 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 3 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 3 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 3 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 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 3 The extent to which children feel safe 3 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 3 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 3 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 3

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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: Not Met (with actions)

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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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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 ensure the written procedure to be followed for the protection of children includes arrangements for allegations being made against staff (Arrangements for Safeguarding Children) 09/10/2009

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