Fedin, Anita

Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This document may be reproduced in whole or in part for non-commercial educational purposes, provided that the information quoted is reproduced without adaptation and the source and date of publication are stated. Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 321311 Inspection date 25/11/2008 Inspector Diane Lynn Turner

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Type of setting Childminder 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 report includes information on any complaints about the childcare provision which Ofsted has received since the last inspection or registration whichever is the later, which require Ofsted or the provider to take action in Annex C.

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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. 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 has been registered since 1991. She lives with her husband and 13 year old daughter in a detached bungalow in a village on the outskirts of York. The areas of the home used for childminding are the playroom, kitchen, a bedroom and the bathroom. There is an enclosed garden available for outdoor play and a dog is kept at the home.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered by Ofsted on both the Early Years, and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is currently minding four children, three of whom are in the Early Years age group. They all attend on a part-time basis.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment where all children are valued and respected as individuals. They are kept safe and secure, with documented risk assessments in place for most areas. They are provided with a good range of activities to support their learning and development, and systems are in place and being developed to record their progress. Good attention is paid to monitoring and evaluating the service and to establishing and maintaining good relationships with the parents, carers and providers of other settings the children also attend, which ensures good communication and continuity in their learning.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop the records of progress for all children  ensure risk assessments are conducted and documented for all outings.

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provision

The childminder has devised good policies and procedures to support the safe and efficient management of her service and all of the required documentation, such as attendance and accident records are in place. This is well organised to ensure all the necessary information is to hand, and that confidentiality maintained. The childminder has devised a clear plan that would be followed in an emergency and her home is well-organised. For example, the designated play room means children are provided with a very supportive learning environment, with toys and resources readily available to promote their choice and independence.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding children and protecting them from harm. She carries out and records risk assessments on all areas of her home and takes appropriate action to minimise any risks to their safety. She follows good procedures to ensure their safety on outings and when travelling in This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 the car, however, these are not documented.

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provision

All children are welcome to attend and good systems are in place to obtain information about their individual needs. Very positive relationships are developed and maintained with the parents, who are provided with good information when the placement begins. Additional information is also displayed for them in the play room, such as the childminder's certificate of insurance and the complaints procedure and good communication ensures the children's needs continue to be met. The childminder is committed to developing her practice. For example, recommendations from the previous inspection have been successfully addressed, she is currently working towards a level 3 qualification in childcare, and her self evaluation clearly identifies areas she would like to improve in the future to enhance the outcomes for children.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder offers them opportunities to initiate their own play, and to take part in activities led by herself which enables them to learn in different ways. She observes their responses to the activities and has begun to make written records of these for some of the children and to use these in planning for the next steps in their learning. The children are confident, settled and comfortable with the childminder. They enjoy initiating their own role play activities as they carefully take care of the dolls, and they are eager to listen to stories read by the childminder and to look at books by themselves.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children learn about the importance of good hygiene practice and how fresh air and a healthy diet helps them to stay fit and well. They enjoy sharing books about the subject, such as those entitled 'Am I fit and healthy', when they learn about foods that give them energy and why it is important to drink plenty of water. They regularly visit the local farm shop to learn about sourcing food, such as fruit and vegetables and have regular access to the garden at the childminder's home, where they use a good range of equipment including a trampoline. They go for walks in the local area when they also observe nature. For example, they enjoy collecting horse chestnuts, particularly those still inside their casing. They also learn about road safety on their walks.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are supported very effectively by the childminder in learning to behave well. For example, she makes very good use of explanation so they learn what is, and is not acceptable behaviour, and the effect this may have on others. The 'rules' for working together are displayed and she uses innovative ideas to help them deal with their emotions and fears, such as talking about what frightens them and why and putting these fears away in a 'magic' box once they feel confident to do so. 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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of children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

How well does the provision promote inclusive practice? 2 The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement.

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How effective is the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement? How well does the setting work in partnership with parents and others? How well are children safeguarded? 2

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 2 How well are children helped to be healthy? 2 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 2 How well are children helped to make a positive contribution? How well are children helped develop skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being?

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

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 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

This section of the report includes details of any complaint/s made to Ofsted when:  we took action for the provider to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  we asked the provider to take action in order to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  the provider had already taken any necessary action to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register.

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

We will not report on any complaint where the provider met the requirements of the Early Years Register or did not require any action by Ofsted or the registered provider.

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Detail of the complaint/s

There have been no complaints made to Ofsted since the last inspection.

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Detail of the complaint/s

The provider is required to keep a record of complaints made by parents, which they can see on request. The complaints record may contain complaints other than those made to Ofsted.

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