Childminder in North Tyneside

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY341338 Inspection date 09/03/2011 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 in 2006. She lives with her two children aged 10 and five years in Shiremoor. The whole of the ground floor and the upstairs bathroom of the property is used for childminding. There is an enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder is able to take and collect children from local schools and pre-schools.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age range. There are currently three children attending who are within the Early Years Foundation Stage, all of whom attend on a part-time basis. The childminder also offers care to children aged over five years. She 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. 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 friendly and welocoming environment for all children and their families. A good range of information is collected from parents prior to admission, enabling the childminder to meet children's care needs and parent's requests very well. The childminder provides a good range of activities and resources which helps children to make good progress in their learning and development. She has a positive appraoch to continuous improvement and uses the Ofsted self-evaluation form to evaluate the service she provides.

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further?

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

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further?

 obtain written parental permission for children to take part in outings.

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the early years provision

Clear safeguarding policies and procedures are in place. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding issues and how to implement procedures, which helps to protect children's welfare. Records required for the safe and efficient management of the setting are well maintained and meet the needs of all children well. For example, a daily record of the names of the children looked after on the premises and their hours of attendance are in place. This helps to protect children's welfare. However, written parental permission to take children on outings is not in place for all children. Effective risk assessments are in place, This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 consequently, risks are eliminated and the environment is safe for children to move around freely.

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the early years provision

The childminder is very keen to develop her practice. She attends regular training to develop her knowledge and skills. She uses the Ofsted self-evaluation form and works closely with the local authority advisor to evaluate the service she provides and to improve outcomes for all children.

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the early years provision

A good range of resources are available. These are freely accessible, enabling children to make choices about what they do. This helps to promote their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder has a positive approach to welcoming all children. She works closely with parents to ensure all children's individual needs are met. The childminder keeps her knowledge of different cultures up-to-date and provides a good range of resources and activities to promote children's understanding of differences.

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the early years provision

The childminder has developed good relationships with parents and they are well- established, ensuring each child's needs are met. A range of practical information is collected through the children's records and a daily two-way sharing of information keeps parents well informed of their children's progress. Daily diaries also keep parents informed of children's routines and the activities they have taken part in during the day. Parents state that they are 'extremely happy with all aspects of the service provided and have no concerns'. Good links have been developed with other providers to ensure continuity of care and to also exchange information about children's learning and development. The childminder attends regular review meetings at the local school to ensure she fully supports the children in her care.

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and outcomes for children

Children are relaxed, settled and well cared for by the childminder. They approach the childminder with confidence and much affection. Children make choices and decisions about their play from the good range of resources available to them. Good systems are in place to undertake sensitive observational assessment in order to plan to meet children's individual needs. Children's development files show their progress towards the early learning goals.

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and outcomes for children

Daily opportunities are available for children to explore the world around them and enjoy the fresh air. For example, they walk daily to school, have access to the garden and regularly visit local parks and play areas. Babies have well established routines and feel safe and secure in the childminders care. They explore a range of interactive toys which helps develop their interest in technology and how things work. A wide range of books and mark making resources are available, which helps to develop children's communication, language and literacy skills. Number posters are displayed to promote children's awareness of numerals and help develop skills for the future. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children learn about keeping themselves safe. They move around the home confidently and safely, participate in regular emergency evacuation practices and discuss road safety with the childminder when outdoors. The childminder sees

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and outcomes for children

children's welfare and safety as priority. She encourages them to adopt good hygiene practices and children know to wash their hands before eating. This helps to prevent the spread of infection. A healthy range of snacks are provided daily and children have their own drink always available, helping to keep them hydrated. 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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