Taylor Deborah Louise

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 225428 Inspection date 23/02/2009 Inspector Ros Church

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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 1992. She lives with her family in Shepshed, Leicestershire. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding, with toilet facilities available within this area. There is a fully enclosed rear garden for outdoor play. The family has a dog and cat.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children at any one time. She is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently six children on roll; three children are under five years.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. The childminder provides a welcoming, safe and secure environment for all children. Children make good progress in their learning and development because the childminder provides a wide range of activities which cover all areas of learning. The childminder works well with the parents where she obtains most information on children's individual needs enabling her to promote an inclusive environment. The childminder has begun to evaluate her practice, where she identifies her strengths and areas for improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 share relevant information with the parents and other settings children attend to ensure effective continuity and progression of their learning.

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further?

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

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further?

 obtain written parental permission to the seeking of any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare). 23/03/2009

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provision

Effective safeguarding procedures are in place to ensure that children are safe and secure. She provides a safe environment for children which is effectively risk assessed to identify potential hazards. Children are supervised well, whilst enabling them to move freely and independently. The childminder has a good knowledge of the safeguarding children procedures and understands how to implement these to protect children. All persons in the household are suitably vetted to ensure children's safety. Policies and procedures are well written, accessible and shared openly with parents so that they are well informed about the care provided by the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 childminder and about her business practices.

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provision

The childminder works well with the parents to ensure she has most of the information she needs to meet each child's individual needs and care. She ensures parents receive regular information on the care their child receives; this is done by passing on information verbally, and through daily diaries for parents of babies and younger children. Observational assessments are carried out on each child. However, this information is not yet shared with the parents and links have not been made with other settings children attend to ensure effective continuity and progression of their learning. Most children's records and documentation are in place, however, written parental permission for the seeking of emergency medical advice or treatment has not been obtained from all parents to ensure each child's individual needs are met in an emergency. The childminder has a positive attitude to improving her practice and identifies strengths and areas for improvement. She

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provision

is committed to training and development to enable her to keep up to date with childcare practices and since the last inspection she has completed both the Developing Childminding Practice and the Extending Childminding Practice courses.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment for the children and their parents. Children are able to make choices in their play as activities are available within the play areas. They engage in their play purposefully and happily. Children make good progress in their learning and development because the childminder knows them well and plans for their interests and developmental needs. The childminder carries out observational assessments for each child and identifies their next steps in learning, this is recorded within the child's 'learning journal' along with photographs and art work.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder interacts well with the children where she supports their individual needs and learning. A young child explores the wide range of interactive toys by using her senses of sight, touch and hearing. Babies have good opportunities to practise their physical skills of crawling and walking. Pre-school children learn to climb, balance, ride wheeled toys and catch a ball, these are achieved during activities within the garden or during outings to local parks. Their language skills are supported as the childminder talks to the children at their individual level and listens to their responses. Children enjoy sharing books with the childminder and listening to their favourite stories. The creative development of young children and babies is supported well, as the childminder provides a good range of materials, textures and media such as cornflour, play dough, paint and sticking activities. Through practical activities such as doing jigsaws children learn about matching

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's health and physical skills are supported well. Daily opportunities are provided for children to have fresh air and exercise as they visit local parks and toddler groups, this also provides opportunities for them to socialise with others. Children learn about eating healthily as they are provided with a nutritious healthy diet, a range of fresh ingredients are used when providing meals and snacks. Children's individual dietary requirements, likes and dislikes are met as the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 childminder works closely with the parents. Children behave well and learn to be responsible, for example, by learning to share and to take turns. They learn to respect and value one another as the childminder is a good role model. Children are supervised at a level suitable to their age and stage of development to keep them safe from accidents whilst developing confident independence skills.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

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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