Childminder in Isle of Wight

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY348209 Inspection date 22/02/2011 Inspector Lilyanne Taylor

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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. She lives with her husband and two school age children in semi-detached house in a residential area of Binstead, near Ryde, on the Isle of Wight. The whole house is registered for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play. The childminder is registered to provide care for a maximum of four children under eight years at any one time; of these no more than three may be in the early years age range. Currently the childminder has eight children on roll; of these four are in the early years age group. Care provided for children aged over five years is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm all year round.

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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 offers children a warm, homely environment. Systems in place for partnership working with parents and other Early Years Foundation Stage providers ensure children's individual care needs are fully met. Ongoing training has enabled the childminder to implement the Early Years Foundation Stage successfully in her practice. As a result, overall children are making good progress in their learning and development. Most written policies and procedures in place for ensuring children's safety are implemented effectively.

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further?

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

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further?

 make sure equipment which a child may come into contact with is made safe for example the fire guard in the lounge  reveiw the systems in place for working in partnership with other Early Years Foundation Stage providers children attend to ensure information with regards to their learning is also shared

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the early years provision

Children are fully safeguarded. The childminder has a secure understanding about child protection and the procedures she should follow should she have any concerns. Her policy is shared with parents and includes what she would do if an allegation were to be made against her or others while children are in her care. All adults living in the premises are known to Ofsted and have been suitably vetted. Written risk assessments are in place for the premises and outings. Most hazards This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children are exposed to while they are in the home have been identified.

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the early years provision

Flexible daily routines allow children to experience a varied range of activities both indoors and outdoors which support all areas of their learning and development. The childminder has a designated play room where most resources are arranged at low level enabling children to access them independently. Resources are plentiful, colourful and maintained in a clean and safe condition.

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the early years provision

The childminder builds on children's natural curiosity of some aspects of the diverse world in which they live through discussion and books. She has sound knowledge of the six areas of learning and records she maintains of the progress children are making clearly identify the stage of learning they are at in each area of their development. Parents have access to these records at any time and they are able to take them home to share with extended family members. Parents express they are very happy with the care and education their children receive, and, how the attention and environment provided by the childminder has enabled their children to feel confident and secure.

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the early years provision

An improvement the childminder has made in response to a recommendation raised at her last inspection has had a positive impact on ensuring the health of children. A written agreement detailing the childminders expectations of parents with regards to food they send in for their children that requires re-cooking is now in place. Through self evaluation the childminder is able to identify her strengths and areas for development. Plans for the future are well targeted; they include enhancing existing resources so children have more opportunities to gain awareness and understanding of the cultures and lives of others. Children benefit from the effective sharing of information the childminder has with their parents. She shares all the policies and procedures she works to with them at the outset and obtains their written acceptance of them. As a result they are fully aware of the care they can expect their children to receive. Information of the care

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the early years provision

children have been provided with and how they have spent their day is written into a home contact book. This is given to parents who are also invited to write in them any information they feel the childminder should know from home. The childminder has systems in place for sharing information with other Early Years Foundation Stage providers; however, at this time information shared only ensures children's care is continuously supported

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and outcomes for children

Children have positive relationships with the childminder who meets their individual needs well. They enjoy their learning which is done through play and are supported to reach their full potential. The childminder makes observations as the children play, these together with information she obtains from parents ensure starting points are recognised and interests built on. The childminder has good knowledge of how children learn and develop and how she intends to progress them in their next steps. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children enjoy the interaction of the childminder which extends their learning and concentration. As they play, they learn about colours, numbers and shapes. Children enjoy sitting alongside the childminder to listen to stories. They join in with repeated refrains, help lift the flaps and earn how to turn the pages over carefully. Younger children's communication skills develop because the childminder

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and outcomes for children

models the correct language back to them for words they have not spoken clearly.

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and outcomes for children

Children are encouraged to become independent in their self-help skills with support from the childminder. She works closely with parents to, in helping children progress with toileting skills. The childminder follows children's home routines for sleeping and eating. As a result their physical and dietary requirements are well met and they are content and settled. Children are provided with healthy snacks which they bring from home and drinks are available at all times.

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and outcomes for children

Children are taken out in the fresh air each day and have opportunities to use a range of equipment at local parks. They are beginning to share and take turns with gentle persuasion when needed and behave well. They are shown how to have respect for resources and help with the packing away of toys prior to getting other items out. Effective use of praise helps them to feel confident in their own abilities and promotes their self-esteem.

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and outcomes for children

Children are beginning to gain an understanding of some aspects of the world in which they live through discussions they have with the childminder, outings they have around the local area and resources such as books.

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and outcomes for children

Children start to become aware of their own safety as they play and good supervision ensures most risks are minimised. Through their regular practising of the emergency evacuation procedures all children are becoming aware of how to keep safe. 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 3 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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