Burchett, Maureen

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY287558 Inspection date 07/04/2011 Inspector Kerry Iden

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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 one child in a house in the Hangleton area of Hove, East Sussex. The whole ground floor of the childminder's house is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register to care for a maximum of five children under eight years, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age group, and of these, not more than one may be under one year at any one time. There are currently eight children on roll, of whom seven are in the early years age group and all children attend on a part time basis. The childminder walks to local schools, pre-schools and nearby facilities, such as play areas, parks. The childminder 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 outstanding.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder offers an extremely professional service to the families she cares for. Her approach with the children is very motivational and her passion radiates to the children who are enthusiastic in they play and learning. Highly effective partnerships between the childminder, parents and other agencies ensure individual children's needs are fully met. Through her positive and pro-active attitude and systems of evaluation, the childminder assess all aspects of her service. New training and ideas are regularly taken up or planned ahead demonstrating the capacity to continually make improvements to her setting, thus having a positive impact on the 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?

 completing registration with the local authority environmental health department for the supply of meals and snacks.

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the early years provision

Children are cared for in safe and secure premises where the childminder demonstrates a comprehensive awareness of safeguarding issues. She regularly updates her training to give her the most up to date knowledge and shares her responsibilities towards the protection of children with the parents. To support the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 childminder in safeguarding she completes comprehensive risk assessments on all areas of her home, routine and occasional outings. Effective action plans are written when hazards are identified supporting the childminder to keep the children safe. Emergency arrangements are well organised with another childminder and children regularly practice evacuation drills and have a strong awareness of safety. The childminder and parents work in partnership to continue to monitor children's well-being; they share details of injuries sustained by the

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the early years provision

children and there are strict arrangements for collecting children from the setting. All written permissions from parents are in place including those for extra areas of care such as transport, outings and taking of photographs. Records for accidents and the administration of any medication are clearly noted and parents sign each entry. The childminder keeps her first aid qualification up to date to enable her to ensure the children's well being in the event of an accident.

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the early years provision

The childminder offers a highly organised and professional service and shows great commitment and enthusiasm to the children and their families. She has fully embraced the implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Through her own critical evaluation of her work and in liaison with childminding coordinators she has further enhanced her systems for recording children's progress. This now offers extensively detailed individual information for families about their children's development and tailored plans for their next steps. The childminder is dedicated to keeping her own professional knowledge up to date. She has completed her level three qualification and regularly up dates or attends relevant training to enhance her skills and knowledge. Children's and parents thoughts and feelings about the setting are regularly sought from the childminder to allow them to contribute to the evaluation of the setting. Through her own medium and long

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the early years provision

term plans the childminder demonstrates a huge commitment to continuing to drive improvement within her own setting.

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the early years provision

The childminder has dedicated part of her home to childminding. The bright and vibrant play room offers children a highly stimulating environment in which to play and learn. Posters and children's art work adorn the walls making children proud of their achievements. All resources are at the children's level promoting their independence. The resources within the home are totally fit for purpose and as the childminder joins in with their play she continually extends children's thinking, offering appropriate challenge and encouraging the development in all areas of learning. Children have a sense of ownership within the childminder's home, they know where they can access their preferred resources and move around the setting with direction and purpose. The childminder makes good use of resources beyond her setting to compliment children's learning, therefore children clearly benefit and thrive as a result of the setting they are in. The childminder is keen

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the early years provision

and excited to learn about others and promote different customs and celebration. They learn through the diversity of families within the setting gaining a good awareness of others. All families are valued and encouraged to contribute their skills or knowledge in the setting, for example, sharing some simple words in their first language. Through activities, celebrations and positive images within the setting children's understanding of differences allows them to respect and value others.

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the early years provision

The childminder has highly positive relationships with the parents and offers them This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 tailored information. Parents report on how delighted they are with the service they receive; some commenting on how the service is above and beyond expectations. Through the regular review of children?s progress towards the early learning goals parents are fully encouraged to contribute towards their child's learning. The views of the parents and children are regularly sought by the childminder. Through daily discussion, and formally through completed questionnaires all parents are encouraged to contribute their thoughts of the setting and suggestions for future practice, therefore relationships with all parents are extremely well established. The childminder shows total commitment to a partnership approach as she liaises regularly with key staff within pre-schools and

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the early years provision

other childminder's to successfully promote the learning, development and welfare of children in her care.

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and outcomes for children

The children are so excited and motivated within the setting, they are eager to attend and join in passionately with all activities and experiences offered. Their excitement and passion for being in the setting is reflective of how motivational the childminder is in her work. Through the childminder's expert knowledge of the different areas of learning she is supporting children as they make massive strides towards the early learning goals. The children have developed highly positive relationships with the childminder and their peers. They play a dynamic role in their learning making suggestions about their play. The childminder effectively utilises the suggestions and observations she makes on the children to extend and challenge them, developing these with real life experiences. For example, through one child's love of cars and vehicles the childminder introduced additional items, before taking them on an organised trip to the garage. Similarly, following on from

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and outcomes for children

a study of fruit and vegetables and which grow above and below ground with an appropriate visit to see the vegetables grown and ready to eat. The extremely well documented photographic observations enable parents to understand the progress their children are making. In addition the comprehensive individual planning, observations and assessments on all children, allows the childminder to tailor activities and experiences based on the identified next steps in children's individual development.

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and outcomes for children

Children show a strong sense of security, feel safe within the setting and very relaxed and comfortable with the childminder. They are extremely confident and competent in communicating their thoughts and are keen to initiate play and make their own decisions. The childminder enables the children to consider and identify risks for themselves. For example, they check the weather before going out to consider their need for sun hats. Similarly inside children comment on how it's dangerous to leave too many toys on the floor. The childminder actively promotes healthy lifestyles to the children in her care. Pictorial displays of healthy foods and leaflets designed for parent's information, supports the childminder in promoting healthy eating. Children enjoy their shared snack at the table where they make choices about what they eat. The children instinctively offer other children items form the different snack bowls showing highly positive relationships. Through

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and outcomes for children

This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 activities of food tasting and baking children are encouraged to try new tastes in a fun and exciting way. The childminder has identified some food hygiene training as her next area of development and is aware to gain registration with the local authority's environmental health department. Children are continuing to learn about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle as they take part in physical activities in and away from the setting. A free flow arrangement to the fully enclosed decked area extends children's choices in their play.

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and outcomes for children

Children are making significant gains in all areas of learning. Their skills in communicating, language and numeracy are developing particularly well. They are articulate and confident in communicating; the childminder supports and extends this through quality open ended conversations. Creative and mark making activities promote children?s skills as they make decisions about the resources they want to use. Through the large variety of books and reading materials children are developing a keen interest in literature. Electronic books are also used giving children skills in technology. The development of their phonics skills are promoted as they share stories and link different objects within the book. The children's behaviour within the setting is exemplary; they are excited and lively but respectful of instructions and safety rules. They play a full and active role in their learning, are highly stimulated, focused on what they are doing and are effectively

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and outcomes for children

challenged for their individual capabilities. 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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