Jacqueline Marson

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY421432 Inspection date 06/09/2011 Inspector Martha Darkwah

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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 2011. She lives with her partner and two children in the Twickenham area of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. The whole of the ground floor of the setting is used for childminding, with access to two bedrooms for sleeping purposes. There is a fully-enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary part of the Childcare Register. She may care for a maximum of five children under eight, with no more than two children in the early years age group. She is currently caring for two children in the early years age range.

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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 has an accurate knowledge of children's individual needs and supports children well, giving them confidence and a sense of security to promote their overall well-being. She offers a welcoming and inclusive service and engages with parents extremely well, involving them in their children's learning and development. The childminder safeguards children effectively overall and maintains good quality practice; however, she does not currently meet all the necessary documentation requirements. The childminder has started to use the self- evaluation process effectively and is keen to further improve and develop her service. Overall, she demonstrates a good capacity to maintain continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 obtain information from parents about who has legal contact with the child; and who has parental responsibility for the child (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare). 20/09/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 review existing risk assessments to ensure that these include the effectiveness of fire safety equipment, with particular reference to the siting of the fire blanket, in the event of an emergency This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  develop further the process of ongoing self-evaluation, so that it covers all aspects of childcare in order to identify ongoing strengths and priorities for development that will improve the quality of provision for all children.

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the early years provision

Children are effectively safeguarded because the childminder has a clear knowledge and understanding of child protection and effective procedures in place to identify any child at risk of harm. She has up-to-date information to hand, including referral numbers, and a clear safeguarding policy she shares with parents. The childminder has undertaken risk assessments on the areas and play equipment used by the children and has assessed the outings and trips children take part in. However, currently the fire blanket is not in position for easy access in the event of an emergency. She maintains a written record of these and checks her environment inside and out on a daily basis, taking action to remove any items which may pose a risk to children. The childminder maintains documentation relating to children's welfare and well-being effectively overall; however, she has yet to obtain information from parents about who has legal contact with the child

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the early years provision

and who has parental responsibility. This is a breach of a specific welfare requirement. However, this lack of information does not have a significant impact on children?s welfare. .

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the early years provision

The childminder is developing a good capacity for continuous improvement and is keen to enhance her practice further. She has started the process of self- evaluation, including successfully assessing the activities she provides to promote good learning outcomes for children. She is yet to fully reflect on other areas of her practice to enable her to identify ongoing areas for further improvement. The childminder makes excellent use of resources, both indoors and outside her home, to provide a stimulating range of experiences for the children. For example, visits to the local library and pre-school enable children to have access to an even wider range of resources and play opportunities. These include messy creative play experiences using a variety of resources and natural materials. Resources are extremely well organised enabling children to freely choose what they wish to play with. She takes full account of children's differing capabilities, interests and home

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the early years provision

backgrounds through establishing a close rapport with parents, resulting in each child's needs being well met. Cultural diversity and inclusion is valued and respected well overall, as the childminder runs an inclusive practice. She plans a range of interesting activities to help children develop an awareness of the festivals and celebrations that are enjoyed in different countries, and provides children with opportunities to learn about other cultures and backgrounds. The childminder is keen to train and gain experience in identifying and supporting children with disabilities and or learning difficulties.

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the early years provision

The childminder develops very strong partnerships with parents to enable each child's needs to be fully met. Some of the required information has not been obtained by the childminder. However, daily exchanges of relevant information and photographs of children taking part in activities enable parents to share their This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 child's day. Copies of policies and procedures provide parents with good quality information about the childminder's practice with further useful information is on display, alongside examples of children's creative work. Parents are also invited to meetings with the childminder to discuss the individual progress their children are making in their learning and development. The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of how she will work effectively with other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage where children may attend and how she will support

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and outcomes for children

The childminder effectively promotes children's physical and social development because she understands the importance of learning and development and how it impacts on children's future. She is effective in linking children's interest in a subject to exciting activities and outings that promote all areas of learning. These activities challenge children and enable them to explore and enjoy their local surroundings. For example, trips to the local playground, parks and farm enrich children's lives and help them learn about the wider world. Children are becoming confident and self-assured as they receive praise throughout the day, for example, when they help to tidy up and when they share toys. The childminder gives them lots of eye contact and smiles in response to their positive actions. She is warm and responsive to the children, which promotes their self-esteem. Individual learning journals and scrap books have a range of photographs showing activities

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and outcomes for children

children engage in, covering all areas of learning, both indoors and outside. The detailed observations are effectively linked and show how the childminder supports children's learning and successfully moves them on to their next steps.

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and outcomes for children

Children's health and well-being are promoted effectively. Children are provided with healthy food encouraging them to have a balanced diet, including a variety of fruit and vegetables available. Children have use of an outdoor area to support their physical development, thus encouraging them to develop a positive attitude to physical exercise and adopt healthy lifestyles.

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and outcomes for children

Children take part in fire evacuation drills to ensure they are familiar with the steps to be taken in an emergency. They learn to keep themselves safe through the daily routine and the childminder talks to them about stranger danger when they go to the park. The childminder also regularly uses child-centred flash cards to help children of all ages to understand safety issues.

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing an awareness of number through a variety of activities. For example, the childminder reinforces the meaning of mathematical language and counting concepts through the effective use of songs and games that they play. Children's language skills are enhanced as the childminder spends quality time in strengthening children's communication skills through talking and listening to them and reading stories together. Children's future economic well-being is fostered through these activities, for example, promoting an interest in books and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 numbers. Activities also include access to battery-operated and programmable information technology toys. Children's enjoyment of and attitudes towards learning is greatly enhanced by their willingness to make choices and the desire to participate.

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and outcomes for children

Children laugh and giggle as they play different musical instruments and tunes, some mimicking the sound of a door bell realistically. Children have marvellous opportunities to express their real and imagined ideas through role-play. For example, this is through 'shopping', using realistic resources and dressing up as their favourite characters. Children participate enthusiastically and relate stories, which help to develop their communication and language skills. The childminder is a positive role model, which has a positive impact on children's behaviour. She is responsive to their needs, communicating with them and explaining clearly when certain behaviour is not encouraged. Children behave well and they are encouraged to share, take turns and respect one another. They enjoy helping to tidy up, for which the childminder reinforces how well they have done. Overall, children's self-esteem is continually promoted, which makes children feel good

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and outcomes for children

about themselves and gives them confidence. 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 2 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 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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