Johnson, Lynsey

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY402234 Inspection date 16/06/2010 Inspector Kathryn Margaret Clayton

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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 2009. She lives in Scunthorpe and is the parent of a one-year-old child. She works in close partnership with another local childminder in Crowle and they share responsibility for the care of the children. The ground floor of the home is used for childminding purposes along with the bathroom and small rear bedroom on the first floor. The rear garden is used for outdoor play. The area is well served by local transport links, shops, schools and pre-school facilities for younger children. The childminder holds a Level 2 National Vocational Qualification in Childcare and Education. The childminder is registered to care for five children under eight years, of whom, two may be in the early years age group. When working with her co-childminder, she is registered to care for six children under eight years, four of whom may be in the early years age group. She is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of

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Description of the childminding

the Childcare Register. There are currently three children on roll in the early years age group.

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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 provides an inclusive service which meets individual children's needs effectively. Children progress well in their development and learning and most of their welfare needs are met. Children are effectively safeguarded because the childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibility to protect children and has good procedures to follow should she need to. The partnership with parents is strong and information is readily shared; however, partnerships with other providers children attend are not yet effective in helping them progress. Evaluation of the service is in the early stages of development. The childminder has continued to develop her service since registration and so she shows a good capacity to improve.

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further?

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

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further?

 gain further understanding of reflective practice in order to confidently identify aspects of the service that are done well and those aspects that might be improved, so as to promote good outcomes for children  develop effective working relationships with other providers offering the Early Years Foundation Stage, ensuring information about children’s next steps for development are discussed and shared to ensure continuity and progression  provide a range of resources that will raise children's awareness of and help them to value diversity This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

There are a good range of policies and procedures including an effective up-to- date safeguarding children procedure. The childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibilities with regard to the protection of children and can recognise signs and symptoms that would cause her to be concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder has completed a comprehensive risk assessment of the areas used by children and also undertakes daily safety checks. The open-plan layout of the home offers the childminder a very good view of all of the areas children can play.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good attitude towards ongoing improvement and is keen to attend additional training, for example, further safeguarding children training. She has recently undertaken training in emotional development. The childminder has considered the strengths and areas for improvement with regard to her practice, although, currently, evaluation does not consider all aspects of the childminding provision. Children play in a bright, interesting and spacious area. The garden and lounge/dining area are attractively set out with a number of activities that interest the children who attend. Children are totally engaged and use the space well. The childminder and her co-minder have adopted a key worker system so individual children can develop special relationships with one of the childminders.

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the early years provision

Through discussions with parents, information gained about what children can do at home and observations of children over the first few weeks of attendance, the childminder gains a good understanding of their individual needs. She works closely with parents, for example, with issues related to children's eating. Although there are a wide range of attractive resources, there are few which raise children's awareness of our diverse society. The childminder develops close relationships with parents. They are kept informed about their child's day through discussions, a daily written diary and access to children's profiles which invite comments from parents. The childminder makes sure she keeps up-to-date with specific details about individual children, for example, what food they like to eat. Parents have access to a good range of policies and procedures which they can see at any time and their views are taken into account by the childminder, for example, when planning

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the early years provision

menus. The childminder is willing to work with any external agencies and the local authority. She is aware of the need to work with other settings children attend, although these links are not firmly established and therefore they do not help children to progress.

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and outcomes for children

The home is set out with well spaced activities which keep children actively engaged and interested during their time with the childminder. Children show increasing independence as they move from indoors to the garden. They are happily settled and are confident with the childminder, approaching her readily. They are learning to make friends with the other children in the childminder's care. The childminder has a good understanding of the early Years Foundation Stage; This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 she completes useful observations of children's progress with the next steps in their learning identified when appropriate. This helps her plan in relation to the individual children's interests and children make good progress.

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and outcomes for children

Children's language development is effectively promoted by the childminder. She encourages children to talk about everyday things that happen in their environment, for example, the birds that come into the garden. The childminder is enthusiastic and talks to children in a way that fosters their interest and enjoyment. The childminder has provided a floor mat where children enjoy developing early mark making skills. Children's learning is extended through appropriate questioning as they play; for example, children are asked to name the shapes of the moulds they use as they play in the sand. Children start to learn about mathematical language as they play with sand and water. Within the garden is a large vegetable plot and children can see vegetables growing. They will be involved in harvesting the vegetables later in the year and so start to gain an understanding of the natural world. Children have good opportunities to use their

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and outcomes for children

senses. They enjoy exploring treasure baskets containing natural items and use a good selection of musical instruments. The childminder provides shredded paper which children explore with interest.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder make sure she speaks to parents and finds out about children's individual routines so they can eat and sleep at times which are appropriate to them. The childminders have a clear evacuation procedure which is practised with young children so helping them to gain some early understanding of how to keep themselves safe. The childminder makes sure sleeping children are either within her sight, or sleeping where there is a listening device. She holds a current food safety certificate and helps children learn the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle. Children are active as they move from indoors to outdoors and use a good range of equipment in the garden. Sun cream is regularly applied to children's skin on a hot day and they are encouraged to wear sun hats at all times. Children's high chairs are cleaned with antibacterial liquid before they are used for snacks or meals. The freshly made meals and snacks are healthy and nutritious and include

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and outcomes for children

items, such as vegetable pasta with home-made rice pudding for lunch, fresh fruit or crackers with spread for snacks. Hygiene routines promote children's good health; for example, aprons are used for food preparation and children's hands are wiped before they eat.

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and outcomes for children

Young children behave very well because the childminder is positive and uses praise and encouragement at all appropriate times. One instance of this is when children share toys nicely. This means that children are confident with the childminder and learn about what is acceptable behaviour. Babies and toddlers have access to a good range of toys that help to develop their technological skills, such as a wind-up television and spinning top. 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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