Setting EY434033

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY434033 Inspection date 19/04/2012 Inspector Jacqueline Walter

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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 registered in 2011. She lives with her husband and four children aged, nine, eight, seven and two years. They live in Worthing, West Sussex and are close to schools, parks and transportation links. With exception of the bedroom the whole of the ground floor of the childminders house is used for childminding. There is an enclosed rear garden for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children aged under eight years at any one time; of these, no more than two may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding two children in this age group. She also offers care to children aged over five years to 11 years. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder collects and takes children to local schools.

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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

Some good quality interaction and a suitably organised learning environment ensures that the childminder promotes children's learning appropriately. The childminder provides a good range of stimulating resources and experiences in most areas of learning, which acknowledges children's interests and this helps to ensure that they make appropriate progress, given their age, ability and starting points. However, assessment and planning systems are limited in ensuring children are progressing in all areas of learning. Children's safety is promoted appropriately overall although there are weaknesses when children are taken on trips and emergency evacuation procedures are not currently practiced. Health is promoted well and the partnership with parents and other agencies is good. The planning for improvement is based on appropriate levels of monitoring and analysis and although future plans are limited at the moment they are likely to bring about

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further?

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

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further?

 Carry out a risk assessment for each outing (Safeguarding and Welfare) 03/05/2012 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 develop the assessment system to ensure consistency in children's achievements in all areas  improve children's understanding of fire safety procedures  improve resources and experiences to promote equality of opportunity with particular regard to disability awareness

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the early years provision

The childminder safeguards children appropriately overall. She has an appropriate awareness of signs and symptoms of abuse and is confident in knowing the procedures to follow when concerns are raised with children. However, she has only recently moved into a new setting and as a result children have not yet participated in any emergency evacuation drills. In addition to this, the childminder has not completed risk assessments on all outings and trips that children participate in and this is a breach of requirements. The childminder takes good steps to ensure the suitability of all adults. For example, she never leaves children alone with adults in her home who have not had checks fully completed. All the required documentation is in place and she provides a welcoming environment. Space is organised safely and a good range of resources, overall are organised effectively to allow children to make independent choices and decisions with what

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the early years provision

Through discussion the childminder demonstrates an appropriate understanding of inclusion and supporting children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities and children with English as an additional language. The partnership with parents and with other agencies is good. For example, information on the setting is shared well through a welcome pack. This is given to parents and includes the policies and procedures. A daily communication book is also used effectively to share two-way information on the children's care. Parent's opinions and views are respected and valued. For example, photographs of children's activities are shared effectively as a result of parents requesting information on their learning to be shared using a phone application.

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the early years provision

Through discussion the childminder demonstrates an appropriate commitment to evaluating and improving the quality of her setting as well as communicating ambition and drive. For example, she has effectively used her self evaluation form to identify strengths and areas for improvement and is acting on this. She is currently working towards a level three childcare qualification and has booked herself on to an additional course reflecting special educational needs and disabilities. These are likely to bring about some improvement to the setting and be of beneficial impact on the children's welfare, learning and development. She has also welcomed and implemented advice from the local authority support workers which has impacted successfully on children's safety. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has caring, friendly relationships with children. She interacts well and extends their learning well overall, in particular when promoting their communication, language and literacy skills. For example, she explains what she is going to do and this helps them feel secure and develop understanding that words have meaning. She also engages them in lots of conversations where she names the resources they use and their colours. This results in them beginning to focus and communicate by using babbling noises. Children are developing good independence and a strong sense of belonging. They are able to make some choices and decisions. For example, they are able to select their own activities and young children are encouraged to acknowledge when they would like to eat. Children have good opportunities to develop their physical skills. For example, young children are encouraged to develop their walking skills as a result of the

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and outcomes for children

childminder physically supporting their movements. Older children are encouraged to access a good selection of larger equipment in the outdoor area. The childminder demonstrates an appropriate knowledge of how to assess and plan for children's development. However, her systems are still in their infancy. She completes detailed summary sheets and gathers information from parents regarding children's starting points and she completes regular written observations which identify what children know and can do, as well as their next steps in learning. However, there are no systems in place to ensure children are being helped to develop in all the areas of learning and the system to monitor the progress children make has not yet been fully implemented.

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and outcomes for children

Children are beginning to gain an understanding of diversity, through some resources being made available that provide positive images of culture and religion. However, their understanding and a valuing of disability is restricted as there are very limited resources and experiences that allow them to gain this knowledge. Their physical safety inside the premises is promoted appropriately overall. For example, the childminder checks any visitor's identification before they enter; she fits safety gates to stairs and regular risk assessments on the premises take place. Young children are encouraged to develop knowledge and understanding of keeping themselves safe through generally good organised routines. For example, the childminder always uses safety reigns when children use the highchair. She promotes children's health well. For instance, she completes medication records and provides copies for parents to ensure they are fully aware

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and outcomes for children

of what has happened. The childminder also effectively implements exclusion periods to prevent any spread of infection. Children are also developing a good understanding of the benefits of healthy living. They regularly engage in outdoor activities, such as going for walks and young children are content and happy as their physical and dietary needs are met well. For example, children's sleep requirements are discussed with parents and the childminder recognises their signs of tiredness. Children are effectively encouraged to develop habits and behaviour appropriate to good learners. The childminder is a positive role model and children benefit from praise and encouragement and working together. In addition to this, the more able children are encouraged to be involved in devising the expected This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 behaviour and safety rules of the setting. As a result, their behaviour is very good

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and outcomes for children

and they form good relationships with their peers. 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 2 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 2 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 2 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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