Childminder in Surrey

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY396154 Inspection date 17/03/2010 Inspector Jennifer Devine

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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 partner and two children aged 16 months and four years in Walton on Thames, Surrey. The childminder uses mainly the ground floor of her premises for childminding purposes. There is a garden but currently the childminder does not use this and takes children to local parks for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for four children, of whom one may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding two children, one of whom is in the early years age group and one child who is in full time school.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. The childminder holds an early years level 3 qualification (NNEB Diploma).

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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 a welcoming family home, which enables children to feel secure and content. The childminder provides an inclusive service and she understands children's and families' individual needs. Her good working relationships with parents ensure that children's needs are understood and met. The childminder is beginning to reflect and recognise areas for continual improvement to the service she provides.

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further?

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

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further?

 enhance observation methods so that they clearly link with the early learning goals and help to identify the next steps of learning for each child  develop the methods for self-evaluation so that it identifies areas for continuous improvements and includes methods for seeking parents' views to the service provided.

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the early years provision

Children's welfare is safeguarded as the childminder has gained knowledge and understanding of her responsibility in child protection and the reporting procedures to follow if she was concerned about a child.

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the early years provision

The premises are safe and secure. The required record of risk assessments is maintained and these are used effectively to monitor the premises and assess the safety of outings. The childminder currently chooses not to use her garden as it This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 requires some work to make it suitable for children. However, she organises trips outdoors to local parks to ensure children have regular fresh air and exercise.

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the early years provision

The required records are well organised, clearly maintained and contain the relevant information.

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the early years provision

The childminder has good working relationships with parents which ensure individual children's needs are met. Good communication systems between parents and the childminder mean that children are content and secure. Children are beginning to develop an awareness of diversity and the world they live in as they talk often about differences and learn about cultures and beliefs when they take part in creative activities around festivals. The childminder has developed effective links with other provisions that the children attend to exchange information between teachers, parents and herself. Consequently, children benefit from these effective partnerships as they promote continuity of care.

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the early years provision

Although the childminder has not completed a self-evaluation form she is secure in her understanding of what she needs to do to further improve her knowledge and is enthusiastic to attend further training courses. The childminder has not, as yet, developed any methods for including parents in the self-evaluation process to ensure their views are considered.

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and outcomes for children

Children are cared for in a loving and caring environment which enables them to feel secure to investigate their surroundings and make good progress in their development.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has developed an understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and is beginning to put systems into practice to promote children's learning. Observations of children's achievements are recorded which support the childminder with the planning of suitable activities. However, these observations do not link with the six areas of learning and identify clearly the next steps of learning for each child.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder interacts warmly with the children, sitting with them and encouraging their development. She talks with the children as they play, asking open ended questions to help extend their speaking and listening skills. She praises and encourages them and as a result, they gain confidence and self- esteem.

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and outcomes for children

Toys and resources are well presented for children to be able to make choices about their play. They enjoy playing with the large building bricks and competently build towers and enjoy knocking them down. They learn about colours and numbers as they build and begin to follow patterns as they find their favourite colours. Children enjoy finding out about how things work as they play with the toy computers and use the pretend keyboard. Children have good opportunities to experience the outdoors and learn about how things grow. They have regular visits This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 to places of interest, such as, going to the park and look after their daffodils, watching them grow and learn about why they need to water them. Children have times during the day for quieter activities and thoroughly enjoy sitting for a story with the childminder. She uses story times to incorporate games to reinforce their

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and outcomes for children

learning. For example, she looks at a picture book of colours and the children take turns to find objects of the same colour in the room.

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and outcomes for children

Children's good health is well promoted. They enjoy healthy and nutritious meals and snacks that support their individual dietary needs. They are offered a variety of fresh fruits and regular drinks during the day. The childminder displays healthy food posters in her kitchen and children point to these and talk about what fruit they like. The childminder takes steps to ensure children in her care remain healthy and free from cross infection. Children do not attend if they are unwell. The childminder holds a current first aid certificate and this enables her to confidently deal with any injuries. The childminder has good hygiene methods in place such as having individual face cloths and using disposable paper towels when drying hands.

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing an understanding of keeping safe in the home as any hazards are clearly minimised. Safety gates across the stairs and kitchen ensure young children are kept safe and under constant supervision during the day. Children are kept safe when outdoors as the childminder ensures they are securely harnessed into their car seats when driving and she talks to them about road safety if out walking. Children are developing an awareness of fire safety as the childminder ensures she carries out a fire practice with the children so they understand about the importance of evacuating the home quickly. 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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