Corah Wendy Diane

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 225212 Inspection date 26/01/2009 Inspector Lynn Dent

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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 1994. She lives with her husband and two children aged 16 and 13 years in Loughborough, Leicestershire. The whole of the childminder’s house is used for childminding and toilet facilities are available on the ground and first floor. There is level access to the premises. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time and is currently caring for two children in the Early Years Foundation Stage and is registered on the Early Years Register. The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children. She takes children to the library and to the park. The family has a pet cat. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder also makes provision for children older than the early years age group and is registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children benefit from good relationships with the childminder who promotes their development and learning through effective interaction. Children's have access to a good range of appropriate activities and also have time to engage in their own interests. Good systems are in place to monitor children's progress and learning priorities in most areas.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Most policies are detailed and procedures are in place to underpin the service provided. The childminder values good working relationships with parents and others involved in their education, and provides all parties with information about her service and the children's care and learning. The childminder has effective systems in place to monitor and evaluate her practice and clearly identifies key strengths and areas for further development.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop assessments of children's learning to show their achievements across all the areas of learning  ensure that the risk assessments include anything that children come into contact with  improve the safeguarding policy to include the relevant contact details for all the agencies involved. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

Documentation about the children is organised effectively and readily available to underpin their care, learning and development. A range of written policies and procedures are in place and are effective in promoting children's health, safety and welfare. However, the risk assessments for outings are brief, although the childminder clearly explains how she keeps children safe during these times. Children are effectively safeguarded because the childminder has a secure understanding of the indicators of abuse and neglect and how to record and report concerns to the relevant agencies, although the child protection policy does not include contact details for the Local Safeguarding Children Board.

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provision

The childminder shows a commitment to improving her knowledge and skills by attending a range of training. These include food hygiene, safeguarding and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The childminder implements good procedures to self-evaluate the service she provides. She has completed a detailed written assessment and as a result has a realistic awareness of her strengths and areas for improvement. For example, to further improve systems to monitor and assess children's learning and development.

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provision

Parents receive a booklet of information about the service the childminder provides. The introduction of individual progress records help to provide parents with information about their child's development and learning achievements. The childminder spends time talking to parents to collect information before a child starts enabling her to meet their care needs and to build on their prior experiences.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are engaged because the childminder plans a wide range of developmentally appropriate activities and experiences. Consequently, these help them make good progress in their learning and development. Good systems are in place to monitor the planned activities to ensure that all children learn from their experiences. Observations are used well to document children's progress and their learning priorities, although these do not yet fully include all areas of learning. The childminder provides the child's next carer or educator with a comprehensive assessment of children's abilities enabling all parties to work together promoting consistency for the child. Children learn to count from an early age because this is incorporated into everyday play. For example, counting how many toy milk bottles they place in a truck. Older children learn to order numbers as they play games. Young children can match a number of shapes by fitting these into shape sorters

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

and the childminder effectively extends this activity by providing a range of other shape games with varying levels of difficulty. Consequently, children are challenged. Children learn to make marks and develop their writing skills in interesting ways. For example, they make tracks on paper by rolling car wheels in paint. Older children can draw recognisable pictures and write their names. The childminder cares for children from a range of cultures and those who speak English as an additional language. They are effectively supported because the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 childminder works closely with parents to learn words in other languages and also promotes the use of English as she introduces words during play.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder promotes children's individual needs well taking good account of their age and ability. For example, during cooking activities younger children are involved in mixing the ingredients, while older children make their pizza independently. As a result each child benefits from equality of opportunity and is full integrated. The childminder fosters close relationships with the children and is aware that they need space and time to develop their independence. They can access a wide range of toys which are stored at their height. As a result they are confident in the childminder's care and make choices about what they wish to do. Children participate in routine hygiene procedures and understand the importance of a healthy diet. The childminder has installed a drinks dispenser enabling older children to access fresh drinking water at will. Children are protected effectively from the risk of infections because the childminder sets clear guidelines for parents

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

to follow when their children are ill. A clear procedure is in place to ensure that children do not receive an overdose of medicine at home. This is discussed with parents and they receive a written notice of when the next dose is due. Daily activities such as crossing the road on the way to school and practising the fire drill ensure that children understand how to keep themselves safe, and younger children are reminded to sit on small chairs so that they do not fall. Children develop good behaviour because the childminder promotes sharing and builds their self-esteem through praise and certificates. Children's individual care needs are met because the childminder talks to parents to ensure that she has the appropriate information at hand. 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: 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 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

There have been no complaints made to Ofsted since the last inspection.

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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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