Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 132154 Inspection date 17/11/2011 Inspector Lindsay Farenden

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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 1996. She lives with one adult child and two children aged nine and 13 years in a house in Surbiton, Surrey. There is access to a toilet on the ground floor. The whole of the ground floor of the house is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed 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 to care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time. There is currently one child in the early years age group on roll. The family has one dog.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder regularly takes children to toddler groups and parks.

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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

The children are happy in the care of the childminder and they make sound progress towards the early learning goals overall. Children's individuality is recognised and nurtured by the childminder who has a sound knowledge of their individual routines, interests and abilities. The partnership with parents ensures good continuity of care for children, although information provided for them does not always reflect her current practice. Most required documentation is in place, although records of risk assessments have not been extended to include those for every outing and there is a breach of a legal requirement regarding the administration of medication. Although the childminder does not formally evaluate the quality of her provision, she is aware of her strengths and areas for development. She demonstrates a suitable capacity to maintain improvements.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure prior written permission from parents is obtained from parents for each and every medicine before medication is given (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 05/12/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 extend risk assessment records to include those completed for outings so as This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 to aid future monitoring and reviewing of assessments  develop further the two-way flow of information with parents for example, by giving them information that is specific to the childminder's practice  offer more opportunities for children to experience activities in all six areas of learning in the outdoor environment, on different scales and in different ways.

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the early years provision

The childminder places a sound emphasis on safeguarding children. She has an appropriate understanding of child protection issues and knows what action to take if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder creates a safe environment. She has carried out a risk assessment of her home and has made all potential hazards to children inaccessible to them. Risk assessments are completed for outings but these have not been extended to be included in the record of risk assessments in order to monitor and review them. Overall, records, polices and procedures are used to support children's safety and welfare. Parents consent is obtained for the childminder to administer medication to their child, but not for each and every medicine before any medication is given. This is a breach of a legal requirement.

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the early years provision

Children access a good range of toys and plays resources which are stored in an attractive manner in a room set up as a playroom. Most resources are accessible to children, so they are able to make choices about what they want to play with. This helps build on children's natural curiosity to learn through play. Children access a range of toys and books which help to develop their understanding of diversity. They begin to learn about different cultural festivals, such as Diwali, through activities at toddler group.

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the early years provision

The childminder works closely with parents and supports inclusive practice by obtaining information about each child's routines and developmental stage at the start of the placement. They are kept well informed through verbal and written feedback about their child's day and the activities their children have enjoyed. She also provides parents with a photograph album of their child taking part in activities, which is a lovely record for parents to keep, when children leave the setting. Information gained from parents by the childminder, shows they are very pleased with the childminding service provided. However, the childminder has not provided information for parents which is specific to her own practice. The childminder understands the importance of working with other providers to ensure continuity of learning and care. She has a positive attitude towards caring for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. When working with

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the early years provision

them she works closely with the parents and obtains detailed information about the children to help her support them to reach their full potential.

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the early years provision

The childminder has used self-evaluation to identify some areas of strengths and those requiring further improvement. She has made a suitable range of improvements to her childminding provision since her last inspection. She now records any accidents and the administration of medication in a confidential This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 manner. Her safeguarding policy is shared with the parents and she provides them with Ofsted's contact details. Therefore, she demonstrates her ability to make ongoing improvements to her provision.

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and outcomes for children

Children are cared for in a warm and caring environment where they feel safe and contented, and have their needs met through well established routines. The childminder knows the children she cares for well. She uses her experience and knowledge of child development to provide resources and activities to help them make continual progress in their learning and development. The childminder spends most of her time at the children's level, interacting and playing with them, giving them her attention, which in turn ensures they are happy and well occupied. Children show great interest in investigating toys that make sounds as they push buttons and open and close lids. Babies vocalise with pleasure in response to affectionate attention from the childminder. They enjoy having actions songs sung to them. The childminder naturally challenges children as they play speaking to them about size, shape and colour. They are able to develop problem solving skills

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and outcomes for children

through activities and the use of different resources, such as shape sorters, jigsaw puzzles and building materials. Children develop their social skills and access further toys and activities through attending toddler groups regularly. Children develop their understanding of the wider community through trips to the park, zoo and farms.

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and outcomes for children

Children develop an understanding of behaviour expectations. The childminder regularly provides praise and encouragement to children through affectionate gestures, verbal praise and smiles. This supports children in feeling good about them and as a result, develops their self-esteem and confidence.

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and outcomes for children

Children learn to adopt healthy lifestyles as they are taken on walks and regularly visit parks where they are able to use large play apparatus. Children have opportunities to play in the childminder's garden during appropriate weather conditions in the summer time. However, they do not have regular opportunities to experience activities in all six areas of learning outside, on different scales and in different ways. This hinders learning opportunities for those children who learn better outside. Babies have plenty of space to crawl and the childminder supports their walking skills by holding their hands. Children's health is protected as the childminder carries out effective hygiene routines. Parents provide young children's meals which are heated and stored appropriately. When caring for older children the childminder provides healthy balanced, nutritious, meals. The childminder has a well stocked first aid box and holds a current first aid certificate, so is able to

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and outcomes for children

attend to any minor injuries that may occur immediately. Babies sleep in comfort in a travel cot with soft lighting. The childminder supports children's growing understanding about keeping safe as she practises emergency evacuation procedures with them and teaches them about road safety whilst out and about. 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 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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