Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY423931 Inspection date 07/02/2012 Inspector Justine Ellaway

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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 husband and child aged six years in Castle Donington. The whole ground floor of the childminder's house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The family has a pet rabbit.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children at any one time. There are currently five children on roll, three of whom are within the early years age range. The childminder collects children from the local school and attends several toddlers groups on a regular basis. The childminder provides support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and also supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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 learning and development is satisfactorily promoted as planning and assessment systems are reasonably well developed. Children's welfare is promoted as the vast majority of the information required is gathered from parents and carers. The childminder provides useful information for parents and carers to promote consistency of support for minded children. The childminder is aware of what information to share with other settings and agencies to ensure children receive appropriate support. Systems to evaluate practice and identify areas for improvement are in the early stages of development.

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further?

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

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further?

 provide an action plan detailing when a training course approved by the local authority will be completed (Suitable people) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 21/02/2012

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further?

 ensure that there is an effective behaviour management policy so that children's behaviour is managed consistently and in a manner appropriate for their stage of development and particular individual needs (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 21/02/2012

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further?

 record the required information for each child in your care (Documentation) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register). 21/02/2012 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?

 develop evaluation systems and share knowledge, question practice and test new ideas to ensure that the quality of children's learning, development and care continues to improve  provide equipment and resources that are sufficient, challenging and interesting and that can be used in a variety of ways, or to support specific skills within the outdoor environment  develop observations further to consistently make links to the 'Development matters' prompts to plan the next steps in a child's developmental progress.

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the early years provision

Children are effectively safeguarded as the childminder is aware of what she would do in the event of any concerns. She knows who to contact in the event of any allegations against herself. Risk assessments are clearly laid out and include all aspects of the environment that children come into contact with. The premises are a safe place for children to play as risks and hazards are minimised. The vast majority of the required information is gathered from parents and carers. However, the childminder has not sought children's details where children only attend for a very short period of time. The childminder has made relevant attempts to complete the required training course, however, due to circumstances beyond her control she has been unable to complete this before the six month deadline.

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the early years provision

The childminder is effective at organising the toys and resources indoors. She gets out a selection of these and when she observes that children are becoming a little restless, will suggest alternatives to keep them interested. She encourages children to tidy away the toys and resources to develop a sense of responsibility and ownership for them. There are a suitable range of toys and resources with a limited range that support children's understanding of the wider world. The childminder supplements these through the provision of toys and resources at local stay and play sessions and the toy library. Children move comfortably around the environment which supports their independence. The organisation of resources outdoors is less successful, as the childminder does not always consider an appropriate range of toys to stimulate children's interest and engage them in play.

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the early years provision

Useful information is given to parents and carers at the time the child first starts in an information leaflet. The childminder is just in the process of implementing a system where she gathers information about children's likes and dislikes and favourite things. The childminder provides daily verbal feedback on what children have been doing and a written diary if parents wish. The childminder is sharing some useful information with other settings that children attend, so that she can support children where needed.

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the early years provision

Systems to evaluate practice and identify areas for improvement are in the early stages of development. The childminder is clear about the importance of This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 evaluation and has been considering how best to develop the system. She has identified some relevant and realistic areas for improvement that will benefit outcomes for children. She is proactive in seeking advice and support from other professionals to improve her practice.

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and outcomes for children

Children are comfortable and secure in the environment. They settle quickly and are confident in moving around from room to room. They develop their self-care skills as they are supported to toilet independently and put on their coat and shoes when they go outside. The childminder chats and asks questions during play to encourage children's communication skills. She uses effective methods, such as, modelling and verbal instructions to support children's learning. For example, she guides a child through instructions how to fit the jigsaw pieces together.

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and outcomes for children

Children learn to count during play and recognise colours and are beginning to be supported to recognise numbers. They use their imagination and can play independently for short periods of time with the 'small-world' toys such as cars. Children play well together and enjoy the interaction from the childminder. Their understanding of right and wrong is sometimes effectively supported. However, methods to manage inappropriate behaviour are not always consistently applied and therefore children are not always supported to understand why something is inappropriate or the impact on others.

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and outcomes for children

Children develop their physical skills as they move the toy boxes from one room to another, carrying them carefully. They enjoy a healthy snack of fruit and meals such as pasta bake or meat and vegetables. They are encouraged to wash their hands at appropriate times. This helps to develop their understanding of a healthy lifestyle. Children are developing some understanding of their own safety. They will listen to instructions. Younger children are beginning to understand the concept of hot and cold in relation to safety. Older children have made a pretend fire that they use to practise the fire evacuation procedure, so that they know what to do in the event of an emergency. The childminder usually gives suitable explanations of why things are unsafe, for example, going behind the sofa.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy a suitable range of play activities. They enjoy a daily outing, either to a stay and play session or to the park. They engage in free play and some adult-led activities such as painting or baking. The childminder has begun to consider how best to monitor and track children's progress. This system is in the early stages of development, and as such, is not fully developed to identify children's progress in all aspects of all of the areas of 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 (Qualifications and training, How the childcare provision is organised, Records to be kept) 21/02/2012

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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 (Qualifications and training, How the childcare provision is organised, Records to be kept) 21/02/2012

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