Yates, Kathryn Jane Anne

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY394232 Inspection date 24/02/2011 Inspector Barbara Wearing

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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 has been registered since 2009. She lives with her husband and two children aged five and three in the Denton area of Tameside. Minded children have access to the whole of the ground floor, the son's bedroom for sleeping, a playroom and bathroom on the first floor. An enclosed rear garden is available for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to provide care for a maximum of four children at any one time. This may be increased to a maximum of eight children when minding alongside her husband who is registered as her assistant. There are currently six children on roll who attend various days, four of whom are on the Early Years Register. Care to children aged over five years to 11 years is registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder 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

Children are welcomed and valued by the childminder and her family. They settle quickly, develop confidence and a strong sense of belonging. Close relationships are forged with parents and other early years settings that children attend. Therefore, the childminder knows children well and meets their individual needs. She offers a stimulating range of experiences and is skilled at supporting children in their good progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder shows a genuine love of her work with children and a strong commitment to developing her childminder provision.

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further?

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

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further?

 offer a further range of natural resources for children to explore using all their senses  enhance safeguarding procedures by recording existing injuries  enhance children's portfolios by linking next steps to planning and tracking children's progress.

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the early years provision

Children's safety and wellbeing is promoted as the childminder follows her clear, regularly updated and reviewed policies, procedures and recording systems. She attends safeguarding training to ensure she has a good understanding of her role in child protection. She is confident that she would recognise signs and symptoms of abuse and knows when and who to refer concerns to. The childminder records This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 accidents that occur while she is caring for children, but does not record existing injuries. This may compromise her ability to evidence or monitor where or how injuries were sustained. Risk assessments are carried out regularly for the childminder's home, garden and for trips out. All necessary safety measures are in place to reduce the risk of accidental injury. The childminder supervises children closely while allowing them opportunity to explore and develop skills.

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the early years provision

There is a warm and relaxed atmosphere within the childminder's home. The childminder makes very good use of various areas of her house. This includes a designated playroom that offers children a bright and highly stimulating environment. Children confidently access the good range of high quality toys and resources that cover all areas of learning. However, there are limited natural resources for babies to explore that stimulate all their senses. Posters and children's artwork are displayed on the walls. These demonstrate how children's individual creativity is valued, promotes their sense of belonging and re-enforces their learning. They also provide information for parents regarding the childminder's provision, the Early Years Foundation Stage and early years issues. Learning opportunities for children are enhanced as they go on regular trips to carefully chosen toddler groups, the library and parks.

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the early years provision

The childminder is enthusiastic in her work and recognises the importance of her role in the lives of children she cares for. She has worked hard since registration to develop her provision, ensuring that all the welfare and learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage are met. She is flexible in response to parents' needs and has identified areas of her childminding provision that she wants to enhance. Her motivation and interest in early years is further demonstrated by her attendance at various relevant courses.

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the early years provision

The childminder works together well with the teachers at other early years settings that children attend to support children in their progress and learning. She is aware of topics children are covering at school and complements these to enhance their learning.

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the early years provision

Good relationships are fostered with parents. Various effective methods are used to share their children's daily activities and learning with parents. These include verbal communication, newsletters and the option of taking a daily diary home each day. Children's portfolios are shared with parents termly and include a feedback sheet for parents to make comments and suggestions. Their feedback is positive, praising the childminder's provision and showing their delight that their children are happy and confident and welcomed into her family. Parents share information regarding their children's food and sleep preferences, routines, likes, dislikes and self-help and toileting skills. They are fully aware of policies and procedures enabling them to make informed choices regarding the care of their child. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

The childminder is rightfully proud of the portfolios she keeps for each child which give a personalised and accurate account of children's achievements. They reflect the pleasure she takes in observing their progress and interests as they engage in a variety of activities. She devises next steps for children's development. However, records do not yet show how she plans to support children in meeting these or how she monitors children's progress towards them and the early learning goals.

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and outcomes for children

Children build close and trusting relationships with the childminder who is gentle and calm. She values all children, treating them with care and respect and supporting them to treat each other in the same way. Therefore, children have an understanding of their own and other's rights and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's home. Children enthusiastically greet the childminder's husband and are thrilled when babies wake from their sleep. They play a game where they run to the childminder, snuggling in when they reach her.

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and outcomes for children

Children develop their communication skills as the childminder chats to them and encourages them to learn new words by naming objects they are playing with. They learn names of animals and the sounds they make as they use play dough and animal shaped cutters. Children develop fine motor skills as they manipulate the dough and use various tools. The childminder expands their sentences. A child states the baby doll is 'stuck' in the pushchair. The childminder states yes the 'baby is stuck' and the child repeats 'baby'. They share books together and children are encouraged to do actions and sing nursery rhymes. Mark-making materials are accessible for children to develop their writing skills. Programmable toys, books, posters and labels develop children's letter recognition and literacy skills.

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and outcomes for children

Babies and young children develop skills in problem solving as they explore a range of toys. They squeal with delight as they press buttons on a toy to make animals pop up. The childminder encourages older children to count and recognise numerals during everyday activities and using her varied range of resources. Children demonstrate good imagination as they say 'sshh' to the doll and enjoy choosing clothes to dress them in. The childminder uses language to encourage their understanding of size as she states that some clothes may be too big or too small.

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and outcomes for children

Children develop an understanding of the natural world and their local community as they visit local farms and parks and go on nature walks. They learn about the wider world as they socialise with a range of different children, access resources that reflect positive images, engage in activities and chat. This increases their knowledge and promotes a positive attitude to different cultures, countries, abilities and lifestyles. The childminder is committed to ensuring that all children are fully included and will sensitively challenge comments that reinforce stereotypes and may prevent children from exploring all that is on offer to them.

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and outcomes for children

Children develop good physical skills. They have room indoors to be physically active. Babies have plenty of space to crawl and pull themselves up using the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 settee for support. Toddlers enjoy using sit-on trucks and pushing dolls in small pushchairs. They have opportunities to explore outdoors on a daily basis. During dry weather the outdoor, decked area is freely accessible to children. They often visit the park on the way home from school where children have opportunities to play on climbing equipment and play with balls. Healthy lifestyles are promoted as the childminder ensures that her home is clean and encourages children to develop independence in their personal hygiene routines. Children are hydrated and nourished as they are given healthy snacks and home cooked meals and have fresh drinking water available at all times.

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and outcomes for children

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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