Childminder in Surrey

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY338447 Inspection date 18/10/2010 Inspector Amanda May

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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 2006. She lives with her husband and five children in a quiet residential area close to Ash, Ash Vale, Aldershot and Farnborough. Only the ground floor of the childminder's house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder drives to school to take and collect children. She takes children to the local parks and woodland ranges. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently three children on roll in the early years age group. The childminder has a three dogs, two cats and a hamster as pets.

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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 making good progress in their learning and development and actively enjoy spending their time in the childminder's care. The childminder has secure systems in place to recognise how she can support children in their individual needs and plans activities to enhance their learning. Systems to evaluate the service that she offers to the parents and the children who attend are effective and the childminder is eager to consistently develop and improve her provision to meet the children's changing needs.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop ways to seek and share information from parents about what children are able to do in regards to their learning and development at home to ensure that activities are pitched according to their current interests and starting points.  enhance opportunities to support children in developing their understanding of their own cultures and beliefs and those of other people.

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the early years provision

Children are kept safe through the childminder's understanding of issues surrounding safeguarding children. She demonstrates a secure understanding of what she should do if she had concerns regarding a child who attends and has relevant documentation which she can refer to as necessary. The childminder demonstrates a practical understanding of minimising potential hazards to protect the children and effective procedures are in place to protect children's health. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder ensures she works closely with parents and other early years providers to share information about children and to ensure that each child's needs and interests are recognised and supported. Information is shared with parents about how children are making progress in their learning and development, although the childminder does not currently seek from parents information about

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the early years provision

what children can already achieve in their learning when they first attend the setting, meaning that some early activities may not be suitably challenging.

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the early years provision

Information is shared with other early years provisions that the children attend and the childminder extends themes covered at the local pre-school, such as after reading the story of Goldilocks and the three bears, children look at the difference between big and small as they find who wears the smallest socks amongst their group of friends.

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the early years provision

The childminder enjoys her role in caring for the children and provides a welcoming and supportive environment for children to thrive. Resources are in good condition and the childminder ensures that there are suitable resources and toys which support children of all ages and stages of development. Children confidently access a range of resources from low level storage and are developing their self-esteem as they act independently.

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the early years provision

The childminder is keen to develop her service and seeks out training to support her to do this. Previous improvements to the provision include ensuring parental permission is in place for outings and trips and ensuring that some safety issues surrounding the storage of cleaning fluids have been addressed. The childminder has a very secure support network in place and this provides many opportunities to share ideas and for the childminder to seek support or advice where necessary. This benefits the children who attend and provides the childminder with opportunities to enhance her own provision and develop her practice.

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the early years provision

The childminder provides a welcoming provision for families and has started to explore ways of how children can learn about other people's differences and beliefs, however, there are currently limited opportunities for older children to learn about people from other cultures and who hold different beliefs to themselves.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy their time at the setting and confidently approach the childminder to share information with them about their weekend adventures. Babies and toddlers are settling well in her care and levels of self-esteem and confidence are high. Children who arrive after pre-school enjoy pointing out photographs of their friends which are displayed on the wall and smile broadly as they see their own photograph. The childminder has a very good understanding of each child's interests and ways in which she can support children. For example, one child is passionate about trains and the childminder plans a visit to Guildford where children enjoy learning about the world around them as they help to pay for a train This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 ticket before finding their seats. Younger children who are new to the setting are also supported effectively as they settle into their new surroundings. The

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and outcomes for children

childminder offers many opportunities for settling in visits which helps children to feel at home before starting at the setting on a permanent basis.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy regular walks and adventures in the local woodland. The childminder supports children in a range of areas of learning in the outdoors as they do bark rubbings and find natural resources such as leaves and twigs to take back to the setting to make a collage of a hedgehog. Toddlers are encouraged enjoy the outdoors as they walk in the woods and explore the leaves that they find on the way. The childminder encourages children in developing their language skills through discussion during their activities and as children look at books either independently or with the childminder at the end of the day.

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and outcomes for children

Children learn about keeping themselves healthy as they get involved in baking and helping to prepare meals such as homemade pizzas for themselves and their friends. Children are generally reminded to wash their hands before meals and snacks and effective routines are in place to support children's awareness of a healthy lifestyle. Children are also aware of how to behave and are learning about the difference between right and wrong. This ensures that children know how their behaviour can affect the safety of others. The childminder offers lots of praise and encouragement to the children and they enjoy her interest in their experiences and play. 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 3 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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