Adams, Hayley

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY402257 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 the village of Crowle with her husband and one-year-old child. She works in close partnership with another local childminder at the same premises 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 local area is well served by transport links, shops, schools and pre-school facilities for younger children. The childminder holds a Level 3 National Vocational Qualification in Childcare and Education. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary part of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for five children under eight years, two of whom may be in the early years age group. When working with her co-childminder, she is registered to care for six children under

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Description of the childminding

eight years, four of whom may be in the early years age group. Currently, there are 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 a friendly and caring service where she meets all children's individual needs. Children progress well in their development and learning because the childminder plans an individualised learning programme. Most aspects of welfare, including safeguarding procedures, effectively promote children's well-being. The childminder develops close relationships with parents where information is freely shared, although partnerships with other providers are not yet effective in helping children progress. Evaluation of the service is in the early stages of development. The childminder has continued to develop her service since registration and so 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

The childminder has a good range of written policies and procedures which support the day-to-day running of the childminding service. There is an effective safeguarding children policy and the childminder understands how to recognise any signs and symptoms that may cause concern. She has up-to-date information and guidance to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. Risk assessments of the premises are thorough. The childminder also completes daily safety checks before children arrive and all visitors are asked to sign in. The home and garden are fully secure with a stair gate denying children access to the kitchen area. The childminder makes sure she locks all exit doors but keeps the keys out of the reach of minded children. The childminder has made a good commitment to developing her service. For instance, she has recently attended training in emotional development and plans to implement improvements to children's access

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the early years provision

to creative play. She also plans to undertake additional training in safeguarding children. The childminder evaluates the activities she provides and has a suitable understanding of her strengths and areas for improvement. However, evaluation does not consider all areas of her childminding service.

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the early years provision

Children play in a lovely bright, spacious open-plan lounge/dining area which leads directly on to a large grassed and paved garden. Children are encouraged by the childminder to explore both indoors and outdoors. The childminder works closely with her co-childminder to make sure children always receive good supervision and attention. For example, when one of them is preparing meals and snacks the other childminder is always supporting the children. The childminder finds out about children's individual needs by talking to parents and gaining written information about what the children can do at home. For example, the childminder makes sure she knows about the children's favourite foods, so helping her to settle children more easily. Children play with a wide range of interesting resources, although there are few resources which raise their awareness of our diverse society. The childminder has all of the required documentation needed to effectively care for

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the early years provision

The childminder develops close and friendly relationships with parents. Information is shared with them through discussions at the end of the day, a daily written diary and access to their child's individual profile. Parents have access to a good range of policies and procedures which they can see at any time. Parents and the childminder sometimes work together to help children progress, for example, in successfully completing puzzles. Parents are invited to add their comments to any observations that are being completed about the child. 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. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

Children are confident, settled and enjoy playing in the well planned indoor and outdoor environment. They start to learn about their own safe boundaries, for instance, toddlers negotiate small steps in the garden with increasing confidence. The childminder plans a wide range of activities, taking the interests of the children into account. Children are carefully observed over the first few weeks of attendance and the childminder uses these observations as well as information gained from parents to assess children's starting points. Observations of children as they play identify the next steps in their learning, when appropriate. These are used to plan to extend children's learning and development.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder is sensitive and responsive to children and helps young children to start to learn about taking turns. Children are encouraged to be interested in books when they are presented in an attractive way within a tepee tent in the garden. This helps children to relax and enjoy sharing stories with the childminder. The childminder has provided plastic pipes and small balls that run down the pipes for children to investigate and start to develop early problem solving skills. The childminder encourages children to learn as they play, for example, she uses simple mathematical language as she talks to children about filling and emptying a truck when they are playing in the sand.

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and outcomes for children

Children are encouraged by the childminder to notice the world around them. They enjoy seeing a tractor passing from the nearby farm and will be involved in harvesting some planted vegetables when they are ready. Children are very active which promotes their good health. They use a good range of outdoor toys, such as a tractor and trailer, seesaw, small wheeled car and a climbing frame, all appropriate to their stage of development. The childminder makes sure sun cream is often applied to children's skin on a hot day and that they wear sun hats. All snacks and meals are healthy, nutritious and freshly made. They include meals, such as vegetable pasta and home-made rice pudding for lunch, with pear, plum and oranges as snacks. The childminder makes sure children drink on a regular basis. Hygienic routines are good with the childminder using a plastic apron and gloves for nappy changes and she makes sure children's hands are wiped before

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and outcomes for children

Children behave very well because the childminder is positive and uses praise and encouragement appropriately at all times, for example, when children share toys. This helps children to learn about their own boundaries and feel confident in the childminder's care. Children are starting to develop relationships with each other and making friends. Children love exploring in sand and have access to a range of messy play opportunities. The childminder provides resources, such as doctors equipment and teddy bears, which encourage children to play imaginatively. 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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