Atkinson, Paula Jane

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY411992 Inspection date 05/01/2011 Inspector Beverly A Kemp-Russell

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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 in 2010. She lives with her partner and two children aged 16 months and four years in Hull. The ground floor of the property is used for childminding. Accessibility to the premises is via a small step through a front door. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder is able to take and collect children from local schools and pre-schools. The family has a dog.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than two may be in the early years age range. There is currently one child attending who is within the Early Years Foundation Stage, who attends on a full-time basis. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and children who speak English as an additional language. She is a 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 good.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder provides a stimulating environment where children's individual needs are met and they progress well in their development and learning. Most aspects of the learning provision are successfully delivered and the childminder fully understands how to safeguard children's welfare. Good relationships are developed with parents so information can be freely shared. The childminder has developed her practice since registration to ensure the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage are met. The childminder has started to develop systems for self-evaluation to promote continuous improvement. However, she has not fully developed a two-way flow of information with other agencies and providers but is aware of her responsibilities to work closely with any other settings children may attend in the future.

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further?

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

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further?

 improve activities and resources that promote understanding of others' cultures and beliefs and provide opportunities for children to use their home language in their play and learning  develop robust systems for maintaining a regular two-way flow of information with other providers. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good range of policies and procedures that are shared with parents, including a thorough safeguarding children policy. She understands the signs and symptoms that would cause her to become concerned about a child's welfare. There are clear procedures to follow should there be any concerns. She maintains all of the legally required documentation correctly and holds a current first aid certificate. The home and all outings undertaken are thoroughly risk assessed. The childminder is keen to make continual improvements to her service. She evaluates all aspects of her provision well and includes the views of parents by asking them to complete a very useful questionnaire. This helps her to improve the outcomes for children. For example, she continually assesses the individual planning for children's progress to ensure children are working towards next steps in their development.

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the early years provision

The childminder has completed all required childminding training courses, which has enabled her to develop appropriate systems since registration to ensure the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage are met. All necessary records and documents are in place, completed with relevant information and appropriately implemented to protect children's health and safety.

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the early years provision

The childminder works closely with parents to find out about children's individual needs. Parents are very happy with all aspects of the childminding service. They are informed about their child's progress through discussions with the childminder and reading their child's observations and assessments. There is also a daily diary and meetings with the childminder to share information. All these measures mean that parents and the childminder can work together to help children make good progress.

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and outcomes for children

Children show a good attitude to learning. They are engaged in play and confident in the childminding home because they receive good support from the childminder. They behave well because the childminder is calm and encouraging at all times. She completes an initial assessment of children when they first start to attend with the help of information from parents. She uses the interests of individual children to build upon what they already know and this helps children to progress well. As they play children confidently make their own choices about what they would like to do.

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and outcomes for children

Children have fun playing with the suitable range of toys and resources. They are appropriately challenged as they play because the childminder engages in meaningful play with them. Children use a good range of toys and play materials to support their learning. For example, they use small world farm and farm This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 animals, books, dolls and prams, jigsaws, play mobile toys, construction toys and rocking horse. Low-level storage encourages children to make their own choices. Children enjoy mark-making and drawing activities and their communication skills are promoted as the childminder engages in lots of discussion with them as they play. Simple counting activities help to promote children's awareness of number when looking at books. Most areas of learning are well promoted through indoor and outdoor play. However, the childminder has yet to fully consider how she will

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and outcomes for children

promote children's awareness of diversity, and activities and resources that promote others cultures and beliefs are limited.

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and outcomes for children

Children are beginning to get to know the childminder and to settle in her care. Their confidence is developing as she works with each child's family to help children to feel safe and secure in her care. Children's self-esteem is promoted through praise and encouragement and children's behaviour is good. Children's well-being is promoted through the promotion of regular exercise and an appropriate range of meals and snacks which meet children's dietary requirements. For example, walks to the library and regular trips to the park provide children with fresh air and opportunities to develop their physical skills. The childminder implements appropriate practices and procedures to maintain children's health and safety. For example, relevant outings procedures and the constant supervision of children contribute to keeping children safe from harm. An appropriate illness policy is also in place, which advises parents to keep their children away from the

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and outcomes for children

setting when they are suffering from infectious illnesses. Children are adequately learning about maintaining their own safety through discussions and regular events. For example, on outings the childminder promotes children's awareness of 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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Early Years Foundation Stage

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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