Baggott, Deborah-Leigh

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY410038 Inspection date 06/01/2011 Inspector Jo Rowley

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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 registered in 2010. She lives with her husband, one adult child and one younger child, aged eight in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire close to shops, parks, schools and public transport links. The whole of the childminder's house is used for childminding and there is access to a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The family has two dogs, two rabbits and a gerbil.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder provides care on each weekday during term time and school holidays. She is registered on the Early Years Register to care for a maximum of three children in the early years age range and is currently minding one child in this age group. She also offers care to children aged over five years and this provision is registered on 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 satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment and takes steps to promote children's welfare through established daily routines. She has a generally sound understanding of safeguarding procedures and is meeting the needs of the children in the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder promotes an inclusive environment in which children are making sound progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder is beginning to develop an understanding of her strengths and weaknesses although self-evaluation is limited. Suitable links with parents help to build positive relationships and promote consistency of care.

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further?

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

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further?

 carry out a risk assessment for each type of outing and review it before embarking on each specific outing (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare). 27/01/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 practise regular evacuation drills and record details  incorporate children's next steps in to the planning of activities to ensure that they are tailored to the needs and abilities of individual children  improve self-evaluation to easily identify strengths and areas for improvement that will improve the quality of the provision for all 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 a suitable understanding of safeguarding procedures in order to protect children in her care. For example, she regularly shares information with parents and has written procedures in place to protect children who may become lost or is uncollected from her setting. The childminder has devised written risk assessments, which are completed on a regular basis, to protect children in her home. However, risk assessments are not carried out for each type of outing that children take part in, potentially compromising their safety. The children also learn about keeping safe as they discuss stranger danger and road safety whilst out of the home. However, they do not take part in a regular evacuation drill and this potentially affects their safety.

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the early years provision

Children achieve and make progress in all areas of their learning because they have free access to an environment where they are encouraged to explore, self- select resources and initiate their own play. Resources are stored so that children can access them independently and they are age and stage appropriate for those children attending. The childminder has an understanding of cultural differences and offers a range of resources to support children's awareness and understanding of the wider community. All children are equally welcomed into the childminder's setting regardless of their background and the written equal opportunities policy is shared with parents, to ensure that no child is discriminated against.

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the early years provision

The childminder regularly discusses her setting with parents on a verbal basis and she has forged friendly partnerships and as children in her care attend pre-school and nursery, links there are being developed. She discusses the children's welfare and development with parents on a daily basis through verbal discussion and parents are encouraged to share what they know about their children, promoting consistency and continuity of care. However, the childminder has taken limited steps in the form of self-evaluation to ensure that her setting's strengths and areas for improvement are identified.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy and enjoy their time with the childminder. They make sound progress in their learning because she is supportive to their needs. Activities are used to develop children's learning, with the childminder extending these where possible. For example, as one child enjoys a colouring activity they count some steps on a ladder which is on the picture the child is about to colour. The child is well supported by the childminder as they count to 10 and the child is praised effectively by the childminder who is clearly happy at the progress they are making with counting. The childminder completes some observations for each child, in the early years age group, and these are linked to the Early Years Foundation Stage. However, children's next steps are not demonstrated and therefore, they are not used to ensure that the planning of activities is effectively tailored to meet the individual needs of the children.

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and outcomes for children

This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children's behaviour shows that they feel safe as they happily play alone or with the childminder. Their independence is promoted as they make choices about their play and create their own games and ideas. For example, one child is playing with a small kitchen and utensils. The childminder joins in with their play and asks the child what they are cooking. The child tells the childminder they are making meatballs and monster munch. This starts a 'pretend' cooking activity where the child uses different resources to prepare food and drink. The child makes tea and coffee for the adults and juice for themself, whilst being fully encouraged by the childminder. Children are developing their skills across all six areas of learning and are confident in their environment, therefore, actively involved in their learning. Their physical development is promoted through a range of opportunities, for

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and outcomes for children

example, using static equipment in the garden, sand and play dough utensils and visiting different toddler groups where they are able to explore different resources. Children have regular and independent opportunities read and look at books as these are easily accessible, promoting independence.

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and outcomes for children

Children's self-esteem is promoted as they are praised consistently by the childminder, for example, as one child plays with the train set, they are asked about the colours of each train. They smile happily as the child gets the colours right and is effectively praised by the childminder. Children learn about healthy life styles as the childminder offers freshly prepared and nutritionally balanced snacks and meals throughout the day. During meal times the childminder sits with the children and uses the opportunity to develop their social skills, such as, good manners which the childminder promotes through praise and examples. 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 3 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 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 3 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 3 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 3

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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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