Jordan, Jenny

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY289662 Inspection date 19/09/2011 Inspector Kerry Iden

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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 2004. She lives with her husband and their one child. They live in a bungalow on the outskirts of East Grinstead, West Sussex. All rooms with the exception of the childminder's son's bedroom are used for childminding purposes and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She may care for a maximum of six children under eight years, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age group, although there is a current variation to this condition. There are currently six children on roll, four of whom are in the early years age group and all children attend on a part time basis.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder walks to local schools and nearby facilities, such as park areas and places of interest. She is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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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 are settled, enjoy a busy and active time and are making good progress in their learning and development. The childminder has a good knowledge of the children in her care and is documenting many aspects of children's development towards the early learning goals. Partnerships with parents have been established where most information is shared. The childminder is committed to her work and adapted well to the changes of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has implemented many systems of her own design, showing her ability to reflect and drive improvements within her own setting.

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further?

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

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further?

 extend systems of planning to monitor that all aspects of the educational programmes are promoted  develop the arrangements for working in partnership with parents, so that information about children's next steps for learning is shared, enabling them to continue to support their child's learning at home

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the early years provision

The children are protected from harm as the childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities towards safeguarding. There are clear This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 procedures in place which are shared with the parents around the safe collection of children and the recording of injuries. The childminder maintains good supervision of the children both inside and out. She uses her unique risk assessments to identify and record details within her home and garden, the car and outings, adding any further actions required. The childminder is well organised with all documentation, which she shares when parents start in the setting and is instantly available for inspection. Accidents are recorded and clear procedures are in place if a child becomes unwell, to help reduce the spread of infection.

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the early years provision

The childminder has adapted well to the changes of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has shown a commitment to her childminding through developing many of her own systems which she reflects upon. The childminder also works collaboratively with other local childminders to aid her in maintaining up to date knowledge on new ideas and current practice. Through the identification of further training and further evaluation of her own systems the childminder demonstrates that she has the capacity to drive improvement within her setting. The childminder is also reflective with the resources available for the children. She ensures all children are effectively challenged as she differentiates activities, using simplified versions for younger children. Resources and equipment are fit for purpose, rotated to keep the children interested and support all areas of children's learning. The childminder uses resources well to achieve desired learning intentions and

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the early years provision

links her resources to future planning for individual children.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good knowledge of each child's background and needs. She liaises with the parents around individual routines, special celebrations and the meaningful relationships in children's lives. Through activities and discussion children gain a positive attitude to value and respect each other and to be inclusive to everyone in play. The childminder is keen to work in partnerships with parents and extend this to other providers when children attend other early years settings. Through discussion the childminder shares details of children's time and achievements based on the observations she has made. Parents have access to children's learning journals to share in their achievements although systems to share how to develop children further have not yet been fully explored.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy and contented and have developed a warm relationship with the childminder who offers them a homely environment. They have a sense of belonging, making choices from resources available and asking for others that are not. They interact with each other well as they learn to share resources or call each other in a game of hide and seek. The children are also able to extend their relationships with others as they are part of different activity groups. This builds their confidence and offers further opportunities for social interaction with a variety of children and adults. The childminder mainly promotes child led play within the setting with some planned activities. She joins in with the children's play and uses good open ended discussion to encourage their thinking. She makes play exciting and interesting incorporating the different areas of learning. For example, through This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

spontaneous shop role play, young children compare quantities of items using low numbers and develop their language skills as they name the different products they buy. The childminder has developed her own unique systems for recording observations on the children and she is reflective of the observations she has made. However, the system does not ensure all aspects of the different areas of learning are fully explored.

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and outcomes for children

Children feel comfortable within the setting which enables them to be relaxed in their play and gives them the confidence to try new activities. They receive consistent messages about safety from the childminder who also encourages them to think about their own safety. For example, as she asks them to consider if it's best to use the stool or the chair at the low level table and why. Young children are able to sit comfortably for snacks and meals and they know they need to have their straps on in the high chairs. Healthy eating is promoted through snacks supplied by the childminder and children are becoming independent as they feed themselves and enjoy their food. Children are keen to use the garden where they participate in different physical activities developing their coordination and balance.

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and outcomes for children

Children's progress towards their communication, literacy and mathematical development is good. Shared stories are made interesting by the childminder who involves children in story telling. She uses appropriate questions as they search for hidden objects in the pictures, name different colours or press buttons to make sounds work. Children are developing a good understanding of shape and space as they complete different activities such as shape sorters. To ensure all children are fully included the childminder uses simpler shape sorters for younger children to ensure everyone can contribute. Through consistently applied strategies children are increasing their awareness of the correct way to channel their emotions. Therefore, enabling more positive behaviour for which they are praised. 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 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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