Green, Charlotte Emma

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 EY333954 Inspection date 11/08/2009 Inspector Lynn Masterman

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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 has been registered since 2006. She lives with her husband and two children aged seven and ten years old. The family live in a village on the outskirts of Selby. The premises can be easily accessed and the whole of the ground floor of the premises is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed outdoor play area to the rear of the premises. Care is offered Monday to Friday all year round. The family have a cat, a hamster and goldfish.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children at any one time. There are three children on roll; of whom, five children are in the early years age group. She also offers care to children over five years old. The provision is registered on the compulsory and voluntary part of the Childcare Register. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the quality of the provision is good. Children are cared for in a warm and caring home from home environment. Their individuality is respected and their changing needs are positively met through an effective partnership with parents. A stimulating environment and positive interaction from the childminder ensures they make good progress in all areas of their learning. However, the use of planning and the children's assessment records to further extend their individual learning is yet to be fully explored. Most aspects of their welfare are successfully met through effective practices and organisation of the setting. Overall, the childminder shows a strong commitment to improvement. However, she is yet to make full use of the self-evaluation process to clearly identify how this will be achieved.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further the systems to monitor, evaluate and identify the areas for further improvement within the setting  develop further the use of planning and children's assessment records to clearly identify the next step in children's learning as they progress towards the early learning goals.  update the record of risk assessment to include any assessments of risk for outings and trips.

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provision

The childminder has very secure knowledge of how children's learning is successfully promoted through play and having lots of fun. She makes positive use of the statutory framework to compliment her growing awareness of how to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. However, the systems in place, such This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 as the children's observations and assessment records lack sufficient detail to clearly identify the next step in the children's individual learning journey and how this will be achieved through a personalised range of activities. Communication with parents is a key strength, which ensures parents and children feel valued and welcome. Parents receive a very detailed written daily record of their children's care, learning and achievements. All the children have personal learning objectives according to their age and stage of development, such as helping children not yet

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provision

fully competent in their toileting skills or to develop their awareness of number. Their progress towards their identified goal is shared with parents. This helps parents to take an active role in their children's learning.

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provision

Children move around the premises with ease and confidence. A good range of well-written policies and procedures actively supports their good health and safety. Detailed risk assessments are routinely completed to ensure all areas of the premises both inside and outside accessed by the children are potentially free from hazards. The childminder has a good understanding of how to ensure children's safety on outings. For example, children wear luminous jackets to ensure they can be clearly identified. However, initial risk assessments for general outings, such as visits to the park and other local amenities is yet to be fully implemented. The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibility with regard to recognising the signs of abuse and the procedures to be followed should she have concerns about children's welfare. All persons living in the household have been appropriately vetted.

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provision

All recommendations made at the last inspection have been appropriately implemented and addressed. The childminder is pro-active in her commitment to improvement. She actively gathers information from parents through verbal feedback and the use of regular questionnaires. However, the system to monitor, evaluate and identify the areas for further improvement in all areas in the setting is still not yet fully developed.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children have developed a warm and affectionate relationship with the childminder. She has an extremely soothing manner and children clearly thrive on the close and trusting relationship. They received a very warm welcome by the childminder upon arrival and confidently say goodbye to parents. Children show an extremely strong sense of belonging and their contribution to the setting is valued and respected. They are familiar with daily routine and know to hang up their coats and to remove their shoes before going to play. They eagerly search in the bag for their name and picture as part of the self-registration process and proudly place it on the chart. Children are well behaved. They are very confident and their self-esteem is successfully promoted through lots of positive praise and encouragement. They receive achievement stickers for showing kindness to others, helping to tidy away toys or having a happy face. Children are beginning to

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

develop an awareness of the wider world through their everyday play and visits within the local community. The childminder talks to children about similarities and differences, such as different skin tones, eye and hair colour, and disabilities. They relish the opportunity to recognise their own individuality and eagerly identify This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 themselves and their peers in the photographic memories displayed.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

A good range of practical purposeful activities provide children with the opportunity to build upon their existing skills and learn new ones as they progress towards the early learning goals. Children are beginning to develop their awareness of the environment. They talk about the weather and the clothes they might need to wear, such as a coat if it is raining or a hat to protect their head if the sun is shining. They show an interest in mark marking and eagerly put on aprons to paint a picture. They name the colour of the paint, such as red, blue, green and yellow as they confidently dip their brush into the paint. Children have lots of opportunity to develop their sensory skills through a variety of different textures. For example, they run their fingers through the moon sand and make various patterns. They love to play with water and bubbles. They hide their hands in the water and talk about how the bubbles feel soft to touch. The childminder asks the children what

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

they think might happen if we blow the bubbles into the air. The children scream with delight as they watch the bubbles float away. Very young children have access to a good variety of activity based toys, which provide the opportunity to press buttons, twist knobs and create a variety of different sounds.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are beginning to be aware of their safety through the use of simple house rules. The childminder gently reminds children how to sit on chairs carefully at snack time. They know helping to tidy away toys helps to prevent accidents. The fire drill is routinely practised and all children take part. The childminder talks to the children about how to cross roads safely. They know they must wait for the green man before they can cross. Children's good health and well-being is promoted through a range of effective hygiene practices. For example, children know they must cover their mouths when coughing to prevent the spreading of germs. They enjoy the opportunity to be active and have access to a good range of outdoor equipment. They take part in simple exercises, such as 'children's yoga' to help them recognise how their bodies can move in different ways. The childminder respects the children's need to take a rest. All the children have their

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

own coloured blanket and pillow, which they can access independently as and when they choose. 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

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