Davis, Kirsty

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY376373 Inspection date 27/02/2012 Inspector Samantha Powis

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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 2008. She lives with her two children in Winkleigh, Devon. The whole of her house is registered, with care mainly provided on the ground floor which includes access to a lounge/diner, kitchen and toilet facilities. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register to care for a maximum of four children under eight years at any one time. There are three children on roll, two of whom are in the early years age group.

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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

The childminder provides a comfortable and welcoming environment where children feel happy and settled. She shares information with parents daily, which helps her to understand and support children's individual needs. However, documentation is poorly organised, meaning that some information necessary for supporting children's welfare is not in place or easily accessible. Suitable activities are offered which generally keep children busy, but these do not always provide them with sufficient challenge or opportunities to engage in outdoor play. The childminder's systems for self-evaluation are still in their infancy, meaning that her capacity for continuous improvement is satisfactory.

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further?

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

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further?

 request written parental permission at the time of a child's admission to the provision, to the seeking of any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment in the future. (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 09/03/2012

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further?

 ensure all records are easily accessible and available for inspection (Documentation) 09/03/2012

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further?

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

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further?

 increase the use of the outdoor area, to offer children freedom to explore, use their senses, and be physically active and exuberant  improve the systems for monitoring and planning for children's development to ensure all children are supported and challenged in taking the next step in their learning This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  develop reflective practice and self-evaluation to identify strengths and priorities for development that will improve the quality of provision for all children.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a confident awareness of safeguarding procedures and shares a written policy with parents to ensure they have a clear understanding of her role and responsibilities. Satisfactory procedures are followed with regards to risk assessments. The childminder supervises children well which helps to keep them safe. However, documents gathered to establish information about individual children are poorly organised. The childminder states that she has sought this information but was unable to locate it during the inspection. She has contact details for the parents, but more detailed information was not available. She was also unable to locate the written consents from parents for her to seek emergency medical attention or advice. These are breaches of regulatory requirements.

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the early years provision

Play space has been re-organised to allow children additional areas to play and engage in activities indoors. However, best use is not made of the garden to increase children's enjoyment and learning. Resources are generally accessible, enabling children to make some choice in what they wish to play with. Toys generally reflect the children's interests and encourage them to start to consider the wider world and value each individual. The childminder takes into consideration children's individual preferences when offering activities. However, she does not make good use of her own observations to help her plan activities. As a result children are not fully challenged or supported in building on what they already know.

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the early years provision

Appropriate relationships are established with parents. The childminder shares information with them on a regular basis and they receive daily feedback to ensure they are kept informed of their child's day. Written policies and procedures are shared. This helps to ensure that parents have a secure understanding of the childminder's role. The childminder offers a flexible service, helping to support the individual needs of the families she works with. She has developed links with some of the other settings which children attend, helping to promote consistency for these children.

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the early years provision

The childminder is willing to make changes to her provision to benefit the children attending. However, she has not yet fully established an effective system of self- evaluation to help prioritise and address all areas for improvement. She has addressed some of the recommendations raised at her last inspection which related to supporting children's health and safety. However, she has not significantly improved the way in which she supports children's learning. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy and settled with the childminder. They are involved in an adequate range of activities and enjoy the involvement of the childminder as they play. However, the childminder does not have fully effective systems to help her to monitor and plan for children's individual learning needs. As a result, children are not always sufficiently challenged as they play.

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and outcomes for children

Children are able to make choices, increasing their confidence and independence. They receive lots of praise and encouragement from the childminder as they play, making them feel proud of their own achievements. They have access to books and story sacks, encouraging their interest in stories. They help themselves and demonstrate their increasing awareness of how to use books as they turn the pages and point to the pictures. They access a broad range of puzzles which encourage them to look at shape and colour. They concentrate well as they look closely at the detail of each piece. Their obvious pride in the end result is seen as they ask to keep the puzzle out to show a sibling later in the day.

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing basic skills for the future. They sometimes count and recognise numbers as they play, building their awareness of number value and order. They use some resources that encourage discussion about diversity, helping them to respect and value individual needs. They begin to understand what certain buttons do on the electronic car, using them to control its movements. As a result they gain confidence in using technology.

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and outcomes for children

Children are becoming aware of positive routines to support their own health. For example, they are reminded to wash their hands after using the toilet. They sometimes go to the park, providing them with some opportunities to engage in physical activities to help them see the positive effect of exercise on their bodies. They learn about safety on the roads when they are out and about and take part in practising the emergency evacuation procedures. This helps them to recognise their responsibilities in keeping themselves and others safe. 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 3 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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