Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY429104 Inspection date 20/01/2012 Inspector Jayne Rooke

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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 two children aged five and two years and her partner in Leicester. The whole of the ground floor, and one bedroom on the first floor of the property is used for childminding purposes. Bathroom facilities are on the first floor. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder takes and collects children from local schools and pre-schools.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than two may be in the early years age range. The childminder is registered to work with an assistant, when a maximum of eight children can attend, five of whom may be in the early years age range. There are currently three children on roll who are within the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder also offers care to children aged over five to 11 years. She is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder has systems in place to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and children who speak English as an additional language. The childminder receives support from the local authority advisory service.

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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 settle quickly and separate happily from their parents within the childminder's warm and welcoming home. Most of the systems for the safe and efficient management of the setting work well in practice, although, the childminder has breached some of the regulatory requirements. However, she develops positive and supportive relationships with the children and their parents, providing reassuring care for each child. She takes time to review her practice and to develop her professional skills through generally effective self-evaluation. She demonstrates secure understanding of the learning and development requirements, supporting children's ongoing progress very well. She establishes useful partnerships with other childcare and health professionals, ensuring all children receive consistent and complementary care.

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further?

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

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further?

 maintain a current paediatric first aid certificate at all times (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare). 29/02/2012 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 improve the systems for the organisation of the setting to include ongoing effective procedures to evaluate the provision and implement areas for improvement.

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the early years provision

Children's safety and well-being is promoted reasonably well. The childminder has completed the necessary vetting procedure for herself and her registered assistant, to ensure maintained suitability. However, she has failed to notify Ofsted of a change of the persons aged over 16 years living on the childminding premises. This is an offence unless the provider gives a reasonable excuse. On this occasion the childminder did so and Ofsted does not intend to take further action. She has taken reasonable steps to reduce the risk to children's safety because she does not allow any unsupervised access to children by persons who have not been vetted or authorised by the relevant authority. She confidently describes recognition and response procedures and has details of contact numbers for relevant referring agencies. This enables prompt response to refer any cause for concern about a child's well-being. The childminder has previously held an up-to-date first aid

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the early years provision

certificate which has since expired. This is a breach of the welfare requirement. However, she has taken appropriate steps to identify the next available training course. Through discussion, she demonstrates suitable knowledge and understanding of how to manage any first aid incidents. This reduces the risk to children's safe care.

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the early years provision

Children from diverse backgrounds are welcomed into the childminder's home. The childminder takes time to find out about children's individual needs and interests, supporting their specific care and learning requirements very well. The childminder uses self-evaluation systems reasonably well to guide and inform her practice in most areas. She identifies what works well, such as, the gradual introduction of new children to her setting and has suitable plans in place to further develop her skills through professional training. She uses her considerable experience in supporting children with identified needs to best effect to encourage children's positive behaviour and developing self-esteem. Toys and equipment are readily accessible to children offering them varied choices in their imaginative and creative play.

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the early years provision

The childminder develops useful partnerships with other childcare and health professionals to ensure that all children receive complementary care and education. Parents are informed about most regulatory matters and their child's progress through daily discussion and shared policies and records. Parents comments received by the childminder, demonstrate their satisfaction with the loving and individual care their child receives and with the 'good relationship' they have with the childminder. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

Children are interested and engaged in a well-balanced programme of activities which cover all areas of learning. Observations and assessments are used well to inform future planning and to identify children's next steps in learning. As a result, children enjoy a stimulating range of learning and development experiences which offer them good levels of challenge. For example, babies and young children are encouraged to develop their independence from an early age during their feeding and dressing routines. The childminder takes time to get to know the children in her care, taking into account their unique characteristics and interests. She shares relevant information and ideas with parents in order to support children's learning and development at home and in the setting. She communicates well with families who speak English as an additional language, helping them to feel welcome and included. This helps children to value themselves and to develop positive

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and outcomes for children

Older children delight in creative and imaginative play, using a variety of materials to create patterns and models. They take great pride in their special books, displaying examples of their writing, drawings and pictures. They develop the confidence to take a 'lead role in organising games, such as, setting up toys and soft cushions to 'go to the cinema'. They show a keen interest in rhymes, songs and stories, developing the skills they need for communication, speech and language. They enjoy outings to varied places of interest, such as, the school assembly, which helps them to participate in events within the local community. They use numbers for counting and sorting during their everyday play. Well- planned use of themes and topics, such as the change in seasons, help children to find out about the world around them and to develop a sense of how to keep safe and warm. Children's good health is promoted well through the daily routine. They

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and outcomes for children

enjoy active and restful lifestyles, with regular opportunities for fresh air and exercise. This promotes their healthy growth and 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 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 2 The extent to which children feel safe 3 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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