Niner, Rebecca Jayne

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY424070 Inspection date 17/05/2012 Inspector Jayne Rooke

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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 2010. She lives with her partner in Rugby. The whole of the property is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder takes and collects children from local schools and pre-schools.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age range. There are currently three children on roll who are within the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. She receives support from the local authority advisory service and is a member of the National Childminding Association. The childminder is a qualified nursery nurse.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's warm and welcoming home. They enjoy a stimulating and varied range of play and learning experiences which present generally suitable levels of challenge. Useful and informative observations and assessments help the childminder to plan appropriately for each child's routines and most aspects of their future learning. Partnerships with parents, carers and other settings are developing well in most areas. The childminder uses her existing knowledge and skills well to guide and inform her practice and is beginning to identify and address key areas for further development through professional training.

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further?

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

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further?

 improve the use of observations and assessments to identify challenging learning opportunities for each child as they progress towards the early learning goals  develop opportunities to offer support to parents for extending their child's learning in the home  develop the opportunities for partnership working where children receive care and education in more than one setting  improve the systems for the organisation of the setting by developing the use of self-evaluation to support ongoing improvements. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

Children are protected from harm and neglect because the childminder is vigilant about their safety and welfare. She recognises the signs and symptoms of abuse and maintains a clear written policy to support the safeguarding procedure. Children remain under her close supervision and regular checks are conducted when babies are sleeping, further promoting their safety. Thorough risk assessments are undertaken for all aspects of the home and for any outings so that children can play safely indoors and outside. Detailed information about each child is obtained and accurately recorded and all of the necessary consents are in place. This ensures that children receive safe and individualised care.

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the early years provision

Children's individual needs are well managed through the daily routine. The childminder demonstrates a positive and caring approach towards them, valuing their unique abilities and characteristics. Children are beginning to learn about the wider world through well planned activities and projects. A varied range of toys and equipment are readily available to promote children's enjoyment whilst they are in the childminder's care. They are maintained in good condition and are appropriate for children's safe play.

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the early years provision

The childminder is starting to identify which areas of her practice work well, such as promoting children's good health and keeping them safe. However, she has not fully developed the use of sustained self-evaluation to support ongoing improvements. This potentially limits opportunities to enhance children's learning experiences within the setting and at home. The childminder is beginning to seek out the views of the children and their parents through the introductory process to guide and inform her practice. She has received positive comments from parents in return, confirming that they are happy with the service provided. She shows a steady commitment towards her professional development, attending the necessary training to support her knowledge and skills.

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the early years provision

The childminder fosters sound community relationships with other childcare practitioners and organisations to share good practice ideas. However, she has not fully developed opportunities to extend this to other carers and settings that children attend. This potentially limits opportunities to share relevant information and to promote complementary care and education. The childminder maintains friendly relationships with each child's parent, sharing useful information about their child's day and progress which keeps them up to date with what their child is doing whilst away from home. However, opportunities to offer parents additional support to extend their child's learning in the home have not been explored to their full potential.

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and outcomes for children

Children make steady progress towards the early learning goals. They are interested and engaged in a well-balanced programme of activities which present This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 suitable levels of challenge across most areas of learning.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder uses planning, observation and assessment information reasonably well to support and monitor each child's continuing progress. She is beginning to identify opportunities to extend their capabilities in some areas. For example, children settle quickly and are comfortable and reassured in the childminder's company. They play imaginatively with construction toys and small world figures, working out how to fix larger and smaller bricks together to build a farm. This helps build and develop their problem solving and numeracy skills. Children use language for thinking and communication in their spontaneous play. For example, they offer suggestions to improve the size and shape of the 'towers' and 'stables' to make a special place for the horse to reach the grass and for the cockerel to live safely away from the horse. This demonstrates care and consideration towards living things and an awareness of safe behaviour.

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and outcomes for children

Older children feel confident to express their views and opinions through role play. This helps them to make choices about what they do and do not like, such as the 'noisy toy sounds'. The childminder takes an active part in children's play and conversation, encouraging them to talk freely about special objects and events in their lives, helping them to feel valued and important. She encourages children to show kindness and respect towards others, promoting positive behaviour.

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and outcomes for children

Planned craft activities provide some opportunities for children to handle a range of tools and materials, developing their fine movements and coordination. They have fun as they mix the ingredients together to make 'kripsie cakes' and create collage patterns to make celebratory cards. However, these types of activities are not always sufficiently challenging, limiting opportunities to extend children's capabilities.

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and outcomes for children

Children are introduced to some aspects of the wider world as they take part in celebrating some well-known festivals throughout the year. They see some resources within the everyday environment, such as books and toys, that help them to appreciate the diverse world they live in. They are developing a sense of the natural world as they look at and listen to the birds in the garden.

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and outcomes for children

Children benefit from regular fresh air and exercise which promotes their healthy growth and development. Younger children enjoy many opportunities to practise new skills as they learn how to shuffle around on their bottom before progressing towards the crawling and walking stage. Children enjoy nutritious meals and snacks which support their good health. 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 3 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 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 3 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 3 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 3

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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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