Law, Marian

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 225892 Inspection date 14/09/2009 Inspector Patricia King

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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 rates 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 08456 404040, 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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Royal Exchange Buildings St Ann's Square Manchester M2 7LA

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T: 08456 404040 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 1999. She lives with her husband and two children aged 13 and 14 years in the village of Glenfield which is situated to the north of Leicester. All of the ground floor of the childminder's house, except for the study, is used and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for maximum of six children under eight at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age group. She is currently minding two children in this age group. She also offers to care for children aged over five to 11 years. The provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are happy and settled in the childminders care because she takes care to establish understanding of their individual needs. They have access to a varied range of activities which promote play and learning indoors and outside the home. She works closely with parents and any other providers or agencies working with children to promote continuity of care and development. She has not fully established systems to observe, assess and record what children can do or to plan for their next steps. She does not have an efficient system to evaluate her performance and drive ongoing improvements.

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further?

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

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further?

 devise a written statement of procedures to be followed to safeguard children being cared for from abuse or neglect (Safeguarding and welfare also applies to both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register). 05/10/2009

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further?

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

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further?

 develop effective systems to record observations and assessments to establish that learning is secure and plan for the next steps  ensure the effective systems are in place to evaluate performance and plan for ongoing development. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

A suitable range of written policies and most procedures are in place to promote children's health, safety and welfare and copies of these documents are available to parents. The childminder promotes children's safety by undertaking risk assessments of the premises and any outings and by maintaining close supervision at all times. Children are safeguarded because she has sound understanding of child protection issues and knows what action to take if she has any concerns, however, she does not have a written procedure to follow and inform parents of her responsibilities.

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the early years provision

The childminder forms positive partnership with others involved in the children's lives, for example, the parents and pre-school which supports children’s overall development and progress. She gives careful consideration to the inclusion of all children and effectively organises activities and learning opportunities so that they are fully are enabled to participate safely and confidently. Children have access to a varied range of activities which promote play and learning indoors and outside the home. The childminder has completed the improvements recommended at the previous inspection but she does not have an efficient system in place to assess her strengths and weaknesses and secure ongoing improvement.

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and outcomes for children

Children develop a sense of belonging and build positive relationships with this childminder and her family. She has arranged her home to provide a secure environment for children where toys, activities and resources are stored within easy reach to promote independence and choice. The childminder provides a varied and suitable programme of activities and learning opportunities to engage children's interest and help them to make progress across the areas of learning. Children behave well are developing an understanding of what is right and wrong. They are learning to share, take turns and show care and concern for each other because the childminder introduces games and activities to learn these skills. They follow the sensible house rules to promote safe behaviour and respond happily to gentle reminders when these are needed. They are learning to be safe outside they home as they practice road safety on outings and talk about stranger

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and outcomes for children

Children’s health and wellbeing are well promoted because the childminder is a positive role model, helps children learn through daily routines and plans practical learning opportunities. Additionally, children understand why careful hand washing after using the toilet and before handling or eating food is important to their good health and follow these personal care routines carefully.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder understands the needs of children of differing ages and stages of development and that children learn as they play. She spends time talking to them asking appropriate and challenging questions as they play. She creates interesting This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and individual activities such as letter, number and matching games to capture their interest and promote their learning. She helps them to learn about the environment as they visit groups, parks, the library and shops where they help the childminder purchase healthy options. In this way the childminder uses spontaneous opportunities to help children learn. Discussion and photos evidence they enjoy finding out about their local community and are learning about the wider world and their place in it. Children’s imagination and creativity are fostered well as they are involved in role play and have suitable resources and opportunities

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and outcomes for children

to create pictures, models and collages.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder knows the children well which means their individual needs and abilities are recognised and regarded to ensure all children are fully included and enabled to participate in the daily routines. She is developing systems to observe and record what children can do, however, this information is not yet used efficiently to ensure that learning is secure and plan for the next steps. 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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and managed?

The effectiveness of leadership and management in embedding ambition and driving improvement The effectiveness with which the setting deploys resources 3 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 3 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 3 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 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 3 The extent to which children feel safe 3 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 3

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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: 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

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Arrangements for Safeguarding children). 05/10/2009

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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 early years section of the report (Arrangements for Safeguarding children). 05/10/2009

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