Mrs Lisa Ramsden

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY364888 Inspection date 24/02/2012 Inspector Paula Fretwell

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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 has been registered since 2007. She lives with her husband and two children aged 12 and 10 years old in Wakefield. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding and there is an outdoor area that may be used under strict supervision. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are five children on roll, four of whom are in the early years age range. The childminder escorts children to and from one school in the area. The family has a dog.

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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 outstanding.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Outstanding care is given in an extremely welcoming and inclusive environment in which the childminder values each child's unique qualities. An excellent range of innovative learning experiences inspire children's imagination and support their learning very effectively, both in the setting and local environment. Consequently, they make excellent progress towards the early learning goals in all areas. Excellent relationships are established and maintained with all parents. With the childminder taking great care to ensure that they are involved in all aspects of their child's well-being, learning and development. Very high priority is given to monitoring the provision, ensuring continuous improvement of a very high quality in all areas in a service that is highly receptive to the needs of all its users.

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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 the information obtained from parents to help establish the starting points for children's learning and development in all areas.

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the early years provision

Rigorous safeguarding procedures ensure that children are protected from harm. The childminder has comprehensive knowledge of how to identify and respond to a safeguarding concern or allegation and all necessary contact numbers are immediately accessible. Thorough risk assessments and vigilant supervision ensure children's safety. Children demonstrate excellent understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For example, they clearly describe their knowledge of road safety and emergency evacuation. All records, policies and procedures are superbly organised and are highly effective in supporting the childminder's service. Excellent resources are utilised exceptionally well to ensure children make maximum This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 progress towards the early learning goals. Areas of play are imaginatively presented to inspire and motivate children. The environment is rich in images that

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the early years provision

reflect diversity, giving children many opportunities to learn about similarities and differences. The childminder is passionate about providing the highest quality care and clearly values her role in helping children achieve positive outcomes. She has an exceptional knowledge of each child's backgrounds and needs. The childminder is highly committed to continuous improvement of the setting, undertaking a wide variety of training and conducting regular and systematic evaluation of the quality of the provision. She proactively seeks the views of parents and others in developing her service.

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the early years provision

Parents actively share information about their child and this enables the childminder to have an insight into children's personal routines, likes, dislikes and starting points for some areas of learning. Photographs, observations and comments from home are shared with the childminder in children's daily diaries and she records their progress in their individual profile. Relationships between the childminder and parents fully support children's individual needs. Communication is thorough and written consent is in place for all aspects of children's care. Parents say they feel 'privileged and lucky' to have her as their childminder and they give praise for her flexible approach, loving environment and home-cooked food. The childminder gives very high priority to working with other early years settings, in order to maximise opportunities for children to learn. Complimentary feedback from the lower foundation stage teacher and the children's centre teacher describe

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the early years provision

the childminder as a 'hard working professional' with 'the children's interests being central to her work' and 'an asset'.

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and outcomes for children

Children thoroughly enjoy their time in the setting. Superb relationships with each other and with the childminder promote their strong sense of self-worth. Excellent opportunities indoors and within the wider community support children's learning across all areas. For example, they regularly attend local groups, such as play groups, library groups and music classes. The childminder has excellent knowledge of children's individual needs, abilities and personalities, enabling her to provide personalised learning opportunities.

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and outcomes for children

Children eagerly engage in play and they make significant gains in their learning, showing high levels of independence, curiosity, imagination and concentration. They enjoy an excellent range of tactile experiences, such as water and play dough. The childminder extends their learning through asking skilled questions and incorporating plenty of mathematical language. For example, when dividing the play dough, children are encouraged to cut it in half to make two equal pieces; children comment that if it is rolled out, it changes from short and fat to long and thin. Children's play is supported by expert teaching in fun ways. For example, the childminder encourages them to write shopping lists and then they take turns to be the shopkeeper and the customers, counting their money and deciding what to buy. Children operate a remote control car and the childminder helps them to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

understand directions as they move it forwards and backwards. Children's highly developed social skills whole-heartedly support their learning as they include others in their play.

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and outcomes for children

Children confidently demonstrate an exceptional knowledge of their own personal health and hygiene and they give detailed accounts of the importance of washing their hands. They say 'if you don't wash the germs off you'll feel very ill' and they know that they use their own personal towel. Children show an excellent understanding of healthy eating and the childminder uses positive strategies to encourage children to try new tastes. For example, children try new fruits, such as mango. The childminder leads by example, emphasising the delicious taste and inspiring children to try them. Children grow their own vegetables and prepare these to eat in the setting. Healthy eating is promoted to children and their families, with lots of information about the benefits to their health. Fresh air and exercise is an integral part of the children's routine and they enjoy spending time outdoors. Children help themselves to drinks at anytime, which ensures that they

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and outcomes for children

Children's behaviour is exemplary and they know the boundaries for safe conduct. They know the childminder's 'golden words,' which are 'please', 'excuse me', 'thank you' and 'sorry'. Children have a keen sense of belonging and they show off their art work, which is attractively displayed. The childminder thoroughly praises and reinforces positive behaviour and fully supports children in building relationships with each other, acting as an excellent role model for them to follow. Children enjoy receiving stickers as rewards for desirable behaviour and they proudly put these on their charts. Children enjoy the added reward of taking 'Dougie dog' home if they have behaved particularly well. Children have exemplary manners and they use these in their interaction with the childminder and each other. The childminder's genuine interest in children's development is evident and she emphasises what they can do, encouraging their independence and helping them

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and outcomes for children

develop an excellent sense of responsibility. 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 1 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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