Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY392560 Inspection date 06/10/2009 Inspector Ann Moss

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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 partner and three adult children in Gossops Green, Crawley, West Sussex. All areas on the ground floor are used for childminding purposes. A fully enclosed garden is available for outside play. The family have a small pet dog.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age group. She is currently minding a total of three children, all of whom are in the early years age group. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder attend local drop-in groups, takes children to the local library, park and places of interest. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association (NCMA).

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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 organises her environment, resources and time carefully to ensure children's safety and inclusion. She has a very good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the systems for observation and assessment contribute significantly towards the children's continuing development. She creates close relationships with children who thrive in the warm, nurturing care they receive. The childminder is proactive in her own personal development and improving aspects of her provision to successfully promote the Every Child Matters outcome for children. She works very well with parents and others provision, sharing information, to ensure continuity of care for all.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop knowledge and understanding of the EYFS learning journal, complete learning journal and play plan and share these with parents.  ensure all documentation is organised and easily accessible for the purpose of inspection

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the early years provision

Children are safeguarded well. They benefit from the childminder's understanding of effective practice and the consistent implementation of relevant policies and procedures such as the administration of medicine and health and safety. The This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 childminder has completed robust vetting procedures to ensure that all those living on the premise are suitable to do so. She maintains up-to-date records of all visitors to her home and is fully aware of the need to protect children from people who have not been vetted. Risk assessments are comprehensive and daily checks of the premises and outings further ensure children’s continuing safety. The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibility regarding the protection of children and has notified parents of the procedures to be implemented if she has a concern, in line with the Local Safeguarding Children

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the early years provision

Children benefit from the very successful partnership established between parents and carers. Parents are informed about all welfare aspects of regulation, because the childminder has some clearly written policies and procedures in place and provides daily opportunities for the exchange of relevant information. This coupled with a daily diary which provides individual information and gives parents and understanding of the activities children have enjoy, what they have eaten and where they have been.

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the early years provision

The childminder is dedicated and proactive to her own professional development. She has successfully completed the Introduction to Childminding Practice course and is working towards a Level 5 in Childcare and Education. As a result, she drives improvement through her excellent understanding of child development and how children learn. She uses effective methods to evaluate the quality of her provision, including seeking the views of parents through written feedback and informal discussion. This enables her to establish well-focused plans for future development. The childminder provides an inclusive services and children have good opportunities to talk about similarities and differences between people. She knows how to ensure that children with special education needs and/or disabilities receives any additional support they may require. The childminder keeps all relevant documentation. However, documentation in relation to observation and

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the early years provision

children's records of information lacks organisation, which impacts on children's continuing learning, safety and wellbeing.

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and outcomes for children

Children feel secure and relaxed in the childminder’s care. The well-planned premises, indoor and outdoor, allows them to develop their confidence and independence by selecting and changing activities according to their own interests. The childminder ensures she is well-informed about each child’s changing welfare needs, and adapts her routines to accommodate them. Children follow a healthy lifestyle. They are well protected from illness and infection because the childminder provides a clean and hygienic environment. They learn good personal routines and begin to understand the reasons for them. They routinely visit the parks and play areas, and use the garden for active physical play on a daily basis. Children enjoy well balanced and nutritious meals and eat well. They learn to keep themselves safe because the childminder teaches them practical skills, such as how to climb up, turn round and sit down on a chair safely. As a result, children to keep

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and outcomes for children

themselves and feel safe. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder knows the children very well and uses her personal knowledge and experience of them along with detailed observations of what children do and achieve to plan for their next steps. However, the childminder does not sufficiently organise the observations and assessment of children to ensure that they are clearly linked to the early learning goals. Children enjoy a wide range of stimulating activities and outings. Displays of photographs and picture lines, such as cake making, help them develop their language skills by talking about past activities. The childminder provides a very good speech model and promotes children’s language development well. She has suitable books to help them develop an awareness of each other’s differences and similarities. Toddlers play happily alongside older children because the childminder organises resources so

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and outcomes for children

that they can all take part. They become absorbed in purposeful activities such as using a mobile telephone and concentrate intently as they play. Children develop an understanding of shape and space as they explore a range of different puzzles and sorting toys. Children learn about the natural world and find out about how things happen as they visit the local allotment to plant seeds, watch them grow, harvest and then eat the produce, such as spinach. They use a variety of interesting resources such as dolls and buggy to enhance their imaginative role play. Children behave very well and are beginning to understand the consequences of their words and actions for themselves and others. 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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