Parkinson, Jane Louise

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY233508 Inspection date 05/07/2011 Inspector Barbara Wearing

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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 2003. She lives with her husband, adult son, 13 year old daughter and three year old son in the Macclesfield district of East Cheshire. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's house and two bedrooms upstairs are used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children and is currently minding five children, four of whom are on the Early Years Register. Care to children aged over five years to 11 years is registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children and attends the local childminder groups.

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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 confidently explore and have fun in the inviting and stimulating environment of the childminder's home. The childminder works closely with parents, other agencies and other settings children attend. Therefore, she knows children well and builds close bonds with them. She supports them well as they make good progress in all areas of learning and development. The childminder is motivated and committed to the continual development of her early years skills and childminding provision.

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further?

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

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further?

 enhance the safeguarding policy to reflect the childminder's knowledge of the procedures she would follow in the event of an allegation of abuse.

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the early years provision

Children are safeguarded well. The childminder attends regular safeguarding training. Therefore, she is aware of signs and symptoms of abuse and has a clear understanding of the correct procedures to follow if she has concerns regarding a child's welfare. She works with families and other agencies in order to ensure children are well cared for and protected from possible abuse or neglect. Written policies and procedures and records effectively promote children's safety and wellbeing. The vast majority of these reflect the childminder's indepth knowledge and practices. The childminder is clearly able to describe the action she would take if an allegation of abuse was made against her, although this is not included in her safeguarding policy. Thorough risk assessments are carried out for areas of the home and garden used by children and for trips and outing. These identify any This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

hazards and appropriate action is taken to minimise risks to children.

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the early years provision

The childminder's self-evaluation identifies how she meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and promotes outcomes for children. She talks to fellow childminder's and attends many training sessions. This has helped her to extend her knowledge of early years and identify areas of her childminding provision to develop. This has included the improvements to the outdoor play area that now promotes different areas of learning for children. The childminder recognises that this has been of particular benefit to children who prefer to be physically active in their play and learning. She actively seeks feedback from parents through discussion and questionnaires and talks to children to seek their views and ideas.

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the early years provision

The childminder is highly organised, ensuring that her daily and weekly routines meet the needs of the children she is caring for. She spends time interacting closely with individual children, supporting them in their learning. Children benefit from the bright and inviting play room. This offers them a wide selection of freely accessible, natural and manufactured resources that cover all areas of learning. They include resources that reflect positive images of our diverse society, allowing children to learn about, and develop a respect, for differences and similarities amongst people and families. The childminder plans a number of trips and outings in relation to current topics and following children's interests. When focusing on transport, younger children go on a small train at the local garden centre and a trip is arranged in the school holidays to travel by train to the transport museum.

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the early years provision

Good links are established with other early years settings that children attend. The childminder is aware of topics being covered within nurseries that children go to and complements that learning within her setting. Various effective systems are in place for the two-way sharing of information with parents. This maintains consistency for children, enables parents to make informed choices about the care of their children and to have an insight into how their child has spent their day. They are encouraged to share information about special events or occasions in their child's life and achievements they have observed at home. Feedback from parents is very positive. They particularly appreciate the close bonds their children develop with the childminder and the range of activities they take part in outdoors and indoors that encourage their development. They comment on the loving and sociable environment and feel that the childminder is organised and enthusiastic.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has established meaningful observation, assessment and planning systems. Observations are regularly assessed to clearly show children's achievements and progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder uses these, together with the early years foundation stage practice guidance, to devise next steps for children's learning. She knows the children well and plans activities and targets support to enable all children to make good progress towards the early learning goals. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children build close, trusting relationships with the childminder and demonstrate a strong sense of security within her home. Babies take delight in the praise and encouragement the childminder gives them as they play and explore. The childminder follows their lead as they throw a soft ball in the air and she throws it back to them. Babies gurgle and kick in delight and excitement as they repeat the

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and outcomes for children

game together. The childminder develops babies communication, language and literacy skills as they look at books together and as she copies babies sounds and names objects for them. They have fun playing peek-a-boo using a piece of sheer fabric that the babies like to feel. Older children have free access to a wide selection of books and mark making materials. They are encouraged to make marks in sand, use water and paintbrushes outdoors and have paper and drawing materials available indoors. Babies also have opportunities to explore paper and chunky crayons. They are currently at the stage of exploring with their mouths, so the childminder provides some natural play resources of different textures that they can safely put in their mouths.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder encourages children's skills in problem solving, reasoning and numeracy. She takes opportunities to count during daily routines and as children play. Babies watch with interest as the childminder tips up a toy tea pot to make a cup of tea, showing how it makes a noise when it is tipped up and encouraging babies to do the same. She builds a tower of bricks and the babies develop their fine motor skills as they lift the bricks off. Children develop healthy lifestyles, large muscle skills and a knowledge and understanding of the world as they play outdoors and go on walks to the local park and to feed the ducks. They develop an awareness of the local community as they enjoy attending local childminding groups where they play on outdoor play equipment, engage in creative play and enjoy music sessions.

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and outcomes for children

Children are nourished and hydrated as they are provided with a healthy balanced diet and have drinking water available at all times. They develop an understanding of keeping themselves healthy and safe through discussion and play activities. They are involved in shopping and talk about food values and learn about road safety. 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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