Childminder in North East Lincolnshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY356115 Inspection date 20/03/2012 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 registered in 2007 and may care for four children under eight years during the day and one overnight. She is included on the Early Years Register, and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is currently caring for five children, two of whom are in the early years age group. All are cared for on a part time basis. She lives with her partner and their three children in a residential area of Grimsby. The family have a pet dog. All of the property apart from the main bedroom is used for childminding purposes. The rear garden is used for outdoor play. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association. She receives support from the local authority. She is willing to take children to the local toddler group, and cares for school age children in the locality.

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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 meet their individual welfare and learning needs. The children are making good progress in most areas. Partnerships with parents and other carers are very good, and the regular exchange of information ensures children's achievements are celebrated and any concerns readily identified. The childminder consults parents as part of her self-evaluation process but does not yet ask children for their views.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop opportunities for children to learn about the natural world  develop opportunities for children to contribute their views to the self- evaluation process.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding and understands her responsibility to protect children. She has plans to undertake further training to ensure she keeps her knowledge of child protection issues is up to date. Parents are made aware of her responsibility to raise any concerns about their children to the relevant authorities. Only authorised persons are allowed unsupervised access to the children, and they are supervised at all times. Children's safety and security are of the highest priority and her comprehensive risk assessments are regularly This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 reviewed, while daily safety checks ensure the premises and resources are safe when children arrive. The emergency evacuation procedure and emergency cover ensure any unexpected events can be addressed.

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the early years provision

Children are able to access resources freely in the conservatory, and although activities are planned this is flexible to take account of children's wishes and interests. They can choose from clearly labelled boxes and shelves what they wish to use. The furniture and equipment are suitable and meet the needs of all children present.

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the early years provision

Partnerships with parents and other carers are good and ensure children's achievements are celebrated and any concerns or additional needs are identified and addressed. Daily contact with the school nursery and the exchange record book ensures information is passed on and the childminder builds on the activities introduced at nursery. Verbal feedback each day keeps parents up to date with the children's development and welfare. Parents are very happy with the care their children receive, being confident of their safety and the fact they are happy in the childminder's care. They value the support she provides.

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the early years provision

The childminder uses the self-evaluation process effectively to identify her strengths and also areas for improvement. She is keen to improve her practice and has plans to develop her knowledge of child protection through ongoing training. She also has plans to develop the outside area to enable children to use decking when the grass is wet.

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and outcomes for children

The children are making good progress, in all areas although there are at present few practical opportunities to learn about the natural world, apart from caring for the dog. The childminder monitors and observes the children at all times, creating a learning journal, an exchange diary for nursery, and an observation file. Tracking forms are also completed. Parents are given information about activities and also ideas to support their children's development at home. All the development recording is freely available to them.

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and outcomes for children

Careful planning ensures all areas of learning are covered and the children are becoming very sociable individuals. They are confident in the childminder's care, and show they feel safe when visitors arrive. They happily discuss what they have been doing and make their views known. During the inspection they talk about the lollipop lady who looks after them, and introduce this into role play in the garden. They show they understand how they must behave near the road to keep themselves safe, and also how to cross the road when out with their parents. One parent commented that when traffic lights start to change he is told to stop.

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and outcomes for children

Clear house rules are in place, and the children behave very well. They know they must share and take turns as when pretending to cross the road or holding the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 lollipop. They are considerate of each other and know how to prevent accidents when playing on the trampoline. Their manners are very good and they speak kindly to each other. When playing in the house they use resources with care to prevent accidents. They are becoming independent, selecting items for themselves, helping themselves to drinks and putting on their own shoes. The children's communication skills are very good and they are happy to talk about their time in nursery and what they have been doing. They are proud of the pictures and photos on display in the conservatory, including the photographs of the Mother's Day flowers. Books are readily available for the children to use and

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and outcomes for children

they like stories, they are also aware they can obtain information from books. The children's vocabulary is developing very well through conversation and discussion with the childminder and each other.

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and outcomes for children

Children's knowledge and understanding of the world is promoted well through activities and walks in the local community and the celebration of festivals. They create dragon masks to celebrate Chinese New Year, of which they are very proud, and made pancakes for Shrove Tuesday. Children use books and resources to raise their awareness of other cultures and the childminder positive images of those often discriminated against. There are however few practical opportunities at present to learn about plants or insects on the premises, although they do go for walks into the local parks and gardens to see the flowers. They also visit the seaside and watch the boats in the harbour.

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and outcomes for children

The children learn to keep themselves healthy by the implementation of good hygiene practice. They know they must wash their hands after personal care, touching the dog, playing in the garden and before food. They are also aware that after exercise, for example, on the trampoline they may be hot and need to remove a jacket or have a drink. They discuss covering their mouths when coughing and sneezing to prevent germs spreading. The children know healthy eating and fresh air also help them to stay fit and 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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