Childminder in Isle of Wight

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY390104 Inspection date 15/10/2009 Inspector Ann Hilary Guy

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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 2009. She lives with her husband, and two children aged 15 months and two years old in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. The childminder uses the whole house for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The family have two pet dogs and six chickens in the garden.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register, the compulsory part of the Childcare Register and the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, to care for a maximum of four children at any one time and three children overnight. She is currently minding one child under five part time. The childminder can take and collect children from local schools and pre-schools. Shops, toddler groups, a park and other amenities lie within walking distance. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification and 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 outstanding.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children enjoy the welcoming, safe and stimulating environment in which they have access to a wide range of resources to interest and extend all areas of learning. They have the full attention of the childminder who expertly develops every child's knowledge and understanding through excellent conversation, enabling every child to effectively reach their full potential. Very high quality recording of the child's development, including observations and photos, give a clear picture of each child's starting points and their development. Regular risk assessments ensure the ongoing safety of the premises and the children's safety at all times. The childminder regularly reviews her practice and skilfully adapts it to meet the individual needs of the children and their families.

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further?

To further improve the high quality early years provision the registered person should consider:

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further?

 continue to develop the written observation records to ensure all areas and aspects of learning are covered.

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the early years provision

The childminder has an excellent understanding of safeguarding and promoting children's welfare, all supported by comprehensive documentation and extremely good practice. She has an excellent understanding of her responsibilities with regard to child protection, with all relevant information from the local authority readily available. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder is a skilled practitioner holding relevant early years qualifications. She ensures the high quality of her practice is maintained by attending courses on a wide range of subjects relating to early years, together with researching ideas from relevant magazines and books. The children have access to a very wide range of resources stored throughout the house and garden. These are all age appropriate and enable the children to self select. At different times of the day she uses different parts of the house and garden, enabling the children to have a wide

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the early years provision

The childminder is always with the children, talking to them, playing alongside and very effectively helping them to extend and develop their play, finding different resources as required or requested by the children. Equality and diversity is positively promoted through the wide range of toys and activities the children enjoy, including a very good selection of books, and also through the full inclusion of every child in attendance. The childminder has completed a well thought through self-evaluation and identified a number of areas she would like to further extend. One of these is working with other professionals involved in the care of the child. An extremely clear explanation of the procedures she would follow demonstrate how she will ensure quality information sharing between all parties involved in the care of the children in order to promote consistency of care.

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the early years provision

Very good relationships with parents have been established, enabling the childminder to share information through regular conversations as well as a daily diary. This together with the sharing of the development charts and observations, ensures parents are fully informed about their child's progress and the care they receive. Observations currently do not cover all areas of the curriculum but plans are in place for this to happen. The activities shown through the daily diary do ensure the children have a wide range of experiences both inside and outside the house, covering all areas of the curriculum. The childminder makes parents fully aware of her policies and procedures, which are very detailed and fully underpin the care and education the children receive.

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and outcomes for children

Children are very happy in this inviting and welcoming home, where they enjoy a good balance of child and adult-led play. The day is organised very effectively with children playing in different areas of the house and garden in order to access a wide variety of resources. The childminder closely monitors the children at all times, including when asleep, to ensure their safety and develop their skills, knowledge and understanding. They have periods away form the house going for walks to the local park and attending a children's music and story session.

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and outcomes for children

Very young children were encouraged to be involved in a role play activity using the play kitchen and play food. This was well developed by the childminder who introduced the idea of sharing by separating a play cake into pieces for each child. The childminder very skilfully involved all the children present in singing Row, row, row the boat, with one child finding a plastic crocodile and taking that role. The This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 childminder knows each child very well and understands how to meet their individual and sometimes diverse needs.

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and outcomes for children

The extremely clear developmental and observational records kept clearly show each child's further developmental needs. The childminder incorporates each of their requirements into her daily planning and also introduces them to new experiences, broadening their skills and abilities in all areas and aspects of learning.

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and outcomes for children

The health and well-being of the children is very positively promoted through extremely good personal hygiene practices and procedures. The childminder is skilled at teaching the children to be as independent as possible but also to appreciate danger and know how to keep themselves safe. This is supported by an extremely clear behaviour management and safeguarding policy demonstrating how the childminder actively promotes positive behaviour management.

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and outcomes for children

Children have access to most of the house. Very good use is made of stairgates and locks so the children remain safe at all times. The main play areas are her children's bedrooms and the lounge, together with the garden. They enjoy a very healthy variety of freshly prepared home-cooked meals and snacks which include plenty of fresh vegetables and fruit. Drinks of water are available throughout the day. The childminder is happy to adapt her menu to accommodate special diets and would do this in discussion with the parents. The childminder is extremely good at promoting activities to extend children's physical, social and economic development, together with encouraging positive interaction between the children, their parents and the childminder. 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 1 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 1 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 1

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 1 The extent to which children feel safe 1 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 1 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 1 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 1

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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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