Doughty, Kerry Michelle

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY407456 Inspection date 15/07/2010 Inspector Hazel Christine White

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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 2010. She lives with her husband and five-year- old child in a residential area of Coventry in the West Midlands. There are shops and schools within walking distance. The whole of the ground floor of the property is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The family has a cat and a rabbit.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for maximum of five children under eight, three of whom can be under the age of five years. She is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently two children on roll, one of whom is within the early years age range. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and is able to take and collect children from local schools and pre- schools.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are settled and at ease in the childminder's care and their individuality is recognised and valued. The wide range of toys and activities help children to learn through play and they make steady progress in their development. The childminder has good relationships with parents and is aware of the importance of developing sound partnerships with other early years settings to ensure consistency of care for all children. Documentation is generally well maintained although some parental permission has been overlooked. The self-evaluation and observation and assessment systems are in their infancy but the childminder is keen to review and evaluate her service to help improve outcomes 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?

 request from parents at the time of admission permission to the seeking of any emergency treatment or advice in the future (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare). 16/07/2010

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further?

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

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further?

 identify the next steps of learning to inform individual planning and to effectively track children's progress  lead and encourage a culture of reflective practice, self-evaluation and informed discussion to identify strengths and priorities for development that will improve outcomes for all children. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

Children are effectively safeguarded. All adults in the household have been suitably vetted and the childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of child protection procedures. A clear safeguarding policy supports her practice and this is shared with parents. The childminder has attended additional training in order to keep her knowledge and skills up to date with current practice. A range of safety precautions are in place within her home and a combination of thoughtful consideration, daily checks and written risk assessments ensure that potential risks to children are effectively identified and minimised. Documentation is general well maintained and the childminder dedicates time outside of her childminding hours to complete records.

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the early years provision

Children's individual needs are well known and consistency of care assured because the childminder has formed good relationships with their parents and they exchange information on a daily basis. A well-written, informative diary gives them an accurate account of their child's day and parents have easy access to their child's development records. Through discussion and by sharing documentation, the childminder ensures that parents are fully aware of her policies and procedures. However, the seeking of permission for emergency consent or advice has been overlooked and this could impact on the children's health in the event of a serious accident. The childminder is in the early stages of developing two-way communication with others although she is aware of the benefits of working in partnership with childcare professionals so that she can extend and support their learning while in her care. The diversity of individuals is valued and respected and

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the early years provision

the childminder promotes equal opportunities well, ensuring that all children and families feel supported and fully included in her practice.

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the early years provision

The childminder’s home is effectively organised so that children can play in comfort and have easy, independent access to toys, resources and activities. The daily routine includes time for children to follow their own interests, join in with adult- led activities, time for outdoor play in the well-equipped garden or to go out into the local community. The childminder has recently begun childminding, therefore, systems to evaluate her practice are very much in their infancy. She is considering methods to help her identify her strengths and any areas that she can further develop in the future. The childminder accesses training workshops and short courses to develop her knowledge and skills and to keep up to date with current childcare practice, demonstrating her commitment to further improvement. She welcomes and actively seeks support and advice from the local authority.

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and outcomes for children

Children are comfortable and play with ease in the childminder’s care. They confidently access the resources and either settle to play independently, or respond well as the childminder joins in with their play to support their learning. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop, she provides a broad and balanced range of resources and activities and gathers information about their starting points on which to base their learning. Children are making steady progress in relation to their starting points because the childminder works alongside parents and provides experiences that help to promote their all- round learning and development. She makes observations of the children at play to assess what they know and can do and these are clearly linked to the early learning goals. However, because this is a new process, children's next steps of

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and outcomes for children

learning have not yet been effectively identified to ensure that they are appropriately challenged.

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and outcomes for children

Space within her home is well organised to provide a homely environment in which children can learn and have fun. Their independence and freedom of choice is increased because resources are stored at child height. They enjoy activities both inside and outside her home and toys and equipment available to children are appropriate for their various stages of development and reflect their individual needs and interests. Children are becoming well equipped with the skills they will need in future life. They show through their communication and actions that they are active and inquisitive learners and are gaining problem solving skills. Young children concentrate for extended periods of time as they fit different shapes into a variety of sorters, learning the concepts of size and shape and developing their hand-eye coordination. They eagerly investigate and explore resources that make various noises and react when buttons are pressed and flaps lifted. Older children

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and outcomes for children

use electronic toys giving them an understanding of information technology and how this is a part of our everyday lives. For example, they confidentially complete programmes on the computer and have great fun playing games on the Wii.

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and outcomes for children

Children behave well as a result of the positive role model provided by the childminder and her consistent use of appropriate behaviour management methods. Good behaviour and effort is promptly rewarded with praise and positive body language and children show good levels of self-esteem. All children are valued and treated with equal concern. Any specific requirements are shared and met sensitively in discussion with parents. They are learning about the wider world through everyday discussion and by accessing resources which depict diversity in a positive way. Children recently made a globe using paper mache. They named the countries of the world and with the help of a world cup football book, identified the flags of specific countries, coloured them in and then cut out.

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and outcomes for children

Daily routines help children to develop good hygiene practices, they are reminded to wash their hands before meals and snacks and when returning from outdoor play. Fresh fruit and drinking water is readily available. Children receive healthy packed lunches which their parents provide. They have an activity planned for the summer holiday which will involve them making a fruit chart and naming a fruit beginning with each letter of the alphabet. They will go to the supermarket to buy the fruit and have a fruit tasting session which will enhance their understanding of healthy eating.

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and outcomes for children

Outdoor play helps promote children's physical development. The garden area is used regularly and they often visit local parks where there is larger play equipment and additional space for children to run around and expend energy. This helps to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 develop children’s understanding of the importance of being active. Children are beginning to learn about keeping themselves safe through everyday routines, for example, road safety as they go for walks and through gentle reminders when inside the house. The childminder makes them aware of rules necessary to protect their own safety within her home, such as sitting down to eat and drink and being mindful of crawling babies. 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 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 2 The extent to which children feel safe 3 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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