Haden, Kimberley Claire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY400260 Inspection date 30/11/2010 Inspector Melanie Eastwell

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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 2009. She lives with her partner and two children aged seven and one-year-old in Longstanton, Cambridgeshire, close to shops, parks, schools and public transport links. The playroom, kitchen, dining room and downstairs toilet are used for childminding and there is an enclosed garden available for outside play. The family have three cats.

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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, no more than two of which may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding two children in this age group. She also provides care to children aged over five years to eight years and is registered on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder takes children to and collects them from the local school and attends toddler groups on a regular basis.

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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 is developing a good knowledge of each child's needs which makes sure that she is able to successfully promote their individual welfare and learning in an inclusive way. Children are safe, secure and enjoy the childminder's gentle interaction with them. The partnership with parents is good and ensures that the needs of all children are met effectively. Partnerships with other Early Years Foundation Stage providers are developing. This means that children progress well given their age, ability and starting points. The childminder is keen to have a reflective approach to her childminding and has yet to implement systems to identify her priorities for future development.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop and implement systems for self-evaluation in order to continue to improve outcomes for children  develop further the use of the Practice Guidance document to identify and record each child's next steps in learning  develop further the partnerships with other providers delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage to ensure a smooth transition and a consistent approach for children. 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 developed a well-organised approach to her childminding which ensures she is able to provide each child with sufficient individual attention. She has implemented policies and procedures that are reflected in her daily activity with children and keeps all the required documentation up-to-date. Children are protected because safeguarding is given high priority. All of the adults in the household have the required clearances in place and the childminder understands the procedures to follow in the event of child protection concerns. Children demonstrate that they feel safe in the childminder's home. For example, they are familiar with the daily routines and are confident to move between their chosen activities. They initiate conversation and approach the childminder for reassurance and support as they need it. Children are able to access a good range of play materials from a low-level chest and baskets and the childminder encourages them

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the early years provision

to make choices and decisions about their activities.

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the early years provision

Children benefit from the effective partnership working between the childminder and their parents. The childminder seeks information about how the children are progressing at home. She provides parents with detailed verbal feedback on a daily basis regarding the activities they have enjoyed and their daily routines. The childminder has begun to develop partnerships with other providers delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage who are involved with the minded children. This extends at present to sharing information about daily routines and messages. However, the childminder is keen to develop this further in relation to the children's learning and development.

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the early years provision

The childminder has completed the local authority 'Quality Framework' and she is keen to reflect on her daily activity with children to ensure their needs continue to be met. However, she is yet to devise and implement procedures for self- evaluation that identify areas of strong practice and her priorities for future development to ensure her practice responds to the needs of the children.

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and outcomes for children

Children demonstrate that they are happy and confident in the childminder's home. For example, when they arrive they take their shoes off, hang their coats up and immediately make their way to the play materials, chatting all the time to the childminder. They are confident to initiate conversation and to ask for items they want. All children are treated as individuals and with respect. The childminder knows them all very well and is able to anticipate their need for rest, drinks and changes to the activities. Through discussion and a range of resources the children begin to learn about diversity and the wider world. The childminder plans activities according to the children's individual interests that ensure they are pitched correctly for their learning and development. Children are provided with meals and snacks prepared by the childminder following discussion with their parents to manage any specific dietary requirements.

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and outcomes for children

This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children enjoy being involved in baking activities such as making pizzas and choosing the toppings. The childminder incorporates good routines for the children to learn about maintaining their own personal hygiene. For example, they wash their hands before eating and are supported to be independent in the bathroom. Children get on well together and are encouraged to make choices and decisions about their activities. They are able to help themselves to play materials from low- level baskets and a toy chest. Older children offer the babies toys that they think they may enjoy. Children help to tidy away when they have finished, helping to maintain a safe environment for everyone.

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and outcomes for children

Children's progression in their development is recorded in individual files by the childminder through written observations, photographs and samples of their art and craft work. The childminder provides children with a range of play materials when they first start attending. This helps her to find out what they enjoy and she uses this information to plan particular activities following their interests in order to extend their learning. For example, children who enjoy completing jigsaw puzzles are provided with some that contain more pieces to provide further challenge. The childminder plans and provides a good range of activities for the children that cover each of the six areas of learning and she records regular observations that record children's progression. The childminder has some awareness of identifying children's next steps in learning. However, she does not regularly use the Practice Guidance document alongside the observations to help her plan for these next

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and outcomes for children

steps in order to ensure that children's progress is supported. Children enjoy the childminder's sensitive interaction with them and they demonstrate their feelings of well-being in her home through regularly approaching her for reassurance or to ask her to read books or to provide a different activity. 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 3 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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