Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY440815 Inspection date 22/05/2012 Inspector Carly Mooney

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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 2011. She lives with her husband and children aged nine and six in Bourne, Lincolnshire. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder is able to take and collect children from local schools. The family has a pet cat and rabbit.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight years at any one time, of whom, no more than three may be in the early years age range and of whom, no more than one may be under one year old. There is currently one child attending who is within this age range, whom attends on a part-time basis. The childminder also offers care to children aged over five years. She is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. She 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 good.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children enjoy a worthwhile range of experiences and activities that help them to establish a good basis for their future skills and learning. The childminder knows the children well and meets their individual needs through sound partnerships with parents. She shows a good commitment to continuing to develop her skills and knowledge to further improve the quality of her provision.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further the use of systems to self-evaluate the provision and identify strengths and priorities for further development  develop further the systems used to observe and assess children's achievements, with regard to identifying meaningful next steps  ensure parental permission is gained for children to participate in all outings.

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the early years provision

Children's welfare is well protected because the childminder has a clear understanding of safeguarding issues, illustrated in a comprehensive policy, which is shared with parents. She attends training and ensures that all adults within the home have undertaken suitability checks. The childminder promotes children's safety by undertaking robust risk assessments of the premises and routine outings. Although, parents give permission for their child to travel in the childminder's car, This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 she has not obtained parental permission for all types of outings. A good range of written policies, procedures and records are in place to promote children's health, safety and welfare and parents acknowledge that they have read them.

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the early years provision

Children are cared for in a secure and suitably maintained family home, where they are safely and independently able to access a good range of well-organised play materials. Children enjoy exploring their environment and freely move between the indoor and outdoor play areas. The childminder is sensitive to children's individual personalities when settling them in her home. This ensures a smooth transition for children between home and the childminding setting. She has appropriate systems in place to work cooperatively with other providers of care to promote positive outcomes for children.

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the early years provision

The childminder works well in partnership with parents and carers to ensure children's individual needs are met. Parents are provided with information regarding the early learning goals, so that they are able to demonstrate their child's development so far at home. This then provides a good starting point for the childminder's own observation and assessment records. Information is shared between parents and the childminder through a daily diary system. Parents comment very positively about the care their child receives.

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the early years provision

The childminder is committed to personal development and has attended all necessary training since registering to support her services. She has identified further training, such as, behaviour management, which she feels will benefit her current practice. The childminder demonstrates a good capacity to improve and is beginning to implement effective systems for self-evaluation.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder provides a warm and homely environment for children, where each child is valued and they are clearly relaxed and comfortable in her nurturing care. She demonstrates a good understanding of how young children learn and this enables her to provide a range of experiences and activities to support each child's learning and development. The childminder has records in place that help to identify what children can do and these are evolving. She carries out regular observations of the children as they play and links them clearly to the early learning goals. However, currently the records do not clearly identify next steps in children's learning to effectively tailor their individual development.

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and outcomes for children

Young children are very confident within the setting and familiar with routines, such as, where they eat lunch and have their nappy changed. They fall asleep easily after lunch, showing that they feel secure within the childminder's home. They freely access books and participate in activities, such as water painting on the patio to make their marks. They use their fingers to separate the bristles and spray the water, enjoying the texture of the brush between their fingers. Children regularly go out in the local area, helping them to make sense of the world. For example, they visit places of interest, such as, a local farm park to feed the lambs This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 or a walk in the woods. Time spent at local groups allow children to socialise with their peers and engage in a variety of activities, such as, messy play. Children enjoy good opportunities for physical exercise in the garden and the local park.

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and outcomes for children

Young children confidently climb the steps to use the slide, stopping to look curiously at a spider on the frame along the way. Sufficient resources are in place that help children celebrate the diverse society in which they live. Children behave appropriately for their age and are given clear boundaries within the childminder's home.

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and outcomes for children

Children's health, safety and general well-being are promoted well. Children are cared for in a clean home and hygiene routines are effective, such as when changing nappies. The childminder obtains concise information regarding children's medical and dietary needs and keeps clear records. She is able to deal effectively with minor injuries as she holds a valid first aid certificate. Snacks provided are healthy and nutritious and parents provide healthy options in their children's packed lunches. Fresh drinking water is easily available to children at all times. Children participate in safe practises, such as, fire drills to enable them to gain an understanding of how to keep themselves safe. 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 2 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 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 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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