Naz, Farah

Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This document may be reproduced in whole or in part for non-commercial educational purposes, provided that the information quoted is reproduced without adaptation and the source and date of publication are stated. Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY347337 Inspection date 23/01/2009 Inspector Helene Anne Terry

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Type of setting Childminder 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 report includes information on any complaints about the childcare provision which Ofsted has received since the last inspection or registration whichever is the later, which require Ofsted or the provider to take action in Annex C.

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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. 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. She lives with her husband and three children aged two, six and seven years in a terraced property in Bradford, West Yorkshire. Areas of the home used for the children include the whole of the downstairs and the small bedroom and bathroom on the first floor. There is currently no suitable outdoor area.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of three children at any one time. At present she has one child on roll aged two years who attends for various sessions throughout the week. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the early years register and the compulsory and voluntary childcare register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder has only begun minding recently and has not yet fully developed her knowledge and understanding of all of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). As a result, there are weaknesses in planning and assessing children’s learning and development and some welfare requirement are not met. The childminder is adequately organised and works hard to meet children’s needs and to provide them with a warm, welcoming and bilingual environment. However, children have limited opportunities to learn about diversity and the wider world as part of their everyday routines. Through discussions the childminder demonstrates a commitment to develop her practice and make improvements to benefit the children in her care.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the early years provision requires significant improvement. The registered person is given a Notice to Improve that sets out actions to be carried out.

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further?

To comply with the requirements of the EYFS the registered person must take the following action by the specified date:

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further?

 devise and conduct regular risk assessments of areas of the home that are used by the children, including any outings undertaken ( Suitable Premises, environment and Equipment) 12/02/2009  ensure that written permission to administer medication is obtained from parents for each and every medicine before medication is given (Safeguarding and Promoting Children's Welfare) 12/02/2009  develop systems to observe children and use these observations to plan and provide experiences for them that are appropriate to their stage of development as 12/02/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 they progress towards the early learning goals ( Organisation). To improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 ensure that regular fire evacuation drills are carried out and details are recorded in a fire log book of any problems encountered and how they were resolved  develop systems for sharing information with parents about children's learning and development and for offering support for extending learning at home  provide opportunities for children through activities, resources and daily routines to value diversity and respect for people's differences and similarities.

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provision

The childminder recognises the value of working in partnership with parents and provides a flexible service to meet their individual needs. Parents are informed about the setting's policies and procedures and daily discussions ensure parents are kept informed about their child's care and routine needs. The childminder keeps appropriate records about the children in her care, in order for her to understand and meet their needs. However, little information is shared or gained from parents in relation to their child's learning and development, as a result the childminder is uncertain of children's starting points and therefore is unable to effectively monitor their development.

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provision

Children are safeguarded as the childminder shows a suitable understanding of her responsibility to keep children safe from harm and neglect and she is aware of how to refer concerns to the appropriate agencies.

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provision

The childminder has only recently begun to child mind and has not yet looked closely at her practice with regard to all aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Although she is beginning to consider the strengths and weaknesses of her practice in order to plan future improvements, her self-assessment system is still under development and this has led to a delay in addressing all the requirements of the EYFS and in implementing improvements.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder takes time to develop warm, caring relationships with the children in her care. Throughout activities and routines, the childminder interacts with the children playing, listening and talking to them. The childminder organises her day around the needs and interests of the children and those finding it difficult to settle are supported adequately. Children enjoy activities that they select or which are selected and prepared by the childminder who takes into consideration their ages and abilities. For example, younger children enjoy playing with the trucks and cars as they observe what happens to the cement truck when the handle is turned.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Whilst children are making some progress in their development, the childminder This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 has a limited knowledge of the learning and development requirements within the EYFS. As a result the play experiences offered do not challenge or explore all areas of children's learning. This is a breach of regulations. The childminder takes pride in seeing children learn and develop and has some awareness of children's strengths and areas of development, however, she has not yet started to use this knowledge in order to observe and plan for children's next steps in learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are cared for in a clean and suitably maintained home environment and are protected from infection through the implementation of effective hygiene procedures. For example, the childminder provides individual bed linen and hand drying facilities. Children’s dietary needs are met because the childminder provides a healthy diet and drinks are accessible throughout the day. However, children have limited opportunities to experience outdoor play as part of their regular daily routine, as a result they are not learning that physical activity promotes their good health and development. Children have quiet time for sleeping or relaxing throughout the day and benefit from the childminder's flexible daily routines.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

In most instances children's risk of accidental injury is minimised because the childminder has a general understanding of safety. Most potential risks to children are identified and the childminder takes positive steps to address these issues, however, some electric sockets in the lounge are unprotected. The childminder does not use written risk assessments and as a result not all aspects of safety is consistently maintained in the home. This is a breach of regulations. The childminder maintains an up to date first aid certificate and has a sound sickness policy in place that is shared with parents. However, she does not obtain from parents written permission to administer medication to children. This is a breach of regulations. Children are learning to keep themselves safe, because the childminder talks to them about using equipment safely. Although the childminder does have an emergency evacuation procedure in place this is not practised with

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

the children and a record is not maintained.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are valued and respected as individuals and are treated with equal concern. The childminder has a sound knowledge of the children in her care, in terms of their individual care needs, personalities and interests. Children's confidence and self-esteem are enhanced due to the childminder's use of praise and encouragement. The childminder has a professional understanding of appropriate behaviour management strategies and speaks to children in a calm and respectful manner. 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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of children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

How well does the provision promote inclusive practice? 3 The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement.

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How effective is the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement? How well does the setting work in partnership with parents and others? How well are children safeguarded? 3

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 4 How well are children helped to be healthy? 4 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 4 How well are children helped to make a positive contribution? How well are children helped develop skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being?

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

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

 ensure that written permission to administer medication is obtained from parents for each and every medicine before medication is given (Records to be kept) 12/02/2009

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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

 ensure that written permission to administer medication is obtained from parents for each and every medicine before medication is given (Records to be kept) 12/02/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

This section of the report includes details of any complaint/s made to Ofsted when:  we took action for the provider to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  we asked the provider to take action in order to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  the provider had already taken any necessary action to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register.

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

We will not report on any complaint where the provider met the requirements of the Early Years Register or did not require any action by Ofsted or the registered provider.

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Detail of the complaint/s

Since the last inspection there have been no complaints made to Ofsted that required the provider or Ofsted to take any action in order to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register.

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Detail of the complaint/s

The provider is required to keep a record of complaints made by parents, which they can see on request. The complaints record may contain complaints other than those made to Ofsted.

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