Collinson, Sarah Louise

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY433627 Inspection date 27/02/2012 Inspector Rosemary Beyer

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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 lives with her husband and son in a terraced house in Beverley in East Yorkshire. All areas of the home are registered for childminding purposes, with toilet facilities situated on both the first and ground floor. There is an enclosed garden to the rear of the premises for outdoor play and the home is within walking distance of local amenities, such as schools, shops and parks. A cat and a rabbit are kept at the home.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register to care for five children under eight years of age at any one time, three of whom may be within the early years age group. She is also registered on the voluntary part of the Childcare Register. The childminder is currently caring for five chldren, three of whom are in the early years age group. She is supported by the local authority and 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

The childminder has a good knowledge of the children which she uses very effectively to ensure she meets their individual needs. They therefore make good progress in their learning and development, whatever their age, ability and starting point. The childminder has developed good relationships with the parents and other carers which ensures information about children's needs is shared. She has already identified areas for future development through the self-evaluation process, including more formal consultation with parents and children.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the self-evaluation process further to include more consultation with parents and children to ensure the views of all users are considered.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a very good knowledge of safeguarding and understands her role in keeping children safe and promoting their welfare. She has undertaken training and has clear guidance available for referral should she have concerns about them. Risk assessments have been completed and a review process implemented to ensure the premises and garden are safe. Daily safety checks are This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 also undertaken before children arrive. A password system has been introduced to ensure only authorised persons collect the children.

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the early years provision

The childminder supervises children at all times and ensures resources are easily accessible and suitable for their needs. The children are free to help themselves although activities are planned to cover all the areas of learning. The daily routine is flexible to take account of outside events or different groups. The children learn about other cultures and customs through festival celebrations and activities, while they can freely use resources which raise their awareness of diversity. Books, toys and dolls are readily available. A globe is used to discuss and hghlight the location of different countries.

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the early years provision

Partnership with parents is very good, and they write very positive comments in their children's books when they take them home. Information about the child's time with the childminder and activities they enjoy can then be shared. Parents keep the childminder informed of achievements at home and any special interests their children show. Parents also have access to well written policies and procedures which are reviewed each time a new parent uses the service. Their handbook is also regularly updated.

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the early years provision

The childminder has good relationships with the local schools and playgroups, and can discuss concerns or achievements with staff. She also has details of outside agencies she may need to contact but at this stage no children have additional needs.

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the early years provision

The childminder has evaluated her practice and made plans for future improvements including development of the outside provision for children. Parents have made very positive spontaneous comments about the care their children receive and the children happily make their views known. Although these have not been formally requested they have been used as part of the evaluation. The childminder has identified areas of training she wishes to undertake, including equal opportunities to enable her to raise children's awareness of diversity more confidently.

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and outcomes for children

The children are making good progress in their learning and development. The childminder plans activities both on the premises and within the local community. Each child has a development file which shows the activities they enjoy across all the areas of learning and the progress they are making. Photographs, observations and samples of work illustrate the activities while the next steps highlight how the children's learning will be enhanced.

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and outcomes for children

Children's personal and social development is promoted very effectively and the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children are comfortable with the childminder, confident when strangers arrive and happy to show what they are doing. They help themselves to resources and are keen to try new things. During the inspection children helped themselves to toys from shelves and boxes. They are developing good social skills through visits to groups within the locality and also knowledge of their community through outings into the town. Their behaviour is good and clear house rules provide a secure environment where they know what is expected of them.

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and outcomes for children

The children enjoy baking activities and helping to prepare snacks. They are learning about the benefits of eating a healthy diet, with fruit and vegetables readily available. Plans for the future include more involvement of the children in growing fruit, flowers and vegetables in the garden to encourage them. These are then used for snacks or in the case of sunflowers to develop understanding of height and size while also providing food for wild birds. Children learn to look after animals by feeding the rabbit, handling it carefully and helping to watch it when it is loose in the garden.

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and outcomes for children

Children learn to keep themselves safe by good road safety practice when out in the town, and also by practising the emergency evacuation procedure. They know they must not leave the premises unaccompanied and must stay close to the childminder. Good hygiene practice is also implemented to prevent the spread of infection and they wash their hands after personal care, play in the garden or touching the rabbit, and before food.

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and outcomes for children

Books are readily available and the children enjoy stories, participating when asked to do so. A wide range of books is available both for stories and for information. The children are able to communicate their needs even if their language is limited. They like to join in singing simple rhymes and songs, particularly those with actions. The childminder encourages the children to talk about what they have been doing and what they would like to do, to promote their thinking and imagination. 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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