Childminder in Brighton and Hove

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY371883 Inspection date 07/10/2009 Inspector Judith Harris

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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 registered in 2008 she works with her husband who is the co- childminder. The childminders live in Fremington in North Devon, with their two children aged 14 months. Children use the whole of the ground floor of the childminders home and there is a fully enclosed garden. The childminder is registered for a maximum of four children when minding alone and eight children when minding with the co-childminder. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. There is currently one child attending who is within the early years age range. The childminder is holds an National Nursery Examination Board qualification.

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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 and co-childminder are developing warm, caring relationships with children to support their individual welfare and learning needs. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure that children's individual routines are well met. The childminder and her co-childminder are making good use of reflective practice to develop a clear picture of the strengths and weaknesses of their service and to identify plans for continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop systems for gathering information about children's learning and development at home, at the setting and at any other setting attended to plan for children's next steps  ensure that all risk assessments are formally recorded and dated with details of actions taken, to include risk assessments for all outings  develop policies and procedures to ensure they are specific to the childminding service provided

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the early years provision

The childminder has well organised systems that ensure that both she and her co- childminder have up-to-date checks and remain suitable. All visitors are properly identified and fully supervised at all times. The childminder is familiar with up-to- date safeguarding children information in line with the Local Safeguarding Children Board guidelines. The childminder's home is a safe and secure environment and a range of risk assessments are available for all areas in the childminder's home and for outings. However the risk assessments are not currently formally recorded. The emergency evacuation plans are in place and the childminders monitor the arrival This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and collection of all children in order to support children's safety at these times.

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the early years provision

All required records and documentation are available which ensures that the childminder has all necessary information for the ongoing support of each individual child. All relevant records are shared with the parents, including any accident and medication records and daily information about activities and events. The childminder's systems for gathering and exchanging information support her to ensure that children's diverse needs are well met. The childminder has the a range of policies and procedures available but they are not currently specific to the childminding service provided.

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the early years provision

The childminder makes good use of daily reflective practice and is working with her co-childminder to develop the use of self evaluation. The childminders demonstrate a good commitment to continuing professional development and the development of the provision. The well developed relationships with parents is effectively supporting the childminder to meet children's individual needs.

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and outcomes for children

Children are cared for by a professionally qualified and experienced childminder. Children are happy and well settled and the childminder ensures that children are carefully nurtured through warm and close relationships that support them to feel secure. The childminder is developing systems to gather a good range of information to support her to meet children's individual learning and development needs. The range of daily records and information gathered from parents supports the childminder to build a clear picture of each child and work closely with parents to meet children's individual routines.

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and outcomes for children

Children play in the sitting room where they have good clear floor space and safe access to the toys, equipment and resources. Children's individual sleep routines are well met and sleeping children are closely monitored by the childminder. Children have daily outings to the local park where they are exceptionally well supported by the childminder to safely use appropriate play equipment. The childminder is meeting the individual needs of children through gathering clear information and establishing good individual daily routines. Through the effective key working the childminders are skilfully supporting children, providing animated adult interaction and a safe and stimulating environment with good age appropriate resources and equipment. The childminder talks with children at play describing what children are doing and talking about the toys and resources. The childminder's interaction is enthusiastic and she uses lots of praise and

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and outcomes for children

encouragement to support children's learning and development.

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and outcomes for children

Children's individual hygiene routines are well supported and children are offered a good range of healthy and balanced meals and snacks through the well developed partnership with parents. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure children's individual dietary needs are effectively met. 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 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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