Ilsley, Lorraine

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY438428 Inspection date 29/05/2012 Inspector Anne Archer

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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 partner and one child who is two-years-old, in the Bedfordshire village of Barton-le-Clay. The ground floor rooms of the childminder's house are used for childminding with access to the first floor landing for sleeping. There is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play. The family has a pet rabbit. The childminder is able to take and collect children from local schools and pre-schools.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She may care for up to four children at any one time included two in the early years age group. She currently minds three children including two in the early years age group.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder holds a level 2 qualification in childcare and education and has experience of working in a day nursery. 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 make good progress in their development and learning and their welfare is successfully promoted. Safeguarding systems are thorough and partnerships are established and supportive. The childminder makes sure she knows all about the children's background so that she can use the information to support their individual needs and this is generally successful. Self-evaluation and ongoing reflective practice ensure that areas for development are identified and that training or other steps are taken to bring about improvement. As a result, the childminder's capacity to make continuous improvement is good.

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further?

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

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further?

 encourage children to value and respect others by providing more activities which reflect the backgrounds, similarities and differences of all the children  persevere with the introduction of natural toys and resources to support very young children's tactile experiences.

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the early years provision

Children's welfare is well safeguarded because the childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities in relation to child protection and clearly understands the procedure to follow should she have concerns about children in her care. She checks the identity of visitors and other adults collecting children on This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 behalf of their parents and keeps a record of them. She makes sure that any venues she takes children to, such as the park and toddler groups, are safe before the children start to play. Her complaints policy and the procedure she would use in the event of a complaint are shared with parents.

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the early years provision

The effectiveness with which the childminder promotes equality and diversity is good overall. She has a thorough knowledge of each child's background and welfare and developmental needs and discusses with parents the best way to support them. However, she does not use this information to best advantage when planning activities to support children's knowledge and understanding of the world and to help them learn about their similarities and differences. The childminder's engagement with parents is good. She keeps them very well informed about their child's achievements, well-being and development verbally after each session, through the use of a daily diary and by regularly providing access to their child's development folder. The childminder has established links with other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage and information is shared to support children progress towards the early learning goals.

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the early years provision

The childminder's premises are suitable for purpose and she strives to maintain a stimulating and supportive environment in which children flourish. A risk assessment has been conducted on the areas accessed by the children and it is reviewed and updated when anything changes such as when the sleeping area changes. The childminder also carries out visual checks throughout the day to ensure that potential risks, such as an empty glass, are eliminated or acceptably minimised. The childminder ensures that fire detection and control equipment remains in good working order and practises the emergency evacuation drill with the children to resolve any potential difficulties. The childminder has a strong vision for the future of her provision. Through training or by talking with other practitioners, she ensures that areas for development are addressed and she is keen to obtain a further childcare qualification to support her provision.

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and outcomes for children

Children are very settled and content and keen to participate in the activities planned for them by the childminder to support their learning needs and interests. As children particularly enjoy music she ensures that a choice of musical toys are available for them to select and play with. The childminder deploys the varied range of resources well to effectively support children's learning although natural resources to support very young children's tactile development are used infrequently. The childminder takes photographs of the children as they play and makes observations so that she can assess their changing needs and plan for their next steps towards the early learning goals on a weekly basis.

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and outcomes for children

Children learn about personal safety and about the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle through routines. They learn how to wash their hands and when they should do so and accept that a short rest provides them with the energy to participate in more activities later in the day. The childminder, in consultation with parents, provides healthy, nutritious snacks and encourages the children to take This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 regular drinks of water, particularly in warm weather, so that they remain hydrated. Children learn about safe crossing places as they make the short journey through the village from the pre-school or to the park. Those using scooters know that they should not go too fast or be too far ahead. They learn how to use the apparatus in the childminder's garden and at the park properly to avoid hurting themselves and in doing so are beginning to learn how to assess risk for

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy the childminder's attention and their contentment is evident in their mannerisms and good behaviour. When the childminder speaks to them, children turn towards her to listen and enjoy the support she provides. They show by their actions that they are adopting the childminder's rules and know their boundaries. Children attend musical play sessions and childminder support groups with the childminder. They gain in confidence as they start to mix with their peers and venture a short distance away from the childminder, confident that she is there to support them if necessary. Children develop problem solving skills as they take toys apart and then start to re-assemble them. Young children are pleased when they manage to stack one brick on top of another and then enjoy knocking the tower down. They show an interest in books and like to point to the animals in the pictures and some are able to imitate the noise that the animal makes. Children

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and outcomes for children

engage in baking and art and craft activities, such as making crispy cakes and painting their version of the Union flag. Children are provided with many opportunities to develop skills which will support their future learning. 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 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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