Childminder in Isle of Wight

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY383548 Inspection date 29/01/2010 Inspector Michele, Karen Beasley

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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 0300 123 1231, 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: 0300 123 1231 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 a registered since 2008. She lives with her mother and school age daughter in a semi-detached home in a residential area of East Cowes on the Isle of Wight. All areas of the property are registered for child minding. There is a fully enclosed rear garden available for outdoor play. The childminder lives within walking distance of local shops, schools and transport links.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight years at any one time, of these no more than two may be in the early years age range. When working with an assistant the maximum number of children she is registered to care for is increased to eight children under eight years of whom no more than five may be in the early years age range. Currently seven children in this age group are on roll. Care is also provided for children aged over five years. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder collects children from local schools and pre-schools and attends a childminder drop in session on a regular basis. The childminder is working towards a foundation degree in Childhood and Youth Studies. She is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder operates Monday to Friday 7am to 7pm, children’s hours of attendance are able to be flexible within these times.

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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 provides children with a welcoming and family environment. Their individual care needs are met because the childminder knows the children very well. The childminder provides an inclusive setting for all children where they have opportunities to learn about their local area and some aspects of the world around them. Children are provided with a varied range of resources and interesting activities which support them to develop in all areas of their learning. The childminder reflects on her practice and is aware of the strengths of her provision and the areas she needs to continue to develop.

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further?

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

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further?

 provide opportunities for children to gain an awareness of the cultures and lives of others through a range of activities 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 has a sound knowledge of child protection procedures such as where to make referrals of concern. She has a good knowledge about the signs and symptoms of abuse and/or neglect which ensures the well-being of the children is safeguarded. The childminder keeps a written record of risk assessments for her home each day and assesses any identified risks when taking children on outings.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a current first aid qualification and she has obtained written parental permissions to take children on outings or to travel by transport. Permission forms are in place to seek or obtain emergency medical advice or treatment for the children, which are signed by parents. This ensures children are treated without delay in an emergency.

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the early years provision

The childminder arranges age and stage appropriate resources for the children within low level storage in the lounge and conservatory. This ensures children are able to independently access the resources. She has some resources which promote awareness about diversity such as books, posters, puzzles, small world figures and dressing up clothes. The childminder seeks information about children’s home backgrounds that helps her recognise and value their individuality. She provides activities such as outings into the community where they socialise with others. However, the childminder does not incorporate cultural activities into her planning. Consequently, children do not have a wider view of society and the world we live in.

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the early years provision

The childminder develops good partnerships with parents. Parents receive information about the provision during introductory meetings, are given copies of written policies and procedures and complete documentation such as contracts and consent forms. The childminder and parents exchange information about children’s care and activities they participate in through discussions at handover. The childminder tells parents about her planned activities such as playing in the snow. She shares photographs of children during activities and children take completed activities home, such as art work. This helps to involve parents in their children’s learning. The childminder has written permission in place to liaise with other early years providers. She talks to them about how the children have been, any activities they have been involved in and their general well-being. This ensures there is a two-way flow of information which is shared about the children's individual

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and outcomes for children

The childminder provides a wide range of activities indoors and outside. Cake making provides challenge and stimulation for the children, such as through weighing and counting or watching how materials change as they are heated. Children delight many times in giving a remote control dog a toy bone and hearing This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 it bark and wag its tail. The childminder has implemented assessment systems to track the children's individual learning. She conducts observations within the children's individual learning journeys and records children's achievements. The childminder uses the information she obtains from the observations to identify areas of learning and fully identify children's next steps across the areas of learning. These are shared with parents.

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and outcomes for children

Children's emotional needs are well met and they enjoy the interaction and attention they receive from the childminder and her assistant. The childminder’s effective verbal interaction is supporting them to develop their language and communication skills. Children enjoy looking through photo albums of their friends participating in different activities. They point and recognise other minded children saying their names. Children enjoy listening to a favourite story, they follow the text in the book and repeat well rehearsed words and phrases. The childminder takes time to listen to what the children have to say and models the correct language back to them for words they pronounce incorrectly.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder manages her resources well. She teaches children to take care with toys, and they help tidy away when toys are finished with. Children select from a wide range of resources that prevent stereotyping and which provide suitable levels of challenge for their individual stages of development. Children show independence as they try to put on their shoes and coat ready to go outside to play. They enjoy sociable meal times when they sit together at the table, and know to wash their hands appropriately with occasional reminders from the childminder. This helps children develop habits that support good hygiene and self- care. Children enjoy foods from a nutritional and varied menu the childminder and her assistant have devised. Children can bring food from home which the childminder refrigerates and, if necessary, reheats and allows to cool, in order to prevent its contamination. This supports children’s good health.

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and outcomes for children

Children start to learn about health and safety through some daily routines and planned activities. Fire evacuation procedures are practised in the home, which ensures children's safety in the event of an emergency. Children learn about road safety when out, knowing that they stop when the light is red and go when it is green. The childminder helps children develop safe and appropriate behaviour. She is consistent and gives clear explanations. She praises children, such as when they help tidy up. Children assess and manage appropriate risks through more challenging activities, such as on soft-play equipment or apparatus in the park.

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and outcomes for children

Children are taken frequently out in the fresh. Use is made of local facilities such as Carisbrooke castle fun days, where children dress up as knights and participate in making shields. Children have made shelters and learnt how to make camp fires at a forest day at Robin Hill Park. Photos show children playing on the local beach and enjoying picnics under shade in the summer. They have the opportunity to play on a range of large equipment, including slides and climbing nets. Visits made to toddler groups and the library provide the opportunity for children to interact and socialise with other children and adults. 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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