Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY398720 Inspection date 09/03/2010 Inspector Michele, Karen Beasley

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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 registered in 2009. She lives with her husband and their two young children in a house in Emsworth, Hampshire. The home within walking distance of local shops, parks, pre-schools and schools. The ground floor of the house is accessible and available to children for play. Rest facilities are provided on this floor. There is a secure garden available for outdoor play. The family have a pet cat.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than two may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding five children part-time in this age group. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and the compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder 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 make progress with their welfare, learning and development because the childminder is knowledgeable about the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. Children experience good quality care because the childminder continually evaluates and reflects upon her provision and practice to ensure it meets the needs of the children and their families. The childminder has a clear vision for her childminding provision and to sustain continuous improvements. Good partnerships with parents ensure they are wholly involved with their child's individual well-being and learning.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop systems of self evaluation to identify and maintain continuous improvement

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the early years provision

The childminder shares her commitment to safeguarding children with parents by discussing her policies and procedures with them. She is able to identify any possible causes for concern and implements the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures appropriately. The childminder assesses risks thoroughly on the premises and records aspects that require daily checking. She takes effective steps to reduce hazards, such as having socket covers and stair gates in place to ensure children's safety. Fire evacuation procedures are carried out, which ensures children have an understanding of what to do in the event of a fire. The This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 childminder records risk assessments for outings, to identify hazards which can be acted upon. All adults living in the premises are known to Ofsted and have been suitably vetted.

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the early years provision

The childminder is very passionate and dedicated with her role as a childminder and demonstrates an extremely professional approach to her work with the children and their families. She has an exceptionally high aspiration to provide good quality childcare. The childminder is dedicated to continually improving and enhancing her expertise and knowledge by studying for further qualifications and attending future training to obtain more experience and knowledge about how children develop.

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the early years provision

The childminder provides activities such as outings into the community where they socialise with others and a wide range of resources that reflect social diversity. Children learn about other cultural festivals such as Chinese New Year and Divali. This helps widen children’s view of society and the wider world we live in.

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the early years provision

Children gain significantly from the positive partnerships between the parents and the childminder. There is a good shared knowledge and understanding about the children's individual needs, backgrounds and families which ensures the children's welfare and learning needs are very well met. The childminder very regularly shares the information she records about the children's learning and development with the parents and parents are able to take this information home if needed. Parents also have opportunities to share their views about their child's individual welfare, learning and development both verbally, through questionnaires and written information which the childminder feeds into the children's individual records.

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and outcomes for children

Children have positive relationships with the childminder who meets their individual needs well. They enjoy their learning which is done through play and are supported to reach their full potential. The childminder makes observations and takes photographs as the children play. These together with information she obtains from parents ensure starting points are recognised and interests built on to progress children through the six areas of learning. The childminder has established strong links with other early years providers to ensure a collaborative approach to children's welfare, learning and development is achieved.

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and outcomes for children

Children demonstrate a clear sense of belonging in the environment and are able to see their work displayed around the playroom such as collage pictures of nature. Outside play is a regular and familiar activity for the children which they enjoy. This ensures that children develop positive attitudes towards fresh air and exercise. The childminder has an action plan in place to improve her garden. The plan includes children growing fruit and vegetables, being involved with the whole process from watering the crops, to picking and eating the end product. This provides children with a good understanding about where fruit and vegetables grow. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children enjoy imaginative games, for example, they initiate games about being pirates. The childminder enhances this by providing them with creative materials to make their own treasure maps and find the hidden treasure of chocolate golden

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and outcomes for children

coins in the park. They enjoy the interaction of the childminder which extends their learning and concentration. Children learn about the weather, participating in placing the correct Velcro picture of the day's weather on to a weather board. The childminder has dedicated a play room for the children and has very effectively organised the labelled toys and resources at the children's height. She provides children with an extensive range of resources across the areas of learning and is keen to continue to develop the outdoor area to encompass different areas of learning.

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and outcomes for children

Children are provided with a good range of opportunities to learn how to keep themselves safe and the childminder gives them very clear explanations as to why safety rules and boundaries are in place. For example, children are reminded to be careful when sitting on chairs and the childminder talks to them about sitting on their bottoms to prevent them falling off.

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and outcomes for children

Older children are encouraged to become independent in their self-help skills with support from the childminder. Such as helping to put on and off outer clothing and laying the table with cutlery. The childminder follows children's home routines for sleeping and eating. As a result their physical and dietary requirements are well met and they are content and settled. Children's understanding of healthy food is very effectively promoted by the childminder, who talks to the children about the healthy benefits of the food they have at snack and meal times. Children have a wonderful time making their own pizzas choosing their own toppings, watching then cook and eating them. 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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