Snowsill, Christina Marie

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY362682 Inspection date 28/03/2012 Inspector Chris Mackinnon

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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

Children only attend this setting before and/or after the school day and/or during the school holidays. The judgements in this report reflect the quality of early years provision offered to children during those periods.

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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 2007. She lives with her husband and two children, one teenager and the youngest aged seven years, in Carshalton, Surrey. The whole of the ground floor of the house and is used for childminding. Regular outings are made to parks and play areas to provide outdoor play and learning.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. A maximum of five children under eight years may attend, with no more than three in the early years age group. There are no children on roll in the early years age group at the time of this inspection, although the childminder provides care for school-age children.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder shows a good knowledge of safeguarding and has a clearly organised range of policies and procedures in place to maintain children's safety and security. She has a well-organised risk assessment system and her first aid training is in date. The childminder also shows a good understand of the need to support children's awareness of healthy lifestyles.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder is an experienced provider and has completed training in early years childcare. She has a good overall understanding of the requirements and has specific guidance documents in place to promote children's literacy. She is also able to show, by means of prepared documents, how she would provide a planned range of activities for children to include all areas of learning. The childminder has a wide range of resources available to support early years learning. For example, she has resources for manipulative play, creative activities and learning about shapes and numbers. She also has an organised selection of play materials to support outdoor play.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates an effective understanding of inclusion and promoting individual children's achievement. She is aware of the need for non- discriminatory practice and understands the early years focus on the unique child. She is also able to demonstrate how she would support individual children's learning through observation and assessment. The childminder effectively understands the importance of sharing children's development with parents. She is also aware of working in partnership with other settings to meet each child's care and learning needs.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Through regular meetings with other local childminders, the childminder has gathered an effective understanding of the need for continuous improvement. She is aware of how to appraise her play programme, and apply self-evaluation. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Compliance with registration requirements

The registered person continues 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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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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