Home Childcarer in North Yorkshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY393605 Inspection date 23/11/2009 Inspector Christine Snowdon

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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 June 2009. She lives with her partner and two children aged four and eight years. Their home is situated in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire and there are amenities nearby. The whole of the ground floor and small bedroom on the first floor are used for childminding purposes. There is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play.

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Description of the 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 five children under eight years and currently cares for three children in the early years age range. She holds a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) at level 3, in childcare.

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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 are cared for in a very child-orientated and welcoming environment, where all aspects of their safety and welfare are met with utmost success. Children are highly valued as individuals, and are provided with a wide range of activities and resources that support their learning and development needs very well. All the required documentation is in place and this is used well to support the childminder's practice. Effective working relationships with parents contribute significantly to the childminder's sound knowledge of the individual needs of all the children in her care. Most aspects of the children's care and development are shared with their parents on a regular basis. The childminder is pro-active in continuing to develop her own knowledge and skills through attending relevant training and liaising with other childminders. However, systems to monitor and evaluate her practice are not fully effective.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further the opportunities for children to see print and written labelling around the setting  ensure children's learning journeys are shared with all parents so that they can support and extend learning at home  develop systems to monitor and evaluate the practice in order to ensure continuous improvement in the outcomes for children.

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the early years provision

The childminder is fully aware of her responsibilities with regards to safeguarding children. Robust systems are in place along with detailed written policies and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 procedures, and contact details for the relevant agencies. The premises are very safe and secure with doors locked to ensure no one enters the home uninvited. The childminder is very safety conscious with relevant equipment used effectively around the setting. For example, safety gates restrict access to the kitchen and the fireguard is in place when minded children are present. In addition the detailed and comprehensive risk assessments effectively cover the premises, garden and all outings. As a result, children play safely at all times. Children are learning about keeping themselves safe; through taking part in regular emergency evacuation drills, and about the dangers of traffic when out and about.

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the early years provision

The childminder holds an NVQ qualification at level 3 in childcare, and uses her knowledge effectively to provide good quality care and learning for all children. She has only been childminding for a very short time but is committed to developing her skills through attending additional training and sharing good practice with other childminders. While the childminder is able to explain which areas of her provision she would like to improve on, she does not seek the parents' views or have systems in place to monitor her progress in order to ensure continuing development in the outcomes for children.

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the early years provision

The childminder has developed positive and effective working relationships with the parents. Settling-in visits are individual to each child and their parents prior to admission. During these visits very detailed information is shared with regards to their child's care, learning and development needs. For example, children's individual health and dietary needs are fully discussed, recorded and met effectively. In addition she shares her policies and procedures with them and they sign to say they have read and understood them. The childminder warmly welcomes the children and parents on arrival and they share any relevant information verbally and through their daily diaries. Each child has their own learning journey folder; however, this is not consistently shared with all parents in order for them to have a clearer understanding of their child's progress. This limits their opportunities to contribute to these records and extend their child's learning

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the early years provision

The childminder operates an inclusive practice and welcomes all children into the setting. Children are able to access a sound range of resources depicting race, culture and disabilities, enabling them to recognise the importance of respecting one another and their differences. Children experience effective continuity of care and learning because the childminder links in with other early years settings. For example, through sharing their learning profiles the childminder has a sound understanding of the children's interests and achievements and uses this as a baseline assessment.

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and outcomes for children

Children are very happy and well settled in the welcoming and child-orientated environment. The conservatory/playroom provides a wide range of good quality resources, many of which are made from natural materials. Children move freely and confidently through the downstairs area making full use of the space and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 variety of resources. The childminder is well-organised and ensures many of the resources are stored at low level. As a result, children self-select and make independent choices in their play. All children make good progress in all areas of learning and development because they are provided with a wide variety of activities and play opportunities. This is effectively enhanced through the childminder's positive interaction, good questioning techniques and secure knowledge of their differing interests and stages of development. Children's

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and outcomes for children

progress is well-documented and supported with photographic evidence in their individual learning journey files, which includes, observations, assessments and their identified next steps in learning.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy and benefit from the close and trusting relationship with their childminder. All children are warmly welcomed on arrival and made to feel special and part of the family. Babies and young children are closely cuddled and comforted whenever they need it. The childminder effectively uses her time to ensure all children have her utmost input to support their learning. For example, whilst playing the card game the childminder asks what colour is showing and how many items are there, children say 'yellow' and after counting, they say 'three'. They concentrate very well as they use the building bricks to recreate the shape displayed on the container. They say they need a yellow one and add it to the top, smiling and enjoying the positive praise and encouragement from the childminder. Children particularly enjoy role play and actively engage with the childminder when they play doctors. The childminder explains that she uses the stethoscope to listen

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and outcomes for children

to their chests. The children copy this and say their dollies are poorly and need medicine. The childminder picks up the pad and says she will write that down, thus promoting their understanding of writing for a purpose. Children have very good opportunities to write, draw and make marks. There is some basic labelling displayed, such as the letters and number poster; however, this is not consistent throughout the setting. Children's behaviour is very good indeed. They play exceptionally well together, sharing the resources and taking turns. They demonstrate pleasure when their friends arrive and eagerly go off together to their chosen play. Older children are very caring and considerate towards the babies, passing them various safe and suitable toys for them to enjoy.

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing an exceptionally good understanding of healthy eating and which foods are good for them. This is clearly evident as they play the 'what's in my tummy game' with the childminder. One card depicts pizza and the childminder explains that it is good to eat but asks what else should they have with it and children say they would have sweetcorn and broccoli. Later during role play they talk about foods they want for their picnic and the childminder reminds them about including healthy fruit. The childminder ensures that children's individual dietary needs are met at all times, and provides them with a well-balanced and healthy range of snacks and meals that fully reflect their individual needs. Children's good health is further promoted through the very clean environment and good hygiene practices. They know that their hands are washed before their meals and after playing outdoors. Babies sleep, rest and eat according to their individual routine

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and outcomes for children

and personal care needs. All children benefit from regular fresh air and healthy exercise. They love to play outside in the garden where they happily dig in the sand, they swing, climb and balance on the fixed apparatus. The children enjoy the various planned outings, which include trips to the museums to see trains and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 armoury. They get out and about for walks in their local community where the childminder talks to them about the dangers of traffic and road safety. 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 2 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 2 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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