Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY439118 Inspection date 15/05/2012 Inspector Sharon Alleary

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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 in a suburb of Worksop, north Nottinghamshire. Access into the house is up one step. There is sufficient parking outside the home. The whole house is used for the purpose of minding with toilet facilities on the first floor. There is a fully enclosed and secure back garden for outdoor play. The family has a pet rabbit.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder 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 six children under the age of eight years, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age range. She is a member of the National Childminding Association and has appropriate high level qualifications in childcare. At the time of the inspection there were four children on roll.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is outstanding.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Policies and procedures are exceedingly well considered and meticulously implemented, which ensures children are safeguarded and their welfare is promoted. Highly comprehensive systems of observing and evaluating each child's progress, combined with the rich and varied environment and expert support from the childminder, means all children make excellent progress in their learning and development. Partnerships with parents and other professionals are highly effective in ensuring individual children get the support they need. Excellent use of reflective practice, alongside continual evaluation, ensures the ongoing improvement of this provision.

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further?

To further improve the high quality early years provision the registered person should consider:

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further?

 continuing to develop a culture of self-evaluation to further enhance outcomes for children to include other professionals who use the service.

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the early years provision

Comprehensive systems are in place to ensure that children are safeguarded. The childminder has an in-depth understanding of her responsibilities relating to child protection. She provides parents with this information through her detailed written policies and additional leaflets. She has robust procedures which help to ensure that adults on the premises are appropriately vetted and remain suitable to be in contact with young children. Extensive, detailed risk assessments of the home This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 environment and in relation to outings are in place. Daily risk assessments support this outstanding good practice.

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the early years provision

The childminder's business is underpinned by her meticulously completed documentation. This is supported by excellent policies and procedures which provide clear links to good practice and additional information. She is exceedingly well organised and provides a highly stimulating environment with excellent resources which are skilfully presented to entice children's interest and engagement. The children enjoy and achieve as they play with the rich, varied and imaginative treasure baskets. Older children are encouraged to self-select their play items, enabling a high level of independence. The childminder has an excellent understanding of issues relating to equality of opportunity. She makes superb use of the environment to ensure each child feels valued and welcome in her home and has thorough systems in place to ensure she is aware of their individual needs.

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the early years provision

The childminder works hard to establish positive, effective relationships with other providers where the care of children is shared so that these children benefit greatly from consistency and continuity of their care and learning. She has excellent relationships with parents. They share detailed information about their children's needs and routines at the outset and are fully informed about their ongoing achievements through daily diaries, children's progress records and ongoing verbal exchanges.

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the early years provision

The childminder shows an outstanding commitment and dedication to her childminding provision. She makes highly effective use of self-evaluation to rigorously and extensively monitor the provision, actively seeking feedback from parents and children to influence this process. She is proactive in attending regular training, seeking information from childcare organisations and local professionals, which ensures she continues to extend her skills and knowledge. She makes excellent use of information gained to develop and enhance her provision in order to significantly improve the outcomes for children.

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and outcomes for children

Children make excellent progress in their learning and development because the childminder has an exceptionally good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage, along with a comprehensive understanding of how young children learn and progress. She gathers detailed information from parents at the outset to establish children's interests and makes excellent use of observations to swiftly establish knowledge of children's level of ability. The childminder's thorough system for ongoing observation, assessment and monitoring of children's progress is highly effective in guiding planning, fully supporting children's continual progress.

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and outcomes for children

The environment is exceptionally well organised to encourage and enable child- initiated play. The childminder's excellent interaction means they are provided with exceptional levels of support and challenges with whatever toys or activities they This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 select. For example a child choosing to play with the metal treasure basket is skilfully invited to explore a tin by opening the lid and putting in the whisk, then closing the lid; this supports their problem solving skills. Toys and resources include many natural resources to enhance their sensory experiences, for example they laugh out loud as they shake the multi-cultural instruments in the wooden basket.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder makes excellent use of the local environment to extend learning opportunities. Children explore the natural world, investigate living things and participate in larger group activities. Opportunities for children to learn about similarities and differences relating to each of them as individuals, along with a wider view of culture, disability, gender and family background, are meaningful and embedded in daily practice. In good weather toys and play materials are taken outdoors to enable children to explore in different ways, in bad weather the children put on their wellingtons and take out their umbrellas to dance in the rain, this encourages their physical development.

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and outcomes for children

Children have strong, trusting relationships with the childminder and move around with self-assurance, confidently seek cuddles as they begin to tire, and quickly and happily settle to sleep. They develop an excellent understanding of possible dangers and how to keep themselves safe through routines, for example road safety discussions and practises and fire evacuation procedure. To further support their understanding the childminder introduces the children to the sound of the smoke alarm and subsequently explains what will happen if they hear it. Children develop a superb understanding of what constitutes a healthy lifestyle through routines which include well-balanced meals and regular times spent outdoors for fresh air and physical activity. The childminder works effectively with parents to ensure children have nutritious well-balanced meals.

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and outcomes for children

Children's self-esteem is fostered by the childminder's exceptional interaction with the children as they show their emotions, for example giving praise and clapping as they play and explore. The childminder is actively contributing to the children's skills for the future as she encourages children to use gestures in response to actions and words, for example the children clap as the childminder imitates a clap. This ongoing high quality interaction enables children to become confident and inquisitive with a desire to explore and investigate. Consequently, they are developing exceedingly well the skills and attitudes which they need for 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 1 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 1 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 1 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 1

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 1 The extent to which children feel safe 1 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 1 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 1 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 1

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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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