Perry, Karen Susan

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY304758 Inspection date 12/05/2010 Inspector Penny Wood

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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 2005. She lives with her husband and teenage child in Tidworth, Hampshire. The whole of the ground floor of the home is registered for childminding and there is an enclosed garden for outdoor play. The childminder is able to walk and drive to local schools and pre-schools.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight years old at any one time, of whom, three may be in the early years age group. She currently has three children on roll, all of whom are aged two-years-old. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register.

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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 are happy and settled within the childminder’s care. They are making good progress within their learning and development because they experience a wide range of activities and play opportunities. The childminder has developed good relationships with parents, which supports her in meeting children’s individual needs. The childminder promotes an inclusive environment for children. Since the last inspection, she has taken positive steps to continue to provide positive experiences for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure that the disclosure application forms for persons within the household who have turned 16 years of age is submitted to Ofsted to allow suitability checks to be completed (Suitable people) 26/05/2010

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further?

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

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further?

 develop strategies for working in partnership with other providers in order to support children within their learning and development

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the early years provision

Children benefit because the childminder has a thorough understanding of her child protection policy and procedures. She has recently completed online training in relation to safeguarding in order to refresh her knowledge and ensure her practices are up to date. The childminder has taken positive steps to ensure most This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 of the legal requirements within the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage have been put in place. However, she is yet to submit the relevant documentation to Ofsted to allow the required checks to be completed on household members when they turn 16 years of age. This is a breach of a specific legal requirement.

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the early years provision

Children benefit from high levels of supervision. The childminder ensures her home is safe, with good strategies in place to reduce the level of risk to children. The childminder has a wide range of toys and resources, which she uses effectively to promote children’s learning and development. Good procedures reduce the spread of germs and infections. For example, the childminder implements a clear sickness policy, such as the exclusion of children when they are ill. She repeatedly wipes children’s noses and reminds them to use their hand when coughing. Children receive appropriate medical care as necessary because the childminder maintains her first aid qualification. Health documentation, such as the accident record, is completed in clear detail and shared with parents ensuring they remain informed of events.

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the early years provision

Children benefit from the open relationships the childminder has with their parents. Daily opportunities are seized for sharing information with parents. For example, the childminder ensures parents are updated on how children spend their time within her care. Good procedures are in place to gather information on individual children as they join her provision, with parents welcomed into her home to help settle their children. Parents comment highly on the childminder’s provision, particularly the range of activities and play opportunities children enjoy. The childminder has good strategies in place to support children with additional needs, as required. However, she is yet to develop working partnerships with other settings, such as local pre-schools, in order to support and further extend children’s learning and development.

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the early years provision

The childminder makes good use of training to help drive improvement and to extend her knowledge and expertise. For example, since the last inspection she has completed training in first aid, child protection, food hygiene and the early years foundation stage. She encourages feedback from parents and welcomes suggestions of how she may improve her practice. The childminder evaluates her provision to ensure children are making progress and enjoy the time they spend in her care.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy and clearly at ease in the childminder’s care. They experience a wide range of activities and play opportunities, which promote their development across all areas of learning. The childminder rotates the range of resources to ensure children experience variety and remain engaged in their play. Children are able to make choices from the wide range of available resources and, as a result, they are able to follow their own interests. The childminder has a clear understanding of where children are within their learning journeys and is able to provide opportunities accordingly. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 High levels of praise and encouragement boosts children’s confidence and self- esteem. Children are encouraged to follow good manners and willingly say 'please' and 'thank you'. Good strategies, which are consistently reinforced, encourage

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and outcomes for children

children to share and take turns, with strategies in place to encourage children to behave in ways that are safe for themselves and others. For example, the childminder gently reminds children not to run inside or to throw toys. Children enjoy coming together for activities, which involve the childminder. For example, they enjoy sitting and looking at books together, naming different items and the colours they see. At the end of activities, they help to tidy up; this is met with praise from the childminder.

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and outcomes for children

Children are gaining good acquisition of language skills because the childminder consistently talks to the children about their play. For example, when playing with a farm board, the childminder asks the children about the animals and the sounds they make. She uses clear instructions to enable children to complete tasks and children show pleasure in their achievements, such as building tall towers of bricks.

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing a good understanding of danger. On outings, the childminder reinforces safety procedures, particularly when crossing the road. They benefit from regular opportunities to participate in physical exercise, both within the garden and on visits to play parks. The childminder ensures children have regular drinks to prevent them from being thirsty. Parents provide children’s packed lunches and the childminder encourages children to wash their hands before eating in order to promote good hygiene from an early age. 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 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 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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