Parkinson, Carole

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 307899 Inspection date 29/03/2011 Inspector Duncan Gill

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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 has been registered since 1992. She lives with her husband and adult children in Woodplumpton, Lancashire. Most of the ground floor of the childminder's house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for six children at any one time and is currently minding five children in the early years age range, who all attend at various times during the week. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder attends local carer and toddler groups on a regular basis. She is a member of the National Childminding Association. The family has two dogs, sheep, chickens and pigs.

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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 learning and development because of the way the childminder successfully promotes the Early Years Foundation Stage. Documentation is mostly in place and the childminder's good knowledge of safeguarding, helps protect children. Partnership with parents is well established. The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge of her strengths and areas of improvement which leads to a continuously improving setting.

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further?

To meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 obtain prior written permission for each and every medicine from parents before any medication is given. (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 12/04/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 improve children's opportunitites to practice their emergent writing skills.

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of how to implement procedures for child protection, to ensure that the well-being of the children is maintained. She understands her responsibilities in protecting children from harm. The childminder has attended safeguarding training and fully This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 understands her role, and the necessary steps to take with any concerns, to protect children. The environment is safe and the childminder is proactive in minimising any risks to children. Effective risk assessments are in place for the different areas children use and for outings. The childminder has devised a good range of policies and procedures that inform parents well about the service she provides, including behaviour management and sickness. Confidentiality is maintained and documents are kept secure. Most of the required documentation is

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the early years provision

in place, however parent's prior written consent to administer medication is not always sought.

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the early years provision

Parents are kept fully informed about their child's day through daily discussions with the childminder. She speaks to them to find out their views on her provision and they can freely access their child's development file and discuss this with the childminder. Other partnership working is not yet established but the childminder understands her role in working with others.

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the early years provision

The childminder shows ambition to drive forward standards in the setting. She has completed recommendations from the last inspection, providing improved information to parents on complaints and contacting Ofsted. She has attended various training courses, such as first aid, safeguarding and enabling environments, which has had a positive impact on the outcomes for children.

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the early years provision

Children's individual needs are well met. The childminder takes into account their interests and plans to meet their individual next steps in learning well. The majority of resources are used well and the environment allows children to have freedom and choice in their play. For example, they have a quiet room where they can sleep peacefully and move freely between the playroom and the lounge to be more comfortable for story time.

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and outcomes for children

Children have good opportunities to learn about being healthy. They discuss the benefits of a balanced diet and exercise with the childminder and receive healthy snacks. They have lots of opportunities to develop physical skills through regular trips to the park, indoor play centres and a climbing frame inside the playroom.

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and outcomes for children

The feel very secure and settled in the childminders home and enjoy talking and interacting with the childminder, cuddling into her at story time. Practising the evacuation procedure helps children learn about safe practices and they are confident enough to take well managed risks and learn new skills as they climb the rungs of the climbing frame, for the first time, without support.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Children are happy and settled and clearly relate well to her warm and caring nature. She uses a very positive and consistent approach to managing behaviour, which takes into account children's individuality. As a result, children behave well and learn the importance of clear boundaries and good This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 manners. Children clearly have a very good relationship with the childminder; she is patient and responsive to their individual needs and ensures children are comfortable and secure. She provides lots of praise and encouragement and as a result children develop their self-esteem.

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and outcomes for children

Children make good progress in their learning. They make choices about what they would like to play with and are eager to participle fully in activities. They can stick at tasks for long periods of time, for example, completing jigsaws. Children enjoy stories. They point to the pictures and describe what they are seeing. They have some opportunities to practice their emerging writing skills, but these are not openly accessible to them to maximise their development of these skills. Children enjoy using technology, smiling as they make the digger move using the remote controls and activate it's lights. They learn about the world around them, trying food from different countries as they learn about festivals, such as Chinese New Year. The childminder takes the children out on a good range of visits, for example, to the shops, soft play centres and to see the sheep, chickens and pigs which live on her property. Children also have opportunities during the week to

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and outcomes for children

mix with other children, for example, at the local toddler group.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder fosters children's early calculation skills effectively, using books and everyday experiences, such as counting how many pieces of toast they have. Children competently complete jigsaws and enjoy role play in the home corner or with dolls and prams. They have access to a good range of creative activities and enjoy painting, playing with dough and baking.

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and outcomes for children

Children's development records show their achievements and progress well, with a clear overview of their development in all six areas of learning. Observations and photographs are linked to the six areas of learning and identify what needs to be included in planning for children's individual next steps in learning. 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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Records to be kept) 12/04/2011

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report. (Records to be kept) 12/04/2011

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