Kumar Tracey

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY293628 Inspection date 30/03/2012 Inspector Karen Cooper

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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 2004. She lives with her partner and two children aged 11 and 7 years in Telford. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The family have a pet dog.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of three children at any one time and is currently minding four children, two of whom attend on a full-time basis. All of the children attending are within the early years age range. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is able to take and collect children from the local school. She is a member of the National Childminding Association and an approved childminding network.

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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 thrive and progress well at this welcoming and stimulating childminding setting. The childminder has excellent relationships with children and their families, ensuring she gets to know each child well and effectively meets their individual needs. She has, in the main, robust systems to ensure children are looked after in a safe, secure environment. The childminder shows a good capacity to make and sustain improvements, although current systems for observation and assessment are not fully effective and resources are limited with regard to promoting positive images of people with disabilities.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further the processes for undertaking sensitive observational assessments in order to plan to meet children's individual needs and next steps  improve the range of resources within the everyday environment to extend children's awareness of people with disabilities  develop further the record of risk assessment to include anything with which a child may come into contact; this specifically refers to the trampoline. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

Children are fully safeguarded because the childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibility to protect children in her care. She has attended safeguarding training and has clear policies and procedures, which she understands and follows. Parents are fully aware of her safeguarding role because she discusses this with them, and gives them copies of her policies which are signed stating that they have read and understood them. Children's welfare is further supported because the childminder has clear agreements with parents and obtains these and all required information about each child before they start to attend. Children are cared for in a clean well-maintained and stimulating environment. The playroom provides a wealth of learning opportunities and resources are organised extremely well to ensure children make independent choices. The childminder has robust risk assessments covering her premises and

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the early years provision

outings, although she has not included the trampoline on the risk assessment record to ensure children's safety is fully protected.

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the early years provision

Children benefit because the childminder is committed to ensuring her childminding is of a high quality and meets their needs. She is an experienced childminder and a qualified nursery nurse. She shows commitment towards her own personal development and improves her knowledge by attending relevant courses and workshops. For example, food hygiene, first aid and has booked to attend a refresher course for safeguarding and health and safety. She uses this knowledge effectively to improve outcomes for children. Systems for evaluating the quality of the provision and its impact upon children's development and learning are effective to ensure that the children's individual needs are continually met. As a consequence the recommendations made at the last inspection are fully met.

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the early years provision

The childminder has excellent relationships with parents and carers. It is clear from their comments that parents highly value the childminder and the quality of her provision. Parents like having a diary record, covering their child's day and they are encouraged to read their child's developmental record. The childminder also sends text messages, emails and newletters to parents to ensure that the children are being cared for in accordance with their wishes. Parents are provided with a variety of policies covering all aspects of the childminding service to ensure that they are fully informed. The childminder is methodical in her approach to paper work and as a result, children's records and documentation are effectively organised and stored appropriately to ensure confidentiality is maintained. The childminder is aware of the benefits of establishing and maintaining positive links with other professionals involved in the care and education of the children. She is

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the early years provision

an active member of a local childminding group and has formed effective links with the local school and other early years practitioners to enable her to meet the children's individual needs. 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 happy, settled, enjoy learning and make good progress. The childminder's flexible planning develops through the interests and play preferences of children and ensures that they benefit from a good balance of child-led and adult-initiated activities. The childminder demonstrates that she knows the children well. She observes them as they play and records what they can do. However, the information gained from the observations is not sufficiently used to ensure children make progress towards their next step in their learning and development. The childminder aims to ensure that children always feel good about themselves by praising them for their behaviour and efforts. She encourages the children to respect each other, to share, tidy up and to use their manners. She is consistent when teaching the children right from wrong and is sensitive to their feelings. She skilfully turns negative situations into positive experiences with kindness and

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and outcomes for children

Children develop good skills for the future. They settle quickly and confidently make choices. They are eager to learn and often play purposefully by themselves, or with others. Through their play and taking part in interesting activities, such as different festivals and celebrations, children learn respect for other people's customs and beliefs. However, resources that provide positive images and help raise children's awareness of people with disabilities are limited. The childminder interacts well with the children treating them all as individuals and providing worthwhile opportunities for them to develop their vocabulary and to express their ideas. They have access to a variety of books and enjoy making marks and colouring pictures, such as, Easter chicks. Children eagerly count their pieces of fruit at snack time and older children are encouraged to match and sort items according to number, shape and size. Children are curious and inquisitive. They

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and outcomes for children

enjoy making patterns in play dough and using the various rollers and cutters. They use musical toys, programmable and electronic resources to support their learning. Children are imaginative and creative and enjoy dressing up and role play. Their creative skills are encouraged through a range of craft activities including painting, glueing and cooking. Some of the children's art work is displayed around the playroom which helps to provide them with a sense of belonging. Children also benefit from a range of activities outside the childminder's home. For example, they attend the local park and toddler group where they are able to socialise with their peers.

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing a good understanding of how to stay safe. For example, they participate in regular fire drills to ensure they know what to do in the event of an emergency. Children develop a good understanding of how to lead a healthy lifestyle. The childminder is a good role model and manages children's personal care routines well. As a result, children become more independent and know why they should wash their hands properly. Children confidently make healthy choices about what to eat and drink. They are physically active and have access to a variety of outdoor equipment to encourage them to move in different ways and develop their physical skills. 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 1 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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