Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY264580 Inspection date 17/06/2010 Inspector Alison Jane Kaplonek

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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 has been registered to care for children since 2003. She is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder lives with her husband and two children in a house in a residential area of Fleet in Hampshire. The property is close to local schools and amenities and there is a park nearby. All areas of the property are used for childminding. Toilet facilities are on both floors. There is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to provide care for three children from birth to eight years. Two of these may be in the early years age group. There are currently three children on roll who attend part time, two of these children are in the early years age group.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification and is a member of the National Childminding Association. She is also a member of her local childminding network and is registered with them as a community childminder.

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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

The childminder makes good provision for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage. She provides children with a welcoming and inclusive family environment and meets their individual needs well. She ensures that the premises and resources are easily accessible and welcoming to every child, regardless of their background or ability. She is well qualified and experienced in caring for children and is keen to further improve her knowledge and understanding in all areas of child care.

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further?

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

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further?

 increase the range of positive images and resources to further promote and encourage children's understanding of their own unique qualities and the characteristics they share with other children  ensure that assessment records fully reflect children's capabilities and link more clearly to children's next steps in all areas of learning  develop and implement a self-evaluation system, to monitor the provision and outcomes for children and to ensure areas for development are easily identified to enable further improvement. 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 is suitably vetted and has a number of years experience of caring for children. She has a secure understanding of child protection procedures and a safeguarding policy and poster which she shares with parents. She understands her duty to make referrals if she has any concerns and knows how to contact the regulatory authority. The childminder is well organised and completes contracts and children's detail forms with parents and records children's times of arrival and departure. She obtains a good range of permissions from parents to ensure children's safety and keeps her first aid qualification up to date. The childminder regularly carries out risk assessments on the premises, equipment and for outings, keeping clear records of any action taken.

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the early years provision

The childminder has implemented the recommendation from her last inspection. She strives for improvement through training and linking with other childcare professionals to share expertise. She informally evaluates her strengths but is less clear about how to identify all areas for development to enable further improvement, such as her promotion of equality and diversity.

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the early years provision

The childminder builds good relationships with parents. She shares her policies and procedures and keeps parents well informed about their children’s daily routines and activities. She regularly shares children's learning and development folders and talks about children's achievements. The childminder has a good understanding of the need to liaise with other settings the children may attend, although she is not required to do this at present for any of the children in her care.

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the early years provision

The childminder welcomes all children into the setting and ensures that their health, safety and wellbeing are of a good standard. She provides children with a warm, family environment, where they feel safe and secure and their emotional needs are well met. She has a range of resources which are stored in boxes for easy access and these are changed regularly. The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of inclusive practice and encourages children to be fully involved in all aspects of their play and learning. She uses some positive images and resources within activities to encourage children's understanding of their own unique qualities and the characteristics they share with other children.

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and outcomes for children

Children make sound progress in all areas of learning and development. They take part in a range of activities, some of which are adult led, such as art and craft activities, and others which they initiate themselves. They have easy access to resources which are changed depending on the ages of the children present. Younger children help themselves to musical toys, shape sorters or soft toys. Older children are able to request particular activities and enjoy using gloop, completing puzzles or playing in the enclosed garden or in the local park. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder makes good use of the local community and babies and younger children regularly visit toddler groups, the local childminding group or a soft play area, where they have opportunities to interact with other children and adults. The childminder is beginning to make and use observations and assessments of

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and outcomes for children

children’s progress, so that these can be used to plan future learning opportunities, although the system is not yet fully developed. Some assessment records do not fully reflect children's capabilities or link clearly to children's next steps in all areas of learning. However, the childminder knows the children well and picks up on their particular interests, to ensure that they are involved in their learning.

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and outcomes for children

Parents are consulted about their children’s likes and dislikes and any particular needs, when their children first start with the childminder. They complete contracts and agreements and receive copies of the childminder's policies and procedures. This ensures that they are clear about all aspects of the care and learning provided for their children. They receive verbal feedback about their children's daily routines when they collect them.

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and outcomes for children

Children play and learn in a secure environment, where the use of regular risk assessments, clear house rules, and effective record keeping, ensures their safety. They talk about road safety as they walk to school and follow clear evacuation procedures in the event of a fire. Healthy meals and snacks are provided in accordance with the parents wishes and children can access their drinks at any time. Children know they are to wash their hands using the soap and flannels provided after using the toilet and before eating. All children are welcomed into the setting and provided with some resources to help them talk about differences and valuing each other, although these are limited. The childminder cares for a number of children from a variety of different cultural backgrounds and supports both the children and parents with any particular language needs. Praise and the use of clear house rules ensures that children are gaining in self esteem and that they

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and outcomes for children

behave well. 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 3 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 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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