Lodge, Elizabeth Ravinder

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY408527 Inspection date 20/09/2011 Inspector Lynne Pope

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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 2010. She lives with her husband and three children aged three, four and five years. They live in the residential area of Washington in Tyne and Wear. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's home is used for childminding and there is an enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of three children aged under eight years at any one time, of whom, no more than one may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding one child in this age group. She also offers care to children aged over five years. Currently, there are two children that attend in this age group. When working with an assistant she is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years, of whom, no more than three may be in the early years age range. The childminder cares for

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Description of the childminding

children Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm for 48 weeks of the year. She escorts children to and from the local school. She attends toddler groups on a regular basis.

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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

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder has a satisfactory understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and is in the early stages of recording children's achievements. However, opportunities for children to learn about diversity are limited. Children are safeguarded and mostly their general welfare is enhanced through the suitable practice delivered by the childminder. Links have been developed with parents, which ensure that they are kept informed of their child's time while in her care. The childminder has begun to assess the quality of service, care and education that she provides.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure that the risk assessment identifies all aspects of the environment that need to be checked on a regular basis and include any assessment of risk for outings and trips 04/10/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 plan time for regular observation of children's achievements  make effective use of the observation of children, to assess the progress children are making towards the early learning goals  provide opportunities to help children to become aware of, explore and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 question differences in gender, ethnicity, cultures, religion, language, special educational needs and disability issues.

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the early years provision

Children are appropriately safeguarded as the childminder has a satisfactory understanding of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about their welfare. This is reflected in her understanding of the procedures she would follow should she have a child protection concern. Most documentation required for the safe and efficient management of the setting is in place. Children are cared for in a mostly safe and secure environment. The childminder has completed some written risk assessments and has ensured that the premises and equipment used for the purposes of the childcare are safe and suitable, however, the written risk assessment does not have sufficient information for all the possible hazards that children might come into contact with, in the home, garden and on any outings or trips, while in her care. This is a regulatory requirement.

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the early years provision

The childminder provides a welcoming environment which helps children to feel secure. They access a spacious and mostly well equipped playroom. Resources are set out in low level boxes around the room and children make their own choices about what they would like to play with which helps to develop their independence. However, the childminder has no resources that promote children's understanding of the diverse world in which we live to promote their understanding. The childminder has begun to evaluate her strengths and weaknesses in running the setting to help her identify future improvements. There are no children that attend with special educational needs and/or disabilities at present. The childminder states that if she has any concern about a child's development she would discuss it with parents, so that they could address the child's needs together.

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the early years provision

Satisfactory relationships have been developed with parents. Suitable procedures are in place to gather all relevant information in order to meet children's individual needs when they first start. Introductory visits to the childminders home help new children to make the transition from their home to her care. Written policies and procedures are shared with parents before their child starts to ensure they understand how the service is run. The childminder keeps parents informed about their child's day through a journal which parents are encouraged to write in as well. Parents left written comments for the inspection stating that they feel comfortable and confident leaving their child with the childminder.

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and outcomes for children

Children are settled and contented in the childminder's care. Their learning and development is supported sufficiently well which leads to them making satisfactory progress. Information is sought from parents about their child's likes, dislikes, needs and interests when they first start and the childminder observes the child so This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 that appropriate resources and activities are provided. Through discussion she demonstrates an awareness of what the children could do when they started and what they can do now. She has carried out a limited number of written observations of their achievements which she links into the Early Years Foundation Stage, although, this is not done consistently enough and she has not begun to assess how they are progressing against the Early Learning Goals to help her effectively plan the next step in their learning and development.

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and outcomes for children

Children have settled well into the care of the childminder showing that they feel safe and secure. They indicate their own needs by pointing at what interests them and develop language skills as they create personal words. An interest is shown in stories and rhymes. They look at picture books and sit with the childminder to do action rhymes and begin to do the actions. The coloured felt tip pens are used to make marks on the paper as they practise early writing skills. Numbers are displayed in the environment and the childminder says number names during children's play to develop their awareness. As children become more mobile they are able to explore the environment around them more. For example, they move to the resources that they would like to play with. Electronic resources help to develop early information technology skills as children learn that they make a sound if they press a button. Their imagination develops as they play with the toy

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and outcomes for children

kitchen and resources. For example, children stir things in the pots and pretend to fill up the teapot from the toy tap. Daily access to the back garden from the playroom enables them to develop physical skills. They enjoy being pushed on the swing and they move round the garden in the toy car using their feet.

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and outcomes for children

Children are welcomed into clean and well kept premises, where they have plenty of space to play and explore. The childminder practises emergency evacuation procedures with the children to help them learn to keep themselves safe. Children's health and well-being is promoted as the childminder demonstrates acceptable behaviour and practice. She has a calm, consistent attitude to caring for them and children are well-behaved. Children benefit from healthy snacks and meals and the childminder promotes their understanding as they talk about the different foods and why they are good for them. They experience suitable levels of supervision and the childminder has ensured that the home is secure and appropriate safety equipment is in place to ensure hazards are reduced. Children are learning to be independent and form relationships and so are learning skills for the future. 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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