Rayner, Joanne

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY381189 Inspection date 13/01/2010 Inspector Hilary Mary Mckenning

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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 in an area known as the Old Town, a large suburb very close to the centre of Barnsley. The whole of the ground floor, along with bathroom facilities and the play room on the first floor are used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed out door play area to the rear of the premises. The family have a pet rabbit.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children at any one time. She is currently caring for three children, one of whom is in the early years age group. She is registered on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are confident and show a sense of belonging as they are made welcome by the childminder who supports them to make a positive contribution to their own development. They access a variety of resources and experiences where they can learn about themselves and explore differences as they freely choose activities within a safe environment.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children’s learning and development is promoted, through the use of sensitive observations. However, personalised learning is not clearly identified to promote the child's next steps. The childminder is beginning to evaluate her service and assess her strengths and weaknesses to identify areas for improvement to raise the quality of her practice and improve outcomes for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further opportunities and resources that reflect diversity  experiences which are appropriate to each child’s stage of development as they progress towards the early learning goals  develop a system to share information with parents and other providers.

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the early years provision

The childminder has sound knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children. There are clear procedures in place for identifying any child at risk of harm and she has good up to date knowledge of the possible signs of abuse and neglect. Children are cared for in a secure and safe environment as the childminder completes a daily health and safety check prior to children arriving. Risk assessments are completed for the premises and for each type of outing when This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children are off the premises. The environment is organised appropriately to allow children to choose and access areas and resources that met individual children’s interests independently.

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the early years provision

Children access a range of resources and experiences. Children excitedly recall using the binoculars when watching the birds as they came to feed from the bird table. The childminder promotes equality and diversity, helping children to understand about the community they live in through regular outings and visits to local groups and play areas. However, there are limited resources that reflect positive images of diversity. The childminder keeps appropriate records regarding children in her care. This includes detailed information about children's individual needs and required permission forms. A range of policies and procedures are shared with parents to support the care of the children and includes information regarding the complaints process.

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the early years provision

Parents are kept informed about their child’s day and the activities they have been involved with as they receive verbal and written information. For example, a detailed daily diary is routinely shared. Parents complete regular questionnaires and share their views regarding the service they receive. Parents comment about the confidence children are now showing and how they eagerly recall the day’s activities. In discussion, parents are very happy and welcome the advice and support from the childminder. They comment on how reassured they feel knowing their child is cared for in a caring, home-from-home environment.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder is beginning to develop her knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. She is developing a system to monitor and evaluate children's progress relative to their starting points, although this does not identify children's next steps towards the early learning goals. Children's achievements and photographic evidence are shared regularly with parents and their contributions are encouraged and welcomed. However, these are not used to inform planning in order to meet children’s individual developmental needs. The childminder has positive relationship with the children's parents and is beginning to look at ways to share this information.

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and outcomes for children

Children are introduced to safety and how to keep safe as the childminder involves them in regular fire drills and safety discussions, particularly around road safety when walking to and from school. Children follow good daily hygiene routines and are well protected from illness and infection. Procedures are in place for when children become ill, along with detailed recordings for any accidents and the administering of any medication. Children enjoy a well-balanced range of healthy meals, snacks and drinks. They are developing an understanding of healthy eating as they are involved in the choosing of their meals and some preparation.

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and outcomes for children

Children make their own choices about their play from a range of resources that covers the areas of learning, developing their independence and self-confidence. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children make a positive contribution and are involved in all areas of play. Children are encouraged to share, be kind and have mutual respect for others. Children enjoy creative activities and eagerly ask the childminder for a torch to use in the house made from the large cardboard bricks. Children have regular opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and confidently explore the immediate environment with interest. Children describe how together they watch the rabbit hop around the garden in the snow looking for the grass.

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and outcomes for children

Close, caring relationships are evident as children are relaxed, settled and are confident to explore readily select the books they wish to look at. The childminder interacts with the children, engaging with their activities. Children confidently show the childminder the pictures they have completed and ask for further materials. The childminder is aware of individual children’s interests and ensures children can access familiar resources. The childminder is developing a system to evaluate her service that identifies her strengths and outlines areas for further development to help promote children’s learning and development. 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 3 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 3 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 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 3 The extent to which children feel safe 3 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 3 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 3 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 3

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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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