Childminder in Sunderland

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 305499 Inspection date 12/01/2011 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 1999. She lives with her husband and children aged 16 and 20 years in Sunderland. The whole of the ground floor and first floor bathroom of the property are 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 six 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 age group, some of whom attend on a full-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. She is a member of the National Childminding Association and a sponsored childminder for the local authority.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

All children are warmly welcomed and cared for in an inclusive environment where feel valued and develop good self-esteem. Children have good play and learning opportunities which support their overall development very well. As a result, children are making good progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder is committed to making continuous improvement to the service she provides. She attends regular training and works closely with other childminders to develop her knowledge and skills. However, systems for self-evaluation are not fully implemented.

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further?

To meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 respond to the regulator's request to undergo a CRB check for a member of the household who has turned 16. (Safeguarding and welfare) 31/03/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further systems for self-evaluation to drive continuous improvement. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

The childminder has a clear and detailed policy which explains her responsibilities. She has completed safeguarding training and has a good understanding of the procedures to follow if she has any concerns. She has all the necessary information to be able to take the appropriate action if necessary. Risk assessments have been completed for the home, garden and outings. Therefore, children are cared for in a mostly safe and secure environment. However, the childminder has not responded to the regulator's request to undergo a Criminal Records Bureau check for a member of the household who has turned 16, which is a breach of legal requirements.

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the early years provision

A good range of resources are freely available to all children, giving them choices in what they do. This helps to develop their confidence within the setting. Resources are appropriate to children's stage of development and interests, which helps to promote their learning and development. Currently no children attend the setting with special educational needs, however, the childminder has good systems in place to ensure children's individual needs are well met. The childminder has a good range of resources to promote children's awareness of different cultures. She is keen to develop the service she provides and attends relevant training to develop her knowledge and skills. However, systems for self-evaluation are limited and as yet do not fully drive continuous improvement.

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the early years provision

The childminder has developed positive relationships with parents. There is a regular exchange of information, keeping them well informed of how well their children are achieving, their well-being and development. The childminder has developed links with other providers to ensure children's care needs are met. Systems to share information regarding children's progress have been developed. This helps to promote continuity in their learning and development.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder provides a welcoming and friendly environment which helps to support children's learning and development. She has a good knowledge of the learning and development guidance for the Early Years Foundation Stage. Sensitive observational assessment is undertaken to show how children are progressing towards the early learning goals. Children's development files are shared with parents to keep them informed of their children's progress.

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and outcomes for children

Children feel safe and secure and show a sense of trust. They confidently seek out the childminder to join in their play. They enjoy using a range of mark-making materials and have lots of fun drawing around their hands and feet. This helps to develop their early writing skills. The childminder provides lots of praise and encouragement and, as a result, children are well behaved and respond quickly to her requests. Children enjoy completing jigsaws and joining in with counting rhymes, which help develop their mathematical understanding. Children enjoy This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 playing with the dolls and use talk to recall and relive past experiences, such as giving the doll medicine because she was not feeling well. Children enjoy planting cress seeds and talk to the childminder about what the seeds need to grow. This helps to develop their understanding of the world around them.

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and outcomes for children

Children take part in regular fire evacuation drills and talk about road safety on outings. This develops their awareness of dangers and how to stay safe. The childminder encourages children to follow good personal hygiene routines. For example, children wash their hands after visiting the toilet. This helps to prevent the spread of infection and develops their awareness of healthy habits. Drinks are freely available, which helps to keep children hydrated. Children enjoy walking in the local environment and regularly visit the local park and play area, enabling them to engage in a range of physical activities as part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. 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 3 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 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 2 The extent to which children feel safe 3 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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