Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 222138 Inspection date 29/09/2009 Inspector Deborah Kerry

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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 1994. The childminder lives with her family in Stapleford. The downstairs of the home only is used for childminding, but there is a room dedicated for minded children's use. The home has a secure, enclosed garden for outside play. The property is accessed via a step.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time. There are currently four children attending who are within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) age group. This provider is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder takes children to visit the nearby library and playground.

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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

Children's welfare, learning and development are successfully promoted as the childminder has a good knowledge of their individual needs and interests. The childminder has developed close relationships with parents which helps children to feel safe and secure. The childminder reviews the activities she provides for children's learning and development in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to ensure they are able to make progress. The childminder has clear systems in place to monitor and evaluate her practice and ensures that she attends ongoing training to improve and consolidate her knowledge to benefit children.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop partnership working to provide further opportunities for parents to share their children’s achievements from home.

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the early years provision

The childminder is fully aware of her responsibilities to promote children's safety and welfare. She has attended advanced safeguarding children training to ensure her knowledge is secure and remains up-to-date. She has a clear policy in place, along with documentation on the steps to follow which includes local contact numbers should she have any concerns about safeguarding children's welfare. The childminder keeps records on the assessment of any possible risks in her home to ensure that all areas and the equipment are safe for both inside the home and the garden, so that children are protected from any possible dangers. All outings children are taken on are included in the risk assessments which ensures that This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children's safety is a high priority. Children are learning about how to keep themselves safe as when out walking the childminder teaches them about road

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the early years provision

The childminder has a range of policies and procedures in place and reviews them to ensure they reflect any improvements and are shared with parents which keeps them informed of her practice. She ensures that parents are kept up-to-date through daily verbal feedback on their children's interests and achievements. The childminder ensures that all the appropriate records are maintained and that resources are organised and suitable for their ages and freely accessible to all children. There is a good exchange on children's individual care needs with parents to ensure their needs are fully supported. However, systems for parents to exchange information on their child's achievements at home and add to their records are not yet fully established. The childminder ensures all children are welcomed and included and are taken on regular outings within the local community to promote their understanding on the wider world.

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the early years provision

The childminder has undertaken training on the EYFS to help develop her knowledge to support children's learning and development appropriately. She has reviewed her practice and has put in place positive changes in line with the implementation of the EYFS. She has a clear action plan in place and has identified areas for development to improve her practice and provide continued support for children's learning. The childminder is proactive in seeking advice and guidance and is open to new ideas to ensure her practice remains good and outcomes for children continue to be positive. The childminder has a training and development plan in place to access further training to support her continuous improvement and to benefit outcomes for children.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder respects parents' wishes regarding children's dietary requirements and provides children with regular drinks to ensure they have sufficient for their needs. The childminder promotes children understanding on healthy eating as they are provided with a range of fruit for snacks. The childminder teaches children about personal hygiene which helps to promote their understanding on how to maintain their health and welfare. Children have access to the garden and are taken on regular walks to ensure they physical development is promoted well. They use sports equipment in the garden and access large equipment in the park to support their healthy growth and development.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder ensures that activities are adapted so that all children can participate regardless of their abilities. The childminder encourages children's language developments as she teaches them new words and helps them with the pronunciation. The childminder takes time to listen and is attentive in helping children to communicate their needs so appropriate support can be provided. The childminder supports children's understanding on numbers as count how many cars there are in the garage. Children's knowledge on colours and size are promoted well as the childminder talks about the colours and which is bigger or This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 smaller out of the cars during their play. Children draw and colour which helps them to develop their pencil control in readiness for when they give meaning to the marks they make as they begin to write. Children develop their knowledge on

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and outcomes for children

size and shape when they create long lines by connecting blocks together.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder undertakes regular observations on children and has begun to identify the next step in their learning which she uses to provide future activities to effectively support their progress. Children are making good progress in all areas of learning through a balanced range of adult and child-led activities, they are able to self-select resources as they are organised within their reach which promotes their independence well. The childminder is actively seeking ways to improve the exchange with other providers delivering the EYFS minded children attend to ensure continuity of care for their learning and development. 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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