Childminder in Surrey

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY358054 Inspection date 28/01/2011 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 registered in 2007 and lives in a residential area of Godalming, Surrey. Local schools, shops and parks are within walking distance. The whole of the property is used for childminding and children have access to a secure outside play space. The childminder offers care to children all year round, excluding bank holidays.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The registration is for a maximum of six children under eight years, of whom three may be in the early years group. The childminder also works with an assistant and when doing so she is able to care for no more than six children in the early years age range. There are currently 10 children on roll in the early years age group. The childminder currently supports children who have additional educational needs and/or disabilities and children who speak English as an additional language. 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 good.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder's ambition and enthusiasm in promoting a positive experience for children as they play and learn is a key aspect of this provision. The childminder has good relationships with parents and seeks information from them to ensure she is well-informed about how she can support each child develop and feel secure. The childminder has a sound awareness of how she can keep children safe in most instances, although in terms of fire safety this is less well developed. The childminder reviews her service very well and seeks parental feedback to ensure she can recognise and improve areas which would benefit from future development.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure appropriate fire detection and control equipment (including smoke detectors and fire blanket) is in place and are in full working order (Suitable premises, environment and equipment) (Early Years Register). 11/02/2011

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should: This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  develop relationships with other early years settings that children attend to ensure continuity and coherence of support through sharing relevant information  plan and carry out regular evacuation drills with the children to support their awareness of how they can keep themselves safe in an emergency and record details of any problems encountered and how these were resolved.

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the early years provision

Appropriate procedures are in place to help the childminder risk assess her home in order to ensure that the setting is safe and secure. Toys and resources are sought to meet children's needs and consideration is given to the ages and stages of children to ensure that resources are appropriate and safe. The childminder has recently moved into the property therefore has taken time to plan her space well and children subsequently enjoy the use of a dedicated play area which is vibrant and inviting. The childminder has a planned evacuation procedure to follow in case of an emergency and has some fire safety equipment in place; however this is not effective in all instances. For example, a fire blanket is available but is not stored sufficiently to ensure easy access in an emergency. The childminder has a smoke alarm on the first floor of her home, although this is not adequately secured and there are no smoke detection devices located on the ground floor, near where

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the early years provision

children play. These failings mean that children's safety would be compromised in event of a fire.

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the early years provision

The childminder plans her time and setting well. Children are confident in helping themselves to toys from low level storage and enjoy the opportunity to be independent. The childminder resources activities well to make them more enjoyable, such as when children show an interest in the hats and bags the childminder extends this to encourage imaginative play as they visit the shops to buy some vegetables for dinner. Key information is sought from parents which helps the childminder to be aware of each child and their personalities. The information she seeks helps her to ensure that children are well included, particularly those who have additional physical needs. Activities are provided to encourage children to begin to investigate different cultures to those of their own, such as Chinese New Year where they use chopsticks and taste noodles. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how secure relationships are

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the early years provision

important with other early years providers that children attend in order to promote consistency of care and support, although relationships with other early years providers would benefit from being further strengthened in some cases.

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the early years provision

The childminder is ambitious in her plans to support children's development and attends training to ensure she can reflect on her own practice and plan improvements where they would be beneficial. She is well-organised in ensuring documentation is maintained in most instances, for example booking a new first aid course when her current qualification is getting close to expiring. Future improvements are planned taking into account the layout of her new home and include her wish to extend provision of larger play equipment for the outdoors and developing a cosy book corner inside to promote children's enjoyment of story- This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 telling and books.

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and outcomes for children

Children are making good progress in their development. They are inquisitive in their activities and enjoy investigating a range of resources and how they work. Toddlers concentrate hard as they post shapes into a shape sorter, before recognising that their actions make things happen, such as when they take the lid off the sorter, a tune is played. Children are developing very good levels of self- esteem and this aspect of care is exceptionally well fostered. Children's art work adorns the walls of their play area as well as a wide range of recent photographs being displayed, which young children enjoy toddling up to before confidently pointing out their friends.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has appropriate systems in place to recognise where individual children would benefit from receiving additional support in some areas of learning and development. For example, she recognises children's current stages of development and interests and plans activities surrounding these. Children are encouraged to develop their investigative skills to mix paints together and examine a range of textures as they use sponges and brushes to mark-make. The childminder recognises how an awareness of children's interests are vital for providing challenge and support in different areas of their development. For example following her recognition of a childs specific interest in vehicles, she utilises toy cars to encourage children to play with them in a range of contexts, such as in the sandpit as well as making tyre tracks in paint.

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and outcomes for children

Children behave very well together and are developing skills required for future success as they spend time examining early ICT equipment, including old mobile phones which they use to have conversations with Daddy. Children understand the importance of sharing and are showing interest in other children and what they can achieve. They are developing an awareness of how to keep safe and routines for outings, such as using reigns and talking about road safety, begin to support this. However, the childminder has yet to help children develop an awareness of how they can take care of themselves in case of a fire and does not practice evacuation procedures which would further heighten their understanding.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy being active and begin to make healthy choices which promote their health and well-being. They enjoy use of the outdoors and parents especially value this for those children who learn better in this type of environment. The childminder supports children in developing good hygiene routines, such as when she supports them in hand-washing after messy play. Children also enjoy the chance to be active indoors as they listen to music and examine battery operated musical instruments. They respond to the music, recognising rhythm and attempting to bounce their bodies in time with the beat. Children enjoy their time at the setting and approach the childminder for a hug during their play, demonstrating that they feel secure and valued. 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 qua lity 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 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 3 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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