Childminder in North Yorkshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY400527 Inspection date 31/01/2012 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 2009. She lives with her husband and two children aged three and six years in Sherburn in Elmet, a suburb of Leeds. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's property is used for childminding purposes with access to a sleep area and bathroom facilities on the first floor. There is a fully enclosed rear garden available for outside play. The family has two cats and fish as pets.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than two may be in the early years age range and no more than one may be under one year old. Currently, there are two children on roll in the early years age range. The childminder collects children from the local school and attends local toddler groups on a regular basis. She is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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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 in a safe and secure environment where their individual needs are well met. All children are happy and settled and have formed strong relationships with the childminder, who knows each child well. Overall, children make good progress towards the early learning goals in all six areas of learning. Self-evaluation is a high priority for the childminder who has effective systems in place to ensure her provision is continuously improving. 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?

 use assessment to consistently plan the next steps in a child's developmental progress and regularly review this approach.

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the early years provision

The childminder is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all children. All adults living on the premises are suitable to work with children. The childminder is aware of her roles and responsibilities and is knowledgeable about who to contact if she has a safeguarding concern. She has attended safeguarding training and has comprehensive safeguarding policies in place. This means that children are safe in her care. The childminder has detailed risk assessments for the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 premises and all outings. She documents that risks have been identified and appropriately minimised to ensure children are safe both on and off the premises.

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the early years provision

The childminder has created a warm and welcoming setting where children display good levels of self-esteem and confidence. For example, they independently select toys from a wide range of resources and discuss with the childminder what they have selected to play with. The childminder organises her time well and ensures that children have access to activities and learning opportunities that provide new experiences and that link to their current interests. This means that children are able to thrive and make good progress in all aspects of their learning.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good understanding of her strengths and weaknesses. She has a positive attitude to continually developing her knowledge and understanding and works with parents to review her setting on a regular basis. For example, she attends regular training courses and discusses her training needs and courses she has enrolled on with parents. She has effective systems of self-evaluation in place and this means that she regularly sets realistic and appropriate targets.

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the early years provision

The childminder has formed positive relationships with all parents, carers and other professionals. She shares information regarding children's welfare and learning and development on a daily basis. This is demonstrated through daily diaries and children's development records. Close relationships with parents ensure that children's needs are met and parental wishes are followed. Effective relationships have been formed with other professionals to ensure that children's welfare and learning is fully supported.

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and outcomes for children

All children are happy and settled in the setting and demonstrate a strong sense of belonging. For example, they constantly engage in conversation with each other and the childminder and are confident to ask for support when needed. Children are beginning to show an understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For instance, they demonstrate how to use scissors carefully making sure their fingers are out of the way and demonstrate they know to point the blades down and hold them securely when walking to the table. Very young children display good levels of confidence and contentment in the care of the childminder. This is because she interacts well with them and follows their individual routines.

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing an understanding of healthy lifestyles. For example, they talk about healthy foods including their favourite fruit and role play having a picnic during snack time. The childminder reinforces children's positive attitude to healthy eating by providing nutritious and balanced meals that take into account their preferences and dietary requirements. The childminder encourages children to take part in daily physical activity. For example, they devise Olympic time trials in the park and are allowed to take calculated risks as they climb on large apparatus. This promotes children's understanding of exercise and using their bodies to develop new skills. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder knows all children well and provides stimulating and engaging activities for them to enjoy. For example, children excitedly use play dough to

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and outcomes for children

make sculptures of animals. They discuss their models with each other and imitate the noises of the monkeys and cockerels that they have created. This develops children's creative skills as well as their knowledge and understanding of the world. The childminder regularly observes children and links the observations to the six areas of learning. She then uses them to plan children's next steps. However, systems are not fully in place to ensure children consistently progress towards the early learning goals.

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and outcomes for children

Children behave well in the setting because the childminder gives clear explanations and sets appropriate boundaries. Children show respect for themselves and others. For instance, they support each other to complete a large floor jigsaw, taking turns to find pieces. The childminder supports children's knowledge and understanding of other cultures and beliefs. This is because she provides a range of resources and activities to introduce new ideas and promote diversity. For example children have recently celebrated Chinese New Year by making cards that they have displayed in the setting and they use the internet to look at images and celebrations from around the world. 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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