Parsons Louise

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY235658 Inspection date 04/11/2010 Inspector Beverley Blackburn

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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 was registered in 2003. She lives with her husband and five children in Corsham, Wiltshire. Most of the house is accessible to the minded children. There is also a fully enclosed garden. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. Her registration permits her to care for six children under eight years; of these, not more than three may be in the early years age group at any one time. Currently, she minds four children in the early years age group on a part-time basis. She regularly attends meetings for childminders and their children, and also visits the local toddler group and music appreciation group. The childminder sometimes works with an assistant; at such times, together they may care for five children 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 outstanding.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are making excellent progress in a safe, secure and highly stimulating learning environment. They are supported extremely well and their individual needs are well met with the childminder recognising the uniqueness of each child. Children are provided with an excellent range of activities which help them in their learning and development. The childminder's very strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage enables her to plan very effective, challenging and enjoyable experiences across all areas of learning. Strong links with the parents help to involve them in their children's care and education. Overall, the childminder is successful in making and sustaining improvement in her provision.

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further?

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

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further?

 enhancing the provision for children by building on your systems for self- evaluation through more involvement of parents and children.

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the early years provision

The childminder has an excellent understanding of her role in child protection, which enables her to effectively safeguard the children in her care. She ensures all areas accessible to the children, including the outdoor environment, are organised so children move around in safety, owing to the range of effective safety measures in place. Children demonstrate a very good sense of feeling safe and move This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 confidently around the childminder's home selecting their choice of activities.

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the early years provision

The comprehensive and detailed information kept about the children enables the childminder to provide a highly effective and well-organised service. She has a strong commitment to ensuring all information is shared with parents. The childminder's excellent understanding of the learning and development requirements enables her to skilfully use the information to help children learn in a variety of ways, suited to their individual requirements. She considers the needs of all the children, their interests, and their stages of development, and uses the information to plan challenging, enjoyable experiences across all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder's evaluation of her provision provides an accurate appraisal of its effectiveness, overall; although parents and children are not fully encouraged to be part of this system. Plans for the future are well targeted to bring about further improvements. The childminder is committed to

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the early years provision

providing an excellent childminding service.

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the early years provision

Equality and diversity are promoted extremely well. Children learn about the world around them. They get on well with one another, playing together harmoniously. The childminder has developed very positive links with other provisions that offer the Early Years Foundation Stage, such as the local primary school and pre-school. The childminder makes exceptionally good use of her good range of resources to promote children's learning and development, through the provision of excellent learning environments. The childminder has an excellent and trusting relationship with the parents. They work very well together to identify children's individual needs. The information kept regarding the children is comprehensive, significantly enhancing continuity in both care and education. The response from the childminder's parent questionnaires is very positive; they are delighted with the quality of care and learning their children are receiving. The childminder ensures

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the early years provision

there is a constant flow of two-way communication through using varied media, for example through children's 'Me Books' and by email

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and outcomes for children

The children's learning is well supported through the provision of very good range toys and resources and the provision of an excellent learning environment. The excellent interaction of the childminder enables children to learn effectively through play. There is a balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities. Children self-esteem builds and they show their pleasure in learning.

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and outcomes for children

Children are highly motivated through enjoy a variety of stimulating activities both indoors and outdoors. They develop their physical skills, through exercises such as running, jumping and going for walks. Children enjoy an excellent range of creative and explorative activities, for example, they enjoy using sand, water, and paint, and developing their imaginations in the home corner. The childminder extends their experiences by taking them for walks in local woods to collect leaves Children are developing their communication skills as the childminder spends time talking to them, so helping them gain good skills for their future lives. The This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 childminder constantly asks questions and children respond by showing curiosity. Children talk confidently with both the childminder and their peers. The childminder plans activities with clear learning intentions and children achieve as

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and outcomes for children

much as they can given their starting points, capabilities and individual needs.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder's home is safe, welcoming and organised well to meet the needs of all the children. Children are happy and relaxed and enjoy the company of the childminder. All toys and resources are easily accessible to the children. Planning is effective, so children are able to make good choice of activities both indoors and outdoors.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder carries out regular observations and records these in each child's learning journeys or 'Me Books'. She helps the parents to understand how children learn through play and the Early Years Foundation Stage by sharing with them a comprehensive and well detailed 'Me Books' with excellent photographic evidence of the children participating in a wide range of activities. She encourages parents to be involved in the children's learning and involves them in planning the next steps for their children's learning and development.

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and outcomes for children

Children's understanding of healthy lifestyles develops exceptionally well. They enjoy regular physical activities and learn about healthy eating. Children are helped to manage their personal hygiene with support from the childminder. Children are helped to understand how to keep themselves safe through the frequent practice of the evacuation procedures and their awareness of being safe on the road. 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 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 1 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 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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