Briggs, Tara Deana

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY427602 Inspection date 31/10/2011 Inspector Patricia Bowler

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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 2011. She lives with one child aged 10 years in Clifton, Nottinghamshire. The whole of the ground floor and bathroom facilities on the first floor is used for childminding purposes. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder is able to take and collect children from local schools and pre-schools. The family has a pet rabbit.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age range. There are currently three children attending who are within the Early Years Foundation Stage, all of whom attend on a part-time basis. The childminder also offers care to three children aged over five years. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. 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

The childminder has a positive approach to the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage which results in children making good progress towards the early learning goals. Children's welfare is met and supported through effective partnerships with parents to ensure continuity of care and consequently, their individual needs are met well. The childminder strives continuously for improvement through further training in order to enhance her childminding service.

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further?

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

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further?

 further develop assessments and observations to identify children's achievements related to their next steps in learning  develop links with other providers within the Early Years Foundation Stage to create shared practice for children's learning and development  develop a culture of reflective practice and self-evaluation to identify strengths and priorities for development that will improve the quality of provision for all children.

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the early years provision

The childminder has attended training in safeguarding to develop a good knowledge and understanding of the steps to take should she have concerns about children in her care. Diligent arrangements ensure that children are not left unsupervised with any person not cleared to maintain their safety. Detailed policies This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and procedures effectively inform parents of regulatory issues and shared information is recorded to ensure children's individual needs are successfully met. Documents are established to record children's development, including their next steps in learning. However, these have yet to incorporate information supporting their achievements in reaching these.

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the early years provision

Accurate attendance records confirm children's arrival and departure times and secure safety measures minimise any hazards within the home. Rigorous risk assessments ensure that children are cared for in a safe environment. Although the childminder continually strives for improvement, she has yet to establish clear systems to identify and act on strengths and priorities.

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the early years provision

Children learn about safety through age appropriate rules displayed in written and pictorial methods within the home. Children develop independence in personal hygiene to minimise risks to their health and sit at the table for meals and snacks to develop good social habits. Outings are used diligently to help children gain awareness of road safety procedures and those to follow should they become separated from the childminder. Emergency evacuation procedures equip children with the knowledge of action to take should this situation arise. Accurate records are maintained to identify when these have taken place and highlight any issues and resolutions.

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the early years provision

An abundance of toys, equipment and resources are readily accessible to children who confidently steer their own play. These are checked within risk assessments to maintain the safety and suitability for the ages of the children present. Consistent methods to manage behaviour and a sensitive use of praise and encouragement help children develop an awareness of acceptable boundaries. The childminder attends training courses for her personal development, including health and safety which subsequently act to keep children safe.

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the early years provision

Parents receive clear information about the setting and complete documents to ensure children's individual care needs are met. The childminder has yet to develop links with other providers within the Early Years Foundation Stage in order to provide consistency in their learning and development.

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and outcomes for children

Outcomes for children are good. They are motivated and interested in a range of exciting activities and take responsibility for choosing what they do from an abundance of resources. Previously painted fireworks, made using junk modelling materials, are decorated with stickers and children concentrate to scrunch and fix trailing tissue paper and paper curls to complete their rockets. Language is promoted as children repeat words to reflect their actions as these are 'whooshed' into the sky where they 'explode and bang' following a countdown system from one to five to indicate 'lift off'.

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and outcomes for children

The well organised home facilitates active play and relaxation. Children recreate This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 situations in the role play area where imagination is promoted. Mark making materials support home play and pictures and posters inspire children to create meals at kitchen appliances using pictorial recipes and utensils. Children request bags to support their play and gentle reminders enhance their use of manners as they ask.Great delight is shared as children engage in a turn taking game to insert flags into a cylinder without releasing a dragon. They giggle when the childminder jumps as the dragon erupts into the air. Children learn about growing processes as they tend to plants and seeds grown throughout the summer in pots on the patio.

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and outcomes for children

Children settle well and move freely and confidently within the home. They interact warmly with the childminder who knows them very well. She organises her day effectively to meet their individual care routines and preferences. Children develop age appropriate independence in their personal care. They know to wash their hands to minimise cross infection. Diligent use of anti-bacterial solutions maintains effective hygiene standards.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy healthy food options from a varied menu, including fresh fruit and vegetables in home cooked meals and snacks. Water and diluted fruit juice are readily accessible for children if they are thirsty. The childminder has a pro-active attitude towards difference and inclusion and promotes children's awareness through positive images in play resources, pictures and photographs. They develop an acute awareness of the local community and the wider world in which they live through well planned activities and a range of visual stimuli and books. 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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