kerry
06-06-2008, 06:50 AM
well this is my sisters report as mine is not available on line yet but they are very similar, I am now even more miffed with how silly they have made the one area of "we" not "I" sound, on the whole it is a positive report but now 2 areas of good rather than just the one.
THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE
On the basis of the evidence collected on this inspection:
The quality and standards of the care are good. The registered person meets the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding.
WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?
The childminder registered in 2007. She works in partnership with her sister who is also a registered childminder, from her sister's home in Waterlooville, Hampshire. All areas of the property are available for childminding with the exception of the master bedroom. The house is within walking distance to local schools, pre-schools, shops, park and library. There is a fully enclosed rear garden available for outside play. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and is also a member of the local accredited childminding network. There are currently nine children on roll, of whom eight are aged under eight years. There are no pets.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PROVISION
Helping children to be healthy
The provision is outstanding. Children thoroughly enjoy their time playing in the garden where there is a very good selection of equipment to promote their physical skills, which encourages them to move their bodies in a variety of ways. They are taken on regular walks in the local community, including trips to play parks where they get a lot of exercise and fresh air which helps to promote a healthy lifestyle.
Excellent hygiene procedures are in place which the childminder is vigilant about. For example, nappies are always changed on a mat which has been cleaned with anti-bacterial wipes, gloves are worn when changing children and soiled nappies are double bagged to minimise the spread of germs. There are comprehensive check lists in place to ensure that resources are cleaned on a regular basis and all surfaces are thoroughly cleaned before and after meals and snacks. Older children enjoy helping the childminder to wipe down the table and highchairs after they have eaten.
Children are learning good hygiene procedures for themselves. For example, bright posters in the cloakroom remind them to wash their hands after using the toilet and the older ones use disposable paper towels to prevent cross contamination. When out and about, children use waterless sanitiser hand gel to wash their hands to promote good hygiene.
Children's dietary needs are very well met and they are learning about healthy eating as they help to prepare the fruit for snack time. A real social occasion is made of meal times, with children sitting together around a large table which has space for the younger children in high chairs and booster seats so they can join the older ones. Children show great independence as they pass the fruit to each other and pour their own milk and water from small jugs. Children are spoken to about the importance of a healthy diet and join in with fun activities relating to food, such as baking and making fruit kebabs that look like traffic lights.
Children learn about where food comes from and how plants grows through planned activities and general chat with the childminder. For example, they talk about carrots growing underground, ask questions about what the middle part of an apple is called and take part in growing and caring for sunflowers.
Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe
The provision is outstanding. Children benefit from being cared for in a very child friendly environment. For example, the entrance hall is welcoming for children and parents as each child has a low named coat peg with their photo on to hang their personal belongings. Children are welcome in the setting and their contributions valued, for example, their art work is displayed in the play room alongside educational materials such as number and alphabet trains. Photographs of them doing a wide range of activities are also displayed alongside a birthday board and their art work which hangs from the ceiling.
Children have access to an excellent selection of age appropriate resources which are maintained to a very high standard. All storage is low level and is labelled with both words and pictures to help children recognise what is inside and make choices in their play. There are additional resources stored upstairs which are rotated to maintain children's interest and provide them with different play and learning opportunities.
Children are incredibly well supervised due to the two childminder's working in partnership. They are cared for in a very secure environment where visitors cannot enter unannounced and they cannot leave unnoticed. Children are learning worthwhile safety procedures for themselves as evacuations are practised on a monthly basis to prepare children in the event of an emergency. When out of the home, a safety bag is taken which contains contact details for the parents, a mobile phone and a first aid kit.
Effective procedures are in place should the childminder have concerns about the well-being of the children. She has undertaken child protection training and is fully aware of the referral system should she be worried that the children are at risk of harm.
Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do
The provision is outstanding. Children benefit from very good interaction with the childminder and are relaxed and confident in her care. She uses the Birth to three matters framework very effectively to help young children become skilful communicators and competent learners. Each quarter she gives parents progress reports and shows them scrapbooks which contain photographs of the children and examples of their arts and crafts.
Children are provided with a very varied range of activities and experiences including trips to local areas of interest and visits from the fire brigade. They follow simple routines so they know what is coming next and time is made each day for activities in and out of the home and for quiet and more boisterous activities. Children get to socialise with their peers on a regular basis as they are taken to local toddler groups, the library, music groups and childminding groups.
Children play very well together and the older ones are given many opportunities to help the younger ones which creates a very caring environment. For example, when the childminder is playing with the younger children, she encourages the older children to show them what to do, such as pointing to different shapes. This benefits all children as the younger ones have role models to look up to and the older children feel grown up and helpful.
Children enjoy the childminder playing with them and she effectively questions them as they play to extend their learning. For example, when using the musical instruments with them at singing time, she asks them to think about which instrument is the noisiest and which is the quietest.
Helping children make a positive contribution
The provision is good. Children have access to a range of resources that promote diversity, including books and posters. They learn about the wider world by celebrating festivals such as Diwali. There are currently no children on roll with learning difficulties and/or disabilities although the childminder is willing to work with parents to ensure all children are welcome in the setting. Positive images are portrayed which help the children to understand that not all people are the same but should be valued equally.
Children are treated with equal respect, with the childminder ensuring that all children are given the attention they need to help them feel valued as individuals. Specific requirements are met following discussions with parents to promote consistency of care for the children.
Very good systems are in place to promote continuity of care between the children's home environment and when they are with the childminder. New parents are invited to visit with their children before they are left in the childminder's care and are given the full range of policies and procedures to view so they can understand a bit more about the childminder's business. However, there are some minor inconsistencies in the partnership with parents relating to some of the policies and consent forms. This is due to the two childminder's working together but some paperwork referring to just one childminder caring for the children, which can be misleading.
Parents are kept well informed about what their children are doing as there is a wealth of information displayed in the hallway. They receive termly newsletters about relevant issues and daily feedback is given both verbally and through a communication book, which gives more details about sleeps, nappies, meals, temperament and activities that the children have been involved in.
Children behave very well as the two childminder's work consistently together to ensure that the children understand the behavioural boundaries. They are given clear explanations about unwanted behaviour so they understand what is acceptable and what is not. For example, they are asked not to throw toys as they might hurt someone or break the toy. Children are distracted away from unwanted behaviour and lots of praise is given to promote children's self esteem and encourage them to behave well in the future. A poster in the hallway provides a gentle reminder for adults to watch the language they use in front of the children so they can be positive role models.
Organisation
The organisation is good. The childminder meets the needs of the range of children for whom she provides care. She is very experienced in caring for young children and shows a commitment to training by completing an NVQ in childcare and updating her first aid knowledge since she has been registered. She is able to identify her own strengths and weaknesses, and together with the other registered childminder at this setting, has devised an action plan for areas to further develop her provision and make it even better for the children in her care.
Children are protected from unvetted persons as they are never left unattended with them. Visitors are asked to sign in and out so the childminder can monitor who comes into the house while children are present. The register of children's attendance are up to date and accurate and shows that ratios are maintained at all times to promote the safety of the children.
All of the regulatory paperwork is in place and is maintained to a very high standard. Documentation is stored confidentially and is shared with the parents where necessary to promote the welfare of the children. Despite the minor inconsistency relating to just one childminder working with the children instead of two, the policies are closely followed which greatly benefits the children. The provision is very well organised in all areas and the two childminder's work very well together, complementing each other to promote very good outcomes for children.
Improvements since the last inspection
Not applicable.
Complaints since the last inspection
Since registration there have been no complaints made to Ofsted that required the provider or Ofsted to take any action in order to meet the National Standards.
The provider is required to keep a record of complaints made by parents, which they can see on request. The complaints record may contain complaints other than those made to Ofsted.
THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE
On the basis of the evidence collected on this inspection:
The quality and standards of the care are good. The registered person meets the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding.
WHAT MUST BE DONE TO SECURE FUTURE IMPROVEMENT?
The quality and standards of the care
To improve the quality and standards of care further the registered person should take account of the following recommendation(s):
improve the partnership with parents by ensuring that the policies and consent forms reflect that there are two childminders working together
Any complaints about the inspection or the report should be made following the procedures set out in the leaflet Complaints about Ofsted Early Years: concerns or complaints about Ofsted's role in regulating and inspecting childcare and early education (HMI ref no 2599) which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk
sorry so long, would love to know what you all think and if i'm just being silly worrying.
THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE
On the basis of the evidence collected on this inspection:
The quality and standards of the care are good. The registered person meets the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding.
WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?
The childminder registered in 2007. She works in partnership with her sister who is also a registered childminder, from her sister's home in Waterlooville, Hampshire. All areas of the property are available for childminding with the exception of the master bedroom. The house is within walking distance to local schools, pre-schools, shops, park and library. There is a fully enclosed rear garden available for outside play. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and is also a member of the local accredited childminding network. There are currently nine children on roll, of whom eight are aged under eight years. There are no pets.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PROVISION
Helping children to be healthy
The provision is outstanding. Children thoroughly enjoy their time playing in the garden where there is a very good selection of equipment to promote their physical skills, which encourages them to move their bodies in a variety of ways. They are taken on regular walks in the local community, including trips to play parks where they get a lot of exercise and fresh air which helps to promote a healthy lifestyle.
Excellent hygiene procedures are in place which the childminder is vigilant about. For example, nappies are always changed on a mat which has been cleaned with anti-bacterial wipes, gloves are worn when changing children and soiled nappies are double bagged to minimise the spread of germs. There are comprehensive check lists in place to ensure that resources are cleaned on a regular basis and all surfaces are thoroughly cleaned before and after meals and snacks. Older children enjoy helping the childminder to wipe down the table and highchairs after they have eaten.
Children are learning good hygiene procedures for themselves. For example, bright posters in the cloakroom remind them to wash their hands after using the toilet and the older ones use disposable paper towels to prevent cross contamination. When out and about, children use waterless sanitiser hand gel to wash their hands to promote good hygiene.
Children's dietary needs are very well met and they are learning about healthy eating as they help to prepare the fruit for snack time. A real social occasion is made of meal times, with children sitting together around a large table which has space for the younger children in high chairs and booster seats so they can join the older ones. Children show great independence as they pass the fruit to each other and pour their own milk and water from small jugs. Children are spoken to about the importance of a healthy diet and join in with fun activities relating to food, such as baking and making fruit kebabs that look like traffic lights.
Children learn about where food comes from and how plants grows through planned activities and general chat with the childminder. For example, they talk about carrots growing underground, ask questions about what the middle part of an apple is called and take part in growing and caring for sunflowers.
Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe
The provision is outstanding. Children benefit from being cared for in a very child friendly environment. For example, the entrance hall is welcoming for children and parents as each child has a low named coat peg with their photo on to hang their personal belongings. Children are welcome in the setting and their contributions valued, for example, their art work is displayed in the play room alongside educational materials such as number and alphabet trains. Photographs of them doing a wide range of activities are also displayed alongside a birthday board and their art work which hangs from the ceiling.
Children have access to an excellent selection of age appropriate resources which are maintained to a very high standard. All storage is low level and is labelled with both words and pictures to help children recognise what is inside and make choices in their play. There are additional resources stored upstairs which are rotated to maintain children's interest and provide them with different play and learning opportunities.
Children are incredibly well supervised due to the two childminder's working in partnership. They are cared for in a very secure environment where visitors cannot enter unannounced and they cannot leave unnoticed. Children are learning worthwhile safety procedures for themselves as evacuations are practised on a monthly basis to prepare children in the event of an emergency. When out of the home, a safety bag is taken which contains contact details for the parents, a mobile phone and a first aid kit.
Effective procedures are in place should the childminder have concerns about the well-being of the children. She has undertaken child protection training and is fully aware of the referral system should she be worried that the children are at risk of harm.
Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do
The provision is outstanding. Children benefit from very good interaction with the childminder and are relaxed and confident in her care. She uses the Birth to three matters framework very effectively to help young children become skilful communicators and competent learners. Each quarter she gives parents progress reports and shows them scrapbooks which contain photographs of the children and examples of their arts and crafts.
Children are provided with a very varied range of activities and experiences including trips to local areas of interest and visits from the fire brigade. They follow simple routines so they know what is coming next and time is made each day for activities in and out of the home and for quiet and more boisterous activities. Children get to socialise with their peers on a regular basis as they are taken to local toddler groups, the library, music groups and childminding groups.
Children play very well together and the older ones are given many opportunities to help the younger ones which creates a very caring environment. For example, when the childminder is playing with the younger children, she encourages the older children to show them what to do, such as pointing to different shapes. This benefits all children as the younger ones have role models to look up to and the older children feel grown up and helpful.
Children enjoy the childminder playing with them and she effectively questions them as they play to extend their learning. For example, when using the musical instruments with them at singing time, she asks them to think about which instrument is the noisiest and which is the quietest.
Helping children make a positive contribution
The provision is good. Children have access to a range of resources that promote diversity, including books and posters. They learn about the wider world by celebrating festivals such as Diwali. There are currently no children on roll with learning difficulties and/or disabilities although the childminder is willing to work with parents to ensure all children are welcome in the setting. Positive images are portrayed which help the children to understand that not all people are the same but should be valued equally.
Children are treated with equal respect, with the childminder ensuring that all children are given the attention they need to help them feel valued as individuals. Specific requirements are met following discussions with parents to promote consistency of care for the children.
Very good systems are in place to promote continuity of care between the children's home environment and when they are with the childminder. New parents are invited to visit with their children before they are left in the childminder's care and are given the full range of policies and procedures to view so they can understand a bit more about the childminder's business. However, there are some minor inconsistencies in the partnership with parents relating to some of the policies and consent forms. This is due to the two childminder's working together but some paperwork referring to just one childminder caring for the children, which can be misleading.
Parents are kept well informed about what their children are doing as there is a wealth of information displayed in the hallway. They receive termly newsletters about relevant issues and daily feedback is given both verbally and through a communication book, which gives more details about sleeps, nappies, meals, temperament and activities that the children have been involved in.
Children behave very well as the two childminder's work consistently together to ensure that the children understand the behavioural boundaries. They are given clear explanations about unwanted behaviour so they understand what is acceptable and what is not. For example, they are asked not to throw toys as they might hurt someone or break the toy. Children are distracted away from unwanted behaviour and lots of praise is given to promote children's self esteem and encourage them to behave well in the future. A poster in the hallway provides a gentle reminder for adults to watch the language they use in front of the children so they can be positive role models.
Organisation
The organisation is good. The childminder meets the needs of the range of children for whom she provides care. She is very experienced in caring for young children and shows a commitment to training by completing an NVQ in childcare and updating her first aid knowledge since she has been registered. She is able to identify her own strengths and weaknesses, and together with the other registered childminder at this setting, has devised an action plan for areas to further develop her provision and make it even better for the children in her care.
Children are protected from unvetted persons as they are never left unattended with them. Visitors are asked to sign in and out so the childminder can monitor who comes into the house while children are present. The register of children's attendance are up to date and accurate and shows that ratios are maintained at all times to promote the safety of the children.
All of the regulatory paperwork is in place and is maintained to a very high standard. Documentation is stored confidentially and is shared with the parents where necessary to promote the welfare of the children. Despite the minor inconsistency relating to just one childminder working with the children instead of two, the policies are closely followed which greatly benefits the children. The provision is very well organised in all areas and the two childminder's work very well together, complementing each other to promote very good outcomes for children.
Improvements since the last inspection
Not applicable.
Complaints since the last inspection
Since registration there have been no complaints made to Ofsted that required the provider or Ofsted to take any action in order to meet the National Standards.
The provider is required to keep a record of complaints made by parents, which they can see on request. The complaints record may contain complaints other than those made to Ofsted.
THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE
On the basis of the evidence collected on this inspection:
The quality and standards of the care are good. The registered person meets the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding.
WHAT MUST BE DONE TO SECURE FUTURE IMPROVEMENT?
The quality and standards of the care
To improve the quality and standards of care further the registered person should take account of the following recommendation(s):
improve the partnership with parents by ensuring that the policies and consent forms reflect that there are two childminders working together
Any complaints about the inspection or the report should be made following the procedures set out in the leaflet Complaints about Ofsted Early Years: concerns or complaints about Ofsted's role in regulating and inspecting childcare and early education (HMI ref no 2599) which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk
sorry so long, would love to know what you all think and if i'm just being silly worrying.