Taylor Sharron June

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 206043 Inspection date 07/10/2009 Inspector Justine Ellaway

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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 2001. She lives with her husband and two children aged 10 and 12 years in Derby. The whole ground floor of the childminder’s house is 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 on the Early Years Register and on both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time. There are currently 12 children on roll, five of whom are within the early years age range. The childminder collects children from the local school. The childminder is a member of a local childminding group.

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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 are given good support in their learning and development to make sound progress towards the early learning goals. Their welfare is well supported through appropriate systems and procedures. Sound partnerships have been developed with parents and a proactive approach to working with other settings that children attend secures continuity of care. The childminder is reflective of her practice and identifies relevant areas for improvement that benefit the children who attend.

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further?

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

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further?

 analyse observations and highlight children’s achievements or their need for further support in all areas of learning.

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the early years provision

Children are safeguarded as the childminder has a suitable understanding of issues relating to child protection. She is aware of possible signs and indicators of abuse and has attended training in this area to ensure appropriate action is taken if she has any concerns. All adults living on the premises have undertaken suitable checks to ensure children's safety. The childminder has devised detailed and relevant risk assessments which she updates regularly to record what additional action she has taken to minimise risks and hazards.

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the early years provision

The childminder is organised in her routines so as to have the minimum impact on children. For example, she plans her meals in advance and ensures everything is ready so that the preparation time is short and that children can have her attention and support. All of the required documentation is gathered and maintained to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 ensure children's individual needs are met. The childminder is proactive in gathering additional information to ensure any additional needs are supported. The childminder makes good use of the available space to provide a welcoming and attractive environment for children. The careful storage and display of the varied range of resources promotes children's independence and encourages them to engage in purposeful play.

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the early years provision

The childminder is reflective of her practice and is keen to involve parents in exploring ways she can improve. For example, she is planning to update her outdoor area and has asked parents what they feel would have most benefit for the children. The childminder has addressed the recommendation from the last inspection and demonstrates a willingness to improve through her involvement in a local childminding group and network. She has planned future training events to ensure she keeps up-to-date with her knowledge and skills and is meeting the needs of the children who attend.

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the early years provision

A positive emphasis is placed on working with others to promote consistency of care and to ensure children's individual learning and development needs are supported. The childminder provides useful information for parents via a newsletter, daily diaries and verbally. She is proactive in attempting to establish partnerships with other settings that children attend so that each child is well supported.

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and outcomes for children

Children are given effective support during their play. The childminder plays with the toys and explains what she is doing, as one of the effective methods she employs to support children's learning and development. She asks appropriate questions to encourage children to think and suggests resources they may want to play with, if they express an interest in a particular thing. For example, a child who is interested in trains plays with these on the mat and the childminder gets out some books with stories about trains for the child to look at.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder plans and provides a range of activities and play opportunities to cover the six areas of learning. Children are independent and comfortable in the environment and self select toys and resources on a regular basis. They develop their self care skills as they hand wash with minimum support and take off their coat and hang it up when they come inside. Children play in the garden each day to promote their physical development as well as developing their small muscle skills, for example, using modelling tools. They develop their language skills as they answer questions and chat about things that interest them. Children enjoy drawing and colouring and do this with pencils, wax crayons and stencils, each of them choosing what in particular they do. They play with numbers and younger children are beginning to count by rote. Children develop their knowledge and understanding of the world as they plant herbs and learn about people in the

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has established a system to observe and assess what children can This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 do and this is mostly effective, however she is not fully encompassing all of the areas of learning on a regular basis to ensure that children are making progress.

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and outcomes for children

Children's good health and well-being is promoted as there are effective systems in place. For example, nappy changing procedures minimise the risk of cross infection for children. The menu provides healthy options for children to enjoy at snack and meal times. Children independently wipe their own noses and put their tissue in the bin without prompt from the childminder. They demonstrate a sound understanding of their own safety as they carefully get on and off the chairs and follow the routine for getting in and out of the car when they go out and about. 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: 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

 keep and implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect (Arrangements for safeguarding children) (also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register) 28/10/2009

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 devise a written statement of procedures to be followed in relation to complaints which relate to the requirements of the Childcare Register (Procedures for dealing with complaints) (also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register). 28/10/2009

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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 compulsory part of the Childcare Register section of the report (Arrangements for safeguarding children) 28/10/2009

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the compulsory part of the Childcare Register section of the report (Procedures for dealing with complaints). 28/10/2009

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