Childminder, Out-of school day care in Leicestershire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY441607 Inspection date 24/08/2012 Inspector Sarah Measures

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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 registered in 2012. She lives in Quorn, in Leicestershire with her partner and one-year-old son. Children have access to all of the home and an enclosed garden for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She may care for a maximum of five children at any one time, of whom two may be in the early years age range. There are currently two children on roll who attend on a part-time basis. The childminder has support from the local authority.

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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

Policies and procedures effectively promote children's welfare and their learning and development. This is an inclusive provision that is well organised to meet children's individual needs. Children make good progress towards the early learning goals because of good systems of observation, assessment and planning. The childminder works very closely with parents in order to plan to meet children's individual needs. She is developing her communication with other settings to further support her planning. The childminder effectively and professionally reflects upon the quality of the provision for children in order to continually plan for improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the two-way sharing of information with other settings that children attend that also deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.

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the early years provision

Policies and procedures effectively safeguard the children. The childminder is confident in her knowledge of the possible indicators of child abuse. She knows how to safely refer any concerns she may have in line with Local Safeguarding Children Board policies and procedures. She readily shares information with parents as to how to make a complaint. Information shared includes details of how to contact Ofsted as the regulator and this promotes a safe and transparent provision for parents and for children. The childminder uses effective systems to keep children's records that are well organised in order to ensure the requirements and children's needs are met. Robust procedures make sure children are safely collected by appropriately identified adults. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder works well with parents and shares information with parents in

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the early years provision

various effective ways. This has helped her to build up a good knowledge of children's individual needs to support her planning to help children settle and make progress. Information is readily available to inform parents of children's well-being, activities and progress. This enables parents to support children's learning and development further at home. The childminder has not established fully effective methods of communicating with other settings that children attend that also deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Therefore those involved in the care and education of the children are not fully able to plan cohesively for their individual progress.

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the early years provision

The childminder welcomes children into her home and plans activities and routines to involve and include all children, according to their needs. Her systems of closely observing children and continually assessing their progress mean any difficulties with children's development may be identified at any early stage. This enables the appropriate support to be instigated early on. The childminder works well with other professionals in order to gain ideas to improve. She is clearly committed to offering children good quality care and educational experiences. The childminder capably identifies the strengths and areas for development in order to ensure children are continually challenged.

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and outcomes for children

Children choose freely from a good range of toys and activities indoors and outdoors that promote all areas of learning. They develop healthy habits as they enjoy a good range of outdoor play opportunities. For example, they like to eat outside at the table underneath the gazebo. They also enjoy reading, painting and messy play activities in and outdoors. Children regularly meet with other childminders and their minded children in order to gain good social opportunities and to develop relationships out of the setting. They learn to share and cooperate and consider the needs of others because of the childminder's encouragement and good role modelling. Older children show good consideration for others as they read the favourite stories to them. This is also a very good opportunity to encourage children's enjoyment of books and stories.

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and outcomes for children

Children are at home in this very welcoming setting. They have good relationships with the childminder who is attentive to their needs and supervises them well to ensure their safety and well-being. Children's sense of belonging is actively encouraged by the childminder, who displays work that they are proud of and photos of children within the setting. Children stay safe and have good space to play and a good choice of toys because of the way the childminder organises her home with their needs as a priority. Children develop good healthy habits throughout routines. For example, they wash their hands before they eat healthy meals and snacks. They grow their own tomatoes that they pick to eat at the setting. This is a very good first hand opportunity to develop their knowledge of living things and encourages them to make healthy choices. Children regularly visit local parks to access different large play equipment to challenge their physical

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and outcomes for children

skills, strength and control and to further develop healthy habits and routines. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children count and look at number throughout routines and activities. This helps to reinforce their understanding of the meaning of number. They enjoy their learning because the childminder plans activities around their individual needs and interests. They achieve and develop good skills for their future learning because the childminder effectively observes them and assesses their progress. She makes good use of her assessments to plan for the next steps in children's learning and children make good progress because of the way she keeps her assessments up to date. 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 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 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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