Childminder in Kingston upon Hull

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY414373 Inspection date 06/04/2011 Inspector Kathryn Clayton

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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 registered in July 2010. She lives with her husband and three children aged seven and nine years and an eight month old baby. The family live in the Kingswood area of Kingston upon Hull, near to the Beverley boundary. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both parts of the Childcare Register, to provide care for four children under the age of eight years. Of these, two may be within the early years age range, including one baby under the age of a year. She is also registered to care for two children under aged eight overnight. Currently, there are two children on roll who are in the early years age range. The childminder works alongside her husband who is also her assistant and when they work together numbers of children may be increased. Children use the ground and first floors and toilet facilities are located at each level. Children have use of all of the downstairs of the property, including the enclosed, rear garden.

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Description of the childminding

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

This is a friendly and welcoming setting where the individual needs of the children are met and they make good progress in their development and learning. Most aspects of children's welfare is effectively promoted and the relationships with parents are strong. For the most part, the learning environment meets the play needs of the children. The childminder evaluates the effectiveness of the service she provides. A number of improvements have been made since registration and this shows that the childminder has a good capacity to improve. The childminder understands her responsibility to make links to other providers that the children attend.

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further?

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

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further?

 improve children's access to resources indoors  ensure all outings undertaken are risk assessed.

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the early years provision

There are a good range of policies and procedures which support the childminding service. The childminder and her assistant have undertaken training in how to safeguard children's welfare and have a good understanding of their responsibility to protect children. Thorough risk assessments of the home have been completed, which minimises the risks to children. The childminder she also makes daily safety checks of the areas to be used. Most, but not all outings have been risk assessed and this may impact upon children's safety. The childminder aims to continually This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 make improvements to her service. She attends training, for example, in food safety, the Early Years Foundation Stage, managing safety and the Common Assessment Framework. She evaluates her service well and involves parents by asking them to complete a questionnaire. The childminder will respond to any

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the early years provision

requests of children and parents and a number of improvements have been made to the setting since registration. These include improving the range of outdoor experiences for children, such as, introducing planting, or developing the diaries for parents so they are better informed about their child's day.

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the early years provision

Children play in an attractive room where they have easy access to the garden. There are a good range of resources and the childminder makes sure they are often changed, although, some are not easily accessible to children and this may limit their choice. The childminder works very closely with parents to understand the family backgrounds and individual needs of the children who attend. Children play with a range of toys, such as, play people and books which raise their awareness of our diverse society. Parents are kept well-informed about their child's time with the childminder. Everyday the childminder sends them an email, including photographs with very detailed information of what their child has done throughout the day. Parents are very complimentary about the service. The childminder works closely with parents on things, such as, helping the child with potty training. The childminder also works with the local authority and has set up a

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the early years provision

system to share with any other providers children may attend in the future.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder plans a wide range of experiences for the children. She observes and assesses their achievements, identifying the next steps in their learning, which helps them to make good progress. Children are enthusiastic as they play and particularly like the outdoor area. The childminder encourages children to become more independent, for example, to start to feed themselves. The childminder and her assistant are very calm and encouraging which means children are well- behaved, settled, secure and play happily. Children learn about the benefits of having a healthy lifestyle. They are physically active on a good range of equipment at the local park, go on walks, play in the garden on small wheeled toys and often dance indoors. They learn to wash their hands at all appropriate times, have a stool to help them reach the basin and individual towels for hand drying. Food provided for children is healthy and nutritious, such as, chicken dishes, pasta and

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and outcomes for children

salad. The childminder makes sure she teaches children about safety. She talks to them about the dangers of water and uses books to help them learn about stranger danger. Children are also involved in the evacuation of the premises.

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and outcomes for children

Children show a real interest in books and sharing stories. Through questioning their language development is effectively promoted. Meaningful discussions about home and their own families help children to learn to express themselves. Interesting activities, such as, using a light box help children to learn about shapes and colours and they use the language of size as they play with water and different sized spoons. Children learn about the natural world, they are encouraged to look closely at mini beasts and to plant strawberries and flowers in the garden. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 They have good opportunities to explore their senses, for example, they really enjoy expressive play with colourful scarves. A range of painting and collage activities are also available to children as well as learning new songs and rhymes. Children undertake activities, such as, making pictures of their own faces which

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and outcomes for children

help them to learn about the importance of valuing difference. Children have access to a good range of equipment which helps them to develop technological skills for the future. 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 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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