Newsham, Pauline Anne

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY386885 Inspection date 09/03/2010 Inspector Cynthia Walker

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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 daughters aged 15 and 13 years old in Accrington. The childminder uses the ground floor for childminding which includes a playroom, hall area, kitchen/dining area, lounge and bathroom. Children have access to a bathroom, and a bedroom on the first floor for sleeping. There is a secure garden for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register, and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight years old and is currently caring for five children, of whom one is in the early years age group. The childminder holds a level 3 in Children's Care and Development, and visits the local toddler group on a regular basis.

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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 enjoy their time with the childminder. The childminder provides a variety of learning opportunities to ensure children make satisfactory progress in their learning and development, and she is beginning to plan and observe children. There are well organised arrangements to ensure children's welfare is maintained, which includes suitable safeguarding procedures. She effectively works in partnership with parents and carers to ensure the needs of children are met, by valuing each child as a unique individual. The childminder has a suitable understanding of the effectiveness of her provision, and some targets to secure further improvement have been identified.

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further?

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

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further?

 further develop the methods of planning activities to ensure that these are based on future learning, which has been identified through observations for individual children.

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the early years provision

The childminder is appropriately maintaining the documentation which is required for the safe and efficient management of her provision and promotes children's needs. She has completed relevant training, and has a suitable understanding of child protection to enable her to appropriately safeguard the children in her care. Risk assessments ensure effective action is taken to manage and eliminate identified risks within the home and on outings. The childminder has a positive attitude to training and has attended a variety of courses, which includes obtaining This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 a level 3 qualification in childcare and is completing an Early Years Foundation Degree.

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the early years provision

The childminder has sufficiently evaluated her provision to identify her strengths and weaknesses, and has highlighted some areas of improvement. The creative organisation of her home encourages purposeful play and exploration, and the good range of accessible resources supports the children's learning and development. Detailed discussions with parents and carers enables the childminder to establish a clear understanding of children's backgrounds and needs. Appropriate liaison with others ensures information is shared to compliment the care and learning for children.

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the early years provision

The childminder has developed positive relationships with parents and carers. She provides detailed information within her professional file, which includes a wide range of policies and procedures as children begin their care and ensure children's needs are met. Information about their children's achievements and daily routines are effectively shared in an interesting daily diary supported verbally at the end of the day. Questionnaires have given parents and carers the opportunity to be involved in evaluating her provision. Parents and carers are happy with the service provided.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a sound knowledge of the learning and development requirements and is appropriately promoting children's learning, social, physical and economic well being. Observations are being completed which give a clear account of children's achievements linked to the areas of learning, and include the children's next steps in learning. The childminder has a suitable understanding of children's development, and introduces activities that reflect children's interests which are complimented by structured activities, being completed at toddler group. However, although the childminder is continuing to develop her methods of planning activities these do not reflect the information from observations, which identifies children's future learning to ensure children progress across all areas. A well equipped and welcoming environment reflects the children's backgrounds and wider community.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has developed a warm and positive relationship with the children and effectively supports their learning, as she listens and actively interacts during activities. Children make independent choices and are active in instigating their own learning. Younger children enjoy exploring the interesting range of toys and are very inquisitive as they explore their boundaries. They experiment with sounds as they chatter whilst playing with different objects and attempt simple words, such as, 'dada.' Children listen and enjoy the rhythmic patterns in simple rhymes as they bounce on the childminder's knee and are encouraged to clap their hands. They develop their physical skills as they use the furniture to increase their mobility, and stand to reach toys and objects. Children imitate the childminder as they develop their hand eye co-ordination to carefully lift out jigsaw pieces, and examine the pieces and then attempt to replace them.

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and outcomes for children

This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children are secure and confident within the home as a result of the good interaction from the childminder and stability of the routines. They behave well in response to the calm and sensitive interaction from the childminder, and are developing an awareness of the expectations within the home. Children are developing some understanding of dangers and how to stay safe, as the childminder reinforces simple road safety on journeys to school and on walks. 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 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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