Childminder in North Tyneside

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY221670 Inspection date 18/07/2011 Inspector Lynne Pope

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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 2002. She lives with her husband, one adult child and one child aged eight years. They live in the Whitely Bay area of North Tyneside. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's home is used for childminding and there is an enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register, and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of four children aged under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding four children in this age group. She also offers care to children aged over five years. Currently there are no children that attend in this age group.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder cares for children Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 5pm for 48 weeks of the year. She escorts children to and from the local school. She attends toddler groups on a regular basis. The family has a dog and a cat.

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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

Effective partnerships between the childminder and other provisions that children attend as part of the Early Years Foundation Stage ensure children's unique needs are given utmost priority. They make good progress in learning and development and the childminder works very well with parents in order to meet children's individual needs. Effective policies and procedures are followed and safety is maintained and most of the risk assessments are clearly recorded. The quality of service, care and education provided is assessed and evaluated and areas for further improvement are identified effectively.

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further?

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

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further?

 update the record of risk assessment to include any assessments of risks for outings to toddler groups  analyse observations consistently to help to plan what next for individuals  ask parents for their views on the care and education provided.

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the early years provision

Written comprehensive policies and procedures are in place and followed by the childminder to ensure children's welfare is effectively safeguarded and promoted. This is reflected in her understanding of the procedures she would follow should she have a safeguarding child concern. Most documentation required for the safe This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and efficient management of the setting is in place. Written risk assessments have been carried out of the home, garden and most outings. The childminder ensures that children are safe on all outings and has viewed the risk assessments at local toddler groups, however she has not carried out her own assessment there.

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the early years provision

The childminder provides an extremely welcoming, stimulating and appropriate learning environment which helps children to feel very secure and valued. She actively supports them in their learning and development so that they participate in purposeful play and exploration. The indoor and outdoor environment is easily accessible for children, enabling them to make their own choices about where they carry out their activities. The childminder has a very good working relationship with parents. They verbally exchange useful information every day. Children's work, photographs and written observations demonstrate that each child is making good progress. The recommendations raised at the previous inspection have been implemente,d with the childminder ensuring that there is a wide variety of resources available that represent positive images for children, such as disability.

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the early years provision

The childminder reflects on her practice and uses the Ofsted self-evaluation form to appraise her service. She has identified that she would like to attend various courses to develop her understanding of good childcare further. However, she has not sought the parents' views of the service as part of the self-evaluation process. The childminder demonstrates a genuine commitment to inclusion. She works closely with parents from the start to ensure that she is aware of and able to support children's individual needs. Settling-in visits are offered for new children so that the childminder can find out about their individual needs so that a smooth transition can be made from home to her care. Parents are kept regularly updated on their child's time at the provision through discussion when they collect their child. Their child's development record is available for them to look at, at any time. Parents left feedback for the inspection stating that they are very positive about

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the early years provision

the standard of care and learning that their child receives. Superb information is exchanged daily with other provisions that children attend, via a shared care book, so that continuity of care and learning is provided.

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and outcomes for children

Children are making good progress in their learning and development. Assessment is detailed in their development file which contains examples of their work, photographs and observations. This is linked to the areas of learning and occasionally the childminder notes the children's next steps. The childminder is skilled at promoting positive attitudes to learning, ensuring that every child is suitably challenged by the learning experiences provided. They thoroughly enjoy the time they spend with her and thrive in the stimulating and caring environment.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder's calm approach and warm and playful interactions motivate children well and help them to make progress. Access to the available space means that they develop a strong exploratory impulse as they connect with the resources. They have a positive approach to activities and events as they make their own choices about what they would like to do. Their language begins to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 develop into short sentences as they communicate in matters that interest them. For example, they ask lots of questions or make their feelings understood when asked what they would like for snack. Early problem solving, reasoning and numeracy develop during every day activities, such as the childminder focusing on using number rhymes. Their curiosity and wonder develop when toys are frozen in ice which they then look at and discuss how to get them out. During painting

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and outcomes for children

activities they seek to make sense of what they can see and sense as they use paint brushes on the paper, developing the activity into painting their bodies. When using the play dough they squeeze and stretch it with their fingers, press shapes and then use their elbow to press into it. The childminder asks 'what does it feel like'.

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and outcomes for children

Children's health and well-being is enhanced as the childminder demonstrates acceptable behaviour and practice. She uses sensitive behaviour management strategies, such as lots of positive praise and encouragement. A sound range of resources that are representative of diversity, such as play figures and books, are provided, which help children to develop a further understanding of the wider world. The childminder works in partnership with parents who provide their child's snacks and meals to ensure that children enjoy healthy and nutritious foods. In particular they ask for and enjoy the fresh fruits for snack. The home is secure and children learn about how to keep themselves safe. Evacuation procedures have been practised so that they are aware of what they would do should the situation arise, and timely reminders and consequences are explained for outings and for indoors, such as sitting properly on a chair. Children benefit greatly from their free

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and outcomes for children

access to the fresh air and exercise in the garden and on the trips to school and the park. Although no children currently attend with special educational needs and/or disabilities, the childminder demonstrates an understanding of how she would help them to learn and develop to their full ability. 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 1 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 1 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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