Bridgestock, Susanna Joy

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY419687 Inspection date 16/02/2012 Inspector Sarah Measures

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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 lives with her husband and child aged one year in Kettering, Northamptonshire. The whole of the ground floor and one bedroom and the bathroom on the first floor are used for childminding and there is an enclosed garden available for outdoor play. The family has a rabbit.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register to care for a maximum of five children under eight years at any one time, two of whom may be in the early years age range. There are currently five children on roll. The childminder attends toddler groups.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Sound policies and procedures promote children's welfare, learning and development. This is a warm and friendly setting where children are valued and included. The childminder works cooperatively with parents in order to understand and meet children's individual needs. Children choose from a range of developmentally appropriate activities and the childminder is developing systems to observe and assess their progress. Overall, policies and procedures safeguard the children. The childminder has just started to reflect upon the provision in order to plan for improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the systems of self-evaluation in order to plan systems to ensure that every child receives an enjoyable and challenging learning and development experience that is tailored to meet their individual needs  make sure that risk assessments cover anything with which a child may come into contact, with particular regard to children's access to the water butts in the garden  develop the systems for observing and assessing children to support effective assessments and planning.

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the early years provision

Children are appropriately safeguarded because the childminder has a sound knowledge of the possible indicators of abuse. She knows how to refer any concerns she may have according to Local Safeguarding Children Board policies and procedures. She shares suitable information with parents as to how to make a complaint, which includes details of how to contact Ofsted as the regulator. This This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 promotes a safe and transparent provision for parents and children. Suitable procedures make sure children are collected by appropriately identified adults. The childminder carefully risk assesses most aspects of the provision in order to make sure children are safe. However, risk assessments do not include children's access to the water butts in the garden.

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the early years provision

The childminder communicates regularly with parents and she uses a communication diary and ongoing discussions to make sure key information regarding children's routines is shared. Parents provide clear information as children start at the setting in order for the childminder to plan to meet children's needs and help them settle. A range of relevant policy information is shared with parents in order to promote continuity of children's care. The childminder has suitable policies and procedures prepared to share information regarding children's progress with any other settings that they attend. This enables all those involved in children's care and education to plan appropriately to meet their individual needs.

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the early years provision

Children use safe and developmentally appropriate toys and equipment to promote their independence and their learning and development. The childminder organises her home well to make sure it is welcoming to children, who can choose freely from a variety of toys and activities. The childminder plans an inclusive environment for children because toys and books include positive images of difference and diversity. This helps children to learn to value those who are different from themselves. A variety of toys and activities are available to all children, with no gender preferences. The childminder has a sound understanding of children's individual routines, likes and interests that she appropriately considers within routines and activities to help children to feel valued. However, her self- evaluation does not identify areas for development in order for her to plan constructively to drive forward improvement.

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and outcomes for children

Children are settled and at home. They have good relationships with the childminder, who divides her attention to make sure they are all appropriately supported and included. Children take part in a range of suitable activities in and out of the home that cover all areas of learning. However, activity planning is not fully effective because the childminder is still establishing a systems of observing and assessing children to support her planning. She does not regularly observe and assess the children in order to show a comprehensive picture of where children are at in relation to their progress towards the early learning goals.

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and outcomes for children

Children regularly visit toddler groups in order to learn to socialise and to develop friendships outside of the setting. They also visit music and movement sessions which give babies and young children important opportunities to express themselves. Children stay healthy because outdoor play forms part of their routine. Children use appropriate equipment at the setting to develop their physical skills, coordination and strength, and they access further large play equipment when they visit local parks. Babies and young children's needs are met because the childminder works with parents throughout the different stages of weaning. Babies This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 enjoy suitable pureed meals that the childminder has made and then frozen in order to be well organised. Children's routines include washing their hands before they eat in order for them to develop suitable healthy habits.

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and outcomes for children

Children choose from of good variety of books that meet a range of different needs and stages of development and cater for a range of interests. They play suitable games that help them to learn letters and sounds and to develop their memory in order to encourage their skills for their future learning. Babies and young children explore safely with various sensory and 'cause and effect' toys. This helps them to be inquisitive and to learn about how to make things work. Babies and young children take part in appropriate messy play activities at the groups they attend and they have also enjoyed some messy play at the setting, for example, making marks in flour. Children learn how to behave appropriately because the childminder uses developmentally appropriate methods to manage their behaviour. Their good behaviour is suitably reinforced and their self-esteem is encouraged because the childminder readily praises and encourages them. Children enjoy their time with

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and outcomes for children

the childminder, who is very friendly and approachable. 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 3 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 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 3 The extent to which children feel safe 3 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 3 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 3 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 3

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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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