Lloyd, Samantha Louise

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY390731 Inspection date 28/09/2009 Inspector Kate Bryan

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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 2009. She lives with her husband and child aged 10 years in Groby, Leicestershire. The whole of the ground floor and one bedroom on the first floor are used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The family has a dog.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time on the Early Years Register and currently has four children in this age range, she also cares for children on the compulsory part of the Child Care Register. The childminder takes and collects children from the local school.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and regularly attends carer and toddler groups.

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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 receive an individual service because the childminder has a good understanding of responding to their needs. She also works closely with parents to take all relevant details about children. The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) which means she has systems in place to progress their learning through play. All required policies and procedures are in place so parents can see how their child is cared for. The childminder has started to reflect upon her practice but is not yet using self-evaluation effectively to maintain continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 devise systems to monitor and reflect upon practice in order to maintain continuous improvement. 23/10/2009

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure that parents sign accident records.

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the early years provision

The childminder keeps children safe by ensuring they are never left with anyone who has not been vetted and by having an effective safeguarding policy in place. All parents receive a copy of this so they are clear how their child will be protected and it also includes procedures for responding to any allegations she may receive. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder has thought of some ways in which to develop her practice but is not yet using self-evaluation effectively to monitor her provision and maintain continuous improvement. However, she does have a good commitment to updating her professional knowledge and expertise and has demonstrated this by attending training which includes, first aid, the 'Introduction to Childminding Practice' course and an 'Introduction to the Early Years Foundation Stage'. She is also completing a level three course in childcare and has identified further areas

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the early years provision

for development, such as, attending training in safeguarding and observation and planning.

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the early years provision

The childminder completes daily checks on her premises and resources to ensure they are safe for children and has undertaken risk assessments to minimise any hazards. She has also assessed outings for any risks to children. A good range of policies and procedures are in place which include caring for sick children so all children's health is well maintained. However, parents do not always sign accident records so children's well-being may not be promoted as effectively as possible.

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the early years provision

Parents receive a copy of all policies and procedures so they know how their child is cared for and a daily which shows what the children have enjoyed and achieved. Parents are invited to comment in these so a complete picture of the child's development can be seen. Parental comments about the childminder's provision are positive and highlight how children have enjoyed their time at the home. The childminder also completes regular assessments which show children's progress in the areas of learning and she liaises appropriately with others who deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage to children to ensure they have a continuous service.

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the early years provision

The childminder has organised her home well so children can easily access a good range of resources and they happily explore their environment as they move from room to room, knowing the childminder is there to support them.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder welcomes children to her home and they know they are valued because she has a notice board with a display of them enjoying activities. This also helps them to identify with other children and feel part of a group. Children are encouraged to make confident choices about what they want to play with and a child happily moved between rooms selecting props from the arts basket. The childminder understands the importance of letting children have time to explore their own interests and asks them what they would like to do so she can plan flexibly for this. She also understands how to lead activities to help children develop and a child was delighted when she was supported in walking. The child received lots of praise for this and laughed and babbled. Children's language development is well promoted as the childminder listens and responds to sounds they make, she reads to them and they select books from the library so they also

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and uses observations to highlight children's progress. From this she identifies the next steps in their learning so they have an individual learning journey which is regularly shared with parents. All observations are linked to the areas of learning so children make good progress overall from their starting points.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder takes children on lots of trips, for example, to farm parks, where they can learn about the natural world and their place in the community, they also enjoy going to meet others so they have good opportunities to socialise and learn about the wider world. The childminder is helping children to understand about recycling and they use empty boxes to help in activities, such as, junk modelling. Children also have access to programmable toys so they learn about technology and how to use this in their daily lives.

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and outcomes for children

Children learn how to count in everyday activities, such as, counting cars on the way to school, and enjoy activities, such as baking cakes, where they weigh and measure and observe changes. This also helps them to explore different textures and promote their small hand movements.

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and outcomes for children

Children's health is well promoted as they enjoy snacks of fruit and always have easy access to drinks. Good hygiene procedures, such as hand washing, are promoted by posters and discussion and liquid soap and paper towels prevent cross-contamination effectively.

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and outcomes for children

Children understand the need for simple rules, such as sharing, and these are displayed so older children know what is expected of them. The childminder uses age-appropriate strategies well to help children manage their behaviour, for example, she distracts younger children and uses 'time out' with older children so they can think about what has happened. Lots of praise and certificates for good behaviour helps children to respond well to simple rules, such as sharing. 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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