Childminder in Surrey

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY407816 Inspection date 06/12/2010 Inspector Penny Wood

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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 2010. She works jointly with another childminder in Pirbright, Surrey. The whole of the premises is registered for childminding and there is an enclosed garden for outdoor play. The childminder is able to walk and drive to local schools and pre-schools.

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Description of the childminding

When working alone the childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight years old at any one time, of whom, three may be in the early years age group. She currently has 10 children on roll aged between one and seven years old. When working with another childminder, together they may care for a maximum of 10 children under eight years old at any one time, of whom, five may be in the early years age group. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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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 happy within the childminder's care and benefit from the stimulating and welcoming environment. They enjoy a good range of activities, which promote their learning and development well. The childminder promotes inclusion and ensures that all children engage in age appropriate play and activities. Good strategies, such as strong partnerships with parents, are in place to ensure children's individual needs are fully met. The childminder works well with her co- minder and positive steps have been taken overall to establish good quality provision since registration.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop a wider range of resources that depict positive images of disabilities  encourage children to be more independent within daily routines, such as snack time

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the early years provision

Children benefit from the childminder's secure knowledge and understanding of her child protection policy and procedures. Thorough risk assessment of the environment ensures hazards are identified and good strategies implemented to reduce the risk of harm to children. For example, stair gates are effectively used to ensure children play within designated areas and the garden is secured to prevent This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children from accessing the pond area. The childminder regularly practises her emergency procedures, such as the fire evacuation plan, ensuring they are effective.

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the early years provision

Thorough strategies are in place to promote children's good health. A robust sickness policy is in place to reduce the spread of illness. For example, children are excluded from the setting when ill and children suffering from diarrhoea are closely monitored and sent home as appropriate. Accident and medication procedures are effective, with documentation clearly completed and shared with parents. The childminder maintains a current first aid qualification, ensuring she is able to administer appropriate medical care following minor accidents.

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the early years provision

The childminder promotes strong relationships with parents. High levels of information are readily available offering parents an insight into her role, responsibilities and children's experiences. The childminder ensures time is made available to share children's day with parents upon collection. Regular newsletters inform parents of current themes and topics and how the childminder promotes children's learning and development. Parents praise the caring and stimulating environment that their children enjoy and comment positively on the open communication channels and the information they receive relating to their individual children. Good strategies are in place for sharing information relating to children's progress in other settings. The childminder has a positive attitude towards working in partnership with external agencies as appropriate to ensure that all children are fully supported within their development. Resources are used

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the early years provision

effectively to meet the needs of all children. Space is used particularly well and children benefit from the freedom to move between one activity and another.

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the early years provision

All regulatory documentation is in place and maintained well. The childminder uses her previous experience within childcare to evaluate and influence her provision as a childminder. She shares ideas for the setting well with her co-minder in order to motivate and drive improvement within their provision. Feedback from parents is valued and information received is used to inform the provision. The childminder has a good understanding of her strengths and the areas she would like to further develop.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy and at ease within the childminder's welcoming and structured environment. They are making good progress within their learning journeys because they happily engage in well-resourced activities and benefit from high levels of support within the provision. The planning of activities is completed in partnership with her co-minder and takes into consideration children's interests and their individual stages of development. Children happily participate in activities, which cover all areas of learning. Activities are readily available and children are able to make choices within their play. The childminder has a good understanding of where children are within their individual stages of development and supports their learning accordingly. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children are developing their emerging language skills. The childminder supports

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and outcomes for children

their acquisition of English well, through reinforcing words and talking to children in simple sentences to aid their understanding. Children benefit from praise and encouragement, which boosts their confidence and self-esteem. They are learning to care for each other and to respect each others needs. For example, good strategies are in place to encourage children to share and take turns. Children experience opportunities to learn about each others backgrounds, for example, through the celebration of festivals. However, there are few resources which depict positive images of disabilities, which encourage children to develop awareness naturally through their play.

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and outcomes for children

Children generally play well together. They are developing their social skills and are building friendships with each other. They enjoy a social snack time, where they benefit from healthy options, such as fruit, pretzels and cheese snacks. However, the snacks are prepared and served by the childminder, which limits children's opportunities to develop independence. Children enjoy a drink of milk or water and are aware of the benefit of milk in building strong bones and teeth. The childminder encourages children to say please and thank you as appropriate, encouraging the use of manners from an early age. Children follow good hygiene routines, which reduce the spread of germs and infections. They regularly wash their hands as part of the daily routine, with individual towels provided to further reduce cross-contamination.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy regular opportunities to be physically active. They have access to a secure garden where they are able to play with a wide range of equipment and to develop their physical skills. In the garden, good opportunities encourage children's awareness of nature. For example, she talks to them about the herons visiting the pond and feeders attached to windows and fences enable the children to watch the birds feeding. Children excitedly notice a squirrel in the garden. Children are learning to keep themselves safe in the garden, such as not taking toys on the trampoline and on outings, they are learning about road safety. 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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