Bradley, Samantha

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY420649 Inspection date 30/11/2011 Inspector Jane O'Callaghan

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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 her husband and three children aged 12, 11 and seven years old on the outskirts of Doncaster. The whole of the ground floor, upstairs bathroom, two rear bedrooms and rear garden are used for childminding purposes. 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 a maximum of five children under eight years at any one time. The childminder currently has two children on roll and of these two are in the early year's age range and none are in the compulsory childcare group. At the time of the inspection, there were no children present.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder collects and takes children to local schools, visits parks and places of interest. She has four cats as family pets.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder 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 knows the children and their families well and supports their individual needs effectively. She promotes their safety and welfare in a mainly consistent manner and children are secure in their relationships with her. The childminder develops good partnerships with the parents and works collaboratively with other settings the children may also attend, to ensure continuity in their learning. The childminder shows she is committed to continuous improvement and has effective systems in place to assist her in evaluating her service.

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further?

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

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further?

 provide opportunities for parents and carers to contribute to children's individual learning and development records  ensure that the fire blanket is accessible in an emergency.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibilities in relation to child protection, confidently talking about the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect and the procedure to follow in the event of a concern. She regularly attends training to ensure that she has up-to-date knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures. Effective systems are in place to ensure that all children are safeguarded and children's individual needs met, along This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 with a written policy. The childminder has well-written risk assessments, for all areas of the home, including the garden and all outings that children go on. She does daily safety checks to ensure the suitability of indoor spaces, furniture, toys, and equipment, prior to children arriving at the home.

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the early years provision

The childminder is committed to developing her service and monitors her practice through a self-devised evaluation form and updates this regularly. The childminder uses this information effectively to identify strengths and areas for development. The childminder has a comprehensive range of policies and procedures, which are in place and effectively implemented to promote the welfare of children and regularly updates and reviews these.

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the early years provision

The childminder works in partnership with the children's parents and friendly relationships are established, with the sharing of information encouraged. There is plenty of verbal communication when children come and leave the setting. The childminder ensures that parents are aware of their children's learning journals, which contain photographs of activities they are involved in and also pictures that they have done. However, they are not given regular opportunities to contribute to these. The childminder has built good links with other settings that children attend, who provide the Early Years Foundation Stage and shares their profiles. This ensures that children receive continuity in their care and learning.

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the early years provision

The childminder promotes equality and diversity, by enabling all children to participate in activities and differentiate their experiences. The children can access a good selection of resources to reflect all areas of diversity. For example, books, small world, dolls and the celebrating of different festivals from around the world. This ensures children's knowledge and understanding of diversity continues to develop.

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and outcomes for children

Children play in a relaxed, settled and child-orientated happy environment. Each child has their own folder, containing observations of their play and photographs to demonstrate the range of activities carried out. The childminder also records children's starting points and these are updated regularly along with their next stage of development. Children enjoy playing with the good range of toys and activities on offer to them, which are age appropriate and easily accessible. Children have opportunities to learn about the local community and wider world through the growing of plants and visiting local places of interest. The childminder ensures that children's literacy skills are developed through them being able to read a good selection of books, suitable for all ages, including some picture books and others contain stories. The childminder also takes children to the local library to choose their own books. Babies are able to access a good range of age-

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and outcomes for children

appropriate toys and are given lots of encouragement to press the buttons on the toy telephone and to crawl along the floor to reach other toys. Children are actively involved in a good selection of creative activities where they make puppets and a collage of a tree in autumn, which is proudly displayed. The childminder ensures that children play in a healthy environment where they receive daily opportunities This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 to go into the garden. Outside, they can play with a good variety of toys, which include a selection of bicycles, sand and water trays, trampoline where they learn to balance and jump up and down and also an outdoor play kitchen.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder ensures that children learn about safety through having a mostly safe environment, where sockets are protected, locks on kitchen cupboards and the regular practising of fire drills; however, the fire blanket is not easily accessible. She also talks to the children when on walks to school about road safety and explains to them to look and listen and younger children wear hi visibility jackets. Children are cared for in a healthy and hygienic environment, they are encouraged to wash their hands when coming in from outdoor play and before having snacks. All children use disposable wipes and have their own individual drinking cups. The childminder provides healthy and nutritious main meals, all of which are home cooked. Children get opportunities to have snacks of fruit and yoghurt throughout their day and drinks are available whenever they wish. The childminder encourages children to be polite and kind to each other, she has a well

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and outcomes for children

written behaviour policy and procedure, which she shows to parents. The childminder ensures that she gives children lots of positive praise and good clear explanations and that she is a good role model for them to follow in a happy and fun environment. 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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