Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY393040 Inspection date 07/12/2009 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 partner and two children aged five years and two years in Wigston, Leicestershire. The whole of the ground floor and bathroom facilities and one room on the first floor are used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play.

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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 four children at any one time, two of whom may be in the early years age range. There are currently two children within the early years age range on roll.

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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 receive a good quality service because the childminder understands about their individual needs. She achieves this by taking all relevant information about them when they start with her and by working closely with their parents. She has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), although recommendations have been made to further progress this, which means children learn and enjoy their time at her home. The childminder reflects upon her practice well and identifies areas for development, she is also using self-assessment effectively to ensure her continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 promote children's awareness of healthy eating  develop the use of children's starting points so their interests and strengths can be built on  ensure that observations are used more effectively to show that each area of learning is covered equally.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good understanding of keeping children safe and has a clear policy in place which all parents see and sign to say they have read. It also includes procedures for responding to any allegations she may receive. She also ensures all adults are vetted and children are never left with anyone who has not been cleared. All visitors must show identification prior to being admitted to the premises. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder uses self-evaluation well to continuously monitor her provision and she understands that this should be updated regularly as she makes improvements to her service. The childminder has a good commitment to improving her own knowledge and expertise and keeps current with new initiatives in childcare, she achieves this by reading childcare magazines and working closely with other childminders in the area. Her professional development is shown by the courses

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the early years provision

she has attended which include first aid, the 'Introduction to Childminding Practice' course and the introduction to the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is planning to attend other courses in the future to extend her practice.

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the early years provision

The childminder has good systems in place to promote children's safety and daily checks ensure that all areas of the home and resources are safe for use. A risk assessment supports this practice and also promotes children's safety on outings and in the garden. The childminder has organised her home well so children have free-flow between the lounge, kitchen and the garden. They also have a child- sized table and chairs so they can work at their own height and have access to mark making equipment. Resources are easily accessible and the childminder rotates these to ensure children have a good variety, this also promotes their confidence in making choices.

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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 the childminder talks to them daily about their child's progress, children also take home work they have completed so parents can share in their achievements. The childminder understands the importance of working with others who deliver the EYFS to children and has good systems in place to ensure children receive a consistent service.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and informally plans activities so children have a good balance of adult-led activities and those they can choose for themselves. The childminder takes some information about children's starting points from parents but this is not sufficiently detailed to help her to build on children's strengths and interests. Also, observations are completed about children's achievements but these are not linked to the areas of learning and, therefore, do not show children's progress in all areas. The childminder has a good understanding of the individual learning journey of each child and identifies next steps to help them make progress. The childminder's good monitoring systems have identified learning and development as an area requiring attention and planning linked to monthly themes has been developed for the coming year.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder responds well to children's individual needs and helps them all to feel welcome in her home. For example, she would help children with English as an additional language to feel involved by learning key words and using pictures. Warm relationships are in place between the childminder and the children and she talks to them and asks them questions to help them think about what they are learning. For example, children enjoyed using the camera and she linked this to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 making a choice about what they would like to photograph. The children were happy to photograph birds which also promotes their understanding of the natural world as well as information technology. Children's developing physical skills are well supported by regular trips to the park where they have access to swings and climbing frames which promote challenges.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy snacks of fruit and drinks are easily accessible in beakers. However, their understanding of healthy eating is not promoted as effectively as possible because the childminder does not discuss this with them. Good hygiene procedures, such as hand washing, are promoted to prevent cross-contamination. Children use liquid soap and choose their own coloured flannel daily so hygiene routines become fun.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder uses simple rules to help the children learn about good behaviour, for example, sharing and taking turns. They respond well to this and are learning to play together and alongside each other. Children enjoy outings in the local community, for example to parks and shops, and the childminder also helps them to understand about the wider world by activities, such as food tasting and making cards for festivals. 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 3 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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