Childminder in BuckinghamshireOfsted inspection, 7 Dec 2011

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY345592 Inspection date 07/12/2011 Inspector Aileen Finan

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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 2006. She lives with her husband and son, aged nine years, in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. The home is in walking distance of local shops and schools. The whole of the house is registered for childminding and there is an enclosed garden available for outside play. Children generally play downstairs in a large playroom.

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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 provide care for a maximum of six children under eight years; of which three may be in the early years age range. Currently there are three children in the early years age range on roll. The childminder is happy to support children for whom English is an additional language. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in home based childcare.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is outstanding.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder has put in place highly effectives policies and procedures to keep children safe and promote their health and well-being. Her comprehensive risk assessments enable her to take action in order to eliminate risks to children. Overall, the childminder takes exceptional steps in order to support children's development and learning in all aspects and, as a result, children are making extremely good progress in relation to their starting points. There are highly effective partnerships with parents which support children's development. The childminder has rigorous systems in place to enable her to evaluate her provision extremely well. She shows an excellent capacity for continuous improvement.

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further?

To further improve the high quality early years provision the registered person should consider:

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further?

 extending children's awareness of similarities and differences of others; events in their own lives, and those of family members and other people they know; and in their own cultures and those of other people.

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the early years provision

The childminder has an excellent understanding of how to safeguard the children she cares for. There are highly effective systems in place for identifying any child at risk of harm and liaising with the appropriate child agencies. Comprehensive risk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 assessments help the childminder to ensure that her home, garden and outings are safe for children. The childminder shares her robust policies and procedures with parents and conducts regular reviews to check on important aspects of care and any changes which affect her practice. Children are very happy, safe and secure. They display an excellent awareness of their own safety and play well with one another.

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the early years provision

The childminder's home is very welcoming. Children have access to a very wide range of high quality resources which they can access easily and which in turn helps them to make choices in their play. Consequently children make outstanding progress in their learning. The childminder promotes equality and diversity extremely well overall. She has recently completed training to support her awareness; for example in 'reflecting diversity' and 'creative, confident and capable boys'. The childminder has an exceptional understanding of children's backgrounds. She plans very effectively for the children and as a result has a clear understanding of any gaps in children's learning. She is therefore, able to support children exceptionally well in order for them to reach their full potential.

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the early years provision

The childminder is highly aware of her continuous development and regularly fully evaluates her practice. As a result, she is exceptionally aware of her strengths and areas for development. The childminder has a clear vision for her sustained improvement and consequently this is well targeted. She has attended an extensive range of training recently and has completed a level 3 qualification in home-based childcare. The childminder is working towards accreditation to enable her to provided funded childcare places. Her partnerships with the local authority and the National Childminding Association are very well established. As a result, the childminder supports other providers in a childminder's group providing support in particular to newly registered childminders. She supports them in all aspects of their practice and in supporting children's learning and development. Her policy in respect of partnership working with other providers is well understood

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the early years provision

and supported by parents, although no children currently attend other settings.

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the early years provision

Partnerships with parents are excellent. Parents and children are heavily involved in decision making about her day-to-day practice. Prior to children starting with her, the childminder meets parents to explain all aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. This is so they are fully aware of all the requirements to keep their children safe and to support their children's development. Parents are exceptionally well informed about their children's achievements and ongoing development.

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and outcomes for children

Children demonstrate from an early age an exceptional understanding of the importance of following good personal hygiene. All children benefit from regular opportunities to be outside in the fresh air having exercise. Children enjoy playing in the garden and going to parks and woodlands. They are provided with an extensive range of very nutritious meals and snacks which are enjoyed by all. Each This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 child has their own towel and can independently wash their hands with minimal supervision. Younger children have their own travel cot and bedding and sleep times are made special as children bring along favourite comforters. Children show a strong sense of security. They understand about how to keep themselves safe and are confident to communicate their thoughts. They understand the rules of the home, which include sharing and taking turns. Children learn about road safety

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and outcomes for children

when out and about. This helps to build their confidence and self-esteem.

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and outcomes for children

Children demonstrate an extremely strong sense of security. They are exceptionally well behaved. They play very well together, joining in, laughing together and sharing with the greatest of respect to their friends. Even as a child tries to build his tower and has it knocked over, there are no squabbles or disagreements. Children understand their day-to-day routines and are happy to share responsibility in tidying up in preparation for their snack. Consequently, children feel valued and happy.

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and outcomes for children

Children take part in a broad range of activities and play. These enable them to develop their curiosity and imagination to explore and be inquisitive. Children love dressing-up and walking around with one another swapping hats and squealing with laughter. They build and construct together and read books. Children are making exceptional progress in their communication and numeracy. Everyday situations provide excellent opportunities to count, talk and share experiences. Children take part in a range of art and craft activities; visit the library and toddler groups. While children have started to understand aspects of diversity very well, and have been introduced to culture through books and awareness of others through sign language, activities to further promote children's understanding of similarities and differences are slightly less well established. Nevertheless, children thoroughly enjoyed a sponsored music and action rhyme event for charity in which

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and outcomes for children

The childminder provides a full range of learning experiences for the children which she plans for exceptionally well. She has an excellent awareness of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. All children have a learning journal and tracker books which enables the childminder to identify their next steps and any gaps in their learning. She makes high quality observations and assessments which she uses to plan for children's unique and individual learning needs. She provides inspirational and innovative teaching to motivate the children, which in turn provides them with a rich learning environment. Consequently, children thrive as a result. 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 1 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 1

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 1 The extent to which children feel safe 1 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 1 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 1 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 1

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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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