Childminder in Surrey

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY344134 Inspection date 10/02/2012 Inspector Ann Moss

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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

There were no children on roll when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children on roll, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states if the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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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 husband and child aged two years in Hersham, Surrey, close to shops, parks, school and public transport links. The whole of the childminder's house is available for childminding and there is an enclosed garden for outdoor play. The family has a dog as a pet.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on 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; of these, no more than two may be in the early years age group. She also offers care to children aged over five years to 11 years. The childminder may provide overnight care for no more than two children under eight years. There were no children in the early years age group on roll at the time of the inspection.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates her enthusiasm, commitment, and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She shows a sound knowledge of how to develop children's welfare and learning. She gives good examples of how she would, through effective observation and assessment, plan a programme of activities to support children's individual needs. She demonstrates through discussion how play resources are organised in a manner which helps to promote children's free choice and independence. Resources are sufficient in quantity and quality and easily accessible at a low level. The childminder describes how all children are included. For example, she gives good examples of working in partnership with parents and other professionals and the careful organisation and monitoring of the setting.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates that she encourages children to understand the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and appropriate personal hygiene routines. She describes how children would learn about healthy practices through their normal daily routines, for example, hand washing before eating and making healthy eating choices. She demonstrates a clear understanding of how children's good health is promoted. She describes how a minor accident is dealt with quickly and effectively through maintaining an up-to-date paediatric first aid certificate. However, the certificate relating to first aid is not readily accessible and available for inspection. The childminder has systems in place to gather information from parents regarding medical needs, dietary requirements and allergies. She has taken action to minimise risks in and outside her home, so that children can play safely. The childminder demonstrates through discussion that she is very aware of

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

monitoring, recording and referral procedures in line with the Local Safeguarding Children Board and has a safeguarding policy in place. She explains how she helps children to learn about their own safety through discussion about road safety and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 through practising the fire evacuation procedure. Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates her sound understanding of working in partnership with parents and other professionals. She gives good examples of how through the sharing of relevant information, records, policies and procedures, children's needs are identified and met. Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates a sound knowledge of how to develop her childcare knowledge. She accesses relevant publications and the internet, maintaining her commitment for continuous improvement to improve outcomes for children. Through discussion, the

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of the requirements set out in regulation to notify Ofsted of significant changes. She gives good examples of notifying Ofsted of relevant changes; however, she has not secured the information through the submission of relevant documentation.

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Compliance with registration requirements

In order to continue to meet the requirements of registration, the registered person must take the following action by the specified date:

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Compliance with registration requirements

 ensure that all records relating to childminding activities are readily accessible and available for inspection at all times, with regards to first aid (Suitable people) 20/02/2012

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Compliance with registration requirements

 improve knowledge and understanding of the requirements set out in regulations and set in place a procedure to notify Ofsted of relevant matters in relation to changes in name, following marriage. (Suitable people) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 24/02/2012 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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report. (Changes to people) 24/02/2012

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report. (Changes to people) 24/02/2012

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