Butler, Jennie

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 160504 Inspection date 04/05/2011 Inspector Glenda Pownall

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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 registered in 1999. She lives with her adult child in Addlestone, Surrey. The childminder uses the whole of the first floor of the premises for childminding. She makes use of local facilities such as parks, the library and toddler groups. Access to the premises is via a flight of stairs.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She may care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than four may be in the early years age group. She is currently minding seven children part time in this age group. The childminder is a member of the Children Come First quality assurance scheme. The childminder has gained Early Years Professional Status.

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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 very successfully promotes children's welfare because she has an extremely good knowledge of the individual needs of each child. The highly effective partnerships with parents contribute significantly to the excellent progress children make in their learning and development. Overall children's independence skills are developing very well. The childminder is extremely dedicated and displays a high level of professionalism and commitment to professional development. Through rigorous monitoring the childminder identifies ways to enhance the service she provides to benefit the children in her care.

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further?

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

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further?

 maximising the opportunities children have to select outdoor activities independently by, for example, devising a system that enables them to identify easily which outdoor activities they would like to undertake.

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the early years provision

The childminder gives high priority to children's safety and welfare and consistently implements her policies to support her in this. The succinct written policies are reviewed regularly and they clearly detail the procedures in place to promote children's well-being and learning. Children are safeguarded because the childminder has a comprehensive understanding of safeguarding issues. She regularly updates her child protection knowledge through attending training and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 frequently monitors the local authority's safeguarding website to keep up to date with the latest guidelines and procedures. Extensive risk assessments cover outings, equipment and all areas of the premises used by children. These enable children to play in safety while developing their knowledge of using equipment safely.

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the early years provision

The in-depth system, which takes into account the views of parents and children, for identifying strengths and areas for development is extremely accurate. This means that the development plans the childminder creates are highly effective in enhancing outcomes for children. The childminder is currently looking at ways for all children to identify independently the outdoor space they wish to visit. She is extremely committed to enhancing all aspects of her practice and regularly attends training to develop further her knowledge and skills. Since the last inspection she has gained Early Years Professional Status. The excellent communication links the childminder establishes with other settings children attend support her in successfully promoting the learning, development and well-being of all children.

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a high level of commitment to promoting equality and diversity. She encourages parents to share what they know about their children when they first start. She provides children with digital cameras to use at home to take pictures of the people and places that are important to them. This helps to ensure that the childminder has an excellent knowledge of children's backgrounds, interests and individual needs. Consequently, she is able to support children in making extremely good progress in their development from the outset. The childminder fosters highly effective partnerships with parents. She provides detailed information about all aspects of her service, including regular newsletters. She seeks the views of parents through daily discussions, the use of daily diaries and regular questionnaires. The childminder provides a summary each term of children's progress and plans next steps in learning in consultation with parents

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the early years provision

and children. Parents are very happy with the service the childminder provides and with the development their children have made while in her care. They are particularly impressed with the variety of activities undertaken outside in all weathers and the excellent records of children's progress.

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the early years provision

Best use is made of space in the home. There is a large, well-organised cupboard storing an extensive range of good quality resources that supports the childminder in providing challenging and inspiring activities. Children of all ages are able to select what they want to play with by looking through the 'What shall we play with today' photograph book. Planned activities develop children's awareness of caring for the environment such as re-using boxes in their creative play.

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and outcomes for children

Children have their individual needs met through a rich variety of inspiring experiences. The childminder uses her exceptional knowledge of how children learn to provide highly effective support to children in activities covering all areas of learning. As a result, children develop valuable skills for their future lives. The This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 comprehensive system of observation, assessment and planning means that the childminder is successfully meeting each child's individual learning and development needs. Children are very inquisitive and keen to learn and become thoroughly engrossed in planned activities.

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and outcomes for children

Children display great skill in using technology. They adjust the lens on the microscope attached to the laptop to magnify what they are looking at and to bring objects into focus. They then take pictures using the camera facility. The childminder intuitively knows when to extend activities to follow children's interests and to extend their learning. For example, the childminder asks open-ended questions encouraging children to think whether their hair will look the same under the microscope as their friends'. Children talk positively about the differences they see. Other activities such as self-portraits also help children to identify features that make them unique and to value and respect each other's differences.

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and outcomes for children

Children use their initiative as they draw a map for the 'spacemen' to visit the beach, park and shop. They then work well with each other as they take the 'spacemen' on a tour, negotiating which areas of the home represent the different locations. Children work together to build a three-storey house out of cardboard boxes for a soft toy. They use scissors with skill to make curtains and use a tape measure to see how tall the house is, announcing that it is "34". They are totally enthralled with the childminder speaking for the soft toy and smile as they ask the toy questions and show great pleasure in the toy liking its new home. The childminder develops innovative ways to help children develop agreed ways to behave. She actively encourages positive behaviour through effective praise and recognition of children's achievements. As a result, children behave very well.

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and outcomes for children

Young children are extremely confident to explore the home independently, selecting resources that interest them from boxes accessible at low level. They snuggle in to the childminder as they go for their sleep indicating they feel secure in her care. Children display a very good sense of responsibility with regard to their own safety and that of younger children. They remember the 'good way' to carry scissors safely and think through the possible consequences of their actions.

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and outcomes for children

Children demonstrate an extremely good understanding of effective hygiene routines. For example, they know not to put food they have bitten back onto the serving plate as it now has germs on. They support younger children in learning good personal hygiene routines by singing a fun song to them as they wash their hands. The childminder plans fun activities to encourage children to adopt healthy eating. Children eagerly choose a point to stick onto their 'five a day' star after eating a portion of fruit for snack. They enjoy visits to the farm to pick and dig up different fruit and vegetables to try. Mealtimes are very relaxed social occasions where children sit at the table and eat with the childminder. Children start a variety of conversations, such as why windows can be open in summer and whether tomatoes are a fruit. Children participate in energetic play each day using a wide range of parks. Through discussions with the childminder they know that their

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and outcomes for children

bodies work harder when they exercise. Before this morning's inspection visit they had been out for a walk locally collecting things of interest and had decided they will go to the 'pirate' park after the inspection. 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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