Childminder in North Yorkshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY439296 Inspection date 31/05/2012 Inspector Linda Filewood

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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 2011. She lives with her husband and two children aged 10 and three in Ripon, North Yorkshire. All downstairs rooms are used for childminding and there is an enclosed rear garden for outside play. The childminder is able to take and collect children from local schools and pre-schools. The family has a rabbit and some fish.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight years at any one time, of whom, no more than two may be in the early years age range. There are currently foster children attending who are within the Early Years Foundation Stage, both of whom, attend on a part-time basis. She also offers care to children aged over five years to 11 years. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both 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 satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children enjoy their time with the childminder and make satisfactory progress in their learning and development. The childminder works closely with other professionals and parents and shares appropriate information in order to meet each child's needs. She supports each child well and extends their learning through effective questioning techniques and very good interaction. The childminder makes good use of her space and a wide range of resources to ensure each child enjoys their learning in a safe and secure environment. All required documentation to support the care of children is in place and most reflect and comply with regulation. The childminder makes some use of self-evaluation to identify areas for development but systems are not yet sufficiently robust, to ensure that all areas are identified.

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further?

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

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further?

 improve the record of risk assessment so that it clearly states when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action taken following a review or incident (Documentation). 14/06/2012

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop the use of short observations to show clearly what a child knows and can do This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  continue to develop evaluation systems in order to improve the outcomes for children.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibilities for safeguarding children's welfare. She has attended training so has an up-to-date understanding of safeguarding issues. Adults living in the childminder's home have the required suitability checks and premises are secure. This ensures children play in a safe environment. The childminder accurately maintains all required records, such as, accident and medication records. The childminder shares her policies, including a clearly written safeguarding children policy, with parents. Written risk assessments are in place to identify any potential hazards, although, they do not contain all the details required to meet regulatory requirements. They do not contain information on who conducted the risk assessment, the date or detail of any action taken following a review.

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the early years provision

The childminder ensures that her provision is inclusive for all families and she provides a welcoming environment. She seeks parents' views about their children's individual needs, home routines and interests during the settling-in period. This means she is fully prepared to meet their individual requirements. The childminder appropriately adapts activities so that all children enjoy their play and the company of others. She works closely with parents and other professionals. They share information on a regular basis in order to ensure children receive continuity in their care and development. There are no children on roll who also attend other early years provision. However, the childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with other settings, when the need arises, to support children's continued learning and development.

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the early years provision

The good organisation of the space and resources within the childminder's home enhances children's play opportunities. Children have safe and easy access to a very good range of suitable resources. This helps to promote their confidence and independence. The childminder makes good use of the library and toy library to extend her range, particularly to support children's understanding of diversity. She has begun to evaluate the effectiveness of her provision through reflection. This has enabled her to identify further training to support the work she does with children. Through discussion, the childminder clearly identifies the strengths and some areas for improvement in order to develop her recently registered childminding provision positively in future.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder flexibly plans activities so that children enjoy enhancing their skills in a comfortable, homely environment. All children are progressing steadily through a suitable balance of adult-initiated and child-led learning and development opportunities. The childminder joins in appropriately to enhance This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children's activities through play and conversation. This ensures that all children are included in play and extends children's language skills. Young children are beginning to say single words clearly and understand simple sentences. Babies are beginning to use their voice to make contact by gurgling and babbling, and respond well to different sounds.

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and outcomes for children

Children respond well to the childminder's positive interaction, praise and encouragement and a close relationship between her and each child is evident. She closely supervises children, especially when they are sleeping and babies snuggle into her for reassurance. This has a positive impact on their feelings of security and they settle contentedly to sleep after a bottle or their lunch. Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates a good understanding of each child's abilities, stage of development and how she is supporting the next steps in their learning. She regularly observes the children and assesses their development against information gathered about their starting points on entry. However, written observations contained in children's individual learning records do not contain sufficient information to show clearly what a child knows and can do.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy relevant experiences and support to help their social development and skills for the future. For example, they learn to play with other children during regular visits to toddler groups and older children are mindful of younger children. All children have plenty of opportunities to be active and interactive, which helps to improve their skills of coordination, control, manipulation and movement. For example, babies enjoy exploring rattles and lay safely on a mat with a mobile of toys to reach out and grasp. Older children enjoy exploring the texture of jelly and revel in the stickiness of their hands afterwards. They have plenty of wheeled vehicles, sand and water to enjoy outside and creatively draw with chalk on the paved area.

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and outcomes for children

Children follow good hygiene routines and the childminder encourages their hand- washing at appropriate times, such as, after toileting. This helps children to stay healthy. Children enjoy generally well-balanced, freshly prepared meals and snacks throughout the day and drinks are readily available to them at all times. The childminder offers good support to young children who are starting to be independent in their self-care. Daily outdoor play improves children's physical development and good health. Children learn about the environment as they visit the local amenities. The childminder extends their enjoyment by encouraging children to collect leaves and feathers to use in a creative activity on their return. 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 3 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 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 3 The extent to which children feel safe 3 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 3 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 3 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 3

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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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