Pybus, Margaret

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY348691 Inspection date 10/01/2011 Inspector Janet Fairhurst

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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 has been registered since April 2007. She lives with her husband and daughter aged nine years old. The ground floor of the premises and the upstairs bathroom are used for childminding. There is an enclosed rear garden available for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time, no more than three of which may be in the early years range. She is currently minding two child in the early years age group. Children attend on a part-time basis. The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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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

Children make sound progress in their learning and development as the childminder provides a suitable range of play experiences. Methods of observations and assessments are still in the early stages of development. Children's welfare is promoted suitably as the childminder has appropriate systems in place to keep children safe, healthy and ensure that every child is valued and welcome. The childminder is keen to develop her practice. She has begun to develop procedures to monitor and evaluate her provision, and as a result has a suitable understanding of her areas for development.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further the systems for observations and assessments, including summative assessments, to help with planning for children's learning and development  improve the arrangements for self-evaluation in order to maintain continuous improvements of the provision, ensuring parents are fully involved in this process.

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the early years provision

Children's welfare is appropriately safeguarded as the childminder has a suitable understanding of child protection issues. Their safety is assured as there are effective procedures in place for their safe arrival and collection, and the premises remain secure at all times to prevent children leaving, or anyone gaining unauthorised access. The childminder has developed a basic risk assessment document for the home and for outings, which helps to minimise any potential This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 hazards to children. The childminder holds a current first aid certificate and obtains written consent from parents to seek emergency medical treatment; this ensures any emergency is dealt with quickly and appropriately.

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the early years provision

Space within the childminder's home is suitably organised to enable children to have easy access to a range of appropriate toys and equipment. The childminder appropriately promotes equality and diversity as levels of engagement with parents and carers are established and this results in a sound knowledge of each child's background, care needs and preferences. The childminder builds positive relationships with parents. Initial discussion and some written policies and procedures ensure parents are sufficiently informed of her practice. Ongoing information about children's activities and achievements is shared through informal verbal feedback at the end of each day. Written comments from parents are positive and complimentary and reflect their satisfaction with the service that is provided. Although no children with special educational needs and/or disabilities currently attend the setting, the childminder demonstrates a positive attitude to

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the early years provision

working with parents and taking steps, where appropriate, to ensure that all children are fully included at the setting. The childminder is aware of the need to work in partnerships with others to meet the needs of individual children when this is appropriate.

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the early years provision

The childminder is beginning to develop procedures to monitor and evaluate her practice, although at present her procedures do not fully include parents and children in the self-evaluation process. She has been pro-active since the last inspection to meet the actions and recommendations made. For example, she has obtained the Early Years Foundation Stage guidance and has started to make some progress developing her understanding of the requirements. Record of emergency evacuation and risk assessments are now in place. Alongside this she has begun to record observations of children, although she acknowledges she has more work to do in this area. This helps to demonstrate her willingness to make continuous improvements to the service she offers.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder is gradually becoming familiar with learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is attentive to children's immediate needs and involves herself in their play. She is caring and affectionate and children are comfortable in her care. She has recently introduced individual files for the children, which include brief narrative observations and samples of the children's creative work. Because the childminder is not yet fully conversant with the educational programme the systems are not fully in place to collate summative assessments to track children's progress and help with future planning. However, through discussion with the childminder it is clear that she knows the children in her care well and is beginning to use this knowledge alongside her observations to support them in their learning. The childminder recognises that her written observation and assessment is still developing and has identified this within her

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and outcomes for children

self-evaluation assessment. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The emotional needs of babies and younger children are met appropriately as they enjoy cuddles and hugs from the childminder. The childminder is aware of the children's home routines and tries hard to mirror them within the day, providing a sense of security and consistency. Babies are encouraged to find their voice as the childminder chats to them, imitating and repeating their individual sounds. Babies' physical skills are appropriately supported as the childminder holds their hands as they attempt to stand. She encourages their mobility further as she carefully supervises them as they enjoy the freedom of the baby walker. Interactive toys develop children's natural curiosity as they observe the dials and buttons being pressed which then create music and light. The childminder ensures children have

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and outcomes for children

access to fresh air and opportunities for outdoor play. Their daily walks in the buggy allow very young children to observe their environment, watching the trees in the park, listening to the noises and meeting other people.

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and outcomes for children

Meals are usually provided by parents, supplemented by healthy light snacks provided by the childminder, such as fresh fruit. Sound procedures are in place to prevent the spread of infection and children learn about appropriate hygiene practices through the daily routine and know that they must wash their hands before meals and after using the toilet. Children are encouraged to keep themselves safe as the childminder reminds them of simple precautions, such as the need to tidy toys away when they have finished with them to prevent trips. She also encourages the children to follow road safety rules. Children are familiar with the emergency evacuation procedures as these are practised with the children. The childminder encourages good behaviour through good role- modelling, the use of praise and by having realistic expectations of children. 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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