Burrows, Jenny

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY221862 Inspection date 17/11/2009 Inspector Susan Riley

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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 since 2002. She lives with her family in a house in a suburb of Nottingham. Minded children have the use of the whole of the ground floor, with toilet facilities available on this level. There is an enclosed rear garden for outside play. There are facilities close by such as a park, school and shops. The childminder takes and collects children from the local schools, nursery and pre-school.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time and is currently caring for five children in the early years age range. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary and parts of the Childcare Register. She 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

A child-friendly environment is created to ensure all children are included and enjoy their time with the childminder. Children show good levels of self-esteem because the childminder knows them well and values them as individuals. The childminder develops close working relationships with parents, which help her to understand children's individual needs and to achieve a consistent approach to the children's care. Most aspects of children's welfare are suitably promoted and ensure they are safeguarded. The childminder has acted upon the actions and recommendations made at the last inspection and has started to reflect more on her practice which helps towards maintaining ongoing improvement of the service she offers.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure the record of accidents and first aid treatment fully protects children, with reference to recording sufficient information  develop further the systems for observing and assessing the children to ensure that they make maximum progress across all of the areas of learning  develop further the use of reflective practice and self-evaluation to identify current strengths and priorities for development that will improve the quality of the provision for children.

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the early years provision

Children are safeguarded as the childminder understands her role to protect them from harm. The childminder has a suitable knowledge of safeguarding issues. She This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 has a written detailed statement and has attended training. Parents are reassured because the childminder provides information about how she is registered, the vetting arrangements for herself and other household members over 16, and about her experience and training. The childminder demonstrates ambition, vision and drive to develop the provision further. She has started to develop a system of self- evaluation, but this is still in the very early stages. The childminder is beginning to demonstrate that she is reflecting on her practice and identifying strengths and areas for development to maintain continuous improvement within her service. The childminder attends regular training and the local network support meetings to

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the early years provision

continually improve her own knowledge and understanding around caring for children.

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the early years provision

The childminder effectively maintains most of her records, and policies and procedures are in place to ensure the safety and well-being of all children. However, accident records do not always contain sufficient information about the injury to fully protect the children. Confidentiality is maintained and documents are kept secure and are well organised. Systems are in place to review all policies and procedures to ensure they are kept up-to-date with current guidance.

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the early years provision

Detailed risk assessments are in place and the childminder is fully aware of how to eliminate risks to children. The childminder has made her home safe and has sound systems in place to fully protect children. Through sensitive discussions she helps young children to understand ways to minimise the risk of harm to themselves. For example, younger children are fully aware that they hold onto the childminder’s hand when going down the step to play outside. They also practise the emergency evacuation procedures to raise their awareness of what to do in the event of a fire. Resources are readily available for the children and they are able to make their own choices about what they would like to do and play with. This practice promotes their independence. The childminder ensures she can supervise the children at all times.

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the early years provision

Children’s welfare needs are met and they achieve as well as they can as the childminder adapts activities to ensure they can all participate. The childminder is in the early stages of developing systems to monitor children’s progress in relation to their starting points. Observations and assessments are ongoing and information is starting to be used to plan for the next steps for children taking into account their abilities, likes and dislikes. The childminder develops positive relationships with parents and children and this contributes to inclusion, meeting their needs consistently and providing continuity of care. Parents express their satisfaction with the care their children receive through discussion, written references and cards. At the start of the placement the parents are provided with information which includes all the childminder’s policies and procedures. This ensures parents are fully aware of the childminder’s practice. Parents are kept informed about their

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the early years provision

child's activities through daily verbal discussion and the sharing of their development files. The childminder treats all children equally, but is very aware of their individual needs and levels of understanding. She talks to parents to ensure she has a sound knowledge of each child’s background and needs. The childminder makes the most of diversity to help children understand the society they live in. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

The childminder demonstrates a satisfactory knowledge of the learning and development and welfare requirements to promote children’s learning and care. She has a suitable understanding of how children learn through play and how they develop. The system for observation and assessments of the children are in the very early stages of being developed. The indoor environment is set up for children’s learning and allows children free choice of activities and resources. The childminder is warm and welcoming to the children, thus providing a safe emotional environment where children feel safe and secure. Children enjoy being cuddled and do snuggle into the childminder when having a story read to them. Activities are starting to be planned, based on the observations and assessments of the individual children. Children are taught about safety issues as part of the daily routine. When children are sleeping the childminder keeps them within her

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and outcomes for children

sight and checks them at regular intervals.

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and outcomes for children

The good health and well-being of children is encouraged. Most meals and snacks are provided by the childminder who is fully aware of suitable healthy diets. Parents comment on meals being balanced and of natural, fresh ingredients. Children follow appropriate hygiene routines and have their own individual flannels to prevent the risk of cross-infection. The childminder is a good role model to children as she follows appropriate hygiene routines. Children benefit from fresh air and exercise daily as they play in the garden, go out for walks in the community or visit the local parks.

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and outcomes for children

Children learn good manners as the childminder encourages the use of them through role modelling. For example, by using ‘please’ and ‘thank you’. Children are encouraged to share the resources and learn to take their turn through play. They are encouraged to help with the tidying away of toys; this helps them to be respectful of the resources. When the childminder praises the children they respond well to this and benefit as this practice raises their self-esteem. Children enjoy playing and display lots of excitement. They are starting to problem solve as they complete jigsaws or place the appropriate item in the shape sorter. Children are confident in their creativity and have lovely big pieces of paper in which they can glue and stick from a range of different materials and do their own pictures. 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 2 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 2 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: 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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