Childminder in Surrey

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY406493 Inspection date 24/11/2010 Inspector Jo Scott

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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 registered in 2010. She is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her partner and three children aged 17, four and two years. The family live in Bookham, near Leatherhead, Surrey. Minded children mainly use the ground floor and sleeping facilities are provided on the first floor. The second floor is not used by minded children. Shops, toddler groups, a park, library and other amenities lie within the local area and are either a short walk or drive away. The childminder can take children to and collect them from local schools and pre-schools. A rear garden is available for outside play, although was not in use on the day of inspection. The childminder is registered to care for four children under eight years at any time, of whom one may be in the early years age range. There are currently two children on roll who attend on a part-time basis, one of whom is in the early

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Description of the childminding

years age range. She is also registered to provide overnight care for one child under eight years.

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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 has started a process of evaluate to identify her key strengths and areas for development which is evolving. Children are welcomed and valued. She is well organised and maintains good levels of supervision which keeps children safe. Good relationships with parents benefit working together to support children's individual learning and welfare needs. Most records are maintained.

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further?

To meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 ensure that any record of risk assessment clearly states when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action taken following a review or incident (Documentation) 30/12/2010

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to implement the use of reflective practice and self-evaluation to identify the strenghts and priorities for development that will continue to improve the qualify of provision for all children  extend the opportunities for parents to contribute to any systems used to track their child's learning and development 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 made a strong and enthusiastic start to childminding, which is evident in the way she interacts with the children and talks about her provision. She has developed a set of key policy documents which clearly set out the way she operates, and these are shared with parents. She has implemented good procedures such as carrying photo cards of the children to identify them as minded children in the event of an emergency, so that their parents and carers can be contacted. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of her role and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding. She has a clear procedures to follow in the event of a concern about children's welfare. The childminder is vigilant and ensures she recognises potential hazards and takes necessary steps to protect children as and when necessary. For example, due to a neighbour carrying out work along the boundary to her garden she has made this area inaccessible to

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the early years provision

children to keep them safe. However, her records are not always reflective of this, and do not meet requirements.

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the early years provision

The childminder has begun a process of reflection and self-evaluation which has already benefited children is some areas. For example, she extended her construction materials after noticing a child's interested in building, she stores a good range of toys and resources including those which reflect the diverse world at low level so that children can make independent selection, and she has made a decision to restrict the use of upstairs so that she can supervise children and best support them in learning through play in the dedicated play area and kitchen. She intends to complete a broader system for self-evaluation as she becomes established, and has given consideration to how she can do this and incorporate the views of parents and children.

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the early years provision

The childminder has established good relationships with parents, using diaries to supplement the two way flow of verbal information she shares on a day to day basis, and sharing development records so that observation and assessment is used to focus on children's learning and help them make progress from their starting points. The use of description and a series of photographs illustrates clearly what children achieve and what their next steps are. The childminder plans to provide more opportunities for parents to contribute their knowledge to development records on an ongoing basis, but these are not yet established. The childminder has made links with other providers involved in delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage to minded children. For example, she finds out about the teacher's planning so that she can talk to children about what they are learning about, and she reinforces their phonic knowledge by ensuring she follows the

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the early years provision

systems implemented at school. This supports working together to benefit children's learning. 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 happy, confident and chatty in the childminder's care. They approach the childminder freely demonstrating they feel safe in her care, and enjoy warm relationships with her and her family. Children show they are interested in the activities they take part in both verbally and in their body language. They make many independent choices about what they do, and access a very good range of toys which are stored to be accessible. They are also keen to take part in the planned activities the childminder provides such as making spoon puppets, three dimensional models out of paper and tape, leaf printing and cooking.

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and outcomes for children

Young children demonstrate they are learning about keeping safe. For example, they fasten their own safety straps in their booster chairs with the supervision and encouragement of the childminder, and they put toys away so that they don't trip over things once their games have finished. They enjoy the food the childminder provides in line with individual dietary requirements. The childminder is well organised and ensures that she maintains good levels of hygiene by cleaning work surfaces as she uses the kitchen to prepare food.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder is attentive and encouraging during toilet training, helping children to manage toileting independently. A poster prompts children to remember to wash their hands to protect their health, and young children recognise their own flannels which minimises the risk of cross infection. There are plenty of opportunities to walk to school and the park, the childminder talks to children about road safety, and helps them gain positive attitudes to having active lifestyles. Children behave very well, they are considerate of each other and demonstrate they enjoy the company of their peers by involving them in their play. The childminder helps children to gain skills for the future, they mark make and practice their pencil control. Young children sort used envelopes into the recycling, recognising they do not go into the bin with other types of rubbish. 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 2 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 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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