Childminder in Surrey

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY289661 Inspection date 09/11/2011 Inspector Lisa-Marie Jones

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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 2004. She lives with her husband and their two children aged 9 and 10 years of age. They live in a three bed roomed house in a residential area of Stoneleigh, which is in Epsom, Surrey. The whole of the house is used for childminding apart from the newly converted loft extension. There is a fully enclosed garden available 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 is registered to care for six children under eight years old, three of whom can be in the early years age range. There is currently one child under eight years old on roll. The childminder holds a NNEB qualification and 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 successfully promotes all aspects of children's welfare and development. She offers a welcoming, child-centred, inclusive home environment. She works extremely closely with parents to ensure she is familiar with children's needs and all relevant paperwork is in place, however she does not always notify Ofsted of significant events. Children make good progress in their learning overall, given their age, ability and starting points. The childminder reflects on the service she provides and attempts to identify areas for improvement. This means that the provision is responsive to the needs of the children who attend and their families.

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further?

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

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further?

 notify Ofsted of any significant events 25/11/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 strengthen systems for self evaluation

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the early years provision

Children's welfare is effectively safeguarded as the childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibilities towards the children in her care and is familiar with the steps to take if she has concerns about a child. However she does This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 not always notify Ofsted of any significant events that happen in her care. She conducts regular checks of her home to make sure that children can move around freely and play safely. She implemented an addition risk assessment and safety procedures during improvements to the family home. The home is well organised and children have access to a welcoming and child-friendly environment where they can easily choose from a wide variety of good quality play materials and resources. Documentation that promotes children's health, safety and wellbeing is in place and supports the smooth day to day running of the setting. All aspects of

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the early years provision

children's care have been discussed with parents, and the childminder works very closely with parents to make sure she has a thorough understanding of each child's backgrounds and needs. She adapts care where appropriate, for instance so that younger children can take part in activities with those who are older, so that equality and diversity is successfully promoted. Parents are kept up to date through daily discussions and contact books. They have access to a good range of written information, such as policies and procedures. They also have input in the observations and assessments that take place and take home folders on a regular basis. The childminder is aware of the need to build effective partnerships with other providers where children attend more than one setting, although this does not apply to any of the children who are currently on roll. The childminder makes use of contact with other providers and attending local courses to evaluate her

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the early years provision

service and consider areas for future development. Actions to be taken are not always clear or well targeted to lead to improved outcomes for children.

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and outcomes for children

Children show a strong sense of belonging at the setting and new children settle very quickly in the care of the childminder as she is responsive and patient to their needs and uses resources such as persona dolls to encourage their confidence. She offers them good support and children will open their arms up for a cuddle if they are feeling a little insecure but they soon grow in confidence and independence as they help themselves to toys and play materials. They learn to keep themselves safe when out on trips and when using the garden or when they take part in a fire drill. Children adopt simple good hygiene routines when they wash their hands before they eat, and have their own flannels and towels which helps protect them from the risk of cross-infection. They benefit from regular home-cooked meals and snacks that meet their nutritional needs, enjoying bread sticks and a drink during the morning. They take part in regular physical activity as

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and outcomes for children

part of a healthy lifestyle, running around and using the equipment at the park, using wheeled vehicles in the garden. Children form good relationships with the childminder, who responds to them warmly and knows them well. They take part in a wide variety of stimulating activities and experiences that support their development across all areas of learning. The childminder makes regular observations of their achievements, and next steps identified for children are very clearly followed up and reviewed in order to monitor children's progress in collaboration with parents and any other professionals that care for the children. Children enjoy exploring the play dough and dressing up, the childminder is skilled in ascertaining when a child has become bored with an activity and can move them This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on quickly so they are always stimulated. They benefit from a balanced, varied

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and outcomes for children

routine and enjoy their time at the setting. Children are helped to develop skills for the future by encouraging them to help in many situations. They are encouraged to be inquisitive and to ask lots of questions and are given choices in appropriate situations and are encouraged to be independent by doing things for themselves. 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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