Young, Joanne

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 EY295459 Inspection date 09/07/2009 Inspector Sharon Greener

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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 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 was registered in 2004. She lives with her husband and two children aged 14 years and 16 years. They live in the residential area of Jarrow in South Tyneside. The whole of the ground floor and the bathroom on the first floor of the childminder’s home are used for childminding. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of six children aged under eight years at any one time. She also cares for children aged over eight years. There are currently five children on roll. Of these, two are in the early years age range. The childminder cares for children all week from 06.30 to 19.00 for 50 weeks of the year. She has completed a relevant training course and holds a current paediatric first aid certificate. The childminder takes and collects children from the local school and attends the local parent and toddler groups. The family

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of provision is satisfactory. Children and parents are recognised and valued as individuals and welcomed into an inclusive environment. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and is constantly evaluating her knowledge of this. Children make good progress. The childminder liaises closely with parents and other professionals in order to meet children's individual needs. The required documentation is in place and the vast majority is well organised and maintained.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure that risk assessments of outings cover each route taken and are specific to each venue  ensure that children are not able to lock themselves in the bathroom.

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provision

The childminder reviews her practice and identifies aspects for further development satisfactorily. The required documentation is in place and most is well organised and maintained. Suitable risk assessment procedures are in place. However, the lock on the bathroom door is located at child-height and records in respect of outings do not detail fully all aspects appraised. The childminder has a suitable understanding of policies and procedures and uses them well to promote children's welfare. For example, she understands the appropriate action to be taken regarding the administration of medication, an accident, a lost or uncollected child and regarding complaints. Her awareness of the safeguarding children from harm procedure is good. Security within the home is very well maintained. Children This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 are very closely supervised. Appropriate safety equipment is in place. Resources

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provision

and equipment are clean and well maintained.

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provision

Parents receive suitable information about the service provided and have access to policy documents. During the induction process the childminder works closely with parents to acquire pertinent information about their wishes and their child's needs. Relevant details are recorded. Through this process the childminder is able to establish a very good understanding of children's individual starting points and abilities. Parents work in harmony with the childminder to gradually introduce their children into her care and children settle very well. The childminder makes good use of her own ongoing observation techniques and records to effectively identify individual children's capabilities and to target their next learning goal efficiently. Parents are kept very well informed of their children's progress and daily activities. This is achieved through daily verbal feedback, daily diaries, learning journey

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provision

journals, photographs and the creative work children take home. The childminder encourages parents to support their children's learning by keeping them very well informed of their children's favourite activities and particular interests. This allows parents to mirror activities at home and follow-up their children's interests. Suitable links have been established with other providers delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to support children's learning and continuity of care.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder shows a good understanding of the EYFS. She has had support from the Local Authority to enable her to increase her knowledge of the framework, and she uses it very well to inform her practice. Children make good progress towards the early learning goals. They benefit from a very good balance of adult-led activities and free play to support and enhance their learning. The childminder initiates story and singing sessions, special creative activities, nature rambles, discussion sessions and outings to places of interest. For example, children visit the beach, the Hancock Museum, the Museum for Life and the local children's farm. Children benefit daily from fresh air and exercise. They go for walks to local parks and children's play areas and play in the garden each day. A good selection of resources is provided to promote children's gross and fine motor skills. Children are very well supported and challenged. They are able to take part

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

in activities at their own level and pace, and make their own discoveries.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's individual developmental progress and learning is monitored very well. This enables the childminder to provide them with a very good selection of age appropriate resources and learning opportunities. The childminding areas are child- friendly, particularly the conservatory. The space available is well organised and storage of resources allows children self-select toys and make choices about their play. This helps foster their decision making and independence skills. The childminder makes very good use of open-ended questions, discussions and every day tasks to support and nurture children's learning. For example, when a young child was enjoying looking at their favourite book she encouraged the child to point out and name the various characters and explain the storyline. The childminder recognised and praised the child's abilities readily. This has a positive impact on children's self-esteem and confidence. Children are able to develop an age-

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 appropriate awareness of the wider world and diversity through access to a suitable selection of resources and activities, and through the positive role modelling of the childminder. She shows a satisfactory understanding of how to support children with additional needs. The childminder has experience of working in partnership with other professionals, such as, a Speech Therapist to support children's development and help ensure their needs are very well met.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Hygiene standards are well maintained and children’s health is well promoted. The childminder understands and promotes the benefits of adopting an active life style, a healthy diet and good personal hygiene practices. This is reinforced through regular daily routines and good role modelling. Menu choices are shared with parents and meals and snacks are varied and nutritious. Children have access to fresh drinking water and are offered suitable drinks throughout the day. Their individual dietary needs are discussed with parents and pertinent information is recorded. The childminder has completed training in respect of food safety. Children's behaviour is managed through the consistent use of age appropriate tactics. For example, the distraction of younger children and discussion and explanations of rules with older children. The childminder gives children gentle reminders of boundaries when necessary. Children respond positively and their

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

behaviour is very good. The childminder raises children's awareness of safety matters by talking to them about road safety, not approaching strangers or animals and the need to stay close to her at all times. Security within the home is well maintained and suitable safety equipment is in place. This helps promote and preserve children's welfare. 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? 3 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? 3

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 3 How well are children helped to be healthy? 3 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

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