Barber, Coreen

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY394690 Inspection date 09/05/2012 Inspector Sarah Measures

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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 2009. She lives with her husband, who is also her co-minder, adult child and two children aged five and ten years in a suburb of Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. Local amenities, such as, shops, a park, pre- school and school are nearby. The whole ground floor and the bathroom on the first floor are used for childminding. Entry to the house is via a high step into a small lobby. There is a secure garden used for outdoor play. The family has three cats.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and the voluntary parts of the Childcare Register to care for a maximum of five children under eight years at any one time, three of whom may be in the early years age range. She uses an assistant when providing care after school. When working with her co-minder they may care for up to 10 children under eight years at any one time, six of whom may be in the early years age group. The childminder receives support from the local authority and takes and collects children from local schools.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Policies and procedures effectively promote the welfare, learning and development of the children. There is an excellent variety of well-maintained toys, equipment and learning resources to choose from. This is an inclusive setting where children are included and valued as individuals. Overall, good communications with parents help the childminder to plan to meet children's needs. The childminder is experienced and committed to offering children good quality activities and educational experiences. She uses effective systems of monitoring and evaluating the provision for children in order to plan for improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the two-way sharing of information with parents to include information regarding children's starting points in relation to the early learning goals.

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the early years provision

Policies and procedures effectively safeguard the children. The childminder is confident in her knowledge of the possible indicators of abuse and knows how to refer any concerns she may have in line with Local Safeguarding Children Board policies and procedures. Safe procedures make sure children are collected by This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 appropriately-identified persons. The childminder shares information with parents as to how to make a complaint that includes details of how to contact Ofsted as the regulator. This helps to promote a safe and transparent provision for parents and children.

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the early years provision

The childminder organises her home very effectively to welcome children and make sure they feel at home. She has accumulated an excellent range of toys, games and books that children are able to choose from freely. She rotates and organises indoor and outdoor toys and equipment to ensure children continue to have excellent choice and new opportunities. The variety of equipment and resources available help to promote an inclusive provision for children because there is a wide range to stimulate a variety of interests and meet the needs of children at different stages of development. The childminder organises resources effectively to include positive images of difference and diversity. This provides a warm welcome to all children and their families and helps children to learn to value those who are different from themselves.

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the early years provision

The childminder uses various methods of informing and communicating good quality information with parents. She maintains good records of children's learning and development that she shares with parents. She displays good information regarding how children learn, in order for parents to be able to support children further at home. However, information shared as children start at the setting does not link to their starting points in relation to the early learning goals, in order for the childminder to plan fully and effectively from the onset. The childminder has good systems in place to share information with other settings that children attend that also deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. This enables all those involved in children's care and education to plan cohesively for their individual progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder uses her knowledge and experience to reflect on the strengths of the provision and any areas for

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the early years provision

development. She uses action plans to make sure improvement is secured and effectively evaluates children's activities in order to continue to offer new and interesting experiences.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy their time with the childminder because she supports them well and they enjoy an interesting range of indoor and outdoor activities that cover all areas of their development. They stay healthy because they enjoy good opportunities for outdoor play. This offers varied activities to extend children's knowledge and understanding of the world. For example, the outdoor play area is currently very well and realistically organised to represent a building site. Children count and look at shape and colour as they play. They enjoy very good opportunities to use their imagination and be creative. This is because they use a variety of role play resources to make up their own games and a range of equipment and materials to paint, make and design. Children's work is displayed throughout the setting in order to enhance their feelings of pride and belonging.

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and outcomes for children

Children gain independence skills and they learn good hygiene routines. For This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 example, they wash their hands before eating and before taking part in cooking activities and they talk about why this is important. Children use a good range of equipment to encourage their physical skills, strength and coordination. They learn to be responsible and to protect themselves because of the childminder's purposeful discussions and interactions that help them to consider the consequences of their actions. They behave well because they are well supported and kept busy with good opportunities to have fun while they learn. They develop good language and communication skills because of the way the childminder engages them in purposeful discussions. She takes care to introduce new vocabulary and focuses on words that describe and sound similar.

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and outcomes for children

Children make good progress towards the early learning goals because of the way the childminder carries out ongoing observations that she effectively uses to assess where children are at and to plan for the next steps in their individual development. Children's learning and development records represent a good picture of their progress across all areas of learning and show how their learning is continually reviewed and extended. 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 2 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 2

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 2 The extent to which children feel safe 2 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 2

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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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