Childminder in North Yorkshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY429188 Inspection date 20/12/2011 Inspector Laura Hoyland

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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 2011. She lives with her partner and daughter aged three years in a semi-detached house in the Eastburn area of Keighley, West Yorkshire. The provision is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight years of age at any one time, no more than two of which may be in the early years age range. Currently, there are four children on roll in the early years range. The provision is available Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 5.45pm.

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Description of the childminding

The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's home and two bedrooms and the bathroom on the first floor are used for childminding purposes. There is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play. Local amenities include, shops, a park and schools. The family has a pet dog and fish.

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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 rich and stimulating environment for all children and embraces each child's individuality. Overall, resources ensure that children progress well in all six areas of learning. The childminder has created a safe and secure provision where children display good levels of confidence and self-esteem. Self-evaluation is embedded in the setting and used effectively to ensure the provision is continuously evaluated and further developed. Positive relationships have been formed with parents, carers and other providers.

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further?

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

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further?

 provide positive images that challenge children's thinking and help them to embrace differences in gender, special educational needs and disabilities.

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the early years provision

The childminder has comprehensive safeguarding knowledge and a high level of commitment to promoting children's safety. For example, she has attended safeguarding training and is aware of the procedures to follow and who to contact in the event of a safeguarding concern. All adults living on the premises have had Criminal Records Bureau checks. This means that children are safe and secure when in the setting. The childminder has conducted comprehensive risk assessments for the premises and also for all outings. This means that children are safeguarded both on and off the premises. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder has good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and uses this to individually plan children's learning and development. Children are able to self-select from a wide range of resources and the environment is accessible to

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the early years provision

all children. This means that they are able to gain independence and make good progress in their development. The childminder has good knowledge of each child's background and needs and uses this to plan interesting and stimulating activities. She discusses children's progress on a daily basis with parents and ensures that all children are fully included in all aspects of the setting.

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the early years provision

The childminder is very aware of her strengths and weaknesses and continuously strives to improve her provision. For instance, she asks parents and children for their views through regular questionnaires and sets herself ambitious but realistic targets. The childminder is fully committed to further developing her knowledge. She attends regular training courses, sharing course content with parents to keep them informed of her professional development. Effective relationships have been established with other providers to ensure children's learning and development is fully supported.

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing an understanding of how to stay safe in the setting. For example, children line up at the door and count each other before going outside to play in the garden. The childminder has formed good links with the local school and the children are regularly invited to road safety sessions. This enables children to develop their understanding of dangers and how to keep themselves safe. All children are happy and settled in the setting and have formed strong relationships with the childminder. For example, children sing their favourite songs with the childminder and ask her to read their favourite books.

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and outcomes for children

All children have a good awareness of adopting healthy lifestyles because the childminder promotes good practices and is a positive role model. For example, the childminder and children wash their hands before meals, snacks and after playing outside. The childminder talks each child through the hand washing procedure using pictures displayed in the bathroom. Children are provided with nutritious snacks and information on balanced and nutritious meals is shared with parents who provide packed lunches for their children. Children enjoy taking part in daily physical activities. For example, they dance to music indoors and play on climbing equipment outdoors to develop their large muscles and coordination skills. The childminder ensures that children are provided with a balance of indoor and outdoor activities and learning opportunities to support their physical development.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder ensures that children progress well in all six areas of learning. She does this through regular observations and planning children's individual next steps to keep them motivated and excited to learn. Although resources are plentiful, there are currently limited resources or positive images of different genders or disabilities in the setting. This means that children's knowledge and understanding This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 of the world and community they live in is not fully supported.

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and outcomes for children

All children are developing skills for the future because they have access to a wide range of technology. For instance, children use a role play vacuum cleaner to clean the setting. Other children show enjoyment while playing with the shop till and calculators, which promotes their mathematical development. Children play in harmony and are able to resolve their differences in a mature manner as they discuss their feelings with each other. Children are developing respect for themselves and each other. This is because the childminder regularly praises their behaviour, giving clear explanations and sets appropriate boundaries. This means that children are developing good levels of confidence and self-esteem. Children have a strong sense of belonging in the setting and are eager to attend. 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 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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