Childminder in Surrey

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY284371 Inspection date 01/03/2011 Inspector Anne Nicholson

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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 2004. She lives with her husband and three children, two of whom are school age, in a residential area close to Woking, Kingsfield, Old Woking, Mayford and St Johns in the Borough of Surrey. She is located close to shops, parks, schools and public transport links. Mainly the ground floor of the childminder's home is used for childminding, with the exception of a bedroom for children to sleep in and nappy changing in the upstairs bathroom. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play and parks nearby.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the Early Year register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight years at any one time, no more than two of which may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding three children in this age group. She also offers care to children aged over five years to 11 years.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder collects children from local schools and attends local toddler groups and activity sessions regularly.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is outstanding.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder has an excellent knowledge of children's individual needs ensuring that she effectively promotes their welfare and learning requirements. Children thrive in the childminder's provision and are highly valued as individuals. They are safe and secure and enjoy extensive opportunities to learn about their local community and the wider world. Highly effective partnerships with parents have a significant impact on children by promoting a cohesive approach to meeting their individual needs. A comprehensive self-evaluation ensures the capacity to maintain continuous improvement is excellent, resulting in best outcomes for children.

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further?

To further improve the high quality early years provision the registered person should consider:

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further?

 consolidate information from parents that also links into their children's learning and development within the 'Learning journey' folders This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

There are excellent procedures in place to ensure that children are appropriately safeguarded. For example, the childminder has updated her Safeguarding Children training, risk assessments are completed daily and the premises remain secure to prevent unauthorised access. Record keeping is highly effective ensuring children remain safe whilst in her care. Children's awareness of how to keep themselves and each other safe is actively promoted. For instance, the childminder encourages them to be vigilant of babies when moving around, and reminds them to close safety gates. They hear consistent instructions on how to use resources appropriately and how to keep themselves safe whilst on outings in the local community.

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the early years provision

Children settle quickly and demonstrate a strong bond with the childminder and her family. They have access to an excellent range of resources in the play room that promote their learning and development. They can self-select from easy access storage units and the childminder also rotates resources to provide variety. The planning and implementing of activities covering all areas of learning promotes excellent developmental progress for all children. Detailed 'Learning Journey' folders clearly identify individual children's starting points, achievements, examples of their work and their overall progression.

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the early years provision

A highly effective partnership with parents and other agencies ensures that children receive a cohesive care approach and supports their ongoing learning requirements. Inclusion is strong because the childminder is skilled in sensitively encouraging all children to participate in activities. Letters from parents state that the relationship between parents, carers and the childminder are excellent. Parents are extremely happy with the care their children receive and with the quality of information the childminder supplies to them.

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the early years provision

The childminder has an excellent commitment to both her professional development and the continual improvement of her provision to improve outcomes for all. She attends local authority cluster meetings and is participating in a 'Quality Improvement' initiative designed to evaluate and improve her practice. She completes a comprehensive self-evaluation process to identify areas that will improve outcomes for both herself and the children. The childminder communicates daily with parents through diaries and verbal communication, to enable them to share in their child's day and support their learning and development. Comments from parents are valued by the childminder, who uses these to drive improvements in the service she provides.

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and outcomes for children

Children have access to an excellent range of activities and resources that assist them in making excellent developmental progress. They settle quickly and develop This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 strong bonds with the childminder and peers which assists them in developing their confidence and independence. The organisation of the environment enables children to consolidate their skills both inside and outside. Children of all ages engross themselves in activities that they can choose themselves from the floor around them or shelving units. The childminder ensures that her planning provides variety and challenge but uses it flexibly to make the most of the weather and children's wishes. Children receive a balance of verbal support and encouragement whilst the childminder sits with them on the floor, and this supports independent play. They have excellent opportunities to learn about the natural world and access

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and outcomes for children

the outdoors in all weather. Children excitedly talk about the birds they see in the park and garden, developing their love of nature. They demonstrate emerging communication skills talking about the pigeons in the garden and the bird seeds they are taking. They gather binoculars to watch these out of the window.

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and outcomes for children

There are highly effective practices and procedures in place promoting children's awareness of personal hygiene and healthy eating. Children take tissues and confidently blow their noses, routinely wash their hands after the toilet and before snacks. They talk about why they are using soap and have access to their own towels to prevent cross infection of germs. Children enjoy an excellent range of healthy meals and fresh fruit snacks and enjoy 'picnicking' in the lounge eating apples, grapes and raisins. The parents record details of their children's dietary needs and the childminder ensures that these requirements are met. The children all sit together for meals and snacks and this is an opportunity to rest and talk to each other.

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and outcomes for children

Children participate in activities that increase their awareness of how to keep themselves safe. The childminder promotes their awareness of 'stranger danger', road safety and safe play. There are a range of safety devices in place preventing access to areas of potential hazard like the stairs. The children hear instructions on how to go down the stairs carefully and on their bottom. Babies happily play on the floor and enjoy watching the older children play, copying their actions of reading books and playing instruments. Children enjoy playing the tambourine and listening to music, creating their own dance moves to the rhythm. Children demonstrate kind and caring manners and build exceptionally positive relationships with their peers and the childminder. Babies demonstrate they are secure in the childminder's care . They explore their surroundings confidently

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and outcomes for children

Children's communication skills are consistently promoted through regular conversations with the childminder. Each child has their own name card marking their height on the wall, adding to their sense of belonging. Children develop their awareness of numbers and counting. They record their height in number of bricks, participate in action songs and count the ducks in their book. Children are developing an awareness of language and literacy by learning new words as they join in with songs and look at books. They use a wide range of mark making materials to draw and paint and to develop physical skills. Children enjoy books and stories and have a wide variety to choose from. Children have excellent opportunities to be creative. For example, they enjoy painting, colouring and planting vegetables and flowers. Their work is proudly displayed on the walls, in their learning folders and also taken home. Children make exceptional progress

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and outcomes for children

due to the childminder's enthusiasm, caring attitude and commitment to providing This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 a varied learning and development environment. The childminder creates flexible planning and comprehensively records children's starting points, observational assessments and overall progress to support their continual developmental progress. 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 1 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 1 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 1 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 1

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 1 The extent to which children feel safe 1 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 1 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 1 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 1

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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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