Childminder in Oxfordshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY390954 Inspection date 25/05/2010 Inspector Tracy Bartholomew

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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 is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder lives with her husband and son aged six years in Milton Heights, Oxfordshire. The whole of the property is used for childminding and is readily accessible. There is an enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for five children at any one time, of these not more than three may be within the early years age range, when working alone and six children when working with her colleague a registered childminder, of these six may be within the early years age range. The childminder is currently minding four children all within the early years age range on a part time basis.

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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

This childminder is continually reflecting and re-evaluating on her practice to ensure it meets the individual needs of the children in her care. Her newly formed partnership with her co-childminder ensures that together all children are offered good quality care. Children thrive whilst with the childminder as she ensures that their learning and development is consistently built upon, whilst skilfully tailoring this to meet their individual needs. Due to this all children are making good progress in their learning and development overall. The childminder has clearly identified her strengths and weaknesses and is dedicated to further enhancing her practice to maximise outcomes for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 further support children's development in knowledge and understanding of the world, by building on opportunities and resources to promote their understanding in race, culture and ethnicity  further develop partnerships with others concerned with the children to support transitions to new settings and a united approach to children's learning and development

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the early years provision

Children are very well safeguarded whilst in the care of this childminder. She clearly understands her roles and responsibilities, she has comprehensive understanding of how to identify children who are at risk and she has a secure understanding of the routes of referral. The childminder has undertaken detailed risk assessments of the home, garden and outings, which as a result ensures all This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 possible hazards are minimised. As a result, the children feel secure and are developing a strong sense of belonging to the setting, which enables them to feel self-assured to explore the environment.

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the early years provision

The childminder has undertaken a detailed and accurate self-evaluation; she effectively uses this document to highlight areas for development. She is fully aware of the need to further develop partnerships with other providers to maintain a consistent method and routine for the children, and as a result of this inspection she will be developing this along with continued tracking of children’s development to enable her to quickly assess each individual child’s progress, which in turn will allow her to further advance their learning and development.

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the early years provision

The childminder promotes an inclusive practice, she plans accordingly which enables both her and her co-minder to support the children’s development within most aspects of their knowledge and understanding of the world. The childminder is aware that opportunities and resources to promote the children’s awareness of communities is an area that requires development and is currently researching and developing methods to support and aid the children’s understanding in race, culture and ethnicity.

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the early years provision

The childminder has established effective relationships with all parents. Her professionalism of working with the parents ensures that they are provided with daily information about their child’s day and all additional information such as copies of her written policies and procedures. In addition time is also made each day to talk to parents about their child's day and exchange relevant information. The childminder has a wide range of resources and these are regularly rotated to ensure they provide children with sufficient challenge.

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and outcomes for children

Children are confident, settled and relaxed within the home of this childminder. They clearly enjoy the time they spend at the childminder's home and feel self- assured to self select and play with the readily and inviting laid out resources. All children have developed a close and trusting relationships with the childminder, which is clear to see, they regularly seek assurance when persons unknown to them are present and seek support when they are not sure of the answer to the question asked by the childminder. The childminder introduces young children to colours, shapes and numbers through everyday play such as stacking blocks and imaginary games, whilst older children enjoy developing their awareness through creative work. Children enjoy listening to stories and the childminder uses this time to explore sounds, textures and new words, nooks are used as visual props during art work to develop and reinforce knowledge of what shapes are needed to draw a

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and outcomes for children

bike for example. Good activities such as these effortlessly promote children's learning very well over the six areas of learning.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder plans her week to ensure children have a balance of activities both within the home and out in the wider community. Children enjoy attending toddler groups and the childminder views this as a good opportunity for the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children to interact with other children. The childminder ensures planned activities give the children good opportunities to explore all the areas of learning. As a result, all children are making sound progress in their learning and development.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder plans activities, which follow the children's interests and supports them to progress across all the areas of learning. Her methods for recording children's progress, give a clear picture of each child's progress and links to the early years curriculum and age status. Observations are meaningful and unique, formulating areas for future planning and development.

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and outcomes for children

Children are safeguarded from the spread of infection as the childminder encourages them to follow simple everyday routines, such as hand washing. Children are encouraged to eat a balanced diet and uses discussions and topics to enhance children’s understanding of healthy living. Children are developing their understanding of keeping themselves safe, the childminder reminds children of rules and includes these in their play such as building a car with four wheels as two on a car are dangerous for example. Older children understand that they must stop and look before crossing the road. When out with the children the childminder talks to them about safety and the need to stay aware of the traffic, animals and people. Children are well behaved and the childminder makes effective use of discussion and distraction to manage any incidents of disruptive behaviour. 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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