Childminder in Newcastle upon Tyne

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY396977 Inspection date 12/05/2010 Inspector Julie Larner

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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 0300 123 1231, 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: 0300 123 1231 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 August 2009. She lives with her husband and their daughter, who is five years old, in Newcastle. The childminder is registered to care for five children under eight years. She is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She currently has one child on roll who is the early years age range. The whole of the premises, except the master bedroom and the en-suite on the first floor, are used for childminding. There is an enclosed garden for outdoor play. The childminder's husband smokes but not inside the premises or when children are attending. The family has a pet cat.

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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 by a knowledgeable practitioner who places meeting children's individual needs at the forefront of her practice. Her dedication and commitment to successfully working alongside parents and carers, ensures that children are helped to settle easily and flourish in her care. Most of the records and paperwork, needed to ensure the setting runs smoothly, are in place and further contribute towards safeguarding the children’s welfare. The childminder is beginning to evaluate her practice to further develop good outcomes for children. She shows an enthusiastic approach to ensuring that all of the children are included and receive good support during their time with her.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure a record of the risk assessment is in place clearly stating when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action taken following a review or incident (Documentation). 26/05/2010

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further?

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

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further?

 consider using the Ofsted self-evaluation form and quality improvement processes as the basis of ongoing internal review.

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the early years provision

Children are cared for by a childminder who shows high levels of knowledge around child protection issues. She shares the comprehensive procedures that she develops, with parents, and has a successful understanding of her responsibilities This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 towards the children she cares for. The childminder creates a safe environment, and uses her space and equipment well to ensure she can provide choices for even the youngest of children. Risk assessments of the areas that children use have been carried out; however, these are not recorded. This means a requirement has not been fully met.

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the early years provision

The childminder has grasped a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Her main ethos in the setting revolves around meeting the children’s individual needs, and working very hard to develop good relationships with the children’s parents to enable her to do this. Consequently, parents are highly complimentary about the service they receive. Parents' views and contributions are valued by the childminder. She asks them on a regular basis if they have any suggestions or concerns that they would like to share with her, and respects their wishes. The childminder does not yet have any children who also attend different settings; however, she is fully aware of her responsibilities in working with others to provide a continuous learning journey for the children. She has considered effective systems to use when this is needed. Basic self-evaluation is beginning to emerge, as the childminder knows about her strengths and the areas of her

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the early years provision

The childminder shows a dedicated and committed approach to ensuring that she promotes equality and diversity in her setting. This results in all children being included and highly valued for their unique abilities.

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and outcomes for children

Children are very settled and confident in the childminder’s care. This is, in part, due to the highly effective way she works in partnership with parents and carers to meet the children’s individual needs. Discussions with parents and carers about meeting children’s welfare and development needs are high on the agenda, to ensure the childminder has a superb knowledge of the children she cares for. She uses successful strategies to help children to develop, which also place a high emphasis on working at the child’s own pace. This results in children developing a strong sense of belonging and feeling safe in the childminder’s care. The childminder places a high focus on considering children’s interests. She ensures that their day is full of experiences and activities that they enjoy and that capture their interests. Children attend sessions in the local community, such as library tots. This provides opportunities for them to socialise with other children. Children

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and outcomes for children

make good progress in their time with the childminder. She develops very good relationships with the children, which means they feel valued. A broad and balanced range of experiences help children to develop in all areas of learning and are based around their particular needs and interests. Young children enjoy listening to stories with the childminder. She values their emerging language skills well, as she repeats sounds and encourages them to make animal noises from pictures in the books. Children have good opportunities to explore their creativity, as they play with paints and dough and love the childminder singing songs to them as they giggle with delight. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder successfully encourages children to adopt a healthy lifestyle. Children develop their physical skills through plenty of opportunities to be active.

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and outcomes for children

Weekly trips to soft play sessions and daily walks in the local community, provide fresh air and exercise for the children. All relevant documentation with regard to health, including specific dietary needs and consent forms, is in place and up to date. This positively safeguards children’s well-being. Children benefit from an exceptionally well-planned diet. The childminder shows a strong dedication towards preparing wholesome, homemade meals for the children. She works closely alongside parents by sharing information about the types of foods she wants to encourage the children to try. Children enjoy chopped bananas and grapes for their mid-morning snack and meals in the evening that contain foods they relish. Children remain safe and secure in their environment. They are cared for in a well-maintained environment, where toys and equipment are cleaned regularly and replaced as needed. Children do not attend if they are sick, which

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and outcomes for children

enables the childminder to protect others from illness. The childminder organises her space well to ensure even the youngest children can make choices from attractive storage boxes on the floor.

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and outcomes for children

Children learn about behaviour from a highly effective role model. The childminder encourages children to help tidy away toys. She encourages their self-esteem and confidence by consistently praising their achievements. The childminder places a high emphasis on children learning about diversity and being respectful of people’s differences. Easily accessible toys and equipment provide good opportunities for children to explore and learn about diversity. 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 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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