Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY441510 Inspection date 25/06/2012 Inspector Daphne Prescott

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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 registered in 2012. She lives with her partner and one child in Worthing in West Sussex. The whole of the childminder's house is used for childminding, except for the office. There are toilet and sleeping facilities upstairs. There is an enclosed garden for outside play. The family have a cat.

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Description of the childminding

This provision is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children aged under eight years at any one time; of these, three children may be in the early years age range. There are currently three children on roll, of these two are in the early years age group.

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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 are happy, secure and well cared for in a welcoming family home. The children benefit from a good range of stimulating and interesting activities and resources overall. Effective systems are in place for working in partnership with parents and others. The childminder provides an inclusive service, treating children as unique individuals. She demonstrates good capacity to maintain continuous improvement by evaluating her practice for the benefit of the children.

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further?

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

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further?

 expand the range of play resources and positive images that help children to embrace differences in religion, culture, gender and disability.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good understanding of the necessary steps to take in order to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. She demonstrates clear knowledge of safeguarding procedures to follow in the event she has concerns about a child in her care. The childminder is very well organised and completes all documentation meticulously and professionally to fully promote children's welfare. Thorough written risk assessments reflect all aspects of the home and outings. Therefore, potential hazards are minimised, helping children remain safe and secure in her care.

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the early years provision

There is plenty of space for children to explore the play resources unhindered. Children enthusiastically make choices and freely select toys and books, enabling This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 them to develop their independence and follow their own learning interests. The childminder offers an inclusive service and she welcomes all children into her care. The routines are flexible, taking account of the needs and wishes of all children. The childminder records information about their routines, capabilities and interests, which she uses to meet their individual needs. She truly values and supports children's home language by using key words from home and by introducing visual aids to help with communication. The childminder also promotes equality and diversity appropriately, with an evolving range of activities such as celebrating different cultural festivals. However, there are few resources in place reflecting

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the early years provision

diversity or helping children develop an understanding of difference in relation to religion, culture, gender and disability.

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the early years provision

The partnership with parents is good. The childminder works effectively with parents to help make sure she meets their child's individual needs. She shares her policies and procedures with parents, so they have a clear understanding of how she operates her service. There is a two-way flow of information about their children's welfare and activities, thus supporting consistency of care. The childminder has received very positive written comments from parents. For example, they are extremely happy with the childminder and that she has a lovely calm and nurturing way, respects, and encourages children's play. The childminder has established good links with other professionals involved in the care and education of the children. This helps to ensure continuity of their care and learning.

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the early years provision

The childminder promotes self-evaluation well to improve the outcomes for all the children in her care. She identifies the strengths of her practice and any areas for development. For example, the childminder is in the process of displaying written print in the environment. This encourages recognition of simple words to promote children's vocabulary and pre-reading skills. The childminder also seeks parents' views in order to make improvements to her service. She keeps abreast of childcare issues by liaising and sharing ideas with other childminder colleagues.

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and outcomes for children

Children are settled and are very confident in the care of the childminder. They enjoy the childminder's company and demonstrate this as they happily involve her in their play and enthusiastically answer her questions. The childminder clearly understands and respects children's individual needs and characters. She observes children during their play and links this information to each area of their learning and development. She monitors their progress and plans activities to meet their individual needs. The childminder attractively presents in a scrapbook, photographs and samples of children's artwork. This supports her evidence of how children are progressing and thoroughly enjoying their activities. The childminder discusses daily with parents their child's progress to enable them to support their child's learning at home.

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and outcomes for children

Children thoroughly enjoy their play and have great fun with good opportunities to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 develop their skills for the future. The childminder supports children's language development through consistent, positive interaction and encouragement. She uses open-ended questions to encourage the children to think for themselves. There are fun opportunities for drawing and painting, as children practise their early writing skills. Children create their own designs as they make models out of recycled materials developing their creativity. They thoroughly enjoy dressing up as they use a variety of role-play resources, which nurtures their imagination. The childminder provides the children with good opportunities to develop their problem solving and social skills. For example, children work collaboratively together building with small and large pieces of blocks working out how to build the Olympic

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and outcomes for children

The childminder promotes children's healthy lifestyles well. She takes effective precautions to help ensure the children in her care remain healthy and free from cross-infection. Good hand washing facilities are in place with notices to remind children to wash their hands. Children confidently understand why they need to wash their hands and giggle at the notice that clean hands are happy hands. The childminder provides the children with good healthy snacks and home cooked meals. Children grow vegetables in the childminder's garden, and they learn about what foods are healthy and good to eat. The children have good daily opportunities to be active developing their physical skills as they play outside in the fresh air. They enjoy going to the park or playing football in the childminder's garden. Children develop a strong awareness of their own personal safety. They participate in fire drills and the childminder talks to them about road safety when

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and outcomes for children

they go out. The childminder engages effectively with the children and makes them feel valued as she listens and responds to their requests. She uses positive praise, developing children's confidence and self-esteem. As a result, children behave well. They are encouraged to share, be kind and considerate, which in turn enables them to develop a sense of belonging and feeling 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 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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