Golley-Male, Victoria Anne

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY413862 Inspection date 20/12/2010 Inspector Anne Archer

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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 2010. She minds from her co-minder's house in the Gleneagles area of Wellingborough. All areas of the house and the rear garden may be used for childminding.

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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. When working alone she may care for up to four children under eight years including two in the early years age group. When working with another childminder she may care for up to ten children at any one time including five in the early years age group. She is currently minding several children on a part-time basis.

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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 make good progress in their play and learning and their welfare is successfully promoted. Safeguarding systems are thorough and partnerships with parents and with other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage are well established and generally effective. The childminder knows all the children well and works hard to make sure she meets their individual needs effectively. The childminder's use of reflection and self evaluation ensures that strengths and areas for development are identified early and steps are put in place to bring about improvement. As a result, the childminder's capacity to make continuous improvement is good.

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further?

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

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further?

 explore ways to enable parents to contribute to their child's ongoing assessment by sharing what they know about their child  maintain children's assessment records until the end of the Early Years Foundation Stage and use established links with other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage to ensure continuity and coherence.

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the early years provision

Children's welfare is effectively safeguarded because the childminder works in partnership with her co-minder to ensure that both are fully aware of all aspects of the children's care needs. She has an good understanding of her responsibilities in relation to child protection issues. She is confident in her ability to respond to any potential concerns by following the safeguarding procedure which reflects current advice from the local Safeguarding Children Board. The procedure also includes what to do if an accusation is made about herself or her co-minder. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Procedures are in place to inform Ofsted of any changes which may affect her registration. Visitors are asked for identification and are not left alone with children. Anyone other than parents collecting children must follow prior arrangements made between the childminder and the child's parents.

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the early years provision

Policies and procedures have been devised in conjunction with the co-minder and are reviewed periodically to ensure they continue to reflect their good practices. Formal risk assessments and daily visual checks are conducted on the co-minder's house and garden and on any outing venues to make sure children stay safe at all times. The childminder helps children learn how to keep themselves safe and to negotiate risk without impeding their developing independence.

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the early years provision

The childminder takes effective steps to promote children's health and well-being. She has clear procedures to prevent the spread of infection and to care for children who become unwell. She holds a current paediatric first-aid certificate and keeps a well stocked first-aid kit in the house and the car. The childminder is fully aware of children's dietary needs and works closely with her co-minder and with parents to encourage children to adopt healthy eating patterns.

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the early years provision

The effectiveness with which the childminder promotes equality and diversity is good. She has a thorough knowledge of each child's welfare and developmental needs including culture, beliefs and ethnicity. The childminder and her co-minder have devised a clear system for observing, assessing and planning for children's learning needs. They provide adult-led activities such as the hibernation box and opportunities for child-initiated play such as when a child lined up and counted 101 cars. All activities offered take account of children's capabilities and their interests.

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the early years provision

Behaviour management strategies used by the childminder and her co-minder are good. They have a very consistent approach which takes account of children's maturity and has a positive effect on learning. The childminder's engagement with parents and carers is good. Parents are kept well informed of their child's achievements, wellbeing and development through daily conversations and a daily diary in which parents add occasional comments. However, these are not added to children's records of achievement to provide a full picture of children's progress.

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the early years provision

Partnerships with other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage are satisfactory. They consist mainly of sharing information about children's welfare and concentrate less on the shared responsibility for children's learning.

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the early years provision

The childminding premises are suitable and safe for purpose and offer a stimulating and supportive environment in which children flourish. Resources are abundant and suitable for each child's stage of development and reflect their changing interests.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a clear vision for the future of her provision. She uses self- evaluation as a tool to reflect on her childminding practice and is currently assessing future training requirements to support her development. This commitment confirms that her capacity to maintain continuous improvement is good. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

Children are very well settled, content and eager to take part in organised activities or play with the exciting range of toys and resources available. Activities reflect the interests and learning needs of the children. The childminder and her co-minder make observations of the children at play. This provides them with information to plan a suitable range of activities to support children's learning so that they make good progress towards the early learning goals.

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and outcomes for children

Children learn the importance of keeping themselves and others safe and of adopting healthy lifestyles through daily routines. They make sure small pieces of a game are safely out of the way when younger children are playing on the floor. They learn how to use tissues properly to deal with a runny nose. Children take part in regular emergency evacuation practises and are becoming aware of the reason for them.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy the attention of both the childminder and her co-minder and show, by their behaviour and mannerisms, that they feel safe in her care. They show by their actions that they understand the childminder's house rules such as tidying away toys occasionally to make space for others and behave well under the childminder's consistent and supportive approach.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy imaginary games with dinosaurs, using lots of dialogue to include adults and other children. They play with cars and trucks filling them up at the petrol station before long journeys and they make hibernation boxes for the teddies so they keep snug and warm during the winter.

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and outcomes for children

Babies eager to feel their feet seek support from the childminder with their walking and the older children move toys out of their way so they stay safe. Children enjoy looking at books by themselves or listening to stories, often anticipating what happens next. Writing and craft activities create a lot of discussion and childminder and child break off what they are doing to find out information to answer their questions.

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and outcomes for children

Children have frequent opportunities to play outside either in the co-minder's garden or at nearby parks and recreation grounds where they enjoy playing on the larger apparatus. They attend selected play sessions at various venues in the area to improve their knowledge and understanding of the world and develop their socialising skills. 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 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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