Childminder in East Riding of Yorkshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY314414 Inspection date 07/10/2009 Inspector Margaret Bryant

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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 2005. She lives with her husband and two daughters aged eight and 12 years in the Anlaby Common area which lies some six miles west of the city of Hull, close to the suburb of Anlaby. She is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight years with a maximum of three who may be in the early years age group (Early Years Register, compulsory part of the Childcare Register). Currently there are five children on roll, all of whom are in the early years age range and who attend on a part time basis.

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Description of the childminding

Downstairs of the home is used only with children having use of the dining room, lounge and the conservatory which is accessed by a step down from the lounge. The kitchen provides a thoroughfare to the toilet and currently is the route also by which children access the outdoor rear garden with supervision. The garden is fully enclosed and there is direct access also to this from the conservatory. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and holds a Nursery Nursing qualification, (the NNEB). The family have a pet cat.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children's individual welfare needs are considered well resulting in them feeling happy and safe. The childminder has policies and procedures, most of which are up-to-date and these help contribute to the safe and satisfactory management of her service and are shared with parents. She recognises the requirement to assess and monitor children's learning with systems newly commenced. However, parents and others who care for children in the early years age range are not yet fully included. Checking systems in place begin to consider potential areas of risk, although these are undated, and the process of self-evaluation is developing quite well in identifying some areas for improvement.

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further?

To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 ensure the written procedure for dealing with concern and complaint are shared with parents and contain correct contact details of Ofsted (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) (also applies to both parts of the childcare register) 30/10/2009

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further?

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

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further?

 further develop knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and associated guidance This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  further develop checking and evaluation systems in relation to practice with dates and develop risk assessments for each separate outing  develop planning to include each child and use observations and assessment to further promote children's learning across all areas; further include parents and those who also care for children in the early years age range in the process of assessment.

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the early years provision

Effective steps are taken to ensure children are suitably safeguarded. The childminder fully understands her role in protecting children and is aware of local safeguarding procedures. She maintains a regular two-way flow of exchange with parents about their children and provides them with information daily about what their children have been doing. Written policies and procedures which support her practice are shared with all parents and information is obtained from them about all children's individual needs and preferences. She also obtains parental written consent for many aspects of their children's care, including taking them on outings and to allow her to seek medical help in case of emergency. Systems are beginning to develop which observe, assess and monitor children's progress. However, parents are not yet fully included in this and nor has she yet established links with others who care for minded children in the early years age range. Whilst most

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the early years provision

recommendations from the last inspection have been addressed, information about Ofsted contact details which are on display, are still incorrect. Also on display in the hallway, however, is the childminder's certificate of registration and a timetable of activities for parents to see what is happening.

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the early years provision

She has a basic knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, although demonstrates a willingness to learn through attendance on relevant training. Checking systems are in place which begin to consider potential areas of risk and although these are recorded they are undated. However, children's safety is protected well through her careful and constant supervision of them, especially young babies and this helps them feel safe. Careful measures are in place to keep children safe on outings, however, separate risk assessments for these are not yet in place. The process of self-evaluation is developing quite well in identifying areas for improvement and training in paediatric first aid is current with safeguarding training also having been attended. Outdoor and indoor spaces for children are all suitable. There is separate provision for dining, rest and relaxation without disturbance, as well as space for children to have free movement to explore the

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and outcomes for children

Children under two years feel really safe and secure in the care of the childminder. They show real confidence in their surroundings as they happily and excitedly move around the available areas of her home. They mainly do this through shuffling along quite quickly on their bottoms. They also make their own decisions This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 about what they do and confidently negotiate the step between the lounge and the conservatory to play and enjoy different toys and activities. They investigate toys which are interactive, beginning to realise the consequences of their actions as they repeatedly press buttons which reveal different animal noises. They really laugh as the childminder joins in their games of 'peek-a-boo' and play this for quite long periods of time until they are 'worn out' with all the laughter. They chuckle with delight as they see their favourite book and turn the pages excitedly to find

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and outcomes for children

the mirror they remember is there, into which they look and recognise themselves. They love the attention they receive from the kind and caring childminder and show a real sense of belonging in her company. They also feel proud of themselves when she notices them 'get up to their feet', and supports them in attempting some small steps.

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and outcomes for children

Children are taken on many outings which help introduce them to their local area where they learn about the different roles people play. They go on outings to the shops, enjoy regular visits to the local library to choose their books, and enjoy socialising with other children when they see and play with children cared for by other childminders. On outings to transport museums in the holiday periods, children learn about the different modes of transport and how it has changed over the many years. Every day children play with resources which consider and acknowledge diversity and they take part and celebrate cultural and religious festivals including: Christmas; Easter; Diwlai, Eid and the Chinese New Year. The many photographs of children show how much they enjoy the range of activities and opportunities for them including the fun they have in different weathers, including snow.

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and outcomes for children

Children are helped from an early age to learn how to keep safe as she prompts them not to put unsuitable items in their mouths. They also all learn how to behave, play alongside one another when very young together and learn about keeping safe when near roads. All children learn about emergency evacuation and over time all children participate in regular fire drills. She encourages them to adopt healthy lifestyles as they enjoy plenty of fresh air on daily walks to and from school. Young children under two years of age enjoy their regular swimming outings with the childminder which also helps promote their physical growth. 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 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 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 3 The extent to which children feel safe 2 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 3 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 2 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 3

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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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (CR7.1) 30/10/2009

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified above in the early years section of the report (CR7.1). 30/10/2009

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