Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY410925 Inspection date 04/10/2011 Inspector Anne Archer

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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 2010. She lives with her partner and two children aged 13 and 11 years old in the Glenfield area of Leicester. All areas of the childminder's home may be used for childminding and there is an enclosed rear garden for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She may care for up to six children at any one time, including three in the early years age group. She currently cares for one early years child and seven school age children. All attend on a part-time basis.

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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 learning is satisfactorily promoted. The childminder shows a clear understanding of her responsibilities in relation to child protection and to keeping children safe. Although, one aspect of documentation is not in place and others do not fully meet the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements, they do not affect children's health and safety because her practise is sound. Partnerships with parents and others are supportive, although, parents are not fully contributing to their children's ongoing assessment. The childminder is keen to develop her childminding practice and seeks support from her local authority advisor. As a result, her capacity to make continuous improvement is satisfactory.

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further?

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

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further?

 provide details of how a daily record of the names of the children looked after and their hours of attendance will be kept (Documentation) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register). 25/10/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 encourage and enable parents to contribute to their children's ongoing assessment records  improve further the system used to record children's progress to clearly show progress towards the early learning goals in the six areas of learning  review the sick child policy in relation to exclusion periods for sickness and diarrhoea in line with current advice from the Health Protection Agency to help reduce the spread of infection and maintain children's good health This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  review policies and procedures to ensure they all reflect current Early Years Foundation Stage requirements.

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the early years provision

Children's welfare is reasonably well safeguarded as the childminder is able to demonstrate an acceptable level of understanding of her responsibilities in relation to child protection. She is confident in her knowledge of potential concerns and knows who to contact for advice or to make a referral. The childminder has a clear procedure for the collection of children and knows what to do in the event of a child being uncollected or lost. The childminder shows sufficient understanding of her responsibilities in relation to keeping children safe. She has completed a formal risk assessment of her home and garden and carries out visual checks throughout the day to ensure safety procedures remain adequate. There is an emergency evacuation plan which is practised with the children and fire detection and control equipment is kept in working order. Outings venues have been risk assessed and are reviewed at each visit to maintain children's safety. The childminder has the

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the early years provision

necessary policies and procedures, although, not all reflect the current requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Although, when first registered she maintained a daily register, this has lapsed and is a breach of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Childcare Register requirements.

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the early years provision

The effectiveness with which the childminder promotes equality and diversity is satisfactory. She seeks information from parents about children's welfare needs and uses the information to support each child. The childminder talks to the children about similarities and differences and encourages the older children to help the younger children. The childminder engages fairly well with parents. She keeps them informed about their child's day and shares their learning journals on a regular basis, although, parents do not contribute to their child's ongoing assessment. Procedures for liaising with and working with other agencies and providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage are in place but not currently in use. The childminder's premises are suitable for purpose. She provides a varied range of suitable, safe toys and equipment appropriate for the ages of the children cared for. Toys and resources are maintained to an acceptable standard and are readily

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the early years provision

accessible to the children, where appropriate.

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and outcomes for children

Children attend on a part-time basis. They are settled and content and enjoy playing with the toys and resources thoughtfully provided for them. Children develop a sense of feeling safe in the warm and caring environment. They learn about road safety as they walk to the 'mums and tots' group in the town and as they travel in the car to Sure Start groups farther a field. They clearly enjoy the childminder's attention as they show by their behaviour and mannerisms that they feel safe in her care. Children are provided with opportunities to participate in activities which support them in all areas of learning, as they reflect their interests This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and learning needs. The childminder maintains a record of observations and photographs to show children's progress since she began caring for them, although, these are not currently linked to the six areas of learning. Children have

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and outcomes for children

access to a good range of outdoor toys, activities and equipment which develop their physical skills and support their knowledge and understanding of the world. For example, children help to dig up the carrots and enjoy using the slide and jumping and rolling on the trampoline. In addition, children visit local parks which provide varied activities to support their learning and encourage a love of the outdoors.

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and outcomes for children

Children's health is satisfactorily promoted. The childminder holds a current paediatric first aid certificate to enable her to successfully treat any minor injuries. She teaches children when and how to wash their hands and encourages them to use tissues properly to contain germs. When children become unwell, she makes them comfortable until their parents can arrange to collect them. Although, she has a sick child policy, it does not reflect current exclusion periods as recommended by the Health Protection Agency and as a result, children may return while still infectious. The childminder provides healthy snacks and regular drinks in consultation with parents to ensure she meets each child's dietary needs.

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and outcomes for children

Children attend several groups with the childminder which support their social development and provide opportunities to sample different activities. Children enjoy listening to favourite stories and joining in with the repeating lines of songs and rhymes. They respond very well to the childminder's questions and encouragement. As she introduces a new word, the children repeat the word and then use it later themselves. Children enjoy placing the different engines on the train track, often using their name and saying what colour they are. They like re- arranging the furniture in the dolls house and comment on the ladder being like the stairs. Children engage in creative play as they pretend to be a builder while watching a video of the same and tentatively kneed the play dough between their hands. They engage in baking activities with the childminder and enjoy eating the resulting chocolate crispy cake. Overall, they make satisfactory progress in their

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and outcomes for children

development and learning. 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 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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Documentation) 25/10/2011

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Documentation) 25/10/2011

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