Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY358082 Inspection date 24/11/2010 Inspector Margaret Barnsley

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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 originally registered in another county in 2007 and re- registered in 2010 when she moved to Lincolnshire. She lives with her children aged two and four-years-old in Bourne, Lincolnshire. The whole of the ground floor, the first floor bathroom and one bedroom is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder is takes and collect children from local schools and pre-schools. The family has a dog as a family pet.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than one may be in the early years age range. There are a total of six children on roll of whom one child is currently in the early years age group. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and children who speak English as an additional language. She is a member of the National Childminding Association and works in partnership with the local authority.

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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 setting is warm and welcoming and successfully meets the needs of the children and parents. All areas of learning are provided for and children make good progress towards the early learning goals. Documentation is organised well. Most required information is in place to promote children's welfare. The childminder evaluates her setting and prioritises improvements well.

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further?

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

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further?

 obtain information about who has legal contact with the child; and who has parental responsibility for the child (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare). 08/12/2010

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further?

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

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further?

 add the date to the record of daily safety checks. 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 prioritises children's safety effectively. She has completed safeguarding training and has a comprehensive policy and procedure in place. This is shared with parents to ensure they are fully conversant with her duty to protect children. The supervision of children is vigilant and safety measures are robust. Full risk assessments are in place for all areas of the premises and for outings. Daily checks are completed to review the continued safety of the environment, although these records are currently not dated. However, they are completed each day and kept in an organised manner in a file. All adults who have regular contact with children are appropriately vetted.

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the early years provision

This is a warm and welcoming setting, which provides children with a wide and varied range of stimulating activities and experiences. The childminder is a qualified nursery nurse and has a good knowledge of the learning and development and welfare requirements. She has many years experience of working with young children, both as a childminder and as a nanny. High quality planning and organisation ensure that every child is suitably challenged by the learning experiences provided. Activities are well planned and based on thorough and accurate observations and assessment that are matched to the full range of children's needs. Resources are stored in a playroom and enable all children to be fully included in making independent choices about what they wish play with.

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the early years provision

All policies and procedures that are required for the safe and efficient management of the setting are in place and provide parents with clear and comprehensive information. The childminder gathers good information from parents about their child; however, she does not currently include who has legal contact or parental responsibility for the child in her documentation. In spite of this she has established strong relationships with parents and has clear knowledge of each family's background. She promotes a harmonious environment in which children learn to appreciate and respect each others differences. In addition to this, she has many resources that reflect differences in society and the wider world. Self- evaluation is used well and demonstrates a strong commitment and capacity to improve. This is the childminder's first inspection and she has prioritised making the environment safe and suitable for children to attend. Since becoming

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the early years provision

registered she has moved house and has had to re-establish her setting in a new home. She has landscaped the garden and equipped it very well with a range of outdoor toys and large apparatus. She has obtained an early years grant for enhancing the outdoor environment and she has decorated her home and organised this so that children have plenty of space in which to explore and be creative. She has well targeted plans for future improvements, such as increasing natural play resources for babies and undertaking further training. She has given thoughtful consideration to how children use their environment and is considering swapping her lounge and playroom over so that children have their toys in one area.

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the early years provision

Partnerships are well established and make a strong contribution to children's achievements and well-being. Regular communication takes place between the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 childminder, parents and other settings that children attend and ensures continuity in children's learning, development and changing needs. Purposeful information is exchanged regularly so that parents are well informed about their child's achievements, well-being and development. The childminder regularly asks parents for their views, both verbally and through questionnaires, and ensures that these are used to inform important decisions about the provision. She has many testimonials from parents who comment favourably about the high quality of care their children receive.

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and outcomes for children

This is an inclusive environment in which children's uniqueness is highly respected. Children take the lead and decide what they want to play with and which activities they wish to join in with. The children who currently attend are very young and have settled extremely well. They show a strong sense of belonging and independence. Toddlers enjoy colouring and looking at books and jigsaws with the childminder. They attend toddler groups, which develops their social learning and they visit places of interest in the community such as the library and feeding the ducks. Children are active participants in their learning and show great curiosity in their play. They select toys of their choice and take them to share with the childminder. She is very responsive and listens attentively as young children learn to use language to express their wishes. In turn she uses language well to develop children's speech and language skills by chatting to them about what is taking

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and outcomes for children

place and what they would like to do next. Children are secure and feel confident that what they say is of interest and has value.

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and outcomes for children

Children make good progress towards the early learning goals as each area of learning is provided for well. Regular observations of children at play identify their achievements and highlight their next steps in learning. Children are appropriately challenged in their play and are very well supported when learning new skills. They enjoy a wide range of books and mark-making materials on a daily basis. They show an increasing awareness of the concepts of technology through their enjoyment of electronic toys, which includes an early years laptop. As children's understanding increases they access a working computer and use some authorised early years educational internet sites. Children play well independently and are developing the skills they need in order to secure future learning.

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and outcomes for children

Young children are supported well in developing healthy lifestyles. They learn about adopting good personal hygiene routines and the importance of healthy eating. They are well nourished through a wide selection of home-cooked meals and supplementary snacks. Parents have good information about the meals and snacks on offer and can make choices from the menu or select from the alternatives on offer. Children engage in a wide range of physical activities, both indoors and outdoors. They spend lots of time in the garden using their energy and getting plenty of fresh air. Children clearly demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in the setting. They show trust in the childminder as they bring things to her and know they will be helped. They have a stable routine each day and know what is expected of them. They learn right from wrong and how to behave safely This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

through the consistent support and guidance they receive during daily routines and activities. Children have age and stage appropriate equipment to keep them safe such as cots, pushchairs, booster seats at the table and car seats in the car. Equipment such as booster seats at the table enables young children to be fully included with other children at meal times and helps strengthen their sense of belonging and security in the setting. 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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