Childminder in Kingston upon Hull

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY347992 Inspection date 15/03/2012 Inspector Caroline Basham

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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 and lives with her husband on the outskirts of Kingston Upon Hull. The whole ground floor and a rear bedroom are used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time and is registered on the Early Years Register and both parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently five children on roll in the early year's age range and one child on the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder takes and collects children to and from the local primary school and visits the park, childminder groups and the library. She has two cats as family pets and is a member of Morton Michel childcare club. The childminder uses her car on occasions for transporting children and supports children with additional needs and children who speak English as an additional language.

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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 making good progress in their learning and development. The childminder works closely in partnership with parents and carers and knows the children well. This means individual's needs are sensitively and appropriately met. Children's learning is enhanced well by the good range of resources and experiences available, however opportunities for accessing books and quiet areas are limited. The childminder has comprehensive risk assessments, policies and procedures in place and uses self-evaluation processes and parent questionnaires to enhance her setting.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the book area to make it more attractive and comfortable for children.

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the early years provision

Children are safeguarded exceptionally well and are protected in the setting because the childminder has an excellent knowledge of local safeguarding procedures and comprehensive policy guidelines and contact numbers are fully in place. The childminder supervises the children meticulously and is vigilant at ensuring the children are kept safe whilst in her care. All household members are suitably vetted and appropriate to work with children. Children are further safeguarded because the childminder carries out robust fire evacuation procedures This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 with the children and helps them to understand the importance of safety in the home. Risk assessments are implemented very effectively and ensure all areas used by the children are safe. For example, the childminder consistently checks all areas of the home and garden prior to use by children. This means that children

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the early years provision

are able to move freely and very safely around the home.

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the early years provision

The childminder is knowledgeable about the Early Years Foundation Stage and uses this well to support the children in their learning. The environment is well organised and fully accessible to the children. For example, children can play safely outdoors under the secure car port and in the rear garden on the decking and artificial grass, this helps the children to thrive and make good progress in their development. The childminder is very aware of her setting's strengths and weaknesses and continually looks at ways of improving her provision. She sets sensible and achievable targets and uses parent's comments and suggestions to improve her service.

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the early years provision

Close working relationships are formed with parents and carers and useful information is obtained about each child such as their dietary requirements and personal care routines. This means that parent's wishes and children's individual needs are effectively met. The childminder shares important information about their child's progress and starting points for learning. This enables parents to become involved in their child's learning and each child is well supported in making progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder has established good relationships with the local primary school and works in partnership with other childminders and professionals involved with the children in her care. This contributes well to supporting children's welfare and learning.

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the early years provision

The childminder sensitively supports children with special educational needs and or disabilities and readily adapts learning experiences appropriately to meet each individual's learning and development needs. The childminder has an effective equal opportunities policy and regularly reviews this. This ensures all children's needs are fully included and supported very well.

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and outcomes for children

Children are very happy and enjoy attending the setting. Due to the childminder's excellent secure safety routines, individual needs are very well met. Children move safely and freely around the provision, this is because the childminder ensures the learning environment is clean and safe to access and children are taught how to use resources and toys safely. Children know how to keep safe when crossing the road. For example, they talk about standing at the safe line on the path where oncoming traffic can be seen clearly and safely when out with the childminder.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder ensures personal hygiene routines are closely adhered to and observed at all times. Clear hand washing routines are in place and children know to wash their hands prior to eating. Children are beginning to make healthy choices as they are offered healthy snacks such as fresh fruit with water or milk to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 drink. Children brush their teeth each morning after breakfast and the childminder talks about the importance of oral hygiene clearly and appropriately. The children have regular access to physical play both indoors and outside and have plenty of opportunities to promote their all round physical development whilst being kept safe. The nearby park is accessed regularly and children enjoy attending a variety of activity sessions on a weekly basis. Children display excitement and joy as they confidently dance, sing and join in the actions to the sleeping bunny song with the

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and outcomes for children

Children make effective progress towards the Early Learning Goals because the childminder observes and completes plans incorporating each individual's interests and needs. Next steps are carefully devised to enhance and further children's learning and development through a variety of activities and experiences. Children enjoy dressing up in role play costumes and dance and sing happily together. They use the abacus and count the beads clearly and demonstrate a good knowledge of the different colours. However, the children have limited access to books. The childminder leads a game of lotto bingo with the children and they know how to match up the farm pictures effectively. Children enjoy using fine motor skills and their language skills are enhanced as they play with a tray of rice and pasta searching for hidden treasure. Good skills in technology are gained through children accessing a variety of cause and effect toys and they relish sharing and

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and outcomes for children

taking turns with the smart pen electronic game. This is because they are supported well and the childminder enables children in her care to learn good skills for the future.

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and outcomes for children

Children behave well and understand what is expected of them due to clear explanations, rules and boundaries that are carefully and appropriately put in place by the childminder. She encourages the children to have respect for themselves, for others and for the environment around them. Children are learning about other cultures and beliefs and celebrate festivals together and diversity is promoted through the effective use of resources. 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 1 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 1 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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