Childminder in Gateshead

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY419983 Inspection date 08/05/2012 Inspector Julie Morrison

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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 two children aged 16 and 12 years in Sunniside. The whole of the ground floor and the bathroom on the first floor are used for childminding. Children have use of a garden for outdoor play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register, as well as the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of six children aged under eight years, of whom, three may be aged under five and one may be under one year. She is also registered to care for children aged over eight years. The childminder currently cares for two children, both of whom are in the early years age range. The childminder cares for children on weekdays from 8am to 6pm for 48 weeks of the year. She takes and collect children from the local school and to the local parent and toddler group. The childminder holds a National Vocational Qualifaction at Level 3 in childcare.

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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

The childminder provides a friendly environment where all children are making satisfactory progress towards the early learning goals. She is beginning to introduce observations of the children's learning and these are combined with a suitable range of activities which cover all areas of learning. Systems to work closely with parents and other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage are developing, this helps the childminder to gather sufficient information in order to meet their individual needs. Most documentation required to effectively safeguard children is in place. The childminder has an adequate understanding of her areas for development, however, she has not introduced systems to effectively monitor and evaluate her practice.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure that there is a daily record of the names and hours of attendance of the children looked after on the premises (Documentation) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 22/05/2012

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the systems for assessing and monitoring children's progress to ensure this information is used to identify learning priorities  promote effective continuity and progression by sharing relevant information about children's learning and development with other provisions  further develop the risk assessment to cover anything with which a child may This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 come into contact  develop procedures to promote reflective practice, self-evaluation and identify priorities for development to improve outcomes for children.

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the early years provision

The childminder appropriately protects children from harm as she has a clear understanding of safeguarding procedures and recognises possible signs and symptoms of abuse. This is supported with a written safeguarding children policy, and clear procedures about who to contact should she have any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder has a record of risk assessment for her home and outings, however, not all hazards have been effectively identified. As a result, some potential hazards have not been minimised, for example, hanging blind cords. However, the risk to children is minimal as the childminder maintains close supervision of children at all times. The childminder has not kept a daily record of children's hours of attendance; this is a breach of the legal requirements. As a result, her documentation is not fully up-to-date.

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the early years provision

The childminder makes suitable use of space and resources. Age appropriate resources are stored in low level storage boxes and placed out prior to children's arrival. This allows children to make independent choices about their play. Colourful displays of numbers, letters and shapes further support children's learning. Suitable procedures are in place to work with parents. The childminder discusses with parents how she works at the start and important information, such as her certificate of registration and details for contacting Ofsted, are clearly displayed for parents to see. This helps to keep parents suitably informed about her setting. The childminder gathers sufficient information from parents at the start to appropriately meet children's welfare needs, including dietary requirements and contact details. Parents are kept up-to-date about their child's care through daily diaries and access to their child's learning journal. The childminder shares

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the early years provision

some information with other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage where children in her care attend. For example, information about what children have eaten and how they have been. However, she has not further developed her systems to share information about children's individual learning and development, in order to fully support continuity of care and learning for children.

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a basic understanding of the importance of developing her practice. She discusses practice with other childminders and has begun to reflect on some changes within her setting, for example, removing doors to make supervision of children easier. However, she has not developed procedures to effectively monitor and evaluate her setting in order to ensure continuous improvement. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

Children are making suitable progress in their learning and development because the childminder provides an appropriate range of activities which cover all areas of learning. She has a satisfactory understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and although in their infancy, has developed adequate systems to observe children's learning. For example, each child has an individual file which includes photographs and examples of their work. However, although these are very loosely linked to the areas of learning, they are not being used to show progress or identify next steps in children's learning. This makes it difficult to monitor planning to ensure it is based on children's individual needs and children's progress towards the early learning goals.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder interacts appropriately with the children to extend their learning. For example, she sits children on her knee as they look at books together and encourages them to find their noses and their mouths like in the story. She further supports their emerging language skills as they sing action rhymes together, such as row your boat. Counting and problem solving skills are supported appropriately through a suitable range of resources, including building blocks, games and jigsaws. The childminder further supports these skills as she counts as part of their play; for example, counting how many pieces of jigsaw they have. Children have regular opportunities to develop their creative skills exploring play dough, painting and drawing. An adequate range of push button toys and a lap top for older children helps to begin to support children's skills for the future. Discussion, for example about the Chinese New Year, and an adequate range of resources help to

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and outcomes for children

begin to develop children's awareness of diversity.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder provides children with regular opportunities to be physical. They play in the garden climbing through tunnels or using hoola hoops and have regular visits to local toddler groups where they are also able to socialise with their peers. Children's health is further promoted through a balance of healthy meals and daily routines, such as washing hands before meals. Appropriate procedures are in place to record accidents and medication, along with all required consent forms. These positively safeguard children's well-being. Children have suitable procedures to learn about keeping themselves safe. For example, they discuss road safety and practise fire drills. Children are happy and settled in the childminders care. She provides cuddles and reassurance to them on waking and uses age appropriate strategies for managing their behaviour. 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 3 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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Records to be kept) 22/05/2012

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Records to be kept) 22/05/2012

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