Childminder in Redcar and Cleveland

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY414060 Inspection date 14/12/2010 Inspector Vivienne Dempsey

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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 assesses 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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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 originally in 2010. She lives with her husband in Redcar. The whole of the downstairs of the childminder's home is registered for childminding. The children have access to the garden.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time, no more than three of which may be in the early years age range. Currently there is one child on roll in this age range. She also offers care to children over five years and three children are on roll in this age range. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder takes and collects children from the local school and pre-school and takes them to the local play parks.

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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 are happy and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder has started to implement systems to observe children's progress and development. She keeps parents informed about what their children are doing and obtains information about their needs and routines. The childminder is keen to develop the service she provides and attends some training to develop her knowledge and skills. However, systems to ensure continuous improvement are limited.

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further?

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

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further?

 improve systems for observation, assessment and planning to inform future planning  develop further links with other providers to ensure continuity in children's learning and development  develop further systems to drive continuous improvement to promote outcomes for children.

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the early years provision

Children are effectively safeguarded from the risk of abuse or neglect because the childminder has a clear and detailed policy which explains her responsibilities. She has completed safeguarding training and has a good understanding of the procedures to follow if she has any concerns. She has all the necessary information to be able to take the appropriate action if necessary. Risk assessments have been This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 completed for the home, garden and outings. Therefore children are cared for in a safe and secure environment.

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the early years provision

A suitable range of resources are freely available to all children, giving them choices about what they do. This helps to develop their confidence within the setting. Resources are appropriate to children's stage of development and interests, which helps to promote their learning and development. Currently no children attend the setting with special educational needs; however the childminder has sound systems in place to ensure children's individual needs are well met. The childminder has a suitable range of resources to promote children's awareness of different cultures.

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the early years provision

She is keen to develop the service she provides and attends relevant training to develop her knowledge and skills. However, systems for self-evaluation are limited and as yet do not fully drive future improvement or fully promote outcomes for children.

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the early years provision

The childminder has developed positive relationships with parents. There is a regular exchange of information, keeping them adequately informed of how well their children are achieving, their well-being and development. The childminder has developed links with other providers to ensure children's care needs are met. However, systems to share information regarding children's progress have not been fully developed. This does not ensure continuity in their learning and development.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder provides a secure environment to support children's learning and development. She has a sound knowledge of the learning and development guidance for the Early Years Foundation Stage. Sensitive observational assessment is undertaken to show how children are progressing towards the early learning goals. Although observations are used to highlight the next step in children's learning and development, these are not used to clearly inform future planning.

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and outcomes for children

Children feel safe and secure, and show a sense of trust. They confidently seek out the childminder to join in their play. They have opportunities to write for a purpose, such as writing shopping lists. This helps to develop their early writing skills. Children enjoy playing matching games, and confidently match the right pictures, which helps develop their mathematical understanding. Children enjoy playing with small-world models such as the farm and confidently name the farm animals, helping to develop their understanding of the world around them.

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and outcomes for children

Children take part in regular fire evacuation drills and talk about road safety on outings. This develops their awareness of dangers and how to stay safe. The childminder encourages children to follow suitable personal hygiene routines. For example, children wash their hands after visiting the toilet. This helps to prevent the spread of infection and develops their awareness of healthy habits. Drinks are This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 freely available, which helps to keep children hydrated. Children enjoy walking in the local environment and regularly visit the local park and play area, enabling them to engage in a range of physical actives as part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. 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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Early Years Foundation Stage

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 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 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 3 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 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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