Childminder in North East Lincolnshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 205638 Inspection date 28/10/2011 Inspector Beverly A Kemp-Russell

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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 1991. She lives with her partner and two grown- up children in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire. The ground floor of the house is used for childminding. There is a rear garden for outside play. The family have a dog and a cat.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children at any one time, no more than three of whom may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding three children in this age group who attend on both a full-time and part-time basis. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She 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 satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder provides a warm, caring environment for children. She provides a sound range of activities to help children enjoy their play and make progress in their learning and development. She deploys her resources so that children can make independent choices and become active learners. The childminder works with parents to ensure children are settled and that she understands each child's individual needs. The childminder is aware of the strengths and areas for improvement of her provision.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop planning, observation and assessment to ensure children's progress is clearly recorded, linked to the early learning goals and identifies children's next steps in learning, and include parents in this process  provide more opportunities for children to learn about the cultures and beliefs of other people  ensure regular fire drills are carried out and details recorded in a fire log book develop robust and effective systems for monitoring and evaluating the early years provision in order to maintain continuous improvement  maintain a regular two-way flow of information with other providers.

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the early years provision

The childminder is clear about her role in safeguarding children and is aware of the appropriate procedures to put into practice when necessary. She has completed training on safeguarding to ensure children are kept safe from harm. The childminder is clear about notifying Ofsted of any changes or to the suitability of This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 adults living on the premises. Most of the required documentation is in place. Risk assessments are in place to ensure that hazards are identified and minimised, and daily record checks are undertaken to ensure children's safety. However, emergency evacuation procedures and not practised frequently enough. The childminder supervises children carefully and ensures the toys and materials they use are safe and appropriate for their ages. She supports children in taking acceptable risks, allowing them to try things for themselves in a safe and secure

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the early years provision

environment, and teaches themabout road safety when on outings.

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the early years provision

The childminder promotes inclusion appropriately as she makes sure the activities on offer suitably meet children's individual needs. Resources are organised so that children can select the toys they wish to play with, and these are checked regularly to ensure they are safe for children. The childminder is beginning to identify some areas of strength and areas which require development. However, she has not fully developed robust and effective systems for monitoring and evaluating the early year's provision in order to maintain continuous improvement.

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the early years provision

The childminder has sound relationships with parents; she gathers clear information from them so that she knows about children's individual interests and needs, and can provide a consistency of care. Parents receive daily verbal feedback so that they know about their child's day. However, the childminder does not maintain a regular two-way flow of information with other providers.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has some knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and has started to maintain assessment records of children's progress towards the early learning goals. She has a sound understanding of how young children learn and this enables her to provide a range of experiences and activities to support each child's learning and development. Planning is basic but flexible so that it can be adapted to focus on children's interests. The childminder does not have written records in place that help to show what children can do, but can explain verbally. Planning, observation and assessment are not fully developed to ensure children's progress is clearly recorded, linked to the early learning goals or identify children's next steps in learning. Parents are also not fully included in this process.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder is able to meet the welfare needs of all children and provides a satisfactory range of activities. The childminder allows children to explore and develop their own interests. Children develop skills for the future as they explore interactive toys and make musical instruments. Their language development is encouraged by the childminder asking questions and providing opportunities for reading and writing. Children learn about numeracy from everyday routines, such as counting and comparing shape and size when completing puzzles. Their physical development and coordination are supported within outdoor play areas, such as the park and using a good range of resources in the garden. Children demonstrate an awareness of their own cultures when celebrating birthdays and Halloween, but there are limited activities or resources for children to begin to learn about others cultures and beliefs. Children enjoy time at the local children's centre which gives

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and outcomes for children

This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 them opportunities to socialise and develop relationships within their own community. The childminder has sound strategies in place to care for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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and outcomes for children

Children are settled with the childminder. They have free and safe access to a sound range of resources in the lounge. The childminder provides suitable care for young children and ensures that care routines are followed after liaising with parents for consistency of care. She interacts well with young children by providing emotional support through play. The childminder follows effective hygienic practices as children learn to wash their hands before eating and after using the toilet.

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and outcomes for children

Children feel safe and secure in the setting through the childminder establishing trusting relationships. The childminder works in partnership with parents and provides all food for most children in her care. She encourages children to develop a healthy attitude towards food through discussion and by growing vegetables in the garden to eat. Appropriate procedures are in place for recording accidents and the childminder has completed an appropriate first aid qualification. The childminder knows the children well and methods used for behaviour management are appropriate to their ages and stages of development. Children respond positively to the praise and encouragement they receive from the childminder throughout the day. 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 3 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: 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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