Mrs Sandra Jane Lloyd

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY385030 Inspection date 25/01/2011 Inspector Patricia Champion

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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 was registered in 2008. She lives with her husband in a house in a residential area in Leigh on Sea, Essex. All areas of the childminder's house are used for childminding. Access is via two steps into the front door. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The family keep rabbits as pets.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time and is currently minding one child in the early years age group. The childminder also offers care to children aged over five years to 11 years. The provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder cares for children who speak English as an additional language.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children and attends the local carer and toddler group. 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

Children are happy and secure in a safe, friendly environment. They make good progress and their unique needs are sensitively recognised and valued. The childminder's policies and procedures are implemented effectively and successfully promote children's welfare and safety. The childminder is fully committed to developing her practice in order to promote outcomes for children. She works effectively in partnership with parents and other early years professionals to meet children's individual needs.

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further?

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

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further?

 encourage parents to add their comments about children's learning to the development records  develop the outdoor area to set up more activities that offer physical challenges and energetic play.

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the early years provision

The childminder is well-organised and a safe, clean and welcoming family environment is provided. Children are effectively safeguarded because the childminder is fully aware of her responsibility to protect them from harm. She uses risk assessments effectively in order to minimise any possible hazards both in the home and on outings. These are reviewed regularly and adapted according to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 changing circumstances. The childminder ensures that only adults checked through the Criminal Records Bureau have unsupervised contact with children. She has a secure knowledge of child protection procedures and holds the required documentation, including a list of contact numbers to use if she has concerns about a child's welfare. All the essential records are systematically organised for the safe day-to-day management of the childminding provision. All paperwork

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the early years provision

containing details about the children is confidentially recorded and securely stored.

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the early years provision

Children benefit from the care of a qualified nursery nurse who is also an experienced nanny and teaching support assistant. She has a good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and of how young children learn. Self-evaluation modestly recognises the strengths of the childminding provision and identifies areas for further development. The childminder is motivated and enthusiastic about attending further training to enhance her professional knowledge and skills.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good understanding of the children's family backgrounds and values their linguistic diversity. She has a positive attitude towards promoting an inclusive practice and ensures that no child is disadvantaged. Attractive toys and play materials are used well to provide the children with safe and stimulating learning experiences. This includes an interesting selection of resources and artefacts that reflect diversity and help children understand the value of differences. The childminder has good storage and display of resources in the playroom which promotes independent self-selection for the children. A wealth of visual displays including posters with captions ensures that children grasp important messages and learn that words convey meaning.

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the early years provision

The childminder builds good relationships with parents. She has sensitive settling in procedures and shares information through the welcome pack of policies, via emails and by displaying important certificates, notices and posters. All required records such as accidents are recorded and shared with parents and any individual care needs are efficiently supported. Feedback in a variety of ways means that parents feel included in their child's daily experiences and they share their views via questionnaires. Arrangements for viewing and sharing children's learning profiles are just beginning. However, parents are not yet encouraged to add their comments about their children's achievements in the development records. The childminder understands the importance of partnership working with other agencies or providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage to build continuity in learning. She links with other childminders and attends school meetings to

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the early years provision

enhance children's progress and development.

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and outcomes for children

Children are content and confident in the childminder's care. She knows each child well and supports their individual needs sensitively. Interaction between the childminder and children is warm and affectionate. Plenty of praise and encouragement is given to acknowledge children's good attempts and accomplishments and this raises confidence and self-esteem. Language is This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 developed through everyday conversation and also by sharing picture books. There is a wide range of fiction and non-fiction materials easily accessible to children and mark making and early writing skills are promoted through purposeful activities. The childminder is skilled in teaching the phonic knowledge that children need to recognise words and read with fluency. Many opportunities are provided for children to develop their imagination, creativity and musicality. Regular outings

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and outcomes for children

and the investigation table encourages children to examine and explore items in connection with the natural world and changing seasons.

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and outcomes for children

The varied activities ensure that children learn and make good progress in their all- round development. The childminder finds out as much as she can about each child right from the start. She is competently using the Early Years Foundation Stage framework to carry out regular observations which clearly link to the six areas and next steps in learning. The development records are well presented and supported by photographs of children's achievements and examples of their artwork. Consequently, the childminder is well aware of children's individual interests, enthusiasms and capabilities.

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and outcomes for children

Children's health needs are very well supported because the childminder is fully aware of their individual requirements. They are well nourished and have healthy appetites as they independently access fruit and drinks for snacks and there is a well-balanced menu plan for meal times. Children follow good hygiene routines and individual flannels, liquid soap and hand sanitising gel are provided to reduce the risk of cross-infection. Babies are able to sleep peacefully and without disturbance and nappy changing is undertaken in a sensitive and hygienic manner. Children have opportunities to exercise through music and movement at the 'Caterpillar Club' and they visit nearby parks. The childminder has identified the need to develop her outdoor area so that more activities are provided for physical challenges and energetic play when working from her home.

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and outcomes for children

Children start learning about how to keep themselves safe and find out about road safety on outings and practise emergency evacuation procedures from the premises. They know to behave responsibly as discussions are held about the possible consequences of their actions and the house rules are clearly displayed. Children play harmoniously and they learn compassion and consideration through the sensitive guidance they receive from the childminder. 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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