Home Childcarer in Devon

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY420290 Inspection date 07/06/2011 Inspector Sally Hall

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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 2010. She lives in a terraced property with a small patio area in Shaldon. She is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register to care for six children under eight years of age, of whom three may be in the early years age range. Children mainly play on the ground floor. She is currently caring for two children, of these one is in the early years age group. Children are minded at various times of the week. The childminder has two Jack Russell dogs that can be kept separate from the children.

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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 provides a very caring environment for children to learn and support their emotional well-being. Children are safe and secure and have regular outings in the village. The childminder has a good partnership with parents keeping them well informed of how their child has been. She completes learning webs on the children of her observations and assessments of what they have been doing. Using these to support and plan for children's next steps in their learning is an area for development. She reflects on her practice through her own self- evaluation and demonstrates a secure capacity to maintain continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further the use of the observations and assessments records to support children's next steps of learning and to build on what they know and can do easily.

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the early years provision

The childminder prepares well in readiness for children's arrival, ensuring age related resources are easily accessible. Children are supervised well at all times. Sensible precautions have been taken in the home to minimise any potential hazards. Risk assessments have been undertaken for both in the home and on outings and are regularly reviewed. Secure systems are in place in the event of an emergency with parents' contact numbers easily accessible. The childminder has a clear understanding of safeguarding children and is clear regarding the procedures to follow in the event of a child protection concern. She has information to refer to in the event of a concern. Children have access to a good range of toys and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 resources that are all in good condition and easily accessible. The childminder knows the children's likes and dislikes and she provides an inclusive provision and

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the early years provision

raises their awareness of the wider world through a range of play opportunities.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good partnership with parents and keeps them well informed through daily discussions. She has policies and procedures to share with parents so they are clear of her practice and information is displayed for parents, including her certificates. She records useful observations and assessments of what the children are doing and has photographs to share with parents. Using the observations to support children in their next steps of learning and to build on what they know and can do easily in some areas is an area for development. She is flexible with the care she provides to support the request of parents. Her partnership with other settings that children attend is developing and parents also keep her well informed to ensure consistency of care.

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the early years provision

Documentation is well recorded to support children's care and all the specific legal requirements are in place. She ensures confidentiality with children's personal records and ensures they are regularly reviewed. All the required parents' consents are in place including consent to seek medical advice or treatment in an emergency. The childminder has completed her own self-evaluation and identified her own strengths and areas for her personal development. The childminder has a secure understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework she ensures she meets children's individual needs and routines. She is skilful in giving children time to make their own choice and complete their chosen tasks without being rushed.

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and outcomes for children

Children are very safe and secure and have a good rapport with the childminder who has a very calm and gentle manner. She promotes their positive contribution very well by enabling them to take responsibility for their own self-care and to learn good values and skills for the future, such as good social skills at meal times and to keep themselves safe both in the home and on outings. Children behave very well and have routines that they are familiar with allowing them a sense of security when leaving their parents.

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and outcomes for children

Children have a good balance of adult-led and child-led activities. The childminder encourages them to say what they would like to do and supports their individual interests and encourages them to use their own ideas and imagination. They confidently select toys and games to play with the childminder which they handle with care. Their language is encouraged very well and they select books for the childminder to read to them. They learn their colours, shapes and counting in naturally occurring situations throughout the day. They learn problem solving building with construction blocks, making games and putting pieces of a farmyard together. They select jigsaws and talk about the pieces as they fit them, for example, when making a mini-beast jigsaw naming the insects and the noises they make such as a bee and being reminded by the childminder that they can sting. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

Children have healthy meals and snacks provided. They enjoy cooking activities and are involved in the preparation of snack time and enjoy making their own smoothies drinks out of a range of fresh fruit. They know they can help themselves to pieces of fruit. The childminder encourages the children to feel very at home with her. They have fresh air daily with local walks. Children have a range of craft activities including art and take a pride in their finished pieces of work checking to see if it is drying. They choose what they want to paint such as what they are wearing and the sun. The childminder uses these opportunities to extend their learning, for example, talking with them about the importance of sun protection, the weather and the changing seasons. Children attend local fundraising events and have regular visits to the beach, woods and park. They enjoy picnics and playing 'bear hunt' games in the woods. Children learn about the wider world and

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and outcomes for children

diversity through celebrating festivals throughout the year.

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and outcomes for children

Children learn about volume by playing with water and enjoy visits to the beach with fishing nets and watching the local fishermen. Children respond well to instructions such as to get ready for their parent who is due to collect them and they receive consistent praise and encouragement. The childminder sits with the children as they play and learn, encouraging their language and teaching them new skills. Children request items such as scissors to open a new toy package and take a pride in the toys returning them carefully to the box when they have finished playing with them. They are making secure progress in all areas of learning and are well supported by the childminder. 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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