Kimpton, Kathryn Kearey

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY398490 Inspection date 14/04/2010 Inspector Keriann Belcher

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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 with her husband and two children, aged 1 and 3 years. They live in Wooburn Green in Buckinghamshire. The whole of the house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children at any one time. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children. She attends the local parent and toddler group and is a member of a local childminder support group. The family has a dog and parrot as pets.

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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 from the welcoming and affectionate care the childminder provides. This enables them to feel secure to explore their surroundings and make good progress in their early development. The childminder has developed good communication with parents to ensure their child's individual needs are recognised and met. The childminder has taken steps to self-evaluate her practices and demonstrates that she has the capacity to maintain continuous improvement in the service she provides. She is keen to access training to continue to provide a good service to 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?

 ensure a fire blanket is fitted in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

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the early years provision

Children's welfare is effectively safeguarded as the childminder is aware of child abuse and her important role and responsibility in child protection matters. Written risk assessments are regularly carried out which successfully minimise children’s risk of accidental injury both indoors and on outings. The childminder has fire safety devices installed in her home and has a clear evacuation procedure in place. However, she has not fitted the fire blanket in accordance with manufacturer's instructions which compromises children's safety in the event of a fire.

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the early years provision

The childminder establishes caring and supportive relationships with parents, providing an inclusive environment to families. All children's personal details are gathered from parents before they begin a placement. The settling-in period is a gradual process to enable the child, parents and childminder to get to know each This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 other. The childminder maintains a detailed daily diary where she carefully records day-to-day matters and developmental progress.

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the early years provision

The childminder is in the early stages of self-evaluation and is beginning to evaluate her practices and identifies areas for improvement. For example, she has adapted her developmental records to include information on linking play with the early learning goals. The childminder shows a commitment to developing her service and has attended training through the local authority in order to develop her knowledge and understanding of childcare issues. The childminder includes parents in her evaluation process, asking them to complete a feedback form to ensure they are happy with the service she provides.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements for keeping records and has all required written permissions and maintains accurate attendance records to ensure children's welfare.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and is becoming confident in implementing the welfare requirements. She uses the practice guidance to support her in identifying what the next steps of the children's learning are. The childminder is beginning to develop communications with other settings that children may attend and this enables her to continue with similar learning experiences in the home which help to consolidate children's overall learning.

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and outcomes for children

Children are cared for in a loving and caring family environment in which they feel secure to investigate their surroundings. They have ample space to move around and make choices from the range of toys and play materials.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has begun to develop methods for observing children's development, which enables her to provide and plan activities and experiences which are individual to each child's interests. For example, the babies have great fun exploring new objects in the treasure basket as they develop an awareness of shape, form and texture through encountering everyday objects such as ribbons and materials. The childminder is skilled in understanding the importance of talking with children and constantly responds to babies' different forms of communication such as gurgling, babbling and crying. She also places great emphasis on encouraging toddlers to join in with rhymes and takes them to musical group sessions to encourage their early language and vocabulary.

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and outcomes for children

There are various play opportunities for children to develop their skills for the future and learn about information technology, for example, simple programmable toys that excite babies' attention as they lift flaps or push buttons to achieve effects such as sounds or movements.

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and outcomes for children

Healthy lifestyles are promoted as children have plenty of opportunities for physical exercise outdoors, either in the back garden on the apparatus or in the local park. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Parents supply lunch until babies are fully weaned onto adult foods. However, when the childminder provides meals she ensures they are nutritious and healthy. The menu is planned to reflect meals from around the world such as 'Monday is Italian day', so children would eat a pasta dish, for example, lasagne.

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and outcomes for children

Children also learn the importance of adopting good hygiene practices as they wash their hands at appropriate times of the day. The risk of cross-infection is further reduced as children have their own bed linen and towels.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a high regard for children's safety as sleeping children are regularly checked. The children are beginning to learn about the importance of road safety when they are outdoors with the childminder. Although the children are safely strapped into the buggy, the childminder still talks to the children about crossing the road at safe places to prepare them as they get older and begin to walk. Children are beginning to learn about house rules to keep them safe such as being aware of not climbing on the furniture as they could fall and hurt themselves. 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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