Taylor, Vida Margaret

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY362362 Inspection date 02/02/2010 Inspector Patricia King

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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 0300 123 1231, 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: 0300 123 1231 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

This childminder registered in 2007. She lives with her husband and adult son in the Mowmacre Hill area of Leicester City. All of the ground floor of the childminder's home is used. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The property is within walking distance of local shops, parks, schools and a community centre. The family has a cat.

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Description of the childminding

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

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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 happy, settled and confident because the childminder knows them well and takes care to meet their individual needs. She fosters close working relationships with parents and provides them with good information about her service and their child's development. The home and daily routines are organised effectively to offer interesting and varied activities across all areas of learning and development. The childminder has some systems to evaluate her strengths and weakness but is not yet using these efficiently to plan improvements, such as effective use of the information gathered from observations.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure that observations of what children can do are used effectively to check that learning is secure in all areas and planning is consistently informed to promote children’s next steps in their learning and development  develop systems in place to ensure self-evaluation is used effectively to identify strengths and weaknesses in performance and plan ongoing improvement.

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the early years provision

Children are safeguarded effectively because the childminder has a thorough understanding of child protection procedures and knows what to do to report any concerns. She promotes children's safety by undertaking robust risk assessments of her premises and any outings, and by maintaining close supervision at all times. A comprehensive and detailed range of written policies and procedures are in place This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 to promote children's health, safety and welfare, and parents are provided with copies of this important information. All necessary records are maintained and parents receive written and verbal feedback of the children’s daily care and learning journey. She has formed positive partnerships with parents, which means they feel fully informed and included at all times.

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the early years provision

This childminder works closely with other providers and agencies working with children to promote continuity of care which supports children’s overall development and progress. She gives careful consideration to the inclusion of all children and effectively organises activities and learning opportunities so that they are fully enabled to participate safely and confidently. She has established systems to sensitively observe and assess what children can do, however, this information is not yet used consistently to plan for individual children’s next steps. She is committed to personal development and attends regular, relevant training to support her services. However, she does not yet drive and secure improvement through efficient self-evaluation.

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and outcomes for children

Children develop a sense of belonging and build positive relationships with this childminder and her family. She has arranged her home to provide a safe, secure environment for children, where toys, activities and resources are stored within easy reach to promote independence and choice. Consequently, they feel confident to express themselves, for example, to ask for a favourite story, a drink or a comforting cuddle when tired.

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and outcomes for children

Children’s health and welfare are effectively promoted because the childminder is a good role model and helps children learn through daily routines. For example, children are learning why careful hand washing after using the toilet and before handling or eating food is important to their good health. She talks to them about healthy eating and provides practical activities to promote their awareness, such as through cooking and role play.

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and outcomes for children

Children behave well and are developing a clear understanding of what is right and wrong. They are learning to share, take turns, show care and concern for each other and keep sensible house rules, agreed for their personal safety and well- being, indoors and outside. They are learning to understand the needs of others and take part in fundraising events for local and national charities to support this. The childminder arranges innovative and individual opportunities to promote children’s learning. For example, a visit from the local community police officer increased their understanding of keeping safe outside the home by being alert to dangers such as traffic and talking to strangers.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder encourages children to use their imagination and creativity as they make models, collages and pictures. Records of activities show they are exploring and sharing experiences of their own and other lifestyles, which means they are learning to respect and value differences. Photos in their journals evidence they enjoy visiting local groups, finding out about their local community, and they are This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 learning about the wider world and their place in it. The childminder provides an interesting and challenging range of activities and opportunities to engage children's interest and help them to make progress in all areas of learning, having careful regard for individual needs and abilities. Learning journals illustrate and record the children’s activities and achievements, however, this information is not yet used efficiently plan for their next steps.

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and outcomes for children

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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