Childminder in East Riding of Yorkshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY362352 Inspection date 11/10/2011 Inspector Kathryn Clayton

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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 registered in October 2007. She lives with her husband and one child aged five years, in Hessle near Hull. The property is close to all local amenities and is on a bus route. The whole of the downstairs of the property is used for childminding and there is an enclosed rear garden for children's outdoor play experiences. When minding overnight, children use two bedrooms and a bathroom. Walks within the local community are regularly planned for children.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. Registration is for five children aged under eight years, of whom three may be in the early years age range. The childminder may care for a maximum of two children overnight. There is currently one child on roll who is within the early years age range. 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 provides a friendly service that meets individual children's needs well and helps them to make good progress in their development and learning. Strong safeguarding procedures are effective in promoting children's welfare. The childminder involves all interested parties in the evaluation of her service and has made a number of improvements since the last inspection. She develops good relationships with parents which enables information to be freely shared. The partnership with other providers has been established but is not yet fully effective in promoting children's learning.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further effective working relationships with other providers offering the Early Years Foundation Stage, ensuring information about children's next steps for development are discussed and shared to ensure continuity and progression.

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the early years provision

Children are safe in the childminder's care. The childminder fully understands her responsibility to safeguard children's welfare and has a good knowledge of the signs that may cause her to be concerned. She has adopted a good range of policies and procedures that are shared with parents and she ensures all required This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 documentation is well maintained. The childminder's home is safe and secure and daily safety checks take place before children arrive. The childminder effectively evaluates her provision and by asking parents to complete questionnaires is able to take account of their views. She considers the likes and dislikes of children and adapts the learning provision to meet their needs. The improvements made since the last inspection include developing the garden so that it has a larger grassed area and providing more resources and storage in the playroom. The childminder

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the early years provision

also keeps up-to-date by attending regular training in first aid, safeguarding children and food hygiene.

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the early years provision

Children have good access to a wide range of well-organised toys and play materials and there are two comfortable bedrooms for overnight care. Children use the rooms confidently and freely and are able to make choices in their play. Before children are enrolled in the provision the childminder finds out full details of their individual needs from parents. She completes care plans for children's health needs and makes sure she is trained and fully aware of how to deal with any health issues. Children are helped to understand the differences in the society they live in. They see posters and use many resources that reflect diversity in a positive manner.

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the early years provision

Parents receive good quality information about the setting and have useful meetings with the childminder and settling-in visits for their child before enrolment. The childminder completes a useful baseline assessment and shares progress files with parents. They contribute to the files by adding information about what their child does at home, which the childminder uses to aid her planning and help children progress further. The childminder works closely with the local authority. She makes links to other providers where children attend and discusses the children's well-being, although the sharing of information that will aid children's learning is not yet firmly established.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder provides a stimulating learning environment where children progress well. Children's progress is assessed through useful observations of play and the childminder identifies the next steps in children's learning which helps her to plan for their progression.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder provides a good balance of adult-led and freely chosen activities. Children are very enthusiastic learners and show excitement as they play, for example, as they explore their senses when playing with 'magic snow'. The childminder supports their learning well. One example of this is when she promotes children's understanding of mathematical language and descriptive language during snow play. Children are confident and show good developing language skills. With the encouragement of the childminder they learn to be polite to each other, to negotiate and take turns with toys, such as 'walkie talkies'.

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and outcomes for children

Children learn about the benefits of having a healthy lifestyle. The childminder involves them in shopping, cooking and baking foods, which gives them an This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 understanding of healthy eating. They also take part in games, such as collecting pictures of healthy items. Snacks and meals are nutritious, for example fruit and spaghetti bolognese. Children learn to wash their hands at all appropriate times and have an automatic soap dispenser to encourage them and individual hand towels for hand drying. Arrangements for overnight stays promote children's good health, such as fresh bedding for each child. Children are very active; they walk to school, use the local park and often take small equipment, such as bats and balls, to a local field where they can run freely.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder teaches children how to behave safely. She talks to them about 'stranger danger', road safety and involves them in activities, such as a safety week at the local children's centre. Children also take part in the regular evacuation of the premises. The childminder provides activities that develop children's thinking, such as investigations about floating and sinking or how magnets work. Work with threading and sequencing successfully develop children's fine motor skills and mathematical thinking. 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 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 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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