Noden, Jane Yvonne

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 145419 Inspection date 12/07/2010 Inspector Barbara Walters

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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

Children only attend this setting before and/or after the school day and/or during the school holidays. The judgements in this report reflect the quality of early years provision offered to children during those periods.

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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 1995. She lives with her husband and two children in Trowbridge in Bath and North East Somerset. The whole of the downstairs property is used for childminding with access to an upstairs bathroom and bedroom. There is an enclosed rear garden for outside play. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary part of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age range. The childminder also cares for children over eight years of age. The childminder walks or uses as vehicle to local schools to take and collect children. She attends the local toddler group and takes children to the local park and library.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder establishes sound working relationships with parents to promote children’s continuing care. Children are well supported to be safe and enjoy a healthy lifestyle. The childminder uses her home and local children’s groups to enable children to participate in a range of age-appropriate activities. Children’s development is sufficiently promoted and daily opportunities help children make satisfactory progress in their learning. The childminder demonstrates some capacity for improvement although a system to evaluate the quality of the provision and full knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage is not in place which impacts on children's learning and welfare.

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further?

To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 ensure the safeguarding policy includes the procedure to follow in the event of an allegation made against the childminder or family member 09/08/2010

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further?

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

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further?

 develop knowledge and understanding of how to support and challenge individual children in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework  develop systems for self-evaluation to identify the setting's strengths and priorities for development that will improve the quality of provision for all children 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 demonstrates a commitment to make continuous improvement and has plans in place to improve outcomes for the children in her care. For example, she has completed training and has joined the local children’s centre to provide children with the opportunity to enjoy different resources and to mix with others. The childminder has recognised that children do not benefit consistently from use of IT and is intending to introduce weekly sessions when they have access to a computer. However, systems for self-evaluation to identify the setting's strengths and priorities for development that will improve the quality of provision for all children are not in place. The childminder has a satisfactory awareness of child protection issues and ensures that children are her first priority. She shows a suitable understanding of the appropriate child protection procedures to be followed should any concerns arise about a child in her care, which supports their

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the early years provision

well-being. Online training gives the childminder a further understanding of the signs of abuse. However, children’s welfare is not fully promoted as the safeguarding policy which is shared with parents lacks the procedure to follow in the event of an allegation being made against the childminder or family member. All adults in the household have been sufficiently checked.

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the early years provision

The childminder works closely with parents in order to ensure she is aware of each child’s individual care needs. Some children are siblings and the older ones have been cared for by the childminder for several years, indicating parents continuing satisfaction with the service provided. The childminder obtains appropriate written consent forms from parents to ensure their wishes are respected. A written diary, daily discussions and the children taking home activities they have undertaken ensure that parents are continually informed of their children’s day. The childminder has established some links with other settings who deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage to support children’s developing skills, such as dressing themselves.

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the early years provision

The childminder organises areas within her home to support children’s learning. Space is used to enable children to comfortably eat, rest and explore their toys and games. The childminder provides a suitable range of safe and stimulating toys and play materials to promote development in children of all ages, which are laid out ready for children’s independent choice. However, children’s progress is not fully promoted as the childminder lacks knowledge and understanding of how to support and challenge individual children in line with the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. Children begin to learn about diversity within society as they have access to resources such as books and small world play that reflect positive images of how others live.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder draws on her experience, knowledge and understanding in her everyday work with children to ensure they are included and supported This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 appropriately. For example, she ensures that children have a balanced day which includes a varied range of activities in the home and outings such as visits to the park and children’s groups which are enjoyable and contribute to their care and education. Children benefit from activities which are stage appropriate. For example, older children join the building bricks together to build and balance and younger children explore the small world play. Children use their imagination and express their ideas creatively through a range of mediums. They paint, draw and make collages that represent their experiences. For example, children’s creative development is encouraged by sticking and pasting using natural resources such as

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and outcomes for children

pasta and rice. Meal times are a sociable occasion when children talk happily about their home life and the things that are important to them. Children are independent and see to their personal needs appropriately for their stage of development.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder interacts with the children and offers suitable encouragement when needed which helps promote their learning. For example, children are supported when they explore the jig-saw puzzle and persevere to match the shapes. The relationship with the childminder contributes to the children’s sense of belonging and independence. The childminder offers activities to the children across the six areas of learning although assessments are not utilised to ensure that each child moves forward in their learning and education. Regular observations are in place for each child attending, which includes both photographic and documented evidence of children’s achievements.

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and outcomes for children

Children’s safety and security is fully promoted because the childminder is continuing to assess risks within the home to ensure hazards to children are suitably minimised. The childminder gives a high priority to keeping children safe when outside, for example, she maintains close supervision and helps children to understand how to keep safe when crossing the roads and when out walking. Children have a good understanding of the need to keep safe by using their seat belt when travelling in the car. Children are offered nourishing meals which include pasta, fresh fruit and vegetables. They begin to develop a good understanding of making healthy choices by making their own sandwiches. The childminder provides clear, consistent boundaries and promotes children’s awareness of concern for one another, for example, by encouraging them to share. She has high expectations of behaviour and teaches children to respect one another and their environment.

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and outcomes for children

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 3 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 3 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 3 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 3

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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 3 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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