Childminder in East Riding of Yorkshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 314527 Inspection date 05/11/2009 Inspector Paula Fretwell

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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 rates 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 08456 404040, 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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Royal Exchange Buildings St Ann's Square Manchester M2 7LA

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T: 08456 404040 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 1993. She lives with her husband and adult daughter in Goole. She works alongside her daughter, who is also a registered childminder at the setting. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time, of whom three may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding four children, three of whom are on the early years register. She also offers care to children aged over five years to 11 years. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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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's welfare, learning and development requirements are very well met in a very welcoming inclusive environment. The childminder carefully plans activities to support children's individual needs, based upon their interests and abilities. Positive partnerships with parents significantly contribute to the development of each child and parents are highly satisfied with the childminder's care and service. Excellent links with other providers for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage ensure shared strategies for children's learning and development are implemented. The childminder understands her strengths and areas to improve and she is developing systems to evaluate the quality of the provision.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop ways to monitor and evaluate the quality of the provision.

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the early years provision

Children are very well safeguarded because the childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how to protect them from abuse and neglect and she has clear procedures for reporting concerns or allegations. The childminder is vigilant about children's security and only authorised adults may collect them. All adults in the setting and students on placement are vetted thoroughly and closely supervised to ensure children's safety, and the childminder manages student placements well so as to enhance the quality of care for the children. Children play safely because of the effective organisation of space and resources and they This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 independently choose from a wide range of good quality toys and equipment. All required documentation for the efficient management of the service is very well maintained and confidentially stored. Risk assessments clearly identify any

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the early years provision

potential hazards and the childminder is proactive in ensuring children are aware of how to stay safe through simple rules, activities and appropriate discussion. Routines for very young children, such as for sleeping, enable them to feel secure and confident in the childminder's care and she responds promptly to their personal needs.

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the early years provision

The childminder develops children's awareness of the local community through extending their experiences outdoors. For example, they enjoy local walks, know neighbouring residents and take an interest in developments that take place in the vicinity. The childminder makes good use of local facilities, such as story time and song time at the library and the children enjoy visits to parks and play areas. The childminder uses some methods of self-evaluation, but these are yet to become established to fully support the development of her practice. She shows excellent commitment to providing high quality early years provision and she works closely with other settings that children attend to ensure consistency in children's learning objectives. For example, there is excellent liaison between the childminder and the foundation unit manager at a local setting, with regular meetings and progress reports to identify the next steps in children's development. Parents are extremely

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the early years provision

happy with the high standards of care given to their children and they have every confidence in the childminder's abilities to meet their children's individual needs. Parents are included in what their child has been doing as she shares a 'learning journey' record of their progress, with photographs and lovely examples of their activities. Daily information is shared verbally and through key information passed on in daily diaries for parents.

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and outcomes for children

Children are very happy, settled and confident and they enjoy close and supportive relationships with adults who are sensitive to their needs. Children eagerly enter the setting and make themselves at home, hanging up their own coats and quickly becoming involved in play. Excellent opportunities for children's learning across all areas are created through the childminder's knowledge of each child's personality, abilities and individual needs. For example, children's interest in trains is supported through them building simple wooden train tracks, completing train jigsaws and visiting the train station. Regular observations of children's progress enables the childminder to plan appropriately for the next steps in their learning and development. Themes, such as 'all about me' help to extend opportunities for children to learn about themselves and others and explore the wider environment, such as through a visit to the opticians. The childminder is aware of the differing

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and outcomes for children

needs of the children and she adapts activities to ensure all are equally included and challenged. For example, younger children learn to recognise and match colours with paint, whilst older children discover how to mix colours together. Children's independence is greatly encouraged and they become very competent in their daily routine and self-care. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder joins in with children's play to enhance their learning and to extend their vocabulary through plenty of conversation, stories and singing. Children sit comfortably in the book corner and enjoy looking at books or singing new songs in keeping with their current theme. Children have a strong sense of belonging and the childminder values their contributions, enabling them to display their art work proudly within the room. Children are learning to share and take

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and outcomes for children

turns and the childminder reinforces this through engaging with them in team games and floor puzzles. Children use lovely manners and this is praised and modelled by the childminder. They enjoy receiving stickers for good behaviour and this motivates them to continue to behave well. Children understand simple rules, such as tidying away one activity before getting out another and they contribute well to the organisation of the day, equipping them with skills for the future.

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and outcomes for children

Children stay healthy because there are effective routines in place for personal hygiene and for preventing the spread of infection. Children enjoy a healthy diet and the childminder works closely with parents to ensure their children's nutritional needs are met. Children enjoy being involved in the preparation of meals and snacks and they help the childminder to get the lunch ready, chatting about what they are going to eat. Children are helped to recognise their own health needs, such as acknowledging when they are tired or thirsty, and the childminder promptly attends to them in line with their individual requirements. 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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and managed?

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 1 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 1 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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