Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY421093 Inspection date 09/08/2011 Inspector K.A.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 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 2011. She lives with her husband and two children aged three years and one year in Leicester City. Her home is within walking distance of the local schools, shops and parks. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's house is used for childminding along with two of the upstairs bedrooms and family bathroom. There is an enclosed rear garden which is accessible for outdoor play. The family have a pet dog and one cat.

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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 four children under eight years. At present she has one child on roll, who is in the early years age range.

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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

The childminder has a good awareness of children's individual needs which means she can plan a wide range of activities which support their interests. Positive relationships are in place with parents and, consequently, she has a good understanding of their changing needs. Generally all children make good progress in their learning and development. All required policies and procedures are in place and efficient systems are used to monitor and evaluate the service to children. This is the first inspection since registration.

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further?

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

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further?

 improve the arrangements in place to further determine children's starting points so their strengths and interests can be built on.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good awareness of her responsibility to keep children safe and has attended training in this area. A clear policy is shared with parents which details procedures to follow to report any concerns, this ensures they understand how their children are protected from harm. All adults at the home have been checked and children are never left with people who have not been cleared.

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the early years provision

The childminder has compiled a wide range of policies and procedures, which she shares with parents, and comprehensive daily diaries detail children's activities. Parents can also comment in this which forms a good basis for communicating children's achievements and needs. The childminder does not presently work with This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 others who deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage to children.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good range of measures in place to safeguard children and she is always in the kitchen and garden with them so their safety is well maintained. She encourages children to learn about their own well-being as she explains to them about hazards, such as, climbing on chairs, and the consequences of this. When children are on trips they learn about road safety and the childminder takes a first aid kit and mobile phone with her in case of emergencies. A risk assessment is also in place which covers the home, garden and trips out and this enhances measures in place to protect children.

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the early years provision

The childminder has completed a wide range of training which demonstrates her good commitment to developing her service. She understands how to use self- evaluation to evaluate her provision and to identify ways in which she can improve, for example by using observations more effectively.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and uses observations well to identify the next step in children's learning. However, children's starting points are not yet established which means recording may not be as effective as possible. Planning is flexible to respond to children's interests and this promotes their choices well as they have time to explore their environment. This means children can choose their favourite books and enjoy dancing to the music they make.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder knows the children well as individuals and this promotes their confidence as they know she is always there to support them. This means they respond well to challenges, such as, using climbing frames at the park, and this also promotes their physical development well. Children enjoy a wide range of activities which promotes their creative development and they have made butterfly feeders and musical instruments. The children use discarded household materials for this and they are active recyclers which helps them to learn about sustaining the environment effectively. The childminder has a good awareness that children benefit from fresh air and many activities are taken into the garden, for example, mark making using chalk and sand.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder increases children's awareness of the wider world well as they learn about other cultures through using dressing up clothes and tasting a variety of foods. She also has a good understanding of helping children with English as an additional language to feel included as she learns a wide range of words to help them settle.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has organised her home well so that children can easily access a good range of resources. Free-flow around the lounge area provides them with lots of choice about their activities whilst also ensuring they have space to follow their individual interests. Consequently, children enjoyed making roads out of masking This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 tape as they played with cars and then had the freedom to find other resources.

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and outcomes for children

Children learn about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle as they use established routines, such as hand washing, to learn about good hygiene. The childminder does not offer meals at present but ensures that children have lots of opportunities to eat fruit which promotes healthy options well. Children pick fruit from the garden and also plant vegetables which they eat and this provides good links which help them to understand the natural world.

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and outcomes for children

Children are beginning to understand simple rules, such as, sharing, and respond well as the childminder gently reminds them of what is expected. They understand that their behaviour has consequences and are pleased with the praise they receive as they apologise to each other. This helps the children to learn useful skills for their future development. 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 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 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 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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