Elliott Patricia Irene

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY311225 Inspection date 08/12/2011 Inspector Kate 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 2005. She lives in Leicester City with her partner and child aged 10 years. The areas of the home used for child minding are the hall, lounge, dining room, conservatory, toilet room, utility room and kitchen. Children also access an enclosed garden.

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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 five children under eight years. At present she has three children on roll, all of whom are in the early years age range.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder regularly attends carer and toddler groups.

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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

Children enjoy their time at the childminder's home because she responds to them as individuals and offers activities which engage and interest them. She achieves this by working closely with parents who keep her well informed of children's changing needs. Generally, all children make good progress in their learning and development and a wide range of resources offer them a variety of experiences. All required policies and procedures are in place and are used well to underpin the childminder's practice. Self-evaluation is used effectively to identify areas for development and improvement.

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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 determine children's starting points so their strengths and interests can be built on.

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the early years provision

The childminder is clear about her responsibility to keep children safe and shares her safeguarding procedure with parents so they know how their children will be protected. Clear reporting procedures are in place and the childminder has attended training in this area, consequently, children are well protected from harm.

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the early years provision

The childminder has organised her home effectively to provide a safe, secure and welcoming environment where resources are easily accessible to engage children. Risk assessments ensure children are protected from hazards and she also helps them learn to be responsible for their own well-being. For example, as she talks to them about road safety when they are out. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 A broad range of policies and procedures are shared with parents which includes a positive equality and diversity policy which demonstrates how all children are included. The childminder talks to parents daily and they also have the opportunity to complete questionnaires which ask for their views on the service. These were seen and parents have expressed positive comments about the service. The childminder also has a good awareness of working with others who deliver the

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the early years provision

Early Years Foundation Stage to children when appropriate.

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the early years provision

The childminder has completed a wide range of training and has a Level 3 qualification in childcare. She is committed to improving her service and uses self- evaluation well to identify areas for continuous development, such as continuing to develop her paperwork. She has also implemented the recommendations from the last inspection and this has benefited children as safety measures have been improved.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and uses detailed observations well to show what children have achieved. From this the next steps in their learning are identified and regular assessments show they are making good progress. However, children's starting points are not linked to the areas of learning which means their progress may not be recorded as effectively as possible.

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and outcomes for children

Children have good opportunities to socialise as they enjoy a range of trips into the local community. The childminder supports children's understanding of their environment and the wider world well as she provides a wide range of activities to broaden their awareness. For example, children taste foods from other cultures and have made chapatis as they acknowledge the festivals of Diwali and Eid. Children's physical development is well promoted as the childminder has a wide range of resources and they also visit parks which have large equipment, such as swings and a climbing frame. Free flow around the ground floor and into the garden also gives children lots of opportunities to develop their walking and climbing skills as they negotiate slides and steps.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a good awareness of helping all children join in activities and sits a young child on her knee as they cut out shapes and colour these. The childminder uses lots of questions about shapes to help children think about what they are doing and they are pleased with the praise they receive for their achievements. The childminder fosters children's confidence and self-worth well and a child was very proud of the decorations he had made for the Christmas tree. He was also confident to tell the childminder he wanted to do another activity and she immediately responded to his request. This led to a session of playing musical instruments which made children laugh as they clanged cymbals and shook sleigh bells which also promotes their imagination and creative awareness well. Children are beginning to communicate as they 'babble' and repeat words and the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

childminder is skilful at extending their vocabulary. Lots of talking and singing ensures they understand how language works and children happily 'talk' as they play alongside each other.

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and outcomes for children

Children's health is well promoted as they enjoy snacks of bananas and grapes, of which grapes are grown in the garden. They also grow tomatoes which they eat and this strengthens links between healthy eating and sustaining the environment. Practical activities, such as making cakes, helps to consolidate children's understanding of healthy options and also provides them with opportunities to weigh and measure.

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and outcomes for children

Children behave well because they understand simple house rules, such as 'Sharing is Caring'. They are mindful of each other and an older child gives a dummy to a younger one, for which he receives lots of praise. Children are beginning to learn about using good manners and are, consequently, developing a good set of social skills to build on for the future. 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: 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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