Childminder in Middlesbrough

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY400013 Inspection date 26/05/2010 Inspector Elaine Marie McDonnell

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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 September 2009. She lives with her husband and their two sons, who are aged seven and 12 years, in the Hemlington area of Middlesbrough. The whole of the ground floor of the house and the bathroom on the first floor are used for childminding purposes and there is an enclosed rear garden available for outdoor play. The home is close to local shops, playgroups, primary schools, a recreation centre and a lake. The family have two cats, which minded children have supervised access to.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for up to five children under eight years at any one time and is registered on both parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently three children on roll, of whom one is in the early years age group. Older children are cared for outside of school hours only.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is inadequate.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

A very warm, welcoming and inclusive environment is provided for children. Resources are very well deployed and children have easy access to a varied range of stimulating toys and play materials in an attractive, designated play room. The childminder effectively observes and evaluates each child's individual learning. However, she has breached some requirements of the statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage, in relation to safeguarding and promoting the children's welfare and the safety and suitability of the premises. The childminder has started to implement a system of self-evaluation and is keen to ensure the continuous improvement of the provision.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the early years provision requires significant improvement. The registered person is given a Notice to Improve that sets out actions to be carried out.

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further?

To comply with the requirements of the EYFS the registered person must take the following action by the specified date:

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further?

 ensure that a procedure is in place in the event of a parent failing to collect a child at the agreed time, and provide this information to parents (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 16/06/2010

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further?

 conduct risk assessments for the home and outings (Suitable premises, environment and equipment) (also applies to the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register) 16/06/2010

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further?

 ensure that appropriate fire control equipment is available (Suitable premises, environment and 16/06/2010 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 equipment)  keep records of medicines administered to children (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) (also applies to the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register) 16/06/2010

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further?

To improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 improve understanding of up-to-date safeguarding children issues and of the procedure in place  continue to develop the process of self-evaluation to support the continuous improvement of the provision  provide resources and activities which positively reflect diversity and help raise the children's awareness of the cultures and beliefs of others.

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the early years provision

The children’s welfare is not effectively safeguarded. The childminder does not demonstrate a clear understanding of safeguarding issues or of the procedure she has in place. There are currently no procedures in place to be followed in the event of a parent failing to collect a child at the agreed time. Appropriate procedures are in place to deal with accidents and illness, however, the childminder has not kept a record of medication administered, which is a breach of regulations.

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the early years provision

Risk assessments for the home or outings have not been conducted, however, the childminder has taken some appropriate steps to ensure a safe and secure environment for children. The premises and garden are kept secure and some safety items are in place, including fire detection equipment, but there is currently no fire control equipment available.

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the early years provision

The environment is very warm and welcoming for children. They have access to a designated play room with a varied range of interesting and stimulating toys and equipment readily available. Resources are very well deployed and allow children easy access and independence to choose what they would like to play with. The childminder ensures that resources remain safe and suitable with regular checking and cleaning routines.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a positive attitude towards equality. She ensures that children are treated as individuals and that their learning needs are effectively met. However, there are limited planned activities or resources which reflect positive images of diversity to help raise the children’s awareness of the cultures and beliefs of others.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a positive attitude towards personal development. She has attended appropriate training courses and workshops relating to childminding, including 'baby signing' and first aid, and more training is planned for the near future. The childminder has started to implement a process of self-evaluation and is keen to ensure the continuous improvement of the provision. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of the benefits of working in partnership with other professionals and organisations delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage. She works well in partnership with parents and keeps them informed of their child’s development and progress through regular discussions. Parents also receive good written information about their child’s day and learning, in the form of a daily diary. Parents receive good

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the early years provision

written information about the provision including policy and procedure documents and they have access to their child's individual development file.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder observes and evaluates the children’s play and development well and relates this to their early learning goals. Areas for future development are clearly identified and used to inform individual planning and learning. The childminder is aware of the children’s interests and ensures these are also taken into account when planning activities, such as attending music and singing sessions at the library. The children enjoy themselves, achieve and are making sound progress in their learning and development. They present themselves as being happy, settled and feeling secure in the childminder’s care. However, some requirements relating to safeguarding and promoting the children's welfare have not been fully met.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a very calm and loving manner, which results in a very relaxed and friendly environment for children. She demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of how to help children adopt healthy lifestyles. Healthy and nutritious meals and snacks are provided and children have regular opportunities for physical activities both indoors and outdoors. The spread of infection is well managed and the home is very clean and hygienic.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of the different areas of learning and of how to promote positive learning outcomes for children. The children's communication skills are well promoted by the childminder through lots of talking, singing and story sessions. The childminder also uses some 'baby signing' techniques, alongside talking to babies.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to help children learn about keeping themselves safe, such as talking about strangers and road safety when they are old enough to begin to understand. The children are involved in fire drills, which also helps to promote their safety.

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and outcomes for children

Various stimulating resources are available to support the children's early problem- solving and reasoning skills, such as shape sorters, jigsaw puzzles, stacking and building toys. Activities and musical toys also promotes their physical skills and hand eye coordination. Children's large physical skills, such as rolling balls and crawling, are also well promoted by the childminder and they happily roll their arms when singing 'wind a bobbin up'. The children have opportunities to be This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 involved in creative activities, such as mark-making with chalks and sensory play with jelly and sand. 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 4 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 4 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: 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 (Suitability and safety of premises and equipment) 16/06/2010

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Records to be kept) 16/06/2010

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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 in the early years section of the report (Suitability and safety of premises and equipment) 16/06/2010

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Records to be kept) 16/06/2010

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