Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY376999 Inspection date 02/02/2010 Inspector Lynne Elizabeth Lewington

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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 was registered in 2008. She lives with her husband and two children in Bramley, near Tadley, Hampshire. The whole of the property is used for childminding and there is an enclosed garden for outside play. The property has level access and toilet facilities on the ground floor.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Child Care Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight years old at any one time no more than two may be in the early years age range. Currently there are three early years children on roll. The childminder is also registered to provide overnight care for one child. She is able to walk and drive to local schools and pre-schools to take and collect children. The family have a dog and two cats.

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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

Children benefit positively from the caring childminders passionate enthusiasm for her work. The homely environment promotes a sense of security from which children undertake a variety of activities both in the home and the community enabling them to develop their interests and knowledge. The childminder demonstrates a keen interest in developing her knowledge and skills indicating that she will continue to positively develop the service she offers to young children and their families.

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further?

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

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further?

 improve the daily record of the names of children looked after and their hours of attendance on the premises  continue to develop reflective practice and self evaluation to identify the setting's strengths and priorities for development that will improve the quality of the provision for all children

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the early years provision

Very good care is taken to safeguard children. Comprehensive information is available for parents about the childminders role in safeguarding children and all parents are provided with local authority safeguarding information. A comprehensive risk assessment is in place and reviewed six monthly ensuring appropriate risk management is in place to meet the children's developing abilities. Children develop their awareness of safe behaviours through the good example of This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 the childminder, activities and gentle reminders. For example, children are learning the green cross code when they go on outings, they talk about why waving long pieces of train track in the air by your friends is dangerous and learn not to run indoors and climb on the furniture.

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the early years provision

Positive and trusting relationships develop with parents and carers enabling good communication. Information about children's care, learning and play is regularly shared, both verbally and through the use of daily diaries and learning records. Parents add comments and information to the learning records ensuring they provide a full review of the children's progress and development. The childminder gathers information about the children and develops her knowledge of their likes, dislikes and interests enabling her to plan for their individual needs. She encourages through her interaction with children and their families an adaptable environment where individual needs and wishes are respected and every child is included. The childminder recognises the importance of developing positive working relationships with others involved with young children. For example, they go out with another childminder to country parks and they regularly use the local

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the early years provision

The childminder understands her role well and has attended relevant training opportunities to help her in her work. Current self-evaluation does not consider the service offered in depth although it does provide a base for future improvements. All areas of the property are accessible to the children with supervision. This provides them with a variety of rooms for their play and rest and helps to promote a homely environment where they can make independent choices from a wide variety of good quality toys and activities. All the required documentation to meet the requirements of registration is maintained, however, the current system for recording attendance is confusing.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has an excellent understanding of how to promote positive outcomes for children. Children undertake a range of fun activities each day which provide them with opportunities to develop in all areas of learning. The childminder actively encourages children to make independent choices in their play and to share ideas of things they would like to do when they next visit. For example, a child requested to play with bubbles and so the childminder ensured the equipment was ready for his next visit. Children benefit from a variety of planned and independent play opportunities throughout the day. They also have opportunities for outdoor activity everyday in the fresh air and natural light and opportunities for rest or quiet activity. These simple experiences promote their senses and feeling of well-being.

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and outcomes for children

Children demonstrate their increasing awareness of size, shape and position as they help to build a train track. They use their imaginations as they talk about the carriages and what is happening when they crash. Children demonstrate increasing language skills as they experiment with food colouring, baby oil and flour, predicting what may happen and commenting on their findings. The childminder This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 sits at the children's level, listens attentively and responds appropriately encouraging their involvement. Children enjoy a story with the childminder; they look at the pictures and listen to her read making comments about what they can see in the pictures. Each day they look and comment on the weather and record their findings on a weather chart increasing awareness of the world around them.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy an excellent variety of fresh food each day which they help to prepare on occasions. For example, they help to make scrambled eggs and tuna pasta. Snack times enable children to boost their energy levels as they enjoy a variety of fresh fruits and breadsticks. Drinks of water or milk are also provided. Meal times are a special enjoyable social occasion where they sit together to enjoy their food and talk about their experiences. Children demonstrate increasing awareness of good hygiene routines.

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and outcomes for children

Generally children behave well. They develop their awareness of good manners and the importance of learning to share and take turns through their interaction with their playmates and the childminder. They demonstrate increasing confidence in stroking the cat and behaving kindly and gently towards it under the close supervision. Outings in the local community and the up-to- date books depicting a diverse society help the children to develop an awareness of the diverse society around them. 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 2

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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 2 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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