Tattum, Georgina Louise

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY434317 Inspection date 02/03/2012 Inspector Diane Turner

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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 has been registered since September 2011. She lives with her two children aged seven and four years old in a semi-detached house in a village on the outskirts of Beverley in East Yorkshire. Most areas of the childminder's home are used for childminding purposes and there is an enclosed garden to the rear of the premises for outdoor play. The home is within walking distance of local amenities, such as, a school, shops and park.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for four children under eight years at any one time, of whom two may be in the early years age group. There are currently seven children on roll, of whom four are in the early years age group. They all 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

Children are cared for in a warm and caring environment where each one is valued as an individual. Overall, good attention is paid to promoting children's health and safety and a good range of activities are offered that support their learning very well. Good partnership working is established and maintained with parents, which promotes effective communication, however, links with other early years settings children attend are not fully developed. The system for monitoring the quality of the service is effective and continuous improvement is beginning to be evidenced.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further the links with other early years settings the children attend, to ensure effective continuity and progression in their learning and development is promoted through the sharing of relevant information  improve the facilities for hand drying to minimise the risk of cross-infection.

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the early years provision

The childminder's arrangements for safeguarding children are good. She is confident in her ability to recognise the possible indicators of abuse or neglect and has a good amount of information to guide her, should she need to refer any concerns to the relevant authorities. The childminder ensures her home is secure and that any risks are minimised effectively through regular safety assessments. Record keeping is good and this, alongside clear policies and procedures, enables the childminder to manage her service efficiently. The childminder makes good use This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 of the space within her home and children are able to move freely between the areas. They have ready access to a good range of toys and resources, which enables them to make independent choices and initiate their own play and learning.

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the early years provision

The childminder has clear aims for her service and strives to provide a warm, friendly, family atmosphere where mutual and self-respect is encouraged. She effectively uses self-evaluation, feed back from parent questionnaires and discussion with the children to assess the quality of her service and is beginning to evidence her commitment to continuous improvement. For example, since registration, she has extended the range of resources and she has long term plans to undertake an early years qualification at Level 3. The childminder promotes equality and diversity very effectively. Through pre-placement visits and discussion with parents, she effectively gathers information about each child's individual needs. Resources that portray positive images of diversity, such as books are readily available and posters showing greetings in other languages are displayed, demonstrating the childminder has an inclusive approach.

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the early years provision

The childminder understands fully the value of working in partnership with other early years settings the children attend to promote a shared approach to their care and learning. Links with the local school and playgroup are starting to be formed, however, these are in the early stages and not fully effective. The childminder engages very well with all parents. The welcome pack they receive is very detailed and this ensures that they are fully informed of all aspects of the service. Parents are kept fully informed of their children's care and the progress they make in their learning through discussion and the provision of individual diaries. Parents are keen to express their satisfaction of the service, stating, for example, that the childminder is very accommodating and that they know their children are safe in her care.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop and provides them with a good range of activities that capture their interest and help them to become active learners, who develop good skills for the future. For example, she offers resources, such as dough and small tools to help them develop their small muscles and creativity. The childminder intuitively knows when to sit back and allow the children to play uninterrupted, so that they discover things for themselves and when to join in to extend their play. For example, she proudly discusses how the children become fully immersed and show high levels of concentration as they independently play with small world figures. The childminder successfully uses the information she gathers from her observations to monitor the children's developmental progress and to plan for the next steps in their learning.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder delights in interacting with the children as they play. For example, she encourages the development of their language through conversation and extends their knowledge as they play with a small world village by discussing the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 purpose of the different buildings and role of the figures. The childminder acknowledges the children's efforts and achievements with lots of praise, which in turn raises their self-esteem. As a result, they behave very well. For example, they were keen to discuss previous activities they have enjoyed, such as a walk along the canal, as they looked at photographs of these.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a very calm and caring nature and as a result, the children feel very safe in her care. This is evident as they move freely around the home and welcome her involvement in their play. The childminder actively encourages the children to follow responsible practices to keep themselves safe. The success of this is very evident as the children confidently relate how they cross the road safely when out in the community. The children have good opportunities to develop their physical skills and to benefit from fresh air. For example, they thoroughly enjoy playing in the garden and show that through using a range of equipment they develop good control of their bodies. For example, they confidently bounce on the trampoline and demonstrate good balance skills as they use a scooter. The children are encouraged to learn about the importance of personal hygiene, such as washing their hands before meal times and after

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and outcomes for children

personal care. However, they use a communal towel to dry their hands, which poses a potential risk of cross-infection. The childminder provides nutritious home- cooked meals and encourages the children to learn about food preparation through baking activities, which supports their understanding of healthy eating. 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 3 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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