Holgate, Rosemary Jane

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY285242 Inspection date 02/11/2011 Inspector Jennifer Kennaugh

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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 has been a registered childminder since May 2004. She lives with her husband and two children aged five and ten years. The family lives in the Dill Hall area of Accrington in Lancashire, near to motorway links and many local amenities. Children have access to all areas of the house including the lounge with dining area, kitchen, rear garden, bathroom and three bedrooms. The family has a pet dog.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for four children in the early years age group at any one time. There are currently nine children on roll, all of whom attend on a part-time basis and four of these are in the early years age range. She is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and on both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder has a full and relevant level 3 qualification and is a member of a quality assured childminding network.

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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 promotes children's learning and development well. She ensures that children's individual needs are met, so they achieve positive outcomes in development. Children are happy and secure due to consistent routines and a welcoming environment, although paperwork related to some risk assessments is not fully in place. There are close partnerships with parents who are consulted and well informed about their children's daily routine, care and learning. Positive links with other settings promote continuity of education and care for children. Effective use is made of self-evaluation, so that the provision is reviewed and monitored, demonstrating a positive attitude towards continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure that written risk assessments are held for specific outings.(Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 23/11/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure children's learning records show progress towards the early learning goals with regard to age range across all six areas of learning. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

Children are generally well protected, as the childminder has suitable policies and procedures to ensure the safe and effective management of her setting. She is knowledgeable about local safeguarding procedure due to training, so that she is able to take appropriate steps if concerned about a child's welfare. There are clear written risk assessments in place for indoors and outdoors at the premises, although the assessment for outings is general rather than specific to different ones. This is a breach of specific legal requirements, however the childminder is aware of risks on her regular local outings, in order to keep children safe.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good understanding of how young children develop and learn, providing a balanced range of child-initiated and adult-led activities, with daily outings. The environment is clean and organised so that children can access most toys or be able to point to what they want. Toys are regularly rotated to provide fresh experiences for children. The childminder makes effective use of training by attending many courses such as reflective practice and behaviour management for young children to extend her practice. Children are very settled and confident in the childminder's care and make good progress in their development.

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the early years provision

The childminder has implemented all previous recommendations. She is aware of the strengths and areas for development in her provision and uses the self- evaluation form to identify these, such as having better storage for toys to further improve children's access and developing detail in children's learning files. She has joined a quality assured network and has regular monitoring visits to ensure good outcomes for children.

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the early years provision

Close partnerships are formed with parents to support children's care and learning. The childminder is sensitive to parents' wishes and provides verbal feedback at the end of each attendance for parents, who write glowing praise of her care for children. She obtains parents' views at regular intervals to inform her practice and also uses questionnaires with children to give them a voice in the setting's management. Effective partnerships are in place with the local nursery, which sends the childminder a copy of children's reports to inform her planning and recording.

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the early years provision

The childminder takes account of children's individual strengths and areas for development when supporting their learning, promoting equality of opportunity. She has policies in place to support children with additional needs and is knowledgeable about how to work with parents and other professionals in this situation, to maintain good outcomes for children. 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 confident and settled with the childminder, talking to her about their play and what they see. The childminder's routines help them to develop a sense of security, so that they are able to learn and achieve. There are good practical measures to keep them safe on and off the premises. The childminder teaches children about road safety and 'stranger danger' when they are on outings, to encourage independence skills. Children handle simple implements such as percussion instruments safely, developing physical and creative skills as they play.

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and outcomes for children

Children learn the basis for a healthy lifestyle by having daily opportunities for physical play indoors and out, along with healthy meals, snacks and drinks. The childminder follows the local authority healthy eating scheme and all food and drink is in line with this. The setting has the highest grade for food hygiene, awarded by the local environmental health department, so children are well protected from cross-infection. The childminder emphasises personal hygiene routines regarding hand washing and nappy changes to help children learn the importance of managing their own hygiene. Drinks of water or milk are always available if children need them. In the summer, the childminder organises a 'mini sports day' with other childminders to promote exercise for children.

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and outcomes for children

Children make good progress in their development, as the childminder is skilful at building on their strengths to give them confidence before tackling weaker areas. She carries out regular observations and links them to the six areas of learning and development, although she does not yet relate them to the early learning goals in her recording. This means that progress towards the early learning goals is not clearly recorded in all areas of learning, although the childminder plans possible next steps as a result of observations. Children delight in listening to her read an interactive book about foods from different countries and enjoy placing the food cards in the correct places, developing literacy skills by matching pictures. They persist with colouring and drawing because of the childminder's interest and praise, learning how to concentrate, and developing fine physical control skills. When the childminder suggests playing outside, children respond enthusiastically

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and outcomes for children

and go to look for their coat. They enjoy various challenges set by the childminder for moving fast and slow, extending their vocabulary and physical skills. There are opportunities for children to access computers and play with supervision on suitable learning websites on the premises and at the library, to extend early skills in numeracy, literacy and information technology.

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and outcomes for children

Children behave well in the setting and use very good manners. They share toys and co-operate in play, such as when setting up a table cloth and plates whilst waiting for their own lunch to cook. The childminder makes sure to be a good role model to encourage respect for others. She ensures that children have access to resources and opportunities to learn about the wider community and cultures, as well as their own, to teach them to value diversity. She provides opportunities for children to learn about diverse cultures and festivals, such as Chinese New Year and harvest festivals, through craft, food sampling and visits. The childminder regularly takes children to a local church for 'pram service', where they can enjoy This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 activities such as making Christingles at Christmas and collages of fruit at harvest time. 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 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: 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 that written risk assessments are held for specific outings.(Suitability and safety of premises and equipment) 23/11/2011

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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

 ensure that written risk assessments are held for specific outings. (Suitability and safety of premises and equipment) 23/11/2011

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