Childminder in Redcar and Cleveland

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY422916 Inspection date 09/09/2011 Inspector Pauline Pinnegar

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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 March 2011. He lives with his wife, one adult child and two younger children aged 15 years and four months old, in the residential area of New Marske, in Redcar. The whole of the ground floor with the exception of the family room, and the bathroom on the first floor are used for childminding. There is an enclosed yard to the rear of the property available for outdoor play. The childminder is able to take and collect children from local schools and pre-schools. The family breed pet rats.

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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 is currently one child attending within the Early Years Foundation Stage, who attends on a part-time basis. The childminder also offers care to children aged over five years. He is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is also registered to care for children with his wife who is also a registered childminder. When working with the cochildminder a maximum of 11 children under eight years may be cared for, with a maximum of six children in the early years age range including two children aged under one year. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and his local childminding network group.

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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

Children are settled and at ease in the childminder's care. They play in a very homely environment where they are all equally valued, respected and benefit from care that suitably meets their individual needs. The childminder provides a suitable range of age appropriate activities and this is conducive to children making appropriate progress towards the early learning goals. Secure, friendly partnerships exist with parents. Most documentation required to promote the safe and effective management of the setting is in place. The childminder has started to evaluate his practice and has begun to record his observations and assessments of children, however, he has only been minding for a short period of time and as yet, has not developed effective procedures to monitor and evaluate his setting.

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further?

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

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further?

 obtain prior written permission for each and every medicine from parents before any medication is given (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 16/09/2011

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further?

 obtain information from parents about who has legal contact with the child; and who has parental 16/09/2011 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 responsibility for the child (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare)

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further?

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

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further?

 develop procedures to promote reflective practice and self-evaluation and identify priorities for development to improve outcomes for children  develop the use of observations to ensure that the identified next steps for children inform planning and provide individualised learning experiences for each child.

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the early years provision

Children are safeguarded because the childminder has a secure understanding of child protection procedures. He is aware of possible signs of abuse and has a clear understanding of what to do in the event of a concern. There is a robust safeguarding policy in place that is shared with parents. This means that they are made aware of his role and responsibilities in protecting children from harm. Effective vetting procedures are in place to ensure that adults in the household are suitable to be in contact with the children. Most documentation required to promote the effective management of the setting are in place, for example, consent to obtain emergency medical treatment and accident records. However, the childminder has not requested information from parents about who has legal contact with the child and who has parental responsibility. Also prior written consent from parents to administer non-prescribed medication is not in place. This

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the early years provision

does not effectively safeguard children and is a breach of the legal requirements. The risk to children is, however, minimised as effective procedures are in place to ensure that only named persons can collect children and staff gain verbal consent from parents before non-prescribed medicines are administered. The childminder completes written risk assessments to ensure that hazards to children are kept to a minimum indoors, outdoors and for trips and outings, as a result, the safety of the children is further enhanced.

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the early years provision

Children's play opportunities are maximised through the effective organisation of space, time and resources. The environment is bright, stimulating and informative for the children and their parents. The childminder promotes equality and diversity in a natural way, which is meaningful to the children. An inclusive environment is provided, in which children are treated as individuals and steps are taken to ensure all are included. He ensures children are aware of the diversity of others within their own community. All children have easy access to a range of good quality toys and resources. This encourages them to make choices and contributes in helping them to make progress in relation to their starting points. The childminder is beginning to evaluate the learning and development opportunities he offers. He gains verbal feedback from parents, other childminders and his cochildminder to broaden his view of the service provided. However, he has not developed effective

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the early years provision

procedures to further monitor and evaluate his provision to ensure continuous improvement. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder works closely with parents to ensure children's individual welfare needs are met. He has effective systems in place to share information with parents. He speaks to them on a daily basis about the experiences their children have enjoyed and their progress towards the early learning goals. Parents also receive copies of policies and procedures to make sure they are fully informed and of the practises followed by the childminder. Thereafter, daily discussions keep parents informed of their child's progression towards the early learning goals. Parents are able to take home their child's learning and development profile, and are actively encouraged to contribute to the records. They are very happy with the care the childminder provides and describe him as 'a very accommodating and

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the early years provision

flexible childminder who offers high quality care'. The childminder understands the need to build links with other practitioners, where a child receives education and care in more than one setting, to ensure continuity and cohesion. However, there are no children on roll currently attending any other settings.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy and settled with the childminder. They are confident in his care, moving around the space and accessing resources freely or coming to him for support and cuddles. The childminder provides a suitable range of interesting activities and as a result, children make satisfactory progress in their learning and development. He has begun to develop observations of what children can do and records their next steps in development. However, highlighted learning priorities do not as yet, clearly inform individual planning for children to ensure they are suitably challenged.

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and outcomes for children

Children display good manners and their good behavior is encouraged by the childminder through plenty of praise and reward. The childminder encourages their independence with regards to personal care routines and teaches them to treat people and property with care and respect. They are developing a suitable awareness of the wider world and this is fostered in a range of ways. For example, children have access to books and puzzles that show positive images of diversity, they play with multicultural dolls and participate in some activities inspired by religious and cultural festivals. Children enjoy participating in activities, such as making models with their play dough, painting, building and constructing, reading stories, singing and completing simple puzzles. They enjoy using a selection of programmable toys that support their learning as they find out why things happen and how things work. This helps children to develop skills for the future. Children

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and outcomes for children

develop their creativity and imagination as they use small world toys and have fun playing with the cars and trucks. The childminder encourages children's early communication and language by constantly talking to them and introducing new vocabulary while they play. Children have access to writing materials, such as crayons, pencils and paper, enabling them to develop their early writing skills. Children are also developing their problem-solving skills, for example, they complete simple jigsaw puzzles and shape sorters. This helps them to learn to recognise numbers, shapes and colours. Children attend many groups within their local community where they have fun and develop their social skills. Outings This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 include trips to the library, toddler groups and local farms.

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and outcomes for children

Children are learning how to protect themselves as they are taught about road safety during outings. They are familiar with what to do in the event of a fire because they regularly practice the emergency procedure. The childminder reinforces appropriate hygiene practices and helps them to understand the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. The childminder plans a weekly menu which is shared with parents and supports children's individual dietary needs. For example, children enjoy a variety of healthy and nutritious meals and snacks, such as, meat and a selection of vegetables and fresh fruit. They are offered regular drinks throughout the day. Children's physical skills are suitably promoted as they enjoy daily opportunities to play outdoors and engage in activities that help to develop their strength, balance, coordination and self confidence. 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 3 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 3 The extent to which children feel safe 3 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 3 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 3 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 3

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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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 ensure the record of any medicine administered to a child who is cared for on the premises includes a parent/guardian/carers consent (Records to be kept)(Also relates to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register) 16/09/2011

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the compulsory part of the Childcare Register (Records to be kept) 16/09/2011

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