Riding, Jenna Louise

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY391232 Inspection date 07/10/2009 Inspector Ferroza Saiyed

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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 2009. She lives with her husband in the Rossendale area of Lancashire. The family have a pet rabbit. The whole ground floor of the childminder’s house is used for childminding. Minded children have access to a lounge, dining kitchen, conservatory/playroom, downstairs toilet facility and a rear garden. Children do not access upstairs areas. The childminder collects children from local schools and attends toddler groups on a regular basis.

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Description of the childminding

She is registered to provide care for a maximum of six children under eight years old at any one time. She is currently minding three children in the early years age range. She also offers care to children aged over five years old up to 11 years old. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder cares for children on weekdays from 7.30am to 6.00pm for 48 weeks of the year.

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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

Children are very happy, settled because they are valued and supported within their day to day activities. Appropriate systems are in place for gathering sufficient information from parents, ensuring that the childminder is aware of the children's individual welfare needs. Children make suitable progress as the childminder has an understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). She is keen to attend training to increase her knowledge, and is beginning to look at self evaluation to assess the quality of her provision. The childminder has identified key priorities for development, therefore ensuring continuous improvement to promote outcomes for children. Partnerships with parents are sufficient though they are not fully included in the learning and development of their child.

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further?

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

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further?

 share relevant information with other practitioners to ensure effective continuity and progression in children's learning and develop procedures for parents to contribute to their child's learning and development  continue to develop knowledge and understanding of the early learning goals and further develop the observation, assessment and planning for individual children, so their next steps influence purposeful play and learning in all six areas of learning  further develop risk assessment to include the front garden and make sure the fire blanket is suitably placed. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

The childminder's knowledge and understanding of safeguarding is good. She is confident about signs and symptoms to be aware of and procedures to follow should she have any concerns. Children are appropriately safeguarded as all of the documentation legally required to ensure the safe and efficient management of the setting is in place. This includes appropriate procedures to record medication and accidents. Appropriate safety equipment along with close supervision, ensures that children are kept safe in the house and on outings. Detailed risk assessments are in place along with daily visual checks of all areas and equipment to promote children's safety. However, the risk assessments do not cover everything, for example, the fire blanket is not placed within easy reach, and the front garden is not included in the record of risk assessments.

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the early years provision

Parents are valued, and informal daily discussions keeps them informed of their child's well being and activities in which they have been involved. A flexible service promotes partnership working and ensures the needs of the children and parent are met. Comments from parents are complimentary to the childminder, and praise the calm, caring and friendly manner in which she relates to the children. Parents are asked for information about their child at the beginning of the partnership, but they are not fully included in the learning journey, which does not support an entire view of the child. The childminder is yet to establish system to share information with other providers to ensure continuity for children.

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the early years provision

All children have access to suitable play opportunities, as the childminder organises the space and her time appropriately. She has a suitable selection of age appropriate resources, which children can freely access. The childminder is beginning to informally reflect on the service she provides and shows a suitable understanding of areas for development within her practice.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy and settled at the childminder's home and take part in a suitable range of activities. Although children have only attended for a short period of time, they are beginning to settle well in the childminder's home. The childminder understands the importance of allowing children time to settle and to develop relationships. Space is appropriately organised so that they can move around freely and independently, and choose from a suitable range of resources. Although the childminder has begun to familiarise herself with the EYFS, she is not fully confident at using it to effectively promote children's learning and development in all areas of their learning. The childminder recognises the importance of play and is beginning to develop a planning system to complete observations to promote next steps in their progression towards the early learning goals. However, planning and assessment are currently in their infancy.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder interacts well with the children, she encourages their interest in This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 books, sitting with them to read stories and talk about the pictures. She uses open questions well to encourage their language for thinking. For example, she asks, 'do you like bubbles and toys in your bath?' She encourages them to identify colours and talks about the noises animals make, as they sing well known nursery rhymes such as 'Old Macdonald', children enjoy making various animals sounds. Children are supported by the childminder as they lead their own play, changing activities and choosing equipment. For example, child wants to paint and make hand prints, for her mummy. This approach enables children to become independent and make connections in their learning. Children's fine motor skills are developing as they practise basic mark making and play with shape sorters. Planned trips, combined

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and outcomes for children

with lots of visits to toddler groups where they are able to socialise with their peers provide children with opportunities to learn about the world around them.

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and outcomes for children

Children have regular opportunities for physical exercise, for example, they go for walks to the park and play in the garden on ride on toys and with balls. The childminder further supports children's good health, as she provides a suitable range of healthy meals and encourages children to implement effective hygiene procedures, such as washing hands before they eat and after messy activities. Practising fire drills and discussing road safety, appropriately promotes children's understanding of how to begin to keep themselves safe. This is combined with discussions about stranger danger and how to keep safe around the home. Age appropriate techniques are in place to help children to begin to learn right from wrong. This is supported by regular praise and encouragement to help promote children's self esteem 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 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 2 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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