Pickup, Maria

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 EY306853 Inspection date 26/03/2009 Inspector Shaheen Matloob

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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

Children only attend this setting before and/or after the school day and/or during the school holidays. The judgements in this report reflect the quality of early years provision offered to children during those periods.

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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 May 2005. She lives with her partner and two children aged eight and 11 years in the Denholme area of Bradford, West Yorkshire. Local amenities, such as shops, schools and parks are all within walking distance. The whole of the ground floor and the bathroom on the first floor are used for childminding purposes.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the early years register to care for a maximum of four children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than two may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding two children in this age group, who attend part time. She also offers care to five children aged over five years, offering after school care. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder walks to collect children from the local school. She is a member of an approved childminding network and is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory. Children are cared for in a warm, welcoming family home. Some aspects, such as health, safety and positive contribution are met effectively. Children are supported so that no child is disadvantaged and their individuality is respected. The childminder has a positive relationship with parents and recognises the importance of her role in children's well-being. However, parents are less involved in their children's continuous learning and development, and observations and assessment records require improvement. The childminder has satisfactory systems in place to identify strengths and areas for development, and updates her knowledge through regular training.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop methods of sharing information with parents and involve them in their child's continious learning and development  use observations and assessments effectively to identify learning priorities to plan relevant and motivating experiences for each child  match observations to expectations of the early learning goals.

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provision

Policies and procedures are used appropriately to promote the welfare of children and reviewed regularly. Records used to manage and meet children's individual This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 needs are clear, up-to-date and stored securely. The childminder has a flexible routine so that children can take part in a range of developmentally appropriate activities and their care needs can be incorporated. She ensures that all children and families are welcomed and treated with dignity and respect. The childminder has a clear commitment to continual professional development and has attended a wide range of beneficial training since the last inspection, to improve and develop her knowledge in certain areas and learn new skills to improve her practice for children. This is reflected particularly with regards to positive contribution. Self- evaluation is based on appropriate levels of monitoring. It identifies strengths and

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provision

areas for improvement adequately and is likely to bring about some further improvement in the future.

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provision

Partnerships with parents are established and the settling in period ensures that the childminder obtains sufficient information to ensure that each child's welfare needs are met, however there is not enough information gained about children's starting points and capabilities, and the involvement of parents in children's learning and development is not sufficiently robust. Parents are provided with information about all aspects of the childminding setting, including policies and procedures. Information is shared in a two-way process, daily diaries contain information about the child's day and well-being and parents can also contribute anything of interest at home. Parental questionnaires are used to obtain information from parents about the setting and contain positive comments, such as 'children enjoy going to the childminder's and are well cared for', 'the childminder keeps me well informed of what is happening during the day' and 'she is very

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provision

approachable and has a lovely attitude towards children'.

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provision

Arrangements to safeguard children are satisfactory. The childminder has completed basic child protection training and uses her knowledge to identify any safeguarding concerns. She is aware of her role to safeguard children's welfare and liaise with relevant agencies when required.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are happy, settled and enjoy coming to the setting. They say that they like the 'play dough and animals the best'. The childminder has a satisfactory understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She knows children's interests and plans a flexible range of activities and continuous play provision based around these and their care routines. Children are suitably engaged in most activities and make satisfactory progress towards the learning goals, although activities do not always present sufficient challenges and motivation. Limited observations and assessments are not fully embedded and currently do no effectively identify learning priorities so that experiences for each child can be planned and matched to learning goals.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are able to learn about valuing each others differences and respecting other cultures through a meaningful range of resources and planned activities. The childminder has attended 'persona doll' training and introduced dolls to children who have independently named them. Children engage in imaginative play based on own first-hand experiences as they explain that they are going shopping. They This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 are provided with writing materials and paper so that they can plan a shopping list. Children ascribe meaning to their marks as they write down items for a shopping list. They use number names and language spontaneously as they sing their favourite rhymes and use equipment to develop their mathematical language. Children have opportunities to use electronic programmable toys and are able to complete simple operations and recognise some numbers. The childminder also

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

introduces language such as, addition and subtraction to develop their knowledge. Children enjoy looking at books. The childminder reinforces their knowledge of particular stories by using story sacks and complimenting what they have learnt at school. She asks questions to help them understand the storyline and, as a result, children demonstrate an understanding of the elements of the story and recognise the main characters.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder is successful in promoting children's knowledge and understanding of health and safety. Thorough risk assessments ensure that potential hazards are minimised and children are made aware of dangers through discussion about road safety and hazards indoors. As a result, children know that they must hold onto the banister when coming down the stairs otherwise they will fall. Their health and dietary needs are met in accordance with parental wishes and the childminder implements good standards of hygiene throughout the home. Children are able to rest and be active according to their needs and they explain where they sleep and which blanket is theirs. Established routines ensure that children adopt good personal hygiene habits, to prevent the spread of infection. Children know that too many sweets will make their teeth fall out. A clear policy regarding sickness is shared and understood by parents, which makes sure that effective measures are

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

taken when children are poorly. Fire safety is effective and children clearly understand the procedures and explain how 'you have to get out because you will burn'. 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? 2 How well are children helped to be healthy? 2 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 3 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: 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 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

There have been no complaints made to Ofsted since the last inspection.

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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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