Hall, Allyson

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 321221 Inspection date 30/09/2011 Inspector Rosalind Vahey

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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 1992. She lives with her husband and three children, two of whom are teenagers, and an 11 year old. They live in Strensall near to York. She uses the whole of the ground floor and a designated bedroom on the first floor for childminding. There is an enclosed rear garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time. There are currently 12 children on roll, of whom six are over eight years old and all attend on a part-time basis. The childminder takes and collects children from the local primary school. She is close to local facilities in the area. The family has a cat and a rabbit.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register to care for a maximum of six children under eight. The childminder has been registered since 1992 and currently has four children on roll in this age group. Children attend for a variety of sessions on a part-time basis. She attends the local playschool and meets other childminders in the community. The childminder takes and collects children from the local primary school.

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Description of the childminding

She cares for children in the family home which she shares with her husband and her three children, two of whom are adults and one is a teenager. They live in a detached house situated in Strensall near to York. Childminding facilities are easily accessible being all on the ground floor. There is a fully enclosed rear garden for outside play. The childminder has a level 3 qualification.

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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 happy in the homely environment and they benefit from trusting relationships with the childminder and her family. She works closely with parents to make sure that children's changing needs are met. Although there is not a systemized approach to self-evaluation, the childminder is generally aware of her strengths and is able to identify relevant areas for improvement. She offers a range of interesting play opportunities that help children to make progress in all areas of learning, although systems to monitor children's learning and development as well as to involve parents and carers in self-evaluation are under developed.

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further?

To meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must: This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  display the certificate of registration as well as showing it to parents on request within a week (Documentation). 07/10/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 use assessment to plan the next steps in a child's developmental progress and regularly review this approach  develop further the involvement of parents and children in self-evaluation as the basis of ongoing internal review.

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the early years provision

Children are safeguarded and well protected in the setting because the childminder has a good knowledge of local safeguarding procedures. She is well informed about child protection and has the appropriate contact details available should she be concerned about a child. All household members are suitably vetted. Children are kept very safe whilst in the childminder's care because she is vigilant and supervises the children well. She reviews and updates her risk assessments. This means all children are well protected when using equipment and resources, such as the trampoline and the slide. Children are also further protected because the childminder keeps good records including accident, medication and attendance records.

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the early years provision

The childminder is knowledgable about the Early Years Foundation Stage to support children in their learning. The environment is well organised. There is a good range of resources for children to choose from, including a range of technological toys, such as games consoles and an electronic baby walker. Children are able to choose what they would like to play with and can access some resources for themselves, such as books, dolls house or farm animals. This means that they are able to thrive and make good progress in their development.

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the early years provision

The childminder forms close working relationships with parents and carers. She obtains useful information about each child, such as their dietary and personal care needs so that children's individual needs are met. The childminder and parents share information about their child's daily activities. This means that parents can become involved in their child's learning and each child is adequately supported in making progress towards their early learning goals. Effective relationships with other provisions and professionals involved with the children are firmly established and contribute well to supporting children's welfare and learning.

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the early years provision

The childminder offers sensitive and caring support to children who have special educational needs and or disabilities. Children are learning to develop positive attitudes towards themselves and others because the childminder teaches them about other cultures and beliefs. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy and settled in this setting and are familiar and secure in its routines because the childminder is careful to meet their needs. Children are able to move freely and safely around the setting because the childminder ensures their environment is safe. For example, they are well aware of where they can go in the setting and know how to use the toys and other resources safely. Children's health is promoted adequately by the childminder. She makes sure their hands are washed before a snack because good hand-washing routines are well established. They are starting to learn about making good choices in food because they are offered healthy options, such as fruit. Children are able to get outside on most days. They are developing good physical skills in walking, running and climbing because they make use of a variety of resources. For example, they can use the climbing frame and slide with other equipment to test and challenge their skills.

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and outcomes for children

Children are making steady progress towards the Early Learning Goals because the childminder provides a good range of positive learning opportunities which enables them to make good progress and stay safe, particularly around their interests and needs. The childminder keeps parents informed about the children's daily activities. However, the system for observation and assessment is not sufficiently well- developed for her to clearly identify children's next steps in learning to show that they are progressing. The children have plenty of opportunities to develop their social and communication skills through walks with the dog, visits to the playgroup and outdoor play in the garden. The childminder promotes children's knowledge and understanding of the world through a variety of activities, such as the use of play dough and play with small figures, such as the doll's house. Children are also gaining good skills in using technology as they access a electronic toys, such as the

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and outcomes for children

baby-walker. This means that children are also developing good skills for the future.

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and outcomes for children

Children behave really well in the setting. This is because the childminder offers clear expectations about the house rules. She uses praise and encouragement as they learn and play, which helps them to be confident learners. Children are learning about their own and other cultures and beliefs because they celebrate their differences and show kindness and respect. 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 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 3

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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 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: 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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