Pringle, Marie

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY219249 Inspection date 09/01/2012 Inspector June Rice

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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

There were no children on roll when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children on roll, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states if the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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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 2001. She lives with her husband and three children aged 15, 13 and 10 years old in Barnby Dun, near Doncaster. The whole of the ground floor property is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder is able to take and collect children from local schools and pre-schools. The family has a cat and two horses.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early year's age range. There are currently no children attending who are within the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder also offers care to children aged over five years to 11 years. She is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory 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

There were no children on roll at the time of this inspection. The childminder demonstrates a positive attitude towards continued improvement and continues to attend relevant training. For example, since her last inspection, she has attended various training. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice to ensure that she continues to meet requirements. She has addressed the recommendation from her previous inspection by improving hand washing facilities to help to prevent cross-infection.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of the need to work in partnership with parents and others to safeguard children. She has an excellent understanding of safeguarding procedures and is very confident in her ability to implement them effectively, in order to protect children. The childminder provides a smoke-free environment and has risk assessments in place to ensure that the indoor and outdoor environment is safe for children to use. All required documentation is in place and robust systems are in place to record children's attendance, medication administered, accidents and existing injuries. The childminder has documentation in place to ensure written parental permission is sought at the time of the child's admission to the seeking of any necessary medical advice or treatment in the future.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder states that she treats everyone with equal respect and would challenge stereotypical views. A suitable range of resources are provided that are not gender based. In discussion, the childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of how she can help children to learn about, understand and celebrate similarities and differences in a diverse society. In discussion, the childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of how to promote a positive attitude to healthy eating, exercise and good hygiene practices. The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of her role in ensuring children learn to evacuate quickly in an emergency and how they can keep themselves safe. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Compliance with registration requirements

The registered person continues 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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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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