Childminder in East Riding of Yorkshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY430218 Inspection date 31/05/2012 Inspector Carol-Anne Shaw

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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 has been registered since 2011. She lives with her adult daughter, in the Bempton lane area of the seaside resort of Bridlington in the East Riding of Yorkshire. It is within walking distance of shops, school and play areas. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding including the lounge and dining/kitchen. There is a cloakroom also on the ground floor. An enclosed rear garden is available for children's outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register to care for a maximum of six children under eight years, of these three may be in the early years age group. She is also registered on both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently two children attending, both are in the early years age group.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is available to take children to and from the local primary school. She is a member of the National Childminding Association. The family has a pet dog.

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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 enjoy their time in the childminder's welcoming home. Comprehensive documentation is in place and maintained efficiently, this contributes to the safe organisation and care of the children. Partnerships with parents are effective with information shared both verbally and in writing, which in turn promotes inclusive care for each child. Children make overall good progress in their learning and development considering their starting points. The childminder is in the early stages of evaluating her childminding service, however, she has attended a number of training events and uses the information to promote further development of her childminding service.

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further?

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

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further?

 monitor and evaluate the quality of the childminding service and use this to prioritise the areas for further development  extend the activities and resources to provide more positive images that promote children's thinking and help them to understand diversity and disabilities. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

Effective safeguarding procedures are in place and the childminder ensures parents are informed about her responsibilities in protecting children. Through attending safeguarding training, she develops her skills and knowledge of protecting children from abuse. The required safeguarding information, along with contact details for the relevant agencies is readily available. Records, such as those of accidents and attendance, are completed and available for inspection. The childminder monitors her home for safety and through effective supervision ensures children's safety at all times. The childminder has carried out risk assessments of the home covering all areas of the premises, garden and the different outings undertaken. Any potential dangers to children have been made safe. The identity of visitors is checked when appropriate and the childminder maintains a record of them in her visitors log. The childminder's effective

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the early years provision

supervision and good practice ensures children play safely and freely whilst in her care.

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the early years provision

The childminder obtains detailed information from parents to enable her to fully meet their child's individual needs. She plans and provides a wide range of activities and resources that reflect their interests and stages of development. The childminder is motivated and committed to developing her knowledge and skills of childcare and how children learn, through attending a range of training events. The childminder has embraced the Early Years Foundation Stage. She evaluates her practice and seeks the views and feedback from parents. These systems help her to monitor her practice, however they are not fully effective in prioritising the areas for further development.

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the early years provision

The childminder operates an inclusive practice and warmly welcomes all children into her setting. Children get out and about in their local community and access some activities to support their understanding of others. This helps children recognise and value the importance of respecting one another and their differences. However, there are limited activities and resources that support children's understanding of different cultures and disabilities. Overall the childminder provides a good range of activities and resources to support children's learning and development and she has made treasure baskets for the younger children to support holistic play.

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the early years provision

There are effective working relationships with the parents and carers. The childminder has regular contact with the parents and carers, giving written and verbal feedback on a daily basis in the diary she completes. In addition, she invites new parents for visits so they are confident in leaving the child in her care. Parents are also welcome to visit in their lunch breaks to spend time with their children in the childminder's home. Effective continuity of care and learning is supported, because the childminder has made good links with other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage the children attend. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

The children are happy, confident and settle easily into the welcoming environment. They are encouraged to develop a positive sense of identity as they follow their interests and play with favourite toys. Resources are displayed at a low level so children can self-select and make independent choices in their play and learning. Children freely access the ground floor and garden and the childminder ensures they have daily opportunities for fresh air and robust physical play. They enjoy healthy snacks of fruit and the childminder ensures a good standard of hygiene is followed. Children learn to become independent as they access the cloakroom to wash their hands when coming in from outside and before meals and snacks.

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and outcomes for children

The warm and homely environment, where children's uniqueness is fully recognised and promoted, ensures children's needs are fully met. They demonstrate confidence and include the adults in their play. Children develop their vocal and language skills as they build upon their understanding and communication while demonstrating what activities they enjoy. The childminder has built warm and trusting relationships with the children who respond effectively to her. They develop their vocabularies and show an interest in a wide range of resources and books. Children have many opportunities to draw and mark make, all well supported and encouraged by the childminder. Children develop creative skills as they complete projects using collage and paint, for example using boxes to make cars. They demonstrate their observation and colour recognition skills. Their understanding of number and counting is supported in everyday situations as they

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and outcomes for children

count during their play and have opportunities to weigh quantities when they bake with the childminder. The children play well together and their behaviour is good. Good manners are promoted as they socialise, share and take turns.

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and outcomes for children

All children are making good progress towards their early learning goals, because they are provided with a variety of interesting play-based activities that follow their individual interests. This is enhanced through the childminder's positive interaction and effective questioning techniques. Children's progress is well documented in their individual learning journeys and this is supported with lots of photographic evidence, observations and assessments. The possible next steps in learning are now being formally identified and an overview of children's learning is completed to show what children know and can do.

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and outcomes for children

Children have many opportunities to learn about the real world, learning about nature as they observe the changing seasons. Their physical good health is effectively promoted, through access to walks in the fresh air and the many outdoor activities. For example, they enjoy the opportunities to use the toys in the garden where their coordination, balancing and climbing skills are challenged, in a safe and controlled environment. They plant and grow flowers and learn that they need water them to keep them growing. The new gazebo enables children to play outdoors when the weather is hot so they can play in the shade, while still getting fresh air. Indoors children play games and role play different situations, making up stories and developing their vocabulary. Children learn about keeping themselves This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 safe in the childminder's home and when on a nature walk looking for bugs and

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and outcomes for children

insects with the childminder, who talks about safety when crossing roads and walking near water. 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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