Lorincz, Simona Monica

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY380661 Inspection date 03/09/2009 Inspector Kay Williams

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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 2008. She lives with her husband and two children aged two and five years. They live in Slough, Berkshire. The whole of the childminder's flat is used for childminding. Access to the provision is via a flight of stairs; there is no lift.

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Description of the childminding

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

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Description of the childminding

The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children. She attends local toddler groups and takes children to the library and the park.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children's needs are effectively met because the childminder understands all of their individual needs very well. Children enjoy their time spent with the childminder. They engage in a stimulating variety of play opportunities and as a result they are making good progress in all areas of their learning and development. This newly registered childminder is committed to enhancing her provision and is developing effective strategies to ensure that she continues to improve her practice.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop greater consistency in the methods used to observe what children can do and achieve and what they are currently working towards and use this information to the plan for the next steps in their learning  offer children additional opportunities to engage in creative art activities that effectively supports them to develop their own thoughts and creative ideas

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the early years provision

Children are effectively safeguarded as the childminder is confident in her knowledge relating to child protection procedures and in seeking relevant advice should she become concerned for any of the children in her care. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder manages her provision efficiently. She is very well organised and is clearly aware of the importance of her role in promoting positive outcomes for children. She has developed a comprehensive range of policies and procedures which successfully underpin her existing good practice. Good use is made of her self-evaluation system to identify areas for improvement. For example, the childminder has developed her systems for observing and recording children's progress. This is an effective system overall which clearly links what children are learning with the progress that they are making towards the early learning goals.

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the early years provision

However, there are occasions where the observations emphasise what the children have not achieved and planning for their next steps is not always clear.

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the early years provision

Effective partnerships are a strong feature within this provision. The childminder offers parents a wealth of information about the service she provides. This includes a monthly news letter detailing the different learning opportunities that the children will be offered such as the cultural festivals they will celebrate and the places of interest they will visit. The childminder is proactive in her commitment to strengthening her partnerships with parents and has recently implemented a system for emailing children's daily diary to parents who work different shifts. The childminder has developed strong links with the local authority and is fulfilling her ambition of offering more inclusive practice by seeking training which focuses on the needs of children with learning difficulties. This will strengthen her position and commitment towards supporting the diverse needs of all children.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy and secure in the childminder's care. They take pleasure in her company and she clearly enjoys theirs. Children have fun as they enjoy engaging in a wide range of meaningful play opportunities which effectively promote all areas of development and result in positive outcomes in their learning. Outcomes are further enhanced as the childminder spends good amounts of time interacting with the children, supporting and extending their learning through informative discussion and appropriate questioning. This is especially effective in supporting the development of children's language and thinking skills. Young children are confident communicators who listen attentively to stories and experiment with sounds as they mimic animal noises and explore the meaning of new words as they talk about the cactus plant. They are also developing familiarity with languages other than English.

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and outcomes for children

Activities reflect the starting points in children's learning. For example, children who enjoy playing in the bath at home are offered lots of opportunities to play with water. This activity also effectively fosters the development of their early mathematical skills as they consider volume, weight and quantity as they fill and empty containers. Children are enthusiastic learners who eagerly plan what they want to do when they have finished their lunch. The children suggest a painting activity. However, art activities tend to be over directed by the childminder and therefore children are not sufficiently able to explore their own artistic skills. Children are beautifully behaved and show a caring attitude towards each other as This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 they share toys willingly and sensitively care for their dolls.

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and outcomes for children

Children adopt a very healthy lifestyle. They enjoy a nutritiously balanced diet and are learning to make healthy choices as they choose which vegetable they would prefer to accompany their wholemeal sandwich. Drinking water is readily available and the childminder explains to the children the importance of drinking regularly. The childminder plans activities according to children's individual needs. She knows that the children enjoy physical outdoor play and although there is no direct access to outdoor play space children engage in rigorous physical play as they visit the park every day.

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and outcomes for children

Children feel safe in the childminder's home as they move freely between rooms, helping themselves to the resources which are easily accessible and aesthetically presented. They are developing an understanding of the importance of staying safe as they remind each other not to run inside the flat "in case we fall down." Their safety is further assured as the childminder implements effective procedures such as practising regular fire drills and monitoring visitors to the premises. Children enjoy a strong sense of belonging in the home as they have a place for their personal belongings and a colour coded set of personal effects including towels, toothbrushes and a matching learning story profile which children like to look at and share with their parents. 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 2 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 2 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 2 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 2

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 2 The extent to which children feel safe 2 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 2

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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: 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

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