Childminder, Out-of school day care in Brighton and Hove

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY298645 Inspection date 28/09/2009 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

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 mother and three sons in Brighton, East Sussex. All of the downstairs of the property are used for childminding. Toilet facilities are on the ground floor. There is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to provide care for five children from birth to eight years, no more than two of which may be in the early years age group. There are currently three children on roll who attend part time. One of these children is in the early years age range. 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 good.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

All children are happy and content in the childminder's care. The childminder recognises the children as unique individuals, she takes time to get to know them well and is therefore able to effectively meet their needs. This results in the successful provision of a wide range of meaningful learning opportunities where children are supported to learn and develop at their own pace. The childminder has a positive attitude towards continuous improvement and has been proactive in continuing with her professional development.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further systems for sharing information with parents in the event of any complaints  make further use of the information gained from observations about the next steps in children's learning linked to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework to enhance the planning of future experiences

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the early years provision

Children are safeguarded because the childminder is confident in her knowledge concerning child protection. She is fully aware of the signs and symptoms of child abuse and understands the procedure to follow if she becomes concerned about a child in her care. Parents are also informed of her duty to protect the children that she cares for. Most of the required documentation for the safe and efficient management of the childminder's practice, considering the welfare of the children, This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 is in place and is well organised. Written policies and procedures are also in place to provide parents with clear guidelines about the care their children receive. However, the system for sharing information with parents in the event of any complaints is not fully established.

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the early years provision

An inclusive environment is provided, with each child's personal needs carefully considered so they are acknowledged and cared for as an important individual. She 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. Children benefit from the positive relationships between the childminder and their parents and carers. There are effective systems in place to share information as a daily exchange of information takes place, this ensures that children's individual needs are respected and met. Parents and carers are encouraged to share what they know about their child, particularly when the child first starts to attend. For example, the childminder has in place forms to find out about children's dietary requirements, home language, routines, likes and dislikes. The childminder is beginning to establish suitable partnerships with the local

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good understanding of her role and has reflected on her practice through the completion of a self-evaluation form. She shows a commitment to developing her service and has attended training courses through the local authority in order to develop her knowledge and understanding of child care issues, including Early Years Foundation Stage Themes and Self-Evaluation training.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder promotes the children's welfare, learning and development. This is reflected in how settled, happy and comfortable the children are in her care. She has created a warm, welcoming and child-friendly environment. Children are provided with stimulating activities, resources and learning opportunities which has a positive impact on their ability to make progress across all areas of their learning and development. This is as a result of the childminder's awareness of the children's starting points, abilities and interests, and through the use of observations to monitor children's progress, which she continues to develop and improve. This ensures that children make the best possible progress in their learning and development.

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and outcomes for children

Children's personal, social and emotional skills are developing well as they have formed positive relationships with the childminder who also acts as a positive role model. She consistently praises and encourages children which promotes their confidence and supports their emotional well-being. The childminder supports children's learning effectively by engaging in their play and conversing with them. Adult-initiated activities support the children's interest. Children delight in opportunities to sing, play musical instruments and dance to favourite nursery rhythms. Children adopt a healthy lifestyle. They go out every day because the childminder is aware of the importance of regular fresh air and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 exercise for young children's well-being. They visit local parks so that children can strengthen their muscles as they enjoy using large apparatus such as climbing

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and outcomes for children

They benefit from the childminder's good understanding of the importance of healthy eating. They are offered fresh, nutritious homemade food, and experiment with new tastes, such as couscous and grilled sausages. Children learn about the importance of hygiene while being cared for in a warm, clean well maintained home. Appropriate systems are in place for the administration of medication and treatment of accidents in order to promote their good health. There safety is assured because the childminder routinely conducts regular risk assessments on all areas of her home. Children learn through discussion and reading books with the childminder how to keep themselves safe both inside and outside the home. Furthermore, she ensures that children are well supervised and has taken appropriate safety measures to ensure children are protected from potential hazards. For example, fire evacuation procedures are frequently practised and

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and outcomes for children

smoke detectors are in situ and regularly serviced. 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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