Bradford Debra Gaye

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY269519 Inspection date 22/06/2010 Inspector Karen Eunice Millerchip

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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

The childminder was registered in 2003. She lives with her adult daughter. They live in a house in Blaby, Leicestershire. There are local amenities within walking distance such as schools, playgroups, toddler groups, a village centre and parks. The ground floor and the first floor bathroom are used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The family has two pet cats, rabbits and guinea pigs and a bird.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for six children at any one time and is currently minding four children in the early years age group and six older children, all of whom attend on a part-time basis. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register.

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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's welfare and safety is suitably promoted in most areas. Effective links with parents and carers ensures that children's individual needs are met well. However, links with other settings providing education and care are in there infancy. Children enjoy a varied range of play activities and make steady progress in their learning and development. Observation and assessment systems are being developed but are not yet fully effective. Suitable written policies and procedures inform parents about the provision but there are omissions in some records. The childminder is committed to developing her practice and is beginning to use the self-evaluation process to identify areas for future development.

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further?

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

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further?

 obtain information about who has legal contact with the child and who has parental responsibility for the child (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare). 22/07/2010

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further the use of information gained through observation to identify next steps in learning for each child  develop an effective system for evaluating the early years provision in order to maintain continuous improvement. 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 fully understands her responsibility to ensure that all adults living in the house are appropriately vetted. Thorough safeguarding policies and procedures are in place to ensure that children are fully protected. The childminder has a good understanding of her role in safeguarding children and is clear about the procedures to put into practice when necessary and this means children are kept safe from harm. The majority of records are in place and maintained effectively however, not all children's records contain information on the issues of parental responsibility and legal contact. All recommendations from the previous inspection have been fully addressed.

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the early years provision

The childminder organises space and play resources effectively to meet children's needs. She has a good understanding of children's individual abilities and this enables her to provide play experiences and activities to support each child's growing skills. However, the information gained from observations is not effective to identify the next stage in learning, which means children may not learn as quickly as they could. Resources are checked regularly to ensure they are safe for children to play with. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of child development. Children play happily and receive care in a home that is safe and secure. The childminder has carried out risk assessments on all areas of the premises both indoors and out, including trips and outings as and when necessary to ensure that children remain in a safe environment. All risk assessments are recorded and dated and signed appropriately.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a sound relationship with parents, and children benefit from a flow of verbal information on their child's day to ensure they are aware of activities and the learning their child has been involved in. Whilst this is in place, the childminder is still to develop communication channels with other settings that the children attend who provide the early years foundation stage to further enhance children's learning.

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the early years provision

Children use a satisfactory range of resources that support most aspects of their learning and the childminder makes good use of the space within her home. She has attended training courses since her last inspection that include Safeguarding Children and Food Safety, to keep up-to-date with current good practice to support her continuous improvement.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a sound understanding of children’s individual abilities and interests. Children enjoy their activities with the childminder and they take part in a range of play opportunities that help them to learn and develop. The childminder observes children in their play and takes photographs of them to illustrate the activities they enjoy. Children are provided with a selection of toys to play with on arrival at the setting. They are aware of other toys that are stored in the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 conservatory as the childminder has developed a colourful, pictorial catalogue to help children choose.

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and outcomes for children

Children have developed a close relationship with the childminder and feel secure with her. They behave well due to the clear boundaries set for them and good role modelling by the childminder. Children make choices about their learning as they access the equipment which is laid out for them in the lounge. They show an interest in books, colouring and playing with toy figures. Sociable conversations take place and children confidently talk about their experiences. The childminder asks questions and models new words to extend children's language development.

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and outcomes for children

All children are able to increase their awareness of diversity because they can use and access toys and equipment that reflect other cultures. Children enjoy the garden and have opportunities to use large apparatus such as, a slide, mini trampoline, taking the pushchair and the babies outside for a walk and playing football. This enables them to develop their physical skills. The childminder is fully aware of her responsibilities to ensure children learn how to keep each other safe, both in the home and on outings. For example, children learn about road safety when they are out on walks. Children are developing an awareness of healthy lifestyles. They are encouraged to eat healthy lunches and they enjoy fruit snacks provided by the childminder. Juice and water is freely available during the day to ensure children remain hydrated. 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 3 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: 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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