Telfer Karen Margaret

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY289137 Inspection date 21/10/2009 Inspector Linda Janet Witts

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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 is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for four children under eight years; of these one may be in the early years age range, at any one time. The childminder currently cares for one child in the early years age group.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder's home is situated in a residential area on the outskirts of Chippenham town. The home is a detached house with an enclosed rear garden for outside play. The childminder uses the ground floor lounge and kitchen for childminding. There are cloakroom facilities on the ground floor level. The childminder lives with her husband and their four children. The family has no pets.

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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 is enthusiastic in her role and actively supports children's welfare and learning. She keeps them safe and promotes their good health. The childminder has a strong partnership with parents and knows each child and their families well. She recognises the benefits of working in partnership with others involved in the care of the children who attend. Each child is valued as an individual and the childminder provides a positive welcoming environment. The childminder reflects on her practice and is committed to improvement. She has responded well to the recommendation made at the last inspection.

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further?

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

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further?

 extend the record of risk assessment to include greater detail relating to risks within the home and ensure that the record includes when it was carried out, date of review and any action taken  update the safeguarding children policy and procedure in line with Local Safeguarding Children Board guidance and procedures, including action to take if an allegation is made against the childminder  update the system for recording complaints so that it reflects the Early Years Foundation Stage

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the early years provision

The childminder safeguards the well-being of the children in her care. She has completed child protection training and understands the importance of her role in protecting children from harm. She routinely checks the safety of her home, identifies and minimises risks and helps children to learn to keep themselves safe. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder keeps a record of her risk assessment of the home and outings, however, these lack detail relating to risks in the home and are not dated to ensure that they are regularly reviewed. Her child protection policy has not been updated to reflect current procedures. The childminder promotes children's good health. She holds a food hygiene certificate, offers nutritious snacks and promotes good hygiene practice. Children are protected from infection, for example, if members of her own family are unwell the childminder does not care for minded

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the early years provision

The childminder is an experienced practitioner. She holds qualified teacher status and attends training for her own personal development and to benefit her provision. She demonstrates a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The childminder uses the Ofsted self evaluation form as a tool to reflect on her practice and this together with views from parents results in a clear recognition of the strengths and weaknesses in the provision. She is committed to improvement.

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the early years provision

The childminder knows the children in her care well. She gathers information about their individual needs, interests and families from their parents. She uses this and the knowledge gained through observations of the children whilst in her care to plan an interesting range of activities that the children enjoy. She ensures that she plans activities to promote children's individual learning across each of the six areas of learning within the EYFS. Good use is made of the garden and local toddler groups to extend children's play and learning experiences. The childminder also takes the children to the school assemblies of their siblings, to promote family support.

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the early years provision

The childminder's partnership with parents works to ensure that together they meet children's individual needs and provide consistency of care. There is a notice- board in the hall with useful information for parents and the childminder has made a book of photographs to show parents some of the activities she offers. Children's progress records are produced and regularly shared with parents. Parents provided feedback for this inspection and report that the childminder is 'organised and creative, with a strong caring nature and excellent childcare skills' they also report that the childminder is 'quick to inform them of changes to policies and procedures'. The children do not currently attend any other settings but the childminder has past experience of developing links with others involved in children's care and in basic information sharing.

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the early years provision

The childminder keeps required records such as records of children's attendance, accident and medication. She has a system to record any parental complaints, should she receive any, but this has not been updated to reflect the EYFS. She has developed a set of policies and procedures that reflect her practice and are routinely shared with parents. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

The children enjoy time spent with the childminder and also with her family. The children are settled, happy and feel safe with the childminder. They go to the childminder for reassurance as they wish and gain confidence to try new things. They are motivated and interested in the range of activities offered.

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and outcomes for children

The children make good progress in developing skills for the future. The childminder supports them in their language and thinking. The young children copy things that the childminder says, name objects and use simple sentences. They learn the names for different colours and are encouraged to recognise similarities and differences in objects. They are beginning to learn to count and get some numbers in the correct order. They use the broad range of puzzles and a computer is available for use. The children can make some choices in their play. Resources are set out in the lounge, such as, role play resources, books, small world toys, construction resources and activity toys. The resources include some that reflect positive images of diversity. The childminder offers suggestions for activities and sometimes children will point to items on shelves that they wish to play with. They are encouraged to tidy away activities so as to maintain a safe play environment.

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and outcomes for children

The range of activities children enjoy includes a good balance of active and quieter activities, indoor and outdoor play. The children are keen to participate in creative art and craft activities, and 'messy' play. They have fun bubble painting, painting freely, making collages and colouring. They also do art activities to reflect themes, such as, making lanterns, flags and masks to celebrate Chinese New Year. Musical activities are also popular. The young children dance with gusto to nursery rhyme songs and use musical instruments with vigour. They also explore sounds by walking across a musical mat.

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and outcomes for children

The children are physically active. They move around the childminder's home with confidence and use the garden play equipment to develop their physical skills. The childminder is on hand to offer support and encouragement to younger children as they gain confidence to climb the steps of the slide and use more challenging pieces. They are also taken swimming and to local soft play centres. Children get plenty of fresh air during daily walks to and from the local school and to other places of interest. They like to go to the library, park and to feed the ducks. 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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