Childminder in North East Lincolnshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 205598 Inspection date 18/10/2011 Inspector Judith Rayner

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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 1993 and lives with her husband and teenaged son in a residential area of Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire. There are local amenities close by, such as a country park, shops and school. Most of the ground floor is used for the purpose of childminding with toilet facilities also accessible on the ground floor. There is a fully enclosed and secure back garden for outdoor play. The premises are accessed by one step up into the house and there is ample parking outside the home.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for six children under eight years at any one time. There are currently 15 children on roll, of whom seven are within the Early Years Foundation Stage. Children attend various days and times throughout the week. The childminder takes and collects children from the local school. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. 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 make excellent progress in their learning and development. This is because the childminder is very skilled in extending and enhancing their all-round development through providing wonderful experiences, support and activities for all children. Good partnerships are in place with parents and others who are also involved with the care and learning of children. Most safety practices ensure children are safe at all times. Records, policies and procedures are informative and highlight the effective practice and service that the childminder promotes. The childminder demonstrates a very positive approach and effective action is undertaken ensuring a very good capacity to make continuous improvement.

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further?

To meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 ensure there is a record of the risk assessment undertaken clearly stating when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action taken with particular regard to inside the home (Suitable premises, environment and equipment). 28/03/2012

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should: This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  review the links with others involved in the care and learning of children to ensure effective tracking of children's development and progress.

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the early years provision

The safeguarding of children is good. The childminder fully understands her role and responsibility to protect children. A clearly written policy is in place, updated as and when required and is shared with parents when they first start. Supervision of children is good both inside the home, garden and when on outings, which enables children to take calculated risks whilst being monitored by the childminder. Visual risks assessments are undertaken everyday minimising hazards and risks to all children. Thorough written assessments are in place for the garden and outings but not inside the home. However, the childminder uses effective safety strategies, such as safety gates and electrical sockets covers, which are all in place to keep children safe. Furthermore, identification of all visitors is requested before entering the home and children regularly participate in emergency evacuation drills. As a result, children are able to engage in activities and explore their surroundings

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the early years provision

Children's routines and individual needs are met and fully respected. This is because the childminder knows the children very well and builds on their initial starting points, which are discussed with parents. The childminder is well- organised and manages all resources extremely well providing challenging activities and experiences that are tailored to individual children. Records, policies and procedures are mostly recorded and well maintained highlighting the service that is offered and how children are cared for. This includes development records of children's progress where observations are undertaken to track each child's pace in their development. The childminder works extremely hard in raising children's awareness to their local surroundings to learning about differing religious and cultural festivals, such as Raksha Bandham, a Hindu festival where children tried new sweets. The childminder has a very positive attitude to inclusion and all

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the early years provision

children are treated with equal concern. This is further supported by the accessibility of resources, such as books, food tasting activities, dressing up and small world figures all positively promoting diversity.

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the early years provision

There are good systems in place to link with others involved in the care and learning of the children. Regular discussions are held between the childminder and other professionals to track children's progress. However, this system is not yet fully developed. The childminder also accesses other resources, such as the library, country park and childminding groups to support the ongoing needs of children. The childminder understands the importance of working effectively with parents. This is achieved through sharing information in a variety of ways, such as daily discussions and the display and accessibility of written policies and procedures. Parents speak and write highly of the service that is offered, valuing the friendly, supportive and flexible approach of the childminder. The childminder makes continual significant improvement. All recommendations made at the last inspection have been successfully implemented. Numerous training courses

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the early years provision

undertaken have significantly improved her knowledge and skills. Furthermore, This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 extensive changes to the premises include extending the property inside to create larger rooms to store more toys and resources and the outdoor area fully supports children to play in a very secure and safe environment. Parents contribute their ideas through discussions with the childminder and pictures drawn by children inform the childminder of what they like to play with. The childminder demonstrates great commitment, passion and vision to continue improving the outcomes for children.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder creates a wonderful and exciting environment where children engage, explore and show great curiosity in their play and learning, inside the home, garden and when out on trips. From the onset, the childminder builds from a starting point for each child, undertaking observations which in turn inform future planning to support children's next steps in their learning and development. Evidence of children's progress is recorded in colourful and well-presented booklets, which are complemented with photographs to bring the activity to life. Children access some of these books to recall and talk about their own achievements with the childminder. Children are very active learners and thoroughly enjoy themselves whilst achieving extremely well in their learning and development.

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and outcomes for children

Children's enthusiasm shines through in many activities and daily tasks. They show great confidence and skills, talking about events, such as visiting the lake to watch the men fishing. They describe the fish the men caught as 'enormous' and where the men keep the fish before letting the fish go until it is time to go home. Children thoroughly enjoy looking at books with the childminder, turning the pages, listening to the childminder and answering the thought provoking questions she asks. Children develop their large muscle skills very well as they excitedly get ready to go outside. They quickly engage with trikes and scooters, climb and slide down the low-level climbing apparatus to bouncing on space hoppers. Children make independent choices in their play and choose between indoors and outside, supervised closely by the childminder. They instigate play which is extended excellently by the childminder. They talk about aliens, build figures with

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and outcomes for children

construction and extend their play through imaginative play in the garden with their peers. The childminder talks to the children about rockets and are totally engaged on the topic as they colour pictures of rockets and count up to ten waiting for their rocket to shoot up in the air. They describe the colours of the flames they have chosen and refer to more books about rockets whilst joining in with singing rhymes about space. This helps children consolidate their learning. The children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder who offers very positive interaction and excellent support to all children.

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and outcomes for children

The self-esteem of children is excellent. They are confident and happy because of the high level of positive praise and encouragement that the childminder provides. She thoroughly ensures all children are actively involved in decision making and do not get bored. As a result, children's behaviour is very good. Children understand This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 the importance of washing their hands before they have food and after they have been to the toilet. They also learn about keeping safe through discussions with the childminder and learning about keeping safe on walking trips, such as holding hands and not going near the road. All in all, children are developing excellent skills and attitudes which will stand them in excellent stead for future learning. 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 1 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 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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