Marshall, Sascha Louise

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY410341 Inspection date 07/12/2010 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 husband and two teenaged children in the village of Durrington near Salisbury in Wiltshire. The children have access to all areas of the house, with care mainly provided on the ground floor which includes a lounge and kitchen/ diner, conservatory and toilet facilities. Bedrooms on the first floor may be used to provide rest facilities when necessary. There is an enclosed rear garden for outside play. Access to the premises is via two small steps.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register to care for a maximum of six children under eight years. There are currently thee children on roll, who are in the early years age range, they all attend on a part- time basis. The family have a pet dog.

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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 recently registered childminder is developing the skills necessary to help the children she cares for to progress in their learning and development. She welcomes, supports and values all children whatever their backgrounds or abilities. She understands that each child is unique and has individual needs; she works in partnership with parents and others to meet these needs. Overall, the children are kept safe and the appropriate documentation is kept. The childminder has put into place good systems for evaluating and assessing the quality of the provision she offers, she is aware of her strengths and the areas for improvement. She has plans effective steps to continue to improve.

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further?

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

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further?

 keep a daily record of the names of the children looked after on the premises and the hours of their attendance (Documentation) 29/12/2010

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further?

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

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further?

 use the good observations made on the children's progress to help them progress by identifying next steps in their learning  practise regular emergency evacuation procedures with the children, record details in a fire log book of any problems encountered and how they were resolved. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

Most of the records, policies and procedures that are necessary for the safe and efficient management of the Early Years Foundation Stage and to ensure the children's needs are met and that they are kept safe are in place and well kept. However, the childminder must keep a more accurate record of the children's attendance. She is very confident in the procedures she will follow if she has any child protection concerns, these procedures are shared with parents. All the adults in the home have been suitable vetted; the childminder does not allow unvetted adults to have unsupervised contact with the children.

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the early years provision

The childminder has created a welcoming and stimulating environment for children. The children play in the open plan lounge and dining areas and they can use the secure rear garden for outside play. There is a very good range of toys available to the children, both indoors and outside. There are many suitable baby toy kept in lounge for the babies to easily crawl towards and chose what they wish to play with. Toys for older children are well organised and stored in the conservatory; there the children can choose what the wish to play with and take toys into the lounge. The childminder has risk-assessed her home very well, ensuring any hazards to the children are identified and minimised; but she has not yet practised any emergency evaluation procedures with the children. The childminder's home and garden are kept very secure.

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the early years provision

The childminder works very closely with her mother who lives nearby and is also a newly registered childminder. Together they attend training events and the local childminding group where they discuss practice issues with other childminders. The childminder has implemented good systems to check and monitor the quality of her provision. She warmly welcomes and values all children, including children with disabilities. She works in partnership with the children's parents and the school that they attend, aiming to fully promote the integration of the children's care and education and to meet their welfare needs.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder plans a wide range of interesting and age-appropriate activities for the children. They go out for walks most days and visit local parks, they regularly attend a local childminding group. These activities help the young children she cares for to learn about their local community and begin to interact with other adults and children. The childminder ensures the children are offered activities that promote all the areas of learning. These include painting, singing and looking at books. The childminder observes and records the children's progress very well, but she does not yet use these observations to plan for the next steps in the children's learning so that they are helped progress appropriately. The observation dairies she keeps are regularly shared with parents. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder cares for two babies, she encourages them to be curious and

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and outcomes for children

explore their surrounding and the toys she provides for them. She ensures that their familiar routines for meals and naps are observed; there is travel cot in the lounge for sleeping. The childminder ensures children receive plenty of individual care and attention and she offers cuddles and comfort whenever necessary. Parents provide most of the children's meals and snacks, but the childminder offers an after-school snack. The childminder promotes healthy eating and ensures children can always access regular drinks. When in the garden, at the play park or using the small ball pit in the lounge, children have good opportunities to develop their physical skills. The childminder's home is kept clean; she has all the necessary documentation for recording accidents and the administration of medications and has current first aid training.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder is aware of some suitable strategies to use to help children behave appropriately; she explains to children why some behaviour is not acceptable, and she encourages them to consider the needs of others. Through some of the resources they use, such as books dolls and small world toys the children are beginning to learn about diversity. The childminder plans to celebrate special events and festivals with the children. The childminder fosters the children's language and communication skills well; they use electronic toys and older children can use the computer. The childminder is effectively helping the children to develop 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 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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