Arnold, Julie Marie

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY413133 Inspection date 26/01/2011 Inspector Sally Hall

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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 and two children in a terraced house in Newton Abbot. She is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register to care for four children under eight years of age. She is currently caring for six children at various times of the week, of whom three are in the early years age range. She is also registered to mind with an assistant and to provide overnight care for one child. The family has a guinea pig.

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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 minded in a very caring, safe and enabling environment. The childminder has a secure understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and provides children with a range of play opportunities to support their learning and development. She completes observations and assessments on the children to share with parents, and is developing them to support her planning and for children's next steps in their learning. She has yet to complete her own self- evaluation to reflect her practice. However, she has a very positive approach to childminding and a secure capacity to maintain continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the use of observations and assessments to identify the next steps for children's progress which can be measured against their achievements  develop systems of self-evaluation to identify strengths and areas for development to enhance the provision.

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the early years provision

Children are extremely happy and secure with the childminder. They are supervised well at all times and safe due to the sensible precautions taken in the home to minimise any potential hazards to the children. Risk assessments are completed and regularly reviewed in the home and for outings. The childminder is clear regarding the procedures to follow in the event of a child protection concern. Children learn about keeping themselves safe they practise the fire drill so they are clear of what to do in the event of an emergency and learn rood safety when walking to and from school. Good hygiene is promoted in the home and the children learn about self-care from a young age. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder has developed a very good partnership with parents. She ensures they are well informed of how their child has been through daily discussion and

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the early years provision

informative daily diaries and the children's scrap books that show what they have been doing and their development in all the areas of learning. The books are well documented and include photographs of children engaging in activities. These are shared with parents to enable them to support their child's learning at home. The childminder is developing how she uses this information to support her planning and for the children's next steps of development. She has established a secure partnership with other settings that children attend to ensure consistency of care and pass on any information to parents.

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the early years provision

The childminder is confident with the business side of minding and all the required documentation is in place to support children's care. Parental consents are in place to seek medical advice or treatment in the event of an emergency with a child. Parents sign to say they have read the policies this ensures they are clear of her practice. She presents as a very positive role model for children. She has yet to undertake her own self-evaluation to reflect her practice having only recently registered as a childminder. Children have a very good range of toys and resources to play with which are all in very good condition and rotated to provide variety. She raises children's awareness of diversity through activities and stories.

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and outcomes for children

Children are extremely happy and secure. They have access to a good range of toys and resources to support their learning and development. The childminder puts resources at a short distance for younger children encouraging their mobility as they endeavor to reach them. Children have a good range of books that they freely select and enjoy listening to stories. They have the opportunity to socialise with other children attending local groups where they join in singing and rhyme sessions. The childminder plans weekly themes for the children to support their individual interests and to raise their awareness of their local community and the wider world. Role play is encouraged and they have toys set up to support them to extend their knowledge, for example, a travel agent with brochures, a globe and atlas and tasting food from around the world and a vets practice with cuddly toys.

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and outcomes for children

Children learn to be kind and thoughtful and to share the toys. They learn good social skills and their language is encouraged from a young age. Younger children have reassuring cuddles as they become tired and their individual routines are met very well. Children develop their small muscles manipulating play dough and have a wide range of craft opportunities. They learn about nature and grow plants from seeds. They do cooking with the childminder making items to take home for their parents. The childminder actively engages with the children encouraging them and giving them praise. Children behave very well and she liaises with parents to ensure consistency of care.

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and outcomes for children

Children have fresh air daily with walks, and visits to the park. The childminder is flexible with meal arrangements and a healthy diet is promoted. She ensures This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children have plenty of fluids particularly the younger children who are unable to ask. Children learn about problem solving using shape sorters and measuring with tapes. They learn their colours and numbers in naturally occurring situations throughout the day such as counting the grapes at snack time.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder is well organised and gives thought to the activities and play opportunities to support the different ages of children and to extend children's learning. She is delighted when she sees them make progress, for example, as younger children manage to pull themselves up and start to investigate different toys and say new words. Children have a good balance of adult-led and child-led activities both within the home and on outings. Younger children follow by example and enjoy watching what other children are doing. 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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