Childminder in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY278539 Inspection date 05/10/2009 Inspector Bridget Copson

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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 2004. She lives with her two children, aged six years and 19 months, in Ensbury Park, Bournemouth. The whole of the ground floor of the property is used for childminding as well as the first floor for sleeping. There is a fully enclosed rear garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She may care for a maximum of four children at any one time, of whom no more than two may be in the early years age group. She is currently minding four children in the early years age group.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and the Bournemouth Children Come First Childminding Network.

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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 individual care and learning needs are met well by the childminder who has established good working relationships with their parents. Children are all valued and included equally in all aspects of the provision and see a positive reflection of themselves to promote their sense of belonging. Their learning is planned and monitored on an individual basis to encourage each child to develop to their full potential in most areas and to support their interests. As a result, children are making good progress through the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The childminder values the importance of continuous development and strives to implement improvements to further promote the Every Child Matters outcomes for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 involve parents and other carers further in their children's learning and development  provide children with more independent access to creative resources.

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the early years provision

Children's welfare is safeguarded effectively by the childminder who has secure systems in place to assure their safety and well-being. Policies, procedures and records are very well-organised and updated regularly to secure the safe and efficient management of her provision and to meet children's needs. Risk assessments, fire practices and daily routines maintain high standards of health and ensure children are safe both within the house and on outings. The This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 childminder has a clear understanding of her child protection responsibilities and the procedures to follow in the event of any concerns to safeguard children.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good understanding of the EYFS and knows the children extremely well. She organises her home, and the day ahead, well to allow her time to interact, support and supervise children. She creates a positive environment in which she encourages children to respect others and consider their needs and feelings. She provides a positive reflection of diversity within her home to promote discussion and to raise children's awareness of different places, cultures and lives.

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the early years provision

The childminder has successful systems for monitoring and evaluating the quality of her provision and promote continuous improvement to the benefit of all children. This includes a comprehensive self-evaluation record with areas of improvement identified. The childminder is proactive in updating her knowledge and skills and has attended several courses and workshops since her last inspection.

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the early years provision

The childminder has established effective partnerships with parents. Comprehensive information is provided to parents to support them in making an informed choice, although this does not include information regarding the EYFS. Parents provide the childminder with information regarding their child's needs, preferences and any routines, and agreements are signed to promote consistency. In addition, some verbal links have been established with the two schools children started in this term. Parents are kept well informed through displays, good daily communication and two-way home diaries.

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and outcomes for children

Children benefit from an excellent range of good quality resources which are easily accessible to them for promoting independent play. Space is well-organised, resulting in children of all ages exploring freely and playing unhindered. Children's learning is planned effectively with activities and experiences linked to their interests and stage of development. Planning provides a good balance of adult organised and child led activities, all of which is flexible according to children's preferences. The childminder completes observational assessments for all children and uses this information to plan their next steps of learning. However, this is not always updated frequently to provide an accurate reflection of each child's stage of development and parents are not actively encouraged to contribute to this. The childminder interacts with skill, knowing when to sit back and observe and when to step in to support, extend and encourage children. As a result, children are making

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and outcomes for children

good progress in all areas of their learning.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy and settled and are developing positive attitudes and good relationships with others. They focus for long periods on the things that capture their interest and are motivated and excited to explore new activities. Children communicate with confidence, sharing their news and talking through their play. They mark make for a purpose and are learning key letters of their name. For example, making signs for their airport, drawing pictures and then labelling them. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children are encouraged, through lots of open ended questions, to think, make decisions and recall their knowledge to share. Children are developing an understanding of numbers and how to problem solve in practical activities as well as games. They are getting involved within their local community through visiting many places of interest and meeting up with friends at regular clubs and events.

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and outcomes for children

Children use their imaginations well. For example, building with constructional sets and involving small world toys, and enjoying changing role play environments. Creative play is organised by the childminder every week, but otherwise children have limited access to explore creative media and materials independently.

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and outcomes for children

Children feel safe and secure within the childminder's care, which they demonstrate through their high levels of self-confidence and independence skills. They learn about stranger danger and road safety before outings, they practise the fire drill and visit the fire station, and learn safe play rules at home. Children are developing an excellent attitude to healthy lifestyles. The childminder supports the Bournemouth Healthy Early Years policy through the provision of nutritious home cooked teas, fresh fruit snacks and access to water. Menus are displayed to inform parents. Children learn to manage their own personal hygiene very well and have their own individual hand towels. They benefit from an excellent range of activities at home and in different environments to promote their fitness and physical development and to run freely in the fresh air. 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 1 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 1 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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