Baker, Roxanne Julia

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY337237 Inspection date 22/09/2011 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 2006. She lives with her husband and two children aged six and one year in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. All areas of the childminder's house may be used for childminding purposes and there is a fully enclosed garden available for outdoor play.

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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. She may care for up to four children under eight years, including two in the early years age group, and for two children overnight. She currently cares for two children in the early years age group.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and her local childminding network and holds a relevant level 3 qualification.

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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 warm, caring environment in which children's welfare and developmental needs are well met. She enjoys supporting children and does so in a stimulating yet safe environment. All aspects of children's welfare and well- being are promoted very well, although documentation relating to risk assessments is not kept as required. Partnerships with parents and others are well established and effective. While children clearly make good progress, their assessments do not show progress linked to the early learning goals. The childminder reflects on and evaluates her childminding provision and attends regular training to develop her practice. As a result, capacity to maintain continuous improvement is good.

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further?

To meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 maintain a record of the risk assessment, clearly stating when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action taken following a review or incident (Documentation). 13/10/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 review the observation system to ensure that evidence of achievement is clearly linked to progress towards the early learning goals. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

The childminder ensures that children attending her setting are provided with exciting learning experiences in a safe environment. All aspects of safeguarding are well-thought-out and successful in keeping children safe. For example, she checks the identification of visitors and other adults collecting children and has thorough child protection procedures linked to current advice provided by the Local Safeguarding Children Board. Risk assessments are conducted on the childminder's house and garden, and although they are reviewed regularly when anything changes, these are not documented. Venues for outings are checked at each visit and daily checks confirm children's ongoing safety whatever they are doing. The childminder talks to children about what she is doing so that they begin to learn to assess risk for themselves without their developing independence being compromised. Policies and procedures are reviewed and updated periodically to

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the early years provision

ensure they continue to reflect the childminder's practice and the current requirements. They are shared with parents so that they are fully aware of her practices.

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the early years provision

The effectiveness with which the childminder promotes equality and diversity is good. Children learn about similarities and differences from an early age and are involved in activities which reflect their own and other people's culture. To facilitate this, the childminder has a thorough knowledge of each child's welfare and developmental needs. The effectiveness of the childminder's engagement with parents and carers is outstanding. Relationships are well established and positive, ensuring she is informed of children's changing needs. To facilitate this, a discussions book is maintained with each parent. In addition, parents are kept very well informed of their children's development and well-being through daily chats at drop off and pick up times and by parents looking at children's records of achievement and receiving a termly report of their progress.

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the early years provision

Procedures for liaising and sharing information with other agencies and other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage are established and have been effective with past children although are not required at the moment. The childminder's premises are suitable for purpose. She makes the best possible use of the available space to enable her to provide a stimulating learning environment in which children make good progress, taking into account their starting points and capabilities. Resources cover all aspects and areas of learning, are varied and of good quality. They are used imaginatively to support children's interests and learning.

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and outcomes for children

Children have fun while developing and learning new skills. They show contentment in their surroundings and are keen to take part in activities and also to initiate their own play. Children learn to make choices about the resources they use to develop their own play adventures. Children's play is assessed daily and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 provision is made to incorporate any resources necessary to enable children to follow new interests or ideas and so further support their learning. Records of achievement are maintained for each child. Although the evidence within them clearly shows that children are making good progress, it is not always linked to the early learning goals.

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and outcomes for children

Children learn about personal safety through clear routines. They are learning about road and car safety when they go on outings and when they accompany the childminder to collect an older child from school. They learn to use tools and equipment properly so that risk of an accident is minimised. Children learn about the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle from the childminder's good practices. She teaches children when and how to wash and dry their hands and when a tissue is needed to wipe a runny nose, so that they learn to recognise the need for themselves. Children learn to recognise when they are hungry and when they have eaten enough. They are provided with healthy, nutritious snacks and encouraged to take regular drinks of water or diluted juice to ensure they remain hydrated. Current parents have chosen to provide food for their children's meals, which the childminder prepares and serves. She knows what

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and outcomes for children

the children like and is familiar with their individual dietary needs.

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and outcomes for children

To further support children's good health, there are clear procedures in place relating to the care of children who become unwell and to prevent the spread of infection. The childminder maintains a current paediatric first aid certificate and has a full first aid kit accessible for emergencies. Children's sleeping patterns are discussed with parents and adhered to. This ensures they are refreshed and able to take a full part in the rest of the day's activities.

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and outcomes for children

Children are so absorbed in their play that they rarely test the childminder's boundaries and rules. When they do, they quickly respond to the childminder's friendly reminders to share or take turns. As she knows the children well, she is able to anticipate their reactions to certain situations and take effective action without denting their self-esteem. Children enjoy the childminder's attention, showing by their behaviour and mannerisms that they feel safe in her care.

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and outcomes for children

Children play a full and active role in their learning by showing curiosity and a desire to explore and learn. They enjoy the outdoor activities in the childminder's garden and elsewhere very much. To further support the development of physical skills, they attend a weekly music and movement session. Children develop skills for the future as they respond to the childminder's questions, which challenge them to think further about what they are doing. Children select books to look at on their own and for the childminder and the other children to read together. They learn the names of fruits and about number at the snack table as they choose what they would like to eat and later discuss how many pieces of orange they have eaten. 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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