Childminder in Surrey

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY361363 Inspection date 12/01/2011 Inspector Helen Penticost

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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 2007 and lives with her husband and two children in Redhill Surrey. All areas on the ground floor ware used for childminding purposes. There is a rear garden for outdoor play. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children at any one time. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder has three children on roll and of these two are in the early years age group. The childminder attends local drop-in-groups, the local library, park and places of interest. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association. (NCMA)

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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's individual needs are met to a good standard as the childminder has an effective understanding of the uniqueness of each child in her care. Overall, their welfare is successfully promoted and all children make good progress in their learning and development. There are good systems in place to ensure daily communication with parents. The childminder has well targeted plans for the future of her setting and has a good understanding of the areas for improvement to benefit children's learning and development.

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further?

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

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further?

 request written permission from parents for seeking emergency medical advice or treatment (Safeguarding and Welfare) 21/01/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 review the systems for risk assessments to ensure any action taken is recorded  develop further the use of observation and assessment to identify children's next steps in 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 is fully aware of her responsibilities to promote children's safety and welfare. She has in place all required documentation, together with local contact numbers, should she have any concerns on safeguarding children. Clear and detailed written policies and procedures reflect the good practice and caring relationships evident in the childminding service. These procedures are readily available to all parents on the dedicated website. The childminder is fully aware of the required documentation; however, written parental permission for emergency treatment for one child was not in place. This is a requirement. Children enjoy exploring and developing their play in a safe and secure environment because the childminder is very aware of implementing good procedures for daily safety checks. Supervision, along with security in and around the home, is good and ensures that children remain secure in the childminder's care at all times. Risk assessments are

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the early years provision

undertaken of the home environment to highlight potential safety risks to children; however, some records are not kept up to date. Regular outings are thoroughly enjoyed and the childminder has developed comprehensive risk assessments to ensure that these outings can be safely accessed by all children.

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the early years provision

A wide variety of good quality toys, resources and equipment are easily accessible to children which promotes their freedom of choice and independence. The childminder provides a service that is inclusive for all children and their families. Planned outings and activities ensure the children learn to respect each other, the people around them and other living creatures. The childminder strives for improvement in her practice by attending training and seeking advice from others, including childminders. The childminder is currently having her garage converted into a dedicated play space for the children, as part of her plans for continuous development. Children benefit from a consistently maintained and effective partnership with parents. This means that the childminder knows the children very well and can therefore meet their individual care and development needs on a daily basis. Systems for two-way communication include daily detailed discussions

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the early years provision

about what the children have been enjoying, daily diaries and individual journals which include photographs. Working relationships have been developed with the local school and nurseries which ensures that children's individual needs and requirements are fully supported and addressed.

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and outcomes for children

Children concentrate for sustained periods of time showing that they are fully engrossed and enthused with the activities they undertake. For example, they enjoy working together as they solve shape problems on the computer, taking turns without intervention from the childminder. Children show great kindness to those around them. For example, they help to find age appropriate toys for younger children and chat with them reassuringly. They take responsibility for keeping their environment safe as they actively help to tidy away toys and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 resources. Children enjoy a range of healthy food options and are helped to acquire new tastes as the childminder introduces different textures and flavours. They are encouraged and are able to attend to their own personal hygiene needs and they use their own individual hand towel, which develops their understanding

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and outcomes for children

of the need to prevent the spread of infection. Children enjoy opportunities to explore their surrounding environment. For example, they clamber over fallen tree trunks, look at wild mushrooms and hunt for bugs hidden in the undergrowth. Younger children develop their large muscle skills as they pull themselves to standing on the furniture and well positioned resources.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy construction activities, exploring discovery toys, 'small-world' play and looking at books within the routine of the day. In addition, children enjoy a range of activities which contribute to their imagination and creativity, such as art and craft activities, role play, musical activities and mark-making. For example, the children make artistic creations from dried flowers and coloured glue. They choose musical instruments which they play accompanied by the childminder as she plays the organ. The childminder has developed planning and assessment arrangements, however, observations and assessments are not used fully to plan for their next steps in their learning and development. Outings to the local toddler groups, parks and duck pond provide children with additional learning experiences and the opportunity to be sociable with other people. Children are praised for their achievements and work harmoniously together creating a warm and friendly

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and outcomes for children

atmosphere. They feel a sense of belonging as the childminder ensures that all children no matter what their age are full participants in all activities. For example, they all sit together at meal times enabling a social occasion. 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 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 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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