Tarnai-Wilson Susan Eva

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY219741 Inspection date 16/03/2011 Inspector Kath Harding

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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 2002. She lives with her husband and one child in Selston, Nottingham. The whole of the downstairs of the property is used for childminding. There is an enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder is able to take and collect children from local schools and pre-schools. The family has no pets.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for six children at any one time. She also offers care to children aged over five years to eight years. She is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. 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 make good progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder has a good understanding of their individual needs and actively promotes an inclusive environment where children begin to develop an awareness of diversity. She has good relationships with parents and she understands the benefits of partnership working in the wider context. The childminder has a positive attitude to improvement and works closely with others to improve outcomes for children. However, there are some minor weaknesses in systems that support the practice.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure the systems to record the details of arrival and departure times of visitors are in place  review the risk assessment to ensure that it covers anything with which a child may come into contact to ensure children's safety and well-being

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the early years provision

Children are safeguarded as the childminder has a good understanding of child protection procedures and has attended relevant training. She closely supervises the children in her care and knows of her responsibility to ensure all people living in the house are suitably checked. However, there is no system in place to record visitors times of arrival and departure. The childminder is vigilant and places high priority on children's safety as she visually checks the areas before the children arrive. Risk assessments are in place for the childminder's home, garden and outings. However, risk assessments do not cover everything that children come into contact with, such as, different activities that children take part in. The This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 childminder has a secure knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and implements this effectively to promote outcomes for children. She undertakes

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the early years provision

observations of children's progress and this links into identifying individual children's next steps. She creates a welcoming environment where, pictures and posters are displayed and resources and toys are accessible for children, helping to promote their independence.

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the early years provision

The childminder understands the benefits of liaising with other providers to promote learning and consistency for the children attending. She demonstrates a good commitment to continuous improvement as she reflects on how to improve her service. She obtains advice from other practitioners, training sessions and the internet, to help improve her practice. The children enjoy continuity of care because the childminder works closely with parents. She provides parents with a daily diary so they know all about their child's day. She canvasses their opinions on the service provided and some parental comments include: 'The childminder is a fantastic childminder and I would recommend her to anyone'. 'I am extremely happy my child goes to this childminder. My child loves the activities and playing in the garden'. 'My children always have a smile on their face when I pick them up and they talk about what they have done in the day'. The childminder's policies

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the early years provision

and procedures which underpin the service offered are given to all parents and they are requested to sign to say they agree to these.

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and outcomes for children

Children are very content and settled in the childminder's appropriately organised home where they freely move around. The childminder encourages the children to learn about safety as she explains about the dangers of the roads when outdoors and talks about stranger danger. Children practise fire drills so they know how to get out of the house in an emergency. They go for daily walks in the local area, walk to school and run around at the park, so they get plenty of fresh air and exercise which helps promote their well-being. They use the large play equipment outdoors, slides and swings to help develop their physical skills. They develop a good understanding of the importance of healthy eating as they are offered fresh fruit for snack time. They learn about what is good to eat and what is not good to eat, as they play with the play food, so encouraging the children to understand about healthy eating. All children's dietary and medical needs are taken into

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and outcomes for children

account when planning meals and to ensure a balanced diet is provided. Children are encouraged to wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating and use individual wipes to promote good hygiene practices.

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and outcomes for children

Children are forming secure attachments with the childminder, which promotes their emotional development well. The childminder uses lots of praise and encouragement with the children, so enhancing their self-confidence and self- esteem. They frequently talk about their families as they play. They confidently ask for help when making their models and excitedly show the childminder their finished product. They have fun as they fly their aeroplane around the room. They begin to recognise initial sounds as the childminder encourages the children to look at these when looking at objects in the book. They learn to problem solve as they This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 put the pieces in the puzzle and show care and concern for others as they offer younger children pieces and say 'would you like to put this one in?' They grow peas, beans, peppers and tomatoes. They watch them grow and tend to them, so

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and outcomes for children

learning about caring for living things. They also try different vegetables that they grow in the allotment. They make connections in their learning as they talk about bulbs, beans and seeds and the childminder finds a packet of beans and shows the children what a bean looks like. As they build a model of a grandfather clock they spontaneously sing 'Hickory Dickory Dock'. They are beginning to show a good awareness of responsibility within the setting as they freely tidy up the toys, as the childminder has a motto of 'we choose, play and put away'. They pretend to wash their hands and make a cup of tea in the toy kitchen, so re-enacting familiar roles.

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and outcomes for children

Children behave very well and are polite in their interactions and use good manners without being reminded. They learn to value and respect others as they look at Chinese New Year and do related activities which help them to begin to understand about the wider world, such as, making dragon masks and tasting Chinese food. They visit local amenities regularly, such as, toddler sessions, the childminder's group, the library and nature reserves so that children learn about their local community and learn to socialise with others. 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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