Childminder in North Yorkshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY426823 Inspection date 01/02/2012 Inspector Julie Larner

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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 2010. She lives with her husband and child aged eight years in the residential area of Catterick Garrison in North Yorkshire. The childminder's home is accessed by a step. The whole of the ground floor and the bathroom and a back bedroom on the first floor are used for childminding. There is an enclosed garden for outdoor play. The family has a dog.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register to care for a maximum of three children aged under eight years at any one time, all of whom may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding five children, three of whom are in the early years age range. She can also offer care to children aged over eight years. The childminder cares for children Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm for 52 weeks of the year. She has completed a relevant training course and holds a current paediatric first aid certificate.

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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

Children are cared for by a highly skilled practitioner who meets both their welfare and development needs successfully, and planning is mainly effective. The childminder shows a very good capacity to improve through highly effective reflective practice which continually improves the outcomes for children. Partnerships with parents are exceptionally effective to ensure that all parties work together to meet children's individual needs. The childminder promotes equal opportunities successfully in her setting and recognises each child for their own unique skills and abilities.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure that what is found out about children's development is used to plan for the next steps in their learning.

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the early years provision

The childminder shows a very good understanding of how to safeguard the children in her care and of her role with regard to child protection. She has detailed procedures to ensure she passes information on to the relevant authorities if she has a concern about a child. Detailed written risk assessments are completed and the childminder carries out daily visual checks to ensure that the areas children use are safe and suitable. The childminder organises her setting very well to ensure that all ages of children have access to an enjoyable range of This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 experiences. Resources are of a high quality and well organised to afford most children opportunities to select their own equipment.

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the early years provision

The childminder continually reflects upon her own practice and makes changes that bring about good improvements in the outcomes for children. She places a high expectation on herself and is always looking at ways that she can make her provision better for the children who attend. She has begun to complete a written self-evaluation document and shows a clear understanding and dedication towards the benefits of reflective practice. Partnerships with parents are exemplary. The childminder shows an exceptional commitment to respecting parents' wishes and working alongside them to meet each child's individual needs. She involves the parents and children in evaluating her practice through the use of questionnaires. Parents are provided with a wealth of information about the different areas of learning and how the childminder uses this to help their child develop. The childminder has built good relationships with others who provide the Early Years

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the early years provision

Foundation Stage. This allows her to plan a continuous learning journey for the children who attend her setting.

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and outcomes for children

Children are very happy, highly contented and secure in the childminder's care. She has developed very good relationships with all of the children, some of whom have only attended for a very short time. The childminder continually stretches the children's development through asking questions, encouraging them to communicate their views and providing warm and secure bonds with the babies she cares for. This results in children having a strong sense of belonging in her setting. The childminder completes observations on the children in her care to enable her to find out about their stages of development, and collects lots of worthwhile information from the parents of younger children to enable her to carry through the routines they are familiar with. The childminder considers the next steps for children's play; however, this process is not yet secure enough to ensure that she focuses on these consistently when planning for children's play.

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and outcomes for children

Children are highly confident communicators who are keen to share their experiences, and relish the opportunities to be curious and ask the childminder questions. Even the youngest children make their needs known. They know this will be responded to by the childminder as she smiles and chatters to babies. Older children are gaining a good understanding of numbers and counting as the childminder successfully uses everyday routines to encourage this in their play. The childminder seizes opportunities to encourage children to think about how they are different from others. They talk about what colour hair each child has and this turns into a highly positive opportunity to explore differences and talk about how everyone should be respected. Children behave well in the setting. The childminder constantly praises them for doing well, and this contributes towards raising children's confidence and self-esteem.

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and outcomes for children

Children behave safely in the setting. The childminder allows children to take appropriate risks, which enables them to think about how to stay safe. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Additionally, children practise regular fire drills so that they know what to do in the event of an emergency. Children benefit from a good selection of home-made meals which contribute towards a healthy diet. The childminder plans a menu which includes apple slices, raisins, shepherd's pie, and pasta with home-made tomato sauce. The childminder has several policies and procedures to ensure the spread of cross-infection is limited in her setting, and routines to encourage children to wash their hands before eating snack are consistently maintained to promote their good health. Children have regular opportunities to be outdoors and enjoy the fresh air. They love to sing and participate in action rhymes where they

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and outcomes for children

enthusiastically jump up and wave their arms around. 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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