Salmon, Jill Marie

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY263645 Inspection date 15/03/2011 Inspector Anthea Errington

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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 2003. She lives with her husband and two children in Cullercoats, North Tyneside. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years. There are currently nine children on roll of which six are in the early years age group. She is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She cares for children on weekdays throughout the year. Children have access to the whole of the ground floor and the bathroom on the first floor. The family have a cat and a rabbit.

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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 has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and provides children with an effective range of activities to support their overall learning and development. Systems for regular observation and assessment of children are in place, which are linked to the areas of learning and clearly identify children's next steps of learning. The childminder is fully committed to providing an inclusive service in which children's individual needs are well met. She has started to reflect on her practice, including the evaluation of activities children participate in.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop procedures to promote reflective practice, self-evaluation and identify priorities for development to improve outcomes for children  ensure parents are made aware of changes to Ofsted contact details.

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the early years provision

The childminder fully understands her role and responsibilities as a childminder. She is clear about the procedures she should follow, should she have any concerns and a clear and straightforward written policy is in place, which she shares with parents. There are well-maintained systems to record attendance, as well as effective systems for medication administration and accidents. The childminder has completed appropriate first aid training and this enables her to care appropriately for children, should they become ill or in the event of an accident.

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the early years provision

Documentation is very well organised and the required records are in place, readily available and stored securely to protect confidentiality. The childminder has not as yet developed a formal system to evaluate her provision. However, she does recognise the importance of continuous improvement and continues to attend This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 relevant training to develop her knowledge and skills further. In addition, she evaluates all activities provided for children to support her in improving overall learning outcomes for children. Children move freely throughout her home and have access to the very good organisation of space and deployment of resources. The childminder displays a positive attitude towards equality and diversity and all children are encouraged to participate in the full range of activities available. Children are beginning to learn about the wider world through access to a

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the early years provision

sufficient range of multicultural resources and activities.

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the early years provision

The partnerships with parents are good and they have access to a broad range of information including well written-policies and procedures. Children's learning journals, as well as diaries and daily discussions, keep them fully informed of their children's progress. Consequently, parents can contribute towards their children's learning at home from the clear and detailed information made available to them. The childminder is fully aware of the importance of maintaining links with other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage and has developed effective links, which ensures the continuity of learning for children. For example, she demonstrates a full awareness of topics and themes covered to continue and extend children's interests further.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She knows the children in her care very well and confidently describes their needs and stages of development. She bases her planning predominantly on children's interests and daily routines and encourages them to make their own independent choices. She has implemented well-written observations and assessments of children's development, which are linked effectively to the areas of learning, clearly showing the progress children are making towards the early learning goals.

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and outcomes for children

Children have lovely opportunities to practice their social skills as they regularly attend toddler groups and meet up with other minded children, providing them with the opportunity to mix with children of similar ages stages of development. Children display kindness to one another and are beginning to learn the concept of sharing resources. For example, older children hold out small world animals for babies to handle and play with. Babies use their senses to explore shapes and textures as they use their hands and mouths. Children are very confident communicators and make their requests known using verbal and non-verbal communication. Young children hold their hands out to the childminder and clearly show their pleasure in the comfort they receive. Children display a great interest in books which supports their communication and language skills. They handle books with great care and turn the pages over in sequence whilst the stories are read to

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and outcomes for children

them. The childminder skilfully encourages their interest and interaction, asking them many questions with regard to the pictures displayed. Children make very good progress in their problem solving and numeracy skills as they confidently construct train tracks and complete wooden jigsaw puzzles. They demonstrate their skills further by confidently counting up to six and identifying colours. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children display avid curiosity and interest in the various programmable toys and resources available to them, which supports their knowledge of information and communication technology. In addition, older children have access to children's computer programmes, which provides them with skills for the future. Children demonstrate their recall skills well, for example, they repeat an earlier conversation regarding the foggy day and the requirement of cars to use their headlights.

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and outcomes for children

Children constantly receive purposeful support from the childminder so they feel safe, valued and secure, which increases their desire to learn.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder is fully committed and takes all reasonable steps to ensure the children's welfare needs are met. The childminder teaches the children to keep themselves safe and works with them in developing effective practices to ensure their safety and well being. For example, road safety is practiced on all outings and children are reminded not to reach out and touch unfamiliar dogs. Children are provided with healthy and nutritious snacks and meals, which fully comply with their dietary requirements. They learn about keeping themselves healthy as they regularly wash their hands and access their individual towels to help prevent spread of infection. They learn about keeping themselves healthy as they have regular opportunity for exercise. For example, they regularly play in the childminder's well resourced, large enclosed garden and enjoy regular visits to local parks where they have freedom to explore the outdoors. In addition, they

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and outcomes for children

skilfully jump across the room, which contributes towards their good health as they gain increasing control over their bodies. Children behave very well in the childminder's care and respond positively towards her. She has realistic expectations in accordance with children's ages and stages of development and is a very good role for them, responding towards them with patience and purposeful care. 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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