Reed Sharon Anne

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY137291 Inspection date 19/04/2010 Inspector Anne Archer

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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 2002. She lives with her husband and four children aged 20, 18, 14 and 12 years in Raunds, Northamptonshire. All areas of the childminder's house are available for childminding although care mainly takes place on the ground floor. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She may care for up to six children under eight years at any one time including three children in the early years age group. She is currently minding three children in the early years age group and two children of school age. She is a member of the National Childminding Association and their Quality First scheme.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is outstanding.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children make excellent progress in their play and learning and their care and welfare is promoted extremely well. Safeguarding systems are thorough and partnerships with parents and others are well established and effective. The childminder knows the children very well and meets their individual needs fully. She is committed to ongoing training and development to enable her to maintain high standards.

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further?

To further improve the high quality early years provision the registered person should consider:

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further?

 encouraging further information sharing by all other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage on a regular basis to support the learning, development and welfare of children to ensure progression and continuity of care.

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the early years provision

Children's welfare is very effectively safeguarded because the childminder has a very good understanding of her responsibilities in relation to child protection and keeping children safe. Her knowledge of potential concerns and how to respond to them is commendable. Policies and procedures are reviewed and updated at least annually to ensure the safeguarding and welfare of the children. Supervision and monitoring procedures are thorough and there are secure systems in place for the collection of children by appropriate adults.

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the early years provision

Risk assessments are conducted for all areas accessible to the children including This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 venues for outings and on all equipment. Appropriate action is taken to eliminate or minimise any potential risk or hazard. The childminder helps children to keep themselves safe, for instance, by reminding them of the rules when using the trampoline. Children's health and well-being are very well promoted as the childminder teaches children about good personal hygiene routines which they now complete independently. Clear procedures are in place to prevent the spread of infection and to care for children when they are taken ill.

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the early years provision

The effectiveness with which the childminder promotes equality and diversity is outstanding. The childminder has a thorough knowledge and understanding of each child's welfare and developmental needs and has established secure systems to consistently improve outcomes for children in relation to their starting points and capabilities. Behaviour management is very consistent and house rules and boundaries are well established ensuring children behave well and get the most from their experiences.

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the early years provision

The effectiveness of the childminder's engagement with parents and carers is excellent. Relationships are well established and extremely positive, confirmed in letters received by the inspector, ensuring that each child's individual needs are fully met. Parents are regularly asked for their views and these are taken into account when important decisions are being made. Parents are kept very well informed of their children's achievements, well-being and development both verbally and in writing and with regular progress updates. Links with other professionals working with the children, including other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage, are in most cases regular and very comprehensive.

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the early years provision

The childminder's premises are suitable for purpose, well maintained and provide a stimulating environment for children to make progress. Resources are plentiful, safe and suitable to support children's learning. Additional resources are hired from a local toy library to supplement the childminder's own equipment and so further support children's interests and learning. The childminder's capacity to maintain continuous improvement is outstanding. Reflection and evaluation of practice is ongoing and the childminder is committed to completing a relevant level three qualification. She attends regular training to update her knowledge and understanding of practice issues and has a clear vision of how she intends to develop her services in the future.

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and outcomes for children

Children are clearly very settled, content and eager to take part in activities. They make outstanding progress in their learning as they make choices about the activities they participate in and the activities planned for them by the childminder reflect their interests and learning needs. Observations of children at play are recorded by the childminder and used in conjunction with information from parents and other providers to assess and plan for children's next steps in the six areas of learning.

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and outcomes for children

Children are very familiar with safety routines particularly when using the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 trampoline. They are developing good personal health routines and know that if it is time to prepare snack they need to wash the germs off their hands before touching the fruit. Children enjoy the attention of the childminder and show by their behaviour and mannerisms that they feel safe in her care. Children show by their actions that they understand house rules and boundaries and on the rare occasion that they test these, the childminder has a consistent and appropriate response to remind them. Children receive lots of attention, support and praise which helps to make them confident and independent.

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and outcomes for children

Children develop skills for the future as they make excellent progress in communicating, literacy, numeracy and skills linked to communication technology. They enjoy listening to stories, joining in with favourite songs and rhymes and are developing early writing skills as they make recognisable marks and write for a purpose. Children co-operate and negotiate with each other and successfully play together while at times enjoying playing alone such as when bowling over the skittles, when moving bricks or taking turns on the trampoline.

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing an understanding of the world in which they live as they accompany the childminder on local errands, visit groups and leisure parks and help to plant seeds and care for the plants as they grow in the childminder's garden. They are developing an understanding of time as they judge when their turn is due on the trampoline or when it is snack time. 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 1 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 1 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 1

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 1 The extent to which children feel safe 1 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 1 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 1 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 1

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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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