Childminder in Surrey

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 510995 Inspection date 27/07/2011 Inspector Jane Nelson

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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 2000. She lives with her mother in a house in West Molsey, Surrey, close to shops, parks, schools and public transport links. The combined living and dining room, kitchen and toilet on the ground floor of the childminder's home are used for childminding. There is access to an enclosed garden at the rear. The childminder keeps two chickens in the garden, has a pet Staffordshire bull terrier dog, three pet cats and three tortoises. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register, and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight, three of whom may be in the early years age range, at any one time. She is currently caring for one child in the early years age range who attends four days a week. The childminder has the National Nursery Examination Board childcare qualification.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are cared for in a welcoming home where they receive affectionate, caring interaction from the childminder. Their individual needs and interests are well known and used to focus the range of activities the childminder provides that encourages children's learning and development well. Relationships with parents are strong and they praise the childminder's care highly, although partnership with others is in the early stages. Some use is made of self-evaluation to support continuous improvement. However, this is not effective in monitoring all required documentation is in place and contains sufficient information; or in identifying areas where the childminder's knowledge requires developing and updating.

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further?

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

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further?

 maintain a record of the risk assessment clearly stating when it was carried out, by whom, the date of review and any action taken following a review or incident (Documentation) 11/08/2011

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further?

 ensure prior written permission for each and every medicine, is obtained from parents before any medication is given (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register). 11/08/2011 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 develop links with other settings children attend to enhance and extend their learning experiences  develop an up-to-date understanding of safeguarding children issues and be able to implement the safeguarding children policy and procedure appropriately.

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the early years provision

The childminder understands issues relating to child protection, and has an adequate understanding of the procedures to follow if concerns arise or an allegation is made relating to her. Visual risk assessments and close supervision of children result in potential hazards being minimised. However the required record relating to risk assessment is not in place so there is no record of when this was last completed, which aspects of the environment have been checked and by whom, which is a breach of requirements.

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the early years provision

The childminder makes some use of self-evaluation, reflecting on what has worked well with children, and planning a different range of activities to reflect children's interest when older children are present. This demonstrates a suitable commitment to continuous improvement. However this is not used comprehensively to effectively monitor that all the required procedures and documentation are in place. For example, there is no parental consent in place for the administration of medication, which is also a breach of requirements. The childminder demonstrates a commitment to ongoing improvement by some of the training she has attended in the past. However, this has not continued and therefore her knowledge relating to safeguarding or self-evaluation is not fully up-to-date. The childminder has moved home since her last inspection and full and effective use of the local support networks are not yet fully developed. Although recommendations made

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the early years provision

during the last inspection have been implemented, not all information has been updated to include changes that occurred following the childminder moving house and a change in the local authority where she now lives.

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the early years provision

The childminder's home is welcoming and she provides a good selection of play materials and resources that support children's development. Resources and activities help to support children's understanding of diversity so they learn to respect and value differences. She plans a range of creative play activities according to children's individual stages of development, and involves children in interesting activities such as helping to collect eggs from the chickens she keeps in the garden, and walks in the local nature reserve, developing their understanding of nature and the world around them. The childminder interacts with children in a calm, consistent and gentle manner helping them to feel secure and safe in her care.

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the early years provision

Good relationships are built with parents, resulting in information being shared well and children receiving continuity of their home routines. Current parents praise the childminder's care of their children highly. They comment in particular on how This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 happy their children are in her care and the good range of activities she provides. Information is shared verbally on a daily basis. The childminder records sensitive observations that reflect children's development and uses digital photographs to illustrate children's progress over time. Parents comment that the childminder discusses the next steps in children's development with them. The childminder is aware of the need to work in partnership with other settings children attend, but is not yet implementing this process.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy and confident in the childminder's care. Close bonds are formed with the childminder encouraging children's confidence and supporting them as they develop skills they will use in the future through their play. Children's individual needs are well known by the childminder and used as the focus for activities and play experiences. For example, children choose their favourite book and enjoy sitting cosily with the childminder on the settee to listen to the story. They study the illustrations and help turn the pages, listening intently to the different voices used by the childminder. Children choose another book, and concentrate as they carefully lift the flaps in the book to see what is underneath. They listen to the childminder talk about the animals in the book and use words such as 'kookaburras'. Children follow the childminder's suggestion that they do some sticking and enjoy a gluing activity sitting in a highchair they confidently use

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and outcomes for children

the glue spreader to spread glue over the paper and press pictures the childminder has cut out for them to use, onto the glue. Children's photographs and creative work are displayed in the kitchen and children proudly point to mobiles the childminder has made from their work that move when touched or blown in the breeze.

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and outcomes for children

Children have access to a range of toys and play materials and help themselves to some that are set out in the living room. Children use the play kettle and toy cups to make tea and chat on a real telephone. Children help themselves to their wellington boots from the box in the hall. They spend time matching the right boot to their corresponding foot and successfully put their boots on independently. Children's developing language is encouraged well by the childminder through repetition, echoing the vocalisation and noises they make and talking about what she and the children are doing. Children behave very well and listen to explanations and suggestions from the childminder about what they can do next and generally respond to requests. Children enjoy walks in the neighbouring nature reserve, posting letters, and helping to care for the chickens in the childminder's garden. These activities help encourage their awareness nature and

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and outcomes for children

of the world round them. The see differences reflected in the range of play materials, such as books and dolls, they use daily. Visits are made to local play groups, and the childminder meets up with another local childminder, providing opportunities for children to interact with a larger group of children and participate in the local community.

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and outcomes for children

Children demonstrate they feel safe and secure with the childminder, and are This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 developing a sense of their own safety in her home. They are not to climb on furniture and given clear explanations why. Children are developing an understanding of healthy lifestyles and follow appropriate hygiene procedures, such as having their hand cleaned before eating. They enjoy regular opportunities for outdoor play and fresh air in the garden and on walks in the local area and visits to parks. Parents provide children's food, which they sit comfortably and safely in a high chair to eat. 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 3 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 3 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 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 2 The extent to which children feel safe 3 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 3 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

 ensure medication records include a record of a parent/guardian/carer's consent (Records to be kept) 11/08/2011

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 ensure copies of the written statements of safeguarding procedures and complaints procedures are made available to parents (Providing information to parents). 11/08/2011

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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 compulsory part of the Childcare Register (Records to be kept) 11/08/2011

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the compulsory part of the Childcare Register (Providing information to parents). 11/08/2011

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