Childminder in North East Lincolnshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY351458 Inspection date 13/03/2012 Inspector Elisabeth Wright

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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 2007. She lives with her adult daughter in a house in Grimsby, South Humberside. The whole of the ground floor of the property, and the upstairs bathroom and two bedrooms are used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder is able to take and collect children from local schools and pre-schools. The family has two dogs. She is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age range. When working with an assistant she is registered to care for 11 children under eight years, of whom five may be in the early years age range. In addition the childminder is registered to provide overnight care.

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Description of the childminding

There are currently eight children attending who are within the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder also offers care to children aged over five years. She is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and children who speak English as an additional language. She is a member of an approved childminding network and receives support from the local authority. She is also 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 secure and happy with the childminder, therefore, they thrive and make good progress. Their individual needs supported well, including those of children with special education needs and/or disabilities. Children who speak English as an additional language are fully included because their culture is valued. Systems of observation, assessment and planning are broadly effective in identifying children's developmental needs. Methods of self-evaluation effectively identify the strengths and weaknesses of the provision. Therefore, the childminder is able to maintain a good capacity for the continuous improvement of her provision.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further the observation and assessment system to ensure that children 's planned next steps are clearly linked to their individual learning and development needs. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

Children are safeguarded well because the childminder and her assistant have a secure understanding of local safeguarding policies. This includes effective procedures that are in place and understood for the management of any concerns about the children in her care. She is vigilant in protecting the children's safety in her home by conducting risk assessments and making daily checks on the premises.

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the early years provision

Space in the home is organised effectively to meet the needs of children across a range of ages. Resources are made accessible to them, allowing them to develop independence and make choices. The development of the garden contributes significantly to the children's learning and development by providing them with a wide range of active play opportunities. Consequently, children thrive and make good progress in line with their starting points.

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the early years provision

The childminder is committed to the self-evaluation process and is continually looking for ways to improve her service. Previous actions and recommendations have been addressed promptly and effectively. The views of parents are sought through informal daily communication and regular surveys, and children's interests and needs are fully included. She is, therefore, able to effectively identify her strengths and weaknesses and she sets appropriate and challenging targets to bring about further improvements for the children in her care.

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the early years provision

Well-established relationships with other professionals and providers locally ensure that useful information is exchanged to enhance the care, learning and development of the children. Close working relationships with parents ensure that their wishes and views are included and, therefore, all children's individual needs are known and effectively met. This includes any children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and children who speak English as an additional language. Parents are given good information regarding their own child's day and achievements, therefore, they are empowered to provide appropriate support in the home, providing consistency of care overall.

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and outcomes for children

Children make good progress in their learning and development because the childminder knows them well. She observes and assesses children as they play, which enables her to plan for their identified needs and interests. However, the assessment and planning procedures are not fully developed and do not show how children's next steps are clearly linked into their individual learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder and her assistant develop good relationships with the children that enhance their feeling of security and belonging in her home. The children are This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 confident and enjoy their time there, moving about freely and engaging with the activities provided. For example, they chase bubbles in the garden and enthusiastically wash the windows with colourful mops. Clear and appropriate explanations ensure that children develop awareness of how to keep themselves safe and support good levels of behaviour. Children learn to be considerate of others and therefore they are able to play in a safe and calm atmosphere where they can enjoy one another's company. They know that they must stay together when they are out and older children are taught how to use the telephone to summon help should they need to.

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and outcomes for children

Children's health is supported well and they develop a secure understand of how to support their own healthy lifestyle. They develop their physical skills and coordination well because they have frequent opportunities for active play in the garden. Their health is further supported through consistent routines where, for example, they learn the importance of washing hands.

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and outcomes for children

Children develop good mark making skills because they can draw with a variety of resources both indoors and outside. They develop active imaginations, participating in painting and junk modelling and enjoying books and stories. They participate in role play that represents a wide range of cultures and develops their understanding of the wider world. Children who speak English as an additional language are supported well. Their communication skills are enhanced because their home language is valued and they are able to share aspects of their own culture, such as food they enjoy, with the other children. Consequently all children learn about diversity and respect for one another.

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and outcomes for children

All children develop good levels of communication because they interact with adults who listen to them and value their conversation. The childminder uses opportunities during play and routines to include counting and popular cooking activities to introduce children to concepts of weight, volume and measure. They learn to solve problems as they complete puzzles and build dens in the garden. Children use laptop computers and interactive toys that develop their understanding of technology. Overall, the skills they develop support their future learning and development well. 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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