Childminder in East Riding of Yorkshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY311501 Inspection date 20/10/2009 Inspector Linda Phillips

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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 re-registered in 2009 and lives with her partner and two children aged four years old and six years old in the village of Cottingham, to the west of Kingston-upon-Hull. The first floor accommodation is used for childminding. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

Family pets are 2 rabbits and a Labrador puppy.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of two children under eight years old at any one time, both in the early years age group. There are currently three children on roll, including two in the early years age group.

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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 enjoy a range of activities and opportunities within a welcoming and inclusive environment, in which effective partnerships with parents ensures they are kept informed of issues relating to their children's care and learning. The childminder is becoming familiar with implementing aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, although systems in place for evidencing children's learning and development to ensure they are making progress are somewhat limited. The childminder is introducing a system for self-evaluating practices and is able to identify her own strengths and areas for development to improve outcomes for children. She continues to address recommendations from her last inspection.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure children’s starting points are recorded and used to further their development  continue to review policies and procedures to meet changes to requirements. continue to develop an understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework  ensure all persons living on the premises are suitably checked and until so, must not have unsupervised contact with children who are being cared for  ensure appropriate fire detection is in place including smoke detectors on each floor  ensure children are encouraged with all aspects of personal hygiene This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

The childminder understands her role in safeguarding children and has a written procedure for reporting any concerns, which is shared with parents. She has undertaken relevant training, which enables her to have a clear understanding of how to protect children from harm and this includes ensuring all new persons living in the home are suitably vetted. As children are limited to three areas of the first floor, they are supervised closely to ensure their safety. Clear accident records are maintained and the childminder takes appropriate actions when incidents occur, as she has a valid first aid certificate. Regular risk assessments are carried out to ensure there are no potential risks of harm, for example, safety features within the home are checked, including the use of safety gates. Although children are involved in fire evacuations which are recorded, the home has only one smoke detector located on the upper floor.

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the early years provision

Children are cared for in a homely environment in which they are becoming independent and confident. Older children enjoy a balance of adult-led activities and for younger children, the childminder sits on the floor, encouraging them in free play with a range of age appropriate toys, such as shape sorters, magnetic mark making boards and programmable resources. As play items are stored in low level boxes and storage units, most are easily accessible for self-selection. The childminder has written plans of activities and opportunities taking into account those present, their individual needs, wishes and interests.

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the early years provision

Effective partnerships with parents are enhanced as the childminder has various systems in place for regularly sharing information. For example, daily diaries for young children are maintained and discussions take place regarding the activities and outings children experience while in her care. Recent questionnaires from parents indicate they are happy with services offered and received with the childminder taking appropriate actions as to their suggestions.

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the early years provision

The childminder has introduced a system for the self-evaluation of her setting and confidently speaks of her aims for the future. She has identified several areas for improvement to enhance the outcomes for children.

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and outcomes for children

Although the childminder is able to implement the majority of the welfare requirements, those relating to the areas of learning and development require further enhancements. Discussions with parents identify children's starting points but these are not consistently applied to enable the childminder to use them through regular assessments and observations. The childminder is however continuing to develop her understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework to enable her to support children to help them make progress. All are welcome in the home and confidently detach from their parents to quickly settle. They have access to a range of age appropriate toys, resources and play materials, This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 although as books are stored in cupboards, they are not easily accessible.

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and outcomes for children

Children are learning about healthy lifestyles. Older children know playing in the local park is good for them and with parental permission, ride their bikes when visiting other childminders' houses. Although visual reminders are displayed in the bathroom reminding children of good hygiene practices, communal towels for the drying of hands does not enhance their understanding of the prevention of cross infections. For children spending long periods of time with the childminder, the lack of other items, such as tooth and hair brushes does not encourage all aspects of healthy practices to be carried out. Children's dietary information is sought from parents and respected. Light snacks are provided by the childminder, including freshly chopped fruit and regular drinks of milk, juice and water. Babies are encouraged to progress through weaning by being offered cheese bread sticks as small finger foods to develop their eating skills.

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and outcomes for children

Children learn about keeping themselves safe. They are reminded about road safety and stranger-danger and babies are secured in prams, to deter them from trying to roll over. The childminder has clear boundaries regarding behaviour, which are discussed with parents. Although visual, pictorial reminders displayed on the wall regarding simple house rules are not at the children's level, so they cannot easily be seen. 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 3 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 3 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 3 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 3 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 3 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: 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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