Bishop, Joanna Rosa

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY400628 Inspection date 06/05/2010 Inspector Joanna Scott

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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 2009. She lives in Weybridge, Surrey and has a three-year-old child. The whole of the ground and first floor of the childminder's house are used for childminding. There is an enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder is registered to care for three children under eight years, two of whom may be in the early years age group. She is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and the voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is currently caring for one child in the early years age range who attends full-time, and one child in the compulsory age range who attends on a part-time basis. Local parks, shops and schools are within walking distance. The childminder uses local parent/toddler groups. She 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 good.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. They are inquisitive and keen to take part in the activities she provides. Records show that children make good progress in their learning. The childminder liaises closely with parents and meets each child's individual welfare needs. The childminder has just begun a cycle of self-evaluation to drive her practice.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue with the newly implemented use of self-evaluation, so that continuous development is achieved, and give parents and children the opportunity to contribute their views in the process.

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the early years provision

The childminder has made a very strong and professional start to her childminding business. She demonstrates a good understanding about safeguarding, and has clear procedures to follow in the event of a child protection concern. She regularly reviews risks in her home, garden and on outings, and has completed a detailed set of assessment documents which show how she protects children from hazards. The childminder has organised her home and resources effectively, and makes good use of space. She has created a warm and welcoming child-friendly environment. Children are able to freely move around on the ground floor, and make their own choices about what they play with. Toys include a good mix to appeal to those in her care, and are of good quality. They include some which reflect the diverse world in which we live, which raise children's awareness of others. 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 liaises with parents on a daily basis verbally, through the use of a diary, and by regular emails. A clear policy brochure outlines the operational issues of her business so that parents understand her role and responsibilities. She has systems for observing the children in her care, recording their development, and sharing this information with parents. The childminder uses a reflective approach to identify what each child's next steps are. Some activities are formally planned, and demonstrate how she makes them inclusive to those in her care. They are evaluated to identify what works well. There are regular opportunities to review children's development, and the childminder is trying to implement ways for parents to actively contribute to development records. Parental feedback is very positive. They say they value the way the childminder meets the children's welfare and learning needs, and report that children 'thrive'. The childminder has systems

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the early years provision

in place to liaise with others, such as teachers, to support children.

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the early years provision

The childminder has just completed her first formal self-evaluation. She has identified her main strengths and the areas she feels she can develop further. It is evident that some areas have already been improved, for example she has prepared an area of garden for each child to have their own growing patch, so that they learn more about the natural world. The childminder is enthusiastic, and has started to use self-evaluation to drive the continuous development of her provision.

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and outcomes for children

The children are happy and enjoy very warm relationships with the childminder and her family. There is a strong ethos of caring and being kind, and the childminder encourages children to be considerate of each other, for example working together to build a train track, and to find the toys each are looking for. The childminder communicates clearly, she gets down to the children's level and gets involved in their play. This really extends their enjoyment and learning.

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and outcomes for children

The children's individual needs are met. The childminder is alert and responsive to children's early methods of communication, for example recognising when they are ready for a snack or rest. This means that children are comfortable and refreshed, and ready to enjoy the activities the childminder provides. The childminder demonstrates that she understands how individual the children are, and specifically their changing interests as they develop. This means that she is able to engage them in activities she knows will appeal to them to promote their learning.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy being outside and active. They take turns swapping between the wheeled toys, manoeuvring a ride-on car backwards with increasing skill. Children start to learn from a very early age to adopt healthy lifestyles. They enjoy the meals the childminder provides. The childminder helps young children to wash their hands with soap at the sink, and use wipes to keep clean. Older children are prompted by a poster to wash their hands independently after toileting, and have their own towels to dry with. This restricts cross infection between children. The children regularly walk and the childminder talks to them about safety near the road. This is helping children to learn about keeping safe. 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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