Childminder in North Yorkshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY273554 Inspection date 19/07/2011 Inspector Rosemary Beyer

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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 2003. She lives with her family in Burniston which is near to the town of Scarborough. She is close to the local school and pre- school. The childminder uses the ground floor for childminding, there is a rear enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is included on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight years at any one time, of whom three may be in the early years age range. The childminder is currently minding 10 children of whom five are in the early years range, all attend part-time. She also offers care to children aged over five years to 11 years. 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

The childminder promotes all aspects of the children's welfare successfully, ensuring they are safe and secure. They are able to select resources easily and are well engaged in the activities provided. The extremely good relationships she has built with parents ensure they are kept informed of any issues relating to their child's care and learning. All children are welcome in the setting and the childminder provides care to suit their individual needs. The childminder uses the self-evaluation process to identify key strengths and areas for development and consults both parents and children to ensure she is meeting their needs. She is keen to improve her service and has plans for future training and also the development of resources.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the outside area further to promote children's understanding of the natural world.

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the early years provision

The childminder is very conscious of her responsibilities for the safety and security of the children. She has a good understanding of safeguarding, including child protection matters and ensures only suitable people have access to the children. The premises are secure and all visitors sign the visitors book on arrival. She also promotes children's welfare to maintain good health through a well balanced diet, good hygiene practice and fresh air and exercise. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder's home is well organised to allow children opportunities to develop independence. Flexible daily routines enable them to experience a wide range of activities both on the premises and in the wider community. The home is very child-friendly with resources and toys easily accessible for the children to promote their own interests, but with support from the childminder when needed. Risk

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the early years provision

assessments have been completed and are due to be reviewed.

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the early years provision

Excellent relationships have been developed with the parents, who are kept well informed of their child's day through verbal feedback and the daily diaries completed for children in the early years age group. They receive newsletters to inform them of special activities, holidays or forthcoming events. Each child has a development file which is readily available for parents to see. The childminder gives ideas for activities, which both she and the parents can provide to support the children's next development steps.

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the early years provision

The childminder has developed a self-evaluation procedure to highlight her key strengths and also areas for development. She includes the views of parents and children which she obtains from questionnaires and conversations. Both parents and children are very happy with the care she provides and they have made no suggestions for improvement.

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and outcomes for children

Children make very good progress in their learning as the childminder has a good understanding of the areas of learning. Information regarding their achievements, interests and needs is used very effectively to support their next steps in learning and development. She provides a wide range of resources and activities across all areas, which they can access freely.

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and outcomes for children

Children are confident in their surroundings, are settled and secure, happily greeting visitors who have come to watch them play. They are curious and ask questions, but also like to discuss what they have been doing in the past when they look at the scrapbook of photographs. They engage easily in conversation with each other, the childminder and visitors. The children are developing good social skills and behave well. They are considerate of each other, helping younger children if they need assistance, for example, putting away toys or reaching their water.

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and outcomes for children

Children have free access to the outside area, where they show a keen interest in insects and birds, having recently created butterfly feeders to attract more into the garden. The garden is still being developed so they do not yet have opportunities to plant seeds to grow vegetables, to promote their understanding of the natural world and healthy eating. They have pots on the veranda which they enjoy watering and are very proud of the flowers their plants have produced.

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and outcomes for children

The environment is well planned to promote communication and literacy skills, with books readily available for the children to use themselves or with the childminders This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 support. If one child gets out a book for her to read, the others come to join them. They show respect for the books which they clearly enjoy and participate enthusiastically.

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and outcomes for children

Music and songs are also used daily to support children's language and creative development. They select instruments to accompany their singing and are starting to keep excellent time. The children select pictures which illustrate their chosen songs, then take turns to sing them. They are also happy to return the pictures to the wallet after use. 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 1 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 1 The extent to which children feel safe 1 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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