Garner Teri Lesley

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY291872 Inspection date 21/11/2011 Inspector Sarah Measures

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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 registered in 2004. She lives with her husband and two children aged 18 and 11 years in the village of Glenfield which is situated to the north of Leicester. The whole of the downstairs of childminder's house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for six children under the age of eight years. She is currently minding two children in the early years age range. She is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and on the voluntary and the compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder's husband works as her assistant. The childminder walks or drives to take and collect children to and from the local school. She is a member of the National Childminding Association and has support from the local authority.

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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

Policies and procedures effectively promote the welfare and the learning and development of the children. This is a welcoming and inclusive setting where children are valued as individuals. Most systems are in place to keep records to protect children. The childminder is committed to offering children a quality provision. She is proactive in seeking advice and in carrying out research in order to enable her to continually improve.

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further?

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

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further?

 obtain written consent from parents to seek any necessary emergency medical treatment or advice (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare). 25/11/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further the system of self-evaluation in order to plan to meet children's individual needs.

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the early years provision

Overall, policies and procedures effectively safeguard the children. The childminder is confident with her knowledge of the possible indicators of child abuse and referral procedures. She makes sure she keeps up-to-date with Local Safeguarding Children Board policies and procedures in order to ensure she is able to protect This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children. Children are safely collected by appropriately identified adults. The childminder gives parents a copy of policies and procedures within their welcome pack. This promotes good continuity of children's care. Policies include information as to how to make a complaint and details as to how to contact Ofsted at the regulator. This promotes a safe and transparent provision to parents and children. The childminder obtaines written consent from parents to take children to hospital, however, she does not have specific consent to seek any necessary emergency

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the early years provision

medical treatment or advice. This does not meet the welfare requirements and make sure children are fully protected in the event of an emergency.

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the early years provision

Thorough risk assessments of the childminder's home, garden and any outings and activities out of the home protect children and keep them safe. Children choose from a very good variety of good quality toys, books, games and equipment. The childminder organises her home and children's equipment and resources very well to meet their needs. Her home is secure, safely maintained and very welcoming to children. The childminder has clear aims for the children which she works hard to achieve. She is developing an effective system of self-evaluation to enable her to reflect upon all aspects of the provision to children. The inclusion policy is well implemented and children of different ages and abilities integrate and interact with each other well. The childminder has a good knowledge of how to access support for any children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. Images of difference and diversity are effectively integrated across the setting, creating a

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the early years provision

positive learning environment for children who learn to value and appreciate those that are different from themselves. Parental questionnaires show parents value highly the care and opportunities the childminder offers their children. Ongoing communications with parents enable the childminder to develop a good understanding of children's individual needs. Effective communications also take place with the school that the early years children attend. This enables the childminder to plan effectively for children's individual progress.

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and outcomes for children

Children are very settled and at home in the setting. Relationships with the childminder and the childminder's assistant and between the children are good. Children clearly feel safe and secure and they establish good friendships within the setting. Children have their own storage facilities to use at the setting and they keep slippers to wear in the childminder's home. Their sense of belonging is well promoted, therefore, they feel a valued member of the setting. Good relationships are nurtured because of the childminder's policy on equality of opportunities. She encourages children to understand different views and ways and she strives to promote a culture of respect and consideration for others.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder uses the Early Years Foundation Stage guidance to assess children's progress. She has a good understanding of where children are at across the areas of learning. Children make good progress because of the way the childminder's planning is based upon what they are learning at school. Their progress is secured because of the way the childminder makes sure she uses her This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 assessments to plan for the next steps in children's learning and development. Children enjoy their time at the setting and they develop good skills for their future learning. This is because they choose from a good range of activities that promote all areas of learning. Children choose to take part in interesting creative activities. They use different materials and equipment in order to create ideas. Children's language for communication is effectively promoted because of the childminder's

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and outcomes for children

clear and purposeful discussions and interactions. They choose from a range of purposeful and interesting reading material. They play games that help them to compare and problem solve. Children used a variety of equipment in the childminder's garden that helps to promote their physical skills, strength and coordination. This also helps them to develop healthy habits. Children are encouraged to make healthy choices at snack time. They are familiar with good hygiene routines and they wash their hands before eating. Children behave well because they are valued and well occupied. 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 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 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: 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

 keep records of any medicine administered to to any child who is cared for on the premises, including the date and circumstances and who administered it, including medicine which the child is permitted to self- administer, together with a record of parent/guardian/carer's consent (Records to be kept)(also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register). 22/11/2011

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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 compulsory part of the Childcare Register section of the report (Records to be kept). 22/11/2011

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