Patrick, Emma Margaret Anne

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY400078 Inspection date 11/05/2011 Inspector Lynn Dent

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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 assesses 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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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 2009. She lives with her partner and one child aged 10 months in Loughborough in Leicestershire. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's house is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register to care for a maximum of five children under eight years at any one time. She is currently minding five children of all whom are in the early years age range.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder walks to the local nursery and schools to take and collect children. She attends the local carer and toddler group, takes children to the library and to the park. The family has a pet rabbit. The childminder supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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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 are settled and feel safe in the care of the childminder because she provides an environment where they can rest, play or take part in planned activities. They benefit from outdoor play daily where some areas of learning are promoted. Children are making steady progress because the childminder interacts with them to support their play and learning. Information about children's routines, likes and dislikes is collected at induction. The childminder is in the early stages of evaluating her service to identify areas for improvement. Good working relationships with parents, other early years providers and support services result in consistency for all children.

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further?

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

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further?

 improve the information collected at induction to include details about the children's learning and developmental stage so their strengths can be built upon  develop further opportunities for children to extend their learning during outdoor play  develop the systems already in place to further self-evaluate and monitor practice to bring about continuous improvement to ensure that the needs of all the children are met. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

Children's welfare is protected because the childminder understands the indicators of child abuse and the importance of recording and reporting child protection concerns to the relevant agencies. The childminder risk assesses her premises, toys and resources ensuring that children are cared for in a safe environment. Further risk assessments are completed for everyday outings, walks to and from school and in the community. Consequently, children's safety continues to be maintained when away from the home. Children can safely access the appealing range of toys and resources because the childminder rotates these and makes them easily available in the lounge. The home is organised so that children can play, have space to relax and a quiet place to sleep where they can be monitored at all times. Consequently, they are kept safe.

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the early years provision

The childminder has developed positive working relationships with parents. They receive written policies and procedures and are kept informed when these are updated. Information is shared with parents daily, keeping them informed of their child's day. Parents have the opportunity to review their child's developmental record regularly and are encouraged to add their own comments. Consequently, records show a holistic view of the child. Good partnerships are established with the local nursery, school and specialist services enabling effective channels of communication and consistency for the children.

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the early years provision

A range of written policies and procedures are in place which helps underpin the care of the children. All personal information about the children is in place and readily accessible as it is maintained in an orderly manner. The childminder is in the early stages of reflecting on the service she provides and identifying areas for improvement. The childminder show a commitment to improvement by attending training, such as first aid. The childminder holds recognised childcare qualifications.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder plans a range of developmentally appropriate activities to support the children's learning and development through play, for example, craft activities, imaginative play, musical instruments and sensory play. The childminder collects information from parents about children's routines and welfare needs. However, no information about their development and learning is requested. Consequently, this limits the childminder's ability to build on what they know and can already do. The childminder's own clear assessment records show the children's achievements and their next steps which are useful for planning future activities. As a result children are making steady progress in their learning and development.

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and outcomes for children

Children play outdoors or visit the park daily so they benefit from fresh air and exercise. They learn about the changing seasons and make marks with chalks in the garden. However, their learning in other areas is not fully promoted during This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 outdoor play. Children enjoy the interaction provided by the childminder, for example, they spend time caring for their dolls. The childminder encourages this as she tries to rock their dolls to sleep and then asks the children rock them for her. The childminder makes good use of everyday routines to help develop children's learning. They talk about the colour of their drinks container and the juice inside. Older children identify these accurately and younger children are helped by the childminder giving hints. Children have access to a range of activities and resources that help them develop an understanding of the wider world. For

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and outcomes for children

example, dual-language books and making pictures of chicks for Easter.

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and outcomes for children

Children have access to a range of toys that help them learn about technology, such as, toys that play music and light up. Babies bob up and down happily to the music as it plays. Older children problem solve as they work out how to join their train track together. Children's health and well-being is effectively promoted during everyday routines, such as, hand washing after using potties and before meals. They are learning to manage their own needs as they access drinks and choose when to eat snacks. Children are protected from infections because the childminder enforces exclusion periods following certain illnesses. Children develop positive behaviour, such as, sharing because the childminder promotes this. For example, counting out trains so that each child has the same amount. Children learn how to keep themselves safe as they discuss when it is safe to cross the road and use pedestrian crossings. They also practice the fire drill so know what to do

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and outcomes for children

should this be needed. 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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Early Years Foundation Stage

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 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 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 3 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 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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