Grundy Sally Lianne

Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This document may be reproduced in whole or in part for non-commercial educational purposes, provided that the information quoted is reproduced without adaptation and the source and date of publication are stated. Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY301302 Inspection date 12/01/2009 Inspector Justine Ellaway

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Type of setting Childminder 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 report includes information on any complaints about the childcare provision which Ofsted has received since the last inspection or registration whichever is the later, which require Ofsted or the provider to take action in Annex C.

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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. 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 2005. She lives with her husband and two children aged four and seven years in Leicestershire. The whole ground floor, along with the first floor bathroom, of the childminder’s house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. Access to the childminder’s home is via two steps.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children at any one time. There are currently seven children on roll, five of whom are within the early years age range. The childminder is available to walk to local schools to take and collect children.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder recognises each child she cares for as an individual to ensure their needs are met and that they are included. The focus on children learning and developing at their own level means that children make good progress. The childminder has developed a good relationship with parents and others to promote consistency of care. Her systems for evaluating her practice are honest and realistic and help to identify areas for improvements, which benefit the children who attend.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop systems further to fully analyse observations and highlight children's achievements or their need for further support and involve parents in this process

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a commitment to improve her knowledge and skills through training and to bring about changes through her systems of self- evaluation. Systems to evaluate are honest and realistic. She identifies suitable courses, depending on her own and the children's individual needs. For example, she attended a course on behaviour management and has implemented a kindness tree where children receive a treat when they do nice things for others.

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provision

Clear procedures are in place and followed consistently to successfully promote children's welfare and ensure their needs are met. There are effective hygiene procedures in place, such as a different coloured hand towel for each child. Children are protected as the childminder has a sound understanding of child protection procedures and what to do if she has any concerns. Safety is well This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 promoted within the home and when out and about. Clear risk assessments and flow charts to use if a child is missing or uncollected support the childminder's practice.

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provision

A successful relationship with parents has been developed to ensure that children's continuing needs are met. Regular verbal information is shared as well as a daily diary, with a focus on their care needs and routines. This has not been fully extended to include parents in children's learning and development observation records. The childminder successfully uses information from other settings that children attend to complement children's learning and development.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's progress in their learning and development is successfully supported by the childminder, focusing on them as individuals. She has a good knowledge of where each child is at in terms of their stage of development and most activities are planned to build on this. Observation systems have been devised and are beginning to be used to identify children's next steps for learning. Very effective interaction keeps children stimulated and eager to participate during play.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are happy and comfortable and enjoy their time at the setting. They develop confidence and independence due to the layout of toys and resources. Older children are able to play independently at the table in the dining room and all children can select their own toys and resources. Younger children are encouraged to move around and reach and grasp toys which successfully promotes their physical development and their sense of space. Children regularly play outdoors and go on outings such as walks or to the local park. They are encouraged to be creative and influence the design of their own art work, which is proudly displayed.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Lots of discussion during play promotes children's communication skills. Younger children babble contentedly as they sit and play with the childminder and try to copy noises she makes. Children enjoy looking at books with the childminder as she reads the story or describes what is in the pictures. Children show curiosity as they play with a spilt drink and look at what happens when they run their finger through it. 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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of children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

How well does the provision promote inclusive practice? 2 The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement.

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How effective is the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement? How well does the setting work in partnership with parents and others? How well are children safeguarded? 2

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 2 How well are children helped to be healthy? 2 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 2 How well are children helped to make a positive contribution? How well are children helped develop skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being?

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 keep a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children (also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register) 02/02/2009  keep a written statement of procedures to be followed in relation to complaints (also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register). 02/02/2009

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the childcare register in relation to the protection of children (also applies to the compulsory part of the Childcare Register) 02/02/2009  take action as specified in the childcare register in relation to complaints (also applies to the compulsory part of the Childcare Register). 02/02/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

This section of the report includes details of any complaint/s made to Ofsted when:  we took action for the provider to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  we asked the provider to take action in order to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  the provider had already taken any necessary action to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register.

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

We will not report on any complaint where the provider met the requirements of the Early Years Register or did not require any action by Ofsted or the registered provider.

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Detail of the complaint/s

Since the last inspection there have been no complaints made to Ofsted that required the provider or Ofsted to take any action in order to meet the requirements.

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Detail of the complaint/s

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.

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