Bridger, Marianne

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY406676 Inspection date 19/10/2010 Inspector Rebecca Hurst

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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 assesses 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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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 lives in a house in Banstead with her husband and five-year-old child. The family have two pet cats. The whole of the downstairs and a bathroom upstairs will be used for childminding purposes. There is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play. The childminder is registered for five children under eight years, three of whom may be in the early years age group. She is on the Early Years Register, compulsory and voluntary part of the Childcare Register. There are currently two children on roll who are both in the early years age range.

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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 very happy, settled and thriving, because the childminder creates a very safe and secure environment, where children are valued and supported to make the most of their abilities. The childminder helps the children to feel comfortable whilst they attend the setting. Warm, positive and trusting relationships enable children to feel safe and secure. The childminder continually evaluates the activities and experiences that are on offer to the children, always seeking to improve their learning opportunities, working towards the best possible outcomes for children. The childminder has a good capacity to maintain continuous improvement, because she seeks to improve her knowledge and understanding of children's early years through further training opportunities.

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further?

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

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further?

 look at ways to increase resources to promote positive images  ensure learning intentions are recorded on the activity plans to ensure the best possible outcomes for children

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the early years provision

Children are thoroughly protected from harm and neglect as the childminder has an excellent knowledge and understanding of child protection issues and how to safeguard children. Excellent procedures are in place to ensure the parents are fully informed of the child protection procedures the childminder is obligated to follow. Children are kept safe and secure, due to clear, concise and comprehensive risk assessments for both the setting and for outings.

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the early years provision

Clear, accurate records are kept; including attendance registers which ensures the safeguarding of children. Children's safety is further enhanced as children This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 participate in regular fire drills, these are fully evaluated to ensure the children are kept safe at all times. The childminders concise policies and procedures ensure parents are fully informed about all aspects of the provision. These are regularly shared and parents are kept fully informed should any changes be made to them. This enhances greatly the children's safety, health and welfare.

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the early years provision

The children have access to a good amount of resources that are stored at a level which allows them to have independent access to them, which enhances the children's independence skills. Children are taught about diversity at level they are able to understand. They have access to resources that promotes diversity and the childminder ensures that children have access to resources that are non stereotypical for their gender. Children have missed opportunities to learn about equality as they do not have access to resources that promotes positive images of people with disabilities.

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the early years provision

The childminder ensures that all children are taught the importance of sharing. Children have house rules to follow and these are shared with all of the children. The childminder talks to the children at a level they can fully understand. This ensures all children are aware of the expectations of their behaviour whilst in the care of the childminder. Consequently, all children are well behaved given their ages and stages of development.

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the early years provision

The childminder has evaluated her setting extremely well and she has clear priorities and targets for improvements. The childminder consults parents in her self-evaluation. This ensures she gets a clear picture from all users as to what they like about the childminders practice and to what needs to be improved. The childminder works with the answers to improve upon her practice. As a result, the service is more than responsive to the needs of its users. The childminder is constantly seeks to improve her knowledge and understanding of childcare practice through ongoing training with the local early years team. This knowledge is passed onto the children through the activities and care that she provides. This greatly benefits their care and learning.

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the early years provision

The childminder has excellent partnership with parents. The childminder completes termly developmental reports to share with the parents, this ensures they are fully up to date with the stages of development of their children. The parent share their thoughts on the report and works with the childminder to complete the next steps of development. This ensures there is continuity of care with the children. The childminder also works very well with the parents to ensure their routines are being met and they are working towards the same goals.

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and outcomes for children

Children happily explore and experiment, using a good range of different materials and resources, in a safe, supportive and caring environment, helping them to confidently practise and acquire new skills. The childminder works with the children's interests in planning new and exciting activities for them to progress This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 with their development. Children show they feel safe through confident and independent learning, making choices, helping themselves to toys and readily approaching the childminder should they need help or a cuddle.

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and outcomes for children

Steps taken to safeguard children include effective child protection and fire evacuation procedures, close and supportive supervision, for example, when playing in the garden. The childminder also ensures the children and fully aware of the reasons way they need to tidy away toys after they have used them, and the correct way in which to play with them. This keeps the children extremely safe whilst they play.

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and outcomes for children

Written observations of the children's attainments, interests and learning styles are supported well with photographic evidence, so parents and carers enjoy very clear, visual images of their children's experiences. Children are clearly making good progress from their starting points. The childminder talks with the parents before they start to find out about their abilities and their starting points. These are then used to inform planning. All planning is adapted to suit the individual needs of the children that are participating in the activities. The childminder is skilled in using open ended questions to enhance the children's learning. There are missed opportunities to extend the children's learning with the planning, as the childminder currently does not include the learning intention for the activity being carried out.

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and outcomes for children

The children thrive as they have freshly prepared meals with plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. The childminder works well wit the parents to ensure the children dietary requirements are fully meet with the meals being provided. Children have access to their own beakers of drink throughout the session. As a result, they are able to stay hydrated. Children are thoroughly protected from cross contamination and infection due to the excellent hygiene procedures that are in place. This greatly promotes their health and welfare.

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and outcomes for children

Children thoroughly enjoy learning about the environment and the world around, through well thought out and meaningful activities. Children learn about the seasons and how food is grown through trips to the local woods and the vegetables they grow in their own garden. Children plant seeds in their garden and they water the plants with the aid of the childminder and watch them grow. When they are ready the children pick the vegetables and will eat them with their meals. This greatly enhances their learning and their understanding about where food comes from. 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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Early Years Foundation Stage

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 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 2

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 2 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 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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