Childminder in East Riding of Yorkshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 314449 Inspection date 08/11/2011 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 was registered in 1997. She lives with her husband and three children aged 14, 11 and nine in a village situated on the outskirts of Hull. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's home is used for childminding, with toilet facilities also available on this level. There is a garden to the rear of the premises for outdoor play but at the time of the inspection this was not being used for childminding purposes. The family has two dogs and a cat.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder has a level 3 qualification in childcare and is a member of the National Childminding Association. She works with three assistants who all work at different times. She is registered on the Early Years Register and compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. When working alone, she is registered to care for a maximum of six children, and when working with an assistant, ten children at any one time. There are currently 16 children on roll of whom 13 are in the early years age range. The childminder cares for children who receive nursery education funding. All children attend on a part-time basis.

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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 very welcoming and homely environment that meets the individual needs of the children and helps them to make good progress. Most aspects of the learning provision are effective. For the most part safeguarding procedures are good and protect children's welfare. Evaluation of the service is good and successfully identifies areas for development, which has led to many improvements made since the last inspection. The childminder develops excellent relationships with parents and other providers and services, thereby enabling information that benefits children to be freely shared.

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further?

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

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further?

 improve children's choice, well-being and learning opportunities by developing the use of the outdoor area.

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the early years provision

There are a wide range of policies and procedures that the childminder uses to support the service and share with parents. The childminder and her assistants have undertaken training on how to safeguard children's welfare and therefore have a good understanding of the signs that may cause them to be concerned. Children are safe because the security in the home is very good, risk assessments are thorough and children are very closely supervised at all times. Most records are This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 carefully maintained, but the childminder does not always obtain prior written permission from parents before administering medication and this is a breach of a legal requirement and a possible risk to children's good health.

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the early years provision

The childminder continually evaluates the service she provides and takes account of the views of parents and children. Parents are asked to complete an informative questionnaire and make suggestions for improvement. The childminder has a clear vision for her future development and has made many improvements since the last inspection. The main one being the extension of her home to provide extended play areas that promote children's choice very well. There is a quiet lounge for group times and sleeping, one end of the large kitchen for more focused play and a large very well resourced playroom. Children freely choose from a wide range of interesting toys and activities. They are starting to learn about the importance of sustainability, through being careful and re-using resources when junk modelling. When cooking, children gain an understanding of where the ingredients come from and are taught to look after their play environment at home and away from home.

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the early years provision

The childminder gathers a wealth of information about children before they first start to attend. Children's enrolment can take place over an extended period of time, several months on occasions, should parents wish this. Children can visit with their parents on many occasions and therefore they become very familiar with the carers and the childminding home and settle very easily. Parents receive excellent information about the setting and there is an extremely useful welcome board. The childminder also provides them with an informative booklet about the activities she provides. The sharing of information when children first start to attend and on an ongoing basis is excellent. Children's progress files are readily available and special moments are shared with parents who are encouraged to bring photographs of what their children do at home. The childminder and parents work very closely together to help children in many ways, for example, when there are changes in

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the early years provision

their lives, such as the birth of a sibling. The childminder develops excellent relationships with other agencies and other settings children attend. She shares termly reports, liaison forms and completes transition sheets when children start school. She helps children settle into school by attending settling in sessions with them and making sure the school have as much useful information about the children as possible. All these measures help children's learning and well-being extremely successfully.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder and her assistants work very well as a team to support children's learning. Planning and assessment systems are very effective and children enjoy a very good balance of adult-led and child-initiated play. Children enjoy experiences in the home and in the local community, but the garden area is not regularly available to children and this does not promote their choice, well-being and learning opportunities. Children settle easily as they arrive and are active and inquisitive learners who often show good levels of concentration, for example, when carefully building with construction toys or cutting and sticking. The promotion of children's language development is excellent and adults very This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 effectively develop this area in many ways. They regularly share stories, complete' letters and sounds' work with children and have regular discussions with them. As

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and outcomes for children

a result, children are confident speakers, listen attentively and show a real interest in books.

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and outcomes for children

Children gain a very strong sense of belonging in the childminding home. They see their photographs, birthdays and work all very attractively displayed. This gives them a sense of pride in their achievements. Adults manage children's behaviour in an extremely positive way that helps children to learn to share and be kind to each other. Older children show care and concern for the younger ones. This helps children's learn to behave in an acceptable manner and at times behaviour is exemplary, for example, at circle time. The childminder uses everyday fun activities to promote children's mathematical development. For example, singing five currant buns in a baker's shop. They show a very good understanding of problem solving as they are able to say how many buns remain when one is bought. Children are developing very good skills for the future, for example, they show very good technological skills when using the computer. Good opportunities for imaginative

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and outcomes for children

play, collage activities and songs and rhymes all help to develop children's creativity well. Activities such as raising ducklings, frogs and butterflies and following the changes made during their life cycle all help to give children very meaningful real life experiences.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder makes sure children have many interesting experiences away from home that promote all areas of learning and particularly children's physical development. Children enjoy weekly sessions at a soft play area and twice weekly visits to a local park where they use apparatus, such as challenging climbing equipment with ladders and rope bridges. They have the opportunity to scoot, slide, climb and swing. Children learn about the benefits of using good hygiene routines. Older children understand why they have to wash their hands before eating and after going to the toilet and have attractive notices, soap and paper towels to help them. Snacks and meals are healthy, for example, fruit and meals of mince with vegetables and a plain biscuit. Children have access to regular drinks of water. Children are becoming aware of managing their own safe boundaries. They talk about safety on bonfire night and know that a horse rider needs to wear a

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and outcomes for children

hard hat. The evacuation of the premises is practised on a regular basis with children and role play about road safety is often undertaken. 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 1 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 1 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 1

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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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