Roylance, Marion

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 315114 Inspection date 28/02/2012 Inspector Mary Henderson

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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

There were no children on roll when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children on roll, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states if the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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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 1992. She lives with her two adult children and one child aged one year old in a house in Warrington. The whole of the premises is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The family have two dogs.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of five children, of these two may be in the early years age group and one may be under one year old at any one time. There are currently no children on roll within the early years age range.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is able to collect children from the local school and she receives support from the local authority. The childminder holds a relevant level 3 qualification in early years.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates through discussion and documentation her sound understanding of what to do if she has any safeguarding concerns regarding a child in her care. Other policies to meet the welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage are in place. The premises are safe and secure, with risk assessments in place and to maintain the safety of the premises at all times. However, the childminder does not have a current first aid certificate of attendance. This possibly compromises children's safety and welfare. The provider has committed an offence by failing to notify Ofsted of a significant change to circumstance with regard to a new member of the family. This is a specific legal requirement in the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. Ofsted does not intend to prosecute on this occasion.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder ensures that most required documentation is kept up to date and meets requirements. The childminder has a sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage, which enables her to support children in making progress towards the early learning goals. The procedures for identifying children's starting points are identified through documentation and discussions with parents, which includes collating evidence that enables the childminder to assess the child's individual needs. This process includes system to monitor the children's progress across all six areas of learning. Planning of activities for both indoors and outdoors, means that the children can take part in a range of activities to promote their social and independent skills.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Partnership's with parents, carers and other agencies are fostered through the sharing of information to identify and meet children's individual needs. Processes to ensure children's sense of belonging is fostered. Discussion, documentation and resources are evidence of how the childminder promotes a culture of self-respect, involving children in the process of determining the boundaries for the setting. Policies and procedures in place ensure a fully inclusive environment is promoted. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The setting can provide healthy snacks for all children.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The quality improvement processes, such as the self-evaluation systems and the provider's commitment and drive to improve, ensure that she has an awareness of the strengths and weaknesses of the setting, in order to implement relevant action plans to improve the service provided.

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Compliance with registration requirements

In order to continue to meet the requirements of registration, the registered person must take the following action by the specified date:

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Compliance with registration requirements

 provide an action plan detailing when an appropriate paediatric first aid course will be completed (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare). (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 13/03/2012 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 (Welfare of the children being cared for). 13/03/2012

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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 (Welfare of the children being cared for). 13/03/2012

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