Childminder in Surrey

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY410997 Inspection date 13/12/2010 Inspector Doreen Forsyth

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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 lives with her partner and young daughter in a semi-detached home in Kingston Upon Thames; all of the home may be used for childminding, there is an enclosed rear garden for outside play. There are shops, schools and parks within walking distance of the home. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register to care for up to four children under the age of eight; of these two may be in the early years age range. The childminder may also care for two children under the age of eight overnight. Currently there is one child in the early year age range on roll, who attends on a part-time 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

This very caring and capable childminder was recently registered. She works very closely with parents to ensure that the children's welfare needs are met. The childminder welcomes all children regardless of their backgrounds and abilities. She understands that each child is unique and has their own individual needs. She generally promotes the children's welfare and their learning and development; however some aspects of safety require further attention The childminder has implemented effective systems to help her to evaluate the quality of the provision she offers and to take appropriate steps towards future improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 Ensure the record of risk assessments clearly state who carried them out and show a date for review (Documentation) 31/12/2010

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further?

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

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further?

 review the risk assessments to ensure that all hazardous materials are stored well out of children's reach  use the information gleaned from the observations kept on the children's progress to ensure that all areas of learning are equally promoted and to plan an appropriate next step in the children's learning 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 keeps most of the records, policies and procedures that are necessary for the children's safety and well-being and to fully meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. However, the record of risk assessments requires more detail. The children's safety is the childminder's highest priority, she has good child protection procedures in place, these are shared with parents. The childminder is very confident in the procedures she would follow if she has any child protection concerns. Both the childminder and her partner have been suitably vetted, the childminder ensures that no unvetted adults have unsupervised contact with the children.

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the early years provision

The children play in a very warm, welcoming and secure environment. There is a wide range of appropriate toys, that are stored so that the children to choose what they wish to play with. The childminder has risk-assessed her home and identified and minimised most potential hazards, although she should ensure all hazardous materials are stored well out of reach and sight. There is a small enclosed rear garden that the children can use, but the childminder usually takes them out to nearby play parks and open spaces.

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the early years provision

The childminder ensures that she meets the children's individual needs by working in closely partnership with parents; she emails them each day and sends a detailed daily diary sheet which includes information about the children's play activities. The childminder is aware that to ensure the complete integration of care and education she must work in partnership with any other early years providers or professionals that the children use. The childminder welcomes and values all children she aims to offer an inclusive provision.

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the early years provision

Since her registration the childminder has developed good strategies to check the quality of her provision. She values the support of local support workers and advisors and meets with other childminders when they share tips and ideas for good practice. She plans to attend further training to help expand and enhance her skills and expertise so that she can continue to improve and deliver good outcomes for children.

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and outcomes for children

The children seem happy and settled in the care of the childminder. She provides them with a wide range of age appropriate activities that are organised and planned around their daily routines of rest times and meals. Most days they go out and about; they go for walks and enjoy trips to nearby Richmond Park. They attend a children centre where there is a toy library where they enjoy choosing new toys, and a childminding group. They also visit a toddler group and spend time with the childminder's friend having 'play dates'. These are all activities that help the children to explore and learn about their local community and to begin to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 learn to interact with other adults and children, helping to develop their social skills. The childminder observes the children's activities and records their progress towards the early learning goals. These observations are shared with parents.

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and outcomes for children

However, the childminder does not fully utilise the observations records to ensure all areas of learning are equally promoted and to plan appropriate next steps for the children's learning.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder promotes the children's health and well-being, she ensures that have good opportunities to play outside in the fresh air. She provides them with varied and balanced meals and snacks and ensures that they can regularly access their own drinks. If children have any special dietary needs these are noted and observed. The children rest and sleep according to their individual needs. The childminder takes appropriate steps to prevent the spread of infection, she has a suitable sickness policy in place that is given to parents. The childminder has current first aid qualifications. The children are beginning to learn about keeping themselves safe; for example they discuss road safety in simple terms when they are out and about, and have practised the fire evacuation procedures with the childminder.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder offers children very good support and attention, she is constantly talking to them to help develop their communication skills, Children are helped to learn to behave appropriately such as sharing and taking turns; they are offered praise when they are considerate to others. Through some of the resources they use such as books and toys, often ones the childminder obtains from the toy library the children are learning to value diversity. The childminder encourages the children to be curious and active, to learn about the wider world; she is helping them to gain some of the skills they will need for their future learning. 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 3 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 3 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 3 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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