Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY434059 Inspection date 02/05/2012 Inspector Susan Rae

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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 two children aged one year and three years old in Chorley. The whole of the childminder's home is used for childminding. The rear garden is available for outdoor play. The family has no pets.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight years at any one time, of whom, one may be in the early years age group and none may be under one year old. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and currently has one child on roll. She supports children, who speak English as an additional language. The childminder is also registered on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder walks or transports children in a car to toddler groups and 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

The childminder provides a very warm, friendly and homely welcome to all children. The childminder recognises the uniqueness of each child and ensures their individual needs are met. She supports children in making good progress in their learning and development, considering their starting points. The required policies and procedures for the safe and efficient management of the setting are in place and well maintained. Partnerships with parents are very positive and the childminder ensures that they are fully informed about their children's routines. The childminder is committed to the evaluation and continuous improvement of her provision but this is in the process of being developed and embedded further.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further the system of self-evaluation, in order to help promote continuous improvement to the provision and outcomes for children.

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the early years provision

The arrangements for safeguarding are good because the childminder is confident of the action to take should she be concerned about a child. There are supporting policies in place for the childminder to maintain the safety of the children, for example, risk assessments for indoors and the external environment. She also attends training in safeguarding. All adults in the home have undergone checks to ensure their suitability to further safeguard children. The home is very welcoming to children, with quality resources available to them, providing an inclusive environment. Parents are kept informed of the provision through the sharing of This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 appropriate policies, for example, the safeguarding procedure.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage, which enables her to deliver a balanced curriculum meaning that children make good progress towards the early learning goals. All children are valued and through the childminder's good understanding of their individual needs means that they are supported in their learning. The childminder is very positive about making improvement and promoting good outcomes for children. She recognises some strengths and weaknesses. The system of self-evaluation, in order to help promote continuous improvement to the provision and outcomes for children, is in the process of being developed further.

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the early years provision

The childminder has established good partnerships with parents. They are valued as partners and are confident in the childminder's ability to meet the individual needs of their children. They are provided with a 'daily diary' for their children, which enables the exchange information written and verbally at the start and end of each day. All families are welcomed and included in the setting. The childminder talks to parents about behaviour management strategies and gathers important information about medical and dietary needs. Children have access to all toys, activities and facilities and learn about their local community and differences within society as they go out regularly into their own community. Links with other professionals are established.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has good relationships with children. Children enjoy their time at the childminder's home and are supported in their progress towards the early learning goals. They are happy and talk constantly to the childminder, seeking her involvement in their play. She is actively involved with them and supports them in their learning. Through the well-organised environment, children make good choices about their play and develop their independence. The childminder has a system to record each child's development. This includes the work the children have completed and observations and assessments carried out with them. There are links to the six areas of learning and children's development is recorded. The childminder uses these to monitor and promote children's continuous development.

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and outcomes for children

Children develop their independence as they learn to feed themselves, hold a cup and express their own needs for a drink. They meet socially with other adults and children when out and about in the community. Children show a strong exploratory interest in their toys and the environment. They feel special through the positive responses from the childminder when looking after their environment by cleaning up. They are confident and feel safe and secure within the healthy relationship with the childminder. Children respond to boundaries with encouragement and support. They develop their creative and imaginative skills through 'small world' and enjoy interacting with the childminder and each other. Children's speech and language skills are supported and encouraged through discussions, questions and answers. They respond to different things said when with a familiar person. They can carry out simple tasks and follow instructions. Children use chalks to create

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and outcomes for children

This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and experiment with colour and marks. They enjoy the outdoor environment and enjoy visits to the park. Children show an interest and curiosity in storage boxes by emptying the contents and discovering the resources. They develop their physical skills and move about freely in their environment. They use large equipment at the park and the soft play centres. The childminder understands the importance of valuing children from other cultures and backgrounds and takes the opportunity to discuss this with the children when out in the local community.

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and outcomes for children

Good policies and procedures to maintain children's health, safety and well-being are in place. Children learn about health and safety rules as the childminder explains to them what is safe and not safe and why, for example, to walk down the step carefully or they may fall and hurt themselves. Children learn about the importance of good hygiene and wash hands before lunch. Children feel safe and secure with the childminder. For example, they have confidence to walk around, ask for things and initiate activities. Children's behaviour is managed in a positive way that supports their understanding of what is right and wrong through encouraging interaction. 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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