Childminder in North East Lincolnshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY244170 Inspection date 11/06/2010 Inspector Kathryn Margaret Clayton

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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 has been registered since 2002. She lives with her two children, aged nine and 12 years, in Immingham. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She may care for no more than five children under eight years at any one time and of these, not more than three may be in the early years age range. She currently has 10 children on roll, two in the early years age range, although no minded children were present at the inspection. Parks, shops and schools are within walking distance. The ground floor of the property is used for childminding, with the exception of the ground floor bedroom. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outdoor play. The family have a pet dog which is kept outdoors when children are present. The childminder holds a level 3 National Vocational Qualification in Childcare and Education. She is quality assured through the local authority and is a

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Description of the childminding

member of the National Childminding Association.

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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

The childminder provides a service where the individual needs of children are met. She creates a caring environment where children progress steadily in their development and learning, although there are some minor weaknesses in the learning programme. For the most part children are safeguarded and their welfare is promoted. Close relationships are developed with parents and the childminder is aware of the need to link to other providers that children may attend in the future. Evaluation of her service is not yet fully effective, however, the childminder has implemented the actions and recommendations raised at the last inspection so shows a suitable capacity to improve.

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further?

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

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further?

 gain further understanding of reflective practice in order to confidently identify aspects of the service that are done well and those aspects that might be improved, so as to promote good outcomes for children  improve the opportunities to encourage children to play imaginatively and to make marks in meaningful situations  consider all of the risks that should be minimised when going on outings.

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the early years provision

The childminder is knowledgeable about the signs and symptoms that would cause her concern should she see them in a child. She is aware of the agencies she should contact should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. Suitable risk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 assessments have been completed for the home and garden. However, the childminder has not thought about all of the risks that would be encountered on an outing, for example to the local park. The childminder has considered the future development of her childminding service by preparing a new room for children to use which will give them more play space. The childminder has thought about some strengths and areas for improvement, but has not fully evaluated all aspects of her childminding service.

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the early years provision

Children use a suitable range of clean, safe toys both indoors and outdoors. The childminder encourages children to look after resources; she talks to them about the importance of recycling and they help her to recycle items such as plastic bottles. The childminder has a number of resources which raise children's awareness of our diverse society, such as a toy wheelchair, and there are a range of families from different cultural backgrounds. She teaches children to respect each other and helps them to learn that we are all different. She treats all children with equal concern and gives them additional support as needed.

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the early years provision

Currently the childminder does not care for any children who attend other settings. She has however developed a close relationship with the local school and is aware of the need to work with other agencies and providers children may attend in the future. The childminder develops trusting relationships with parents and information is readily shared. Parents receive a daily diary sheet with information about children's routines and activities. Parents regularly look at their children's assessment folders and sign to say they have done so. They are encouraged to contribute to these and love seeing photos of their children's involvement in activities. The childminder works closely with parents to help children, for instance, with toilet training, learning to count and completing puzzles. Parents are invited to discuss any aspect of care and education with the childminder.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder provides a suitable range of activities. She completes observations of children as they play and identifies the next steps in their learning, so helping children to progress steadily. The childminder teaches children how to share, work together and be kind to each other. At mealtimes she promotes independence and encourages children to feed themselves as soon as they are able to. The childminder teaches songs and rhymes which help children to learn about counting and numbers. She provides crayons and paints to encourage early creativity and writing skills. However, children are not often encouraged to play imaginatively or to make marks in meaningful situations, such as making a shopping list.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder provides sand and water play outdoors. Children enjoy learning about different shapes as they use shaped moulds in the sand. They can explore tipping and pouring water to see how things work, such as a waterwheel. The childminder takes children on outings to feed the ducks, for example, and they engage with the natural world by planting seeds and watching them grow. Children attend local groups so are able to socialise with other young children. The childminder encourages children to be physically active and so learn about the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 importance of having a healthy lifestyle. Outdoors they use a climbing frame and various sit and ride toys. Children are also encouraged to learn suitable hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before meals and using sun cream and hats during hot weather. Healthy meals and snacks, such as banana and yoghurt, along

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and outcomes for children

with juice, milk or water are provided for children. The childminder provides a range of activities which allow young children to use their senses, such as exploring treasure baskets and using a range of media and materials. She promotes the good health of all children as she does not look after sick or infectious children and maintains a current first aid certificate.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder keeps children safe when out walking. She teaches older children about stranger danger and road safety and keeps young babies and toddlers safely strapped in a buggy. The childminder works closely with parents to find out about children's individual needs. She creates a positive atmosphere where children behave appropriately, by teaching them about what is acceptable behaviour. Children have access to a suitable range of toys, such as musical toys that they can turn on and off with buttons and flashing lights. This helps them to develop their technological skills for the future. 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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