Shenton, Kirstie

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY389582 Inspection date 02/11/2009 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 in a house in Countesthorpe, Leicestershire, with her husband and three children, aged 11, eight and three years. Within the home children have access to the hall, lounge/dining room, kitchen and conservatory. They also have access to the family bathroom and an enclosed garden.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both parts of the Childcare Register to care for a maximum of five children at any one time of whom two may be in the early years age range. There is currently one child within the early years age range on roll and she also looks after older children. No children were present during the inspection.

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Description of the childminding

She 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 satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates, through discussion, that she understands the individual needs of children and works closely with parents to ensure these are met. She talks about how children make suitable progress in their learning and development, although not all areas of learning are covered equally and starting points are not used as effectively as possible. Most policies, procedures and records are in place although there is no complaints procedure or a risk assessment for trips. The childminder has a satisfactory commitment to improving her service and has started to evaluate and monitor her provision.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure that a complaints procedure is in place (documentation). 02/12/2009

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure that starting points are linked to the areas of learning so children's progress can be followed  ensure that all areas of learning are covered equally  ensure that a risk assessment is completed for outings. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the importance of keeping children safe as she discusses how she recognises signs of abuse and who to report these to. This is shared with parents when they visit so they are clear how their child will be cared for. The childminder also ensures all adults are vetted and children are never left with anyone who has not been cleared.

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the early years provision

The childminder describes the suitable systems she has in place to continuously monitor her provision and how she has used this to identify areas for development, for example, by undertaking a Level 2 childcare course. Her professional development is shown by the courses she has attended which include first aid, the 'Introduction to Childminding Practice' course and an 'Introduction to observation and planning' course.

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the early years provision

The childminder describes the range of satisfactory measures she has in place to promote children's safety and these include socket covers, and a stair gate, she also carries out daily checks to promote children's safety appropriately. This is underpinned by a risk assessment, however, this does not include outings which means children are not protected as effectively as possible. The home is well organised to allow children easy access to a good range of resources in the conservatory and lounge area and they are encouraged to make choices so they enjoy their time at the home.

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the early years provision

The childminder describes how she talks about her policies to parents when they visit so they understand how their child is looked after, however, a complaints procedure is not in place which means parents are not fully informed about how to resolve any issues. A diary is also in place which informs parents of their child's day and they are encouraged to write in this so a sound communication system is in place.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder's home is well organised to provide a free-flow of activities between the lounge/dining room and conservatory and the outside. The conservatory is organised to provide children with an area for mark-making and they have easy access to books, the childminder explains how she reads to children so they learn how sounds and letters link. She also talks about how children's physical skills are well supported by regular trips to the park where they have access to swings and climbing frames which promote challenges. Planned activities, such as baking, also help children learn about weighing and measuring and counting in everyday activities, such as climbing stairs, also helps them to become familiar with numbers.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder, demonstrates, through discussion, that she has a sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She takes some information This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 about children's starting points from parents, although this is not linked to the areas of learning. She completes regular observations on children and is beginning to collect evidence to show their progress in some areas of learning, however, not all areas of learning are covered equally. Children's progress is detailed in a 'Learning Journal' and this shows what the next steps in children's learning are. Planning is informal and the childminder talks about how she uses this to provide some adult-led activities for children, such as baking. She also understands the importance of allowing children to follow their own interests and planning is flexible to accommodate this, for example, children like to play with musical

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and outcomes for children

The childminder explains how she manages children's behaviour well in age- appropriate ways, such as distracting younger children and using time out with explanations for older children. She uses simple rules, such as sharing, to help children learn to work together and understand the needs of others. The childminder talks about how she responds to the needs of a range of children by adapting activities, for example, by providing bigger building blocks so they can all join in with activities. She also talks about how she would use key words and pictures to help children with English as an additional language to feel included in the life of the home. The childminder also acknowledges a range of festivals so the children learn about other cultures and the wider world.

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and outcomes for children

Children's health is suitably promoted as the childminder describes how she provides snacks of fruit and drinks which are easily accessible so children learn to respond to their own needs. At present parents provide packed lunches for children. Good hygiene procedures, such as hand washing, are also promoted and children use an individual clean towel daily to prevent cross-contamination. 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 2 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 3 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 3 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 (documentation). 02/12/2009

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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 (documentation). 02/12/2009

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