Rawstron, Helen

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 320811 Inspection date 10/03/2009 Inspector Jane Elizabeth O'Callaghan

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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 2001.She lives with her husband and child aged 14 years on the outskirts of Leeds. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's house are used for childminding and there is an enclosed garden for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time. The childminder is currently providing care for six children in the early years age group, of which two children receive funding and two are in the compulsory childcare age group.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder collects and takes children to local schools, visits parks and other local amenities.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is an accredited childminder, holds a level 4 in childcare and is working towards a degree in childcare.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder's home provides a very welcoming environment for the children. They are offered an outstanding level of care and education from the childminder, who has an excellent understanding of their individual needs. Robust and in-depth systems to monitor children's learning include starting points and next steps are very well established and help to ensure children make progress. The childminder fosters extremely close working relationships with parents and other providers which are used to promote excellent quality care and education. The childminder has strong effective systems in place for monitoring and evaluating her practice as well as identifying key strengths and areas for further improvement.

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further?

To further improve the high quality early years provision the registered person should consider:

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further?

 continue to attend training to ensure the high standard of care offered to children and parents is ongoing.

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provision

The childminder has attended extensive courses to ensure that her skills and knowledge are up-to-date. For example, she has completed a level 4 in childcare and is in the process of gaining a BA (Honours) in Childhood and Youth Studies. This enables her to evaluate her practice effectively, improving the outcomes for children. The childminder attends an extensive range of external training courses This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 in all areas of childcare and this is an area that is ongoing, in order to continue to offer the high standard of care for children and parents. She offers the children a stimulating and organised environment where they feel safe and secure and are confident to enjoy new experiences. The childminder's skills ensure that the children are learning or consolidating their knowledge whilst having fun.

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provision

The partnership with parents is excellent; they are fully involved in their child's learning and daily experiences. Parents are encouraged to contribute to their child's daily diaries and to their learning journey folders. Parents appreciate the childminder; they praise the variety of experiences their child has and the care they receive by completing regular questionnaires. Parents receive copies of all policies and procedures, which are meticulously detailed and cover all of the requirements. The childminder has also built excellent relationships with other agencies and provisions that the children attend. She gives highly meticulous information and has written agreements with these provisions to gain access to the children's progress and this is also returned by the childminder. This ensures that children progress is monitored two-fold.

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provision

The childminder undertakes thorough self-evaluation using the Ofsted documentation. She finds this a very positive process which helps to target areas for future improvement and development. The childminder ensures she keeps up- to-date through training courses and reading relevant information. She meets fellow childminders regularly and shares good practice. The childminder also visits a children's centre to meet other childminders and professionals.

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provision

Children's safety and welfare is of paramount importance. A comprehensive risk assessment conducted each day ensures children are safe in the childminder's home and when they are away on outings. The childminder has clear knowledge of safeguarding procedures and has an extremely informative written policy, in which she fully informs parents about her responsibilities as a childminder to protect children from harm. The childminder has attended many short courses and workshops to keep her knowledge up-to-date. This includes her first aid training and, as a result, she is able to take appropriate action should there be an emergency. All mandatory records are very well maintained. A notice board with all information, including planning, menu, certificate of registration and a complaints procedure, is displayed in the hallway for parents, who also receive a highly comprehensive parent pack with all of the policies in when they first start with the

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's spoken language is developing well as the childminder converses with them constantly; they ask lots of questions and the childminder responds positively, allowing them time to reply, supporting them to contribute their own knowledge and ideas. The children are inquisitive; they learn through their play, counting, identifying colours and discussing wider world concepts, such as how the beans are growing and how the roots will grow and then 'we can eat them', the older child explains. Children sit with the childminder who reads a book about the bean that grows and they listen enthusiastically comparing the story to their own This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 beans.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder is pro-active in ensuring the children are safe at all times. Children are aware of, and practise the evacuation procedure regularly; they do topics on how to cross the road safely and learn about the emergency services. Children have dressing up costumes that relate to these along with an electronic metal detector, which they play with confidently, and ask the childminder what she has in her pockets and that it is the metal in her mobile that is makes it bleep. The childminder offers children an exceptional healthy and hygienic environment. At snack times, children choose the snacks from a selection of pictures of the different fruit, pitta bread, fresh vegetables, raisins and toast that they can have and excitedly sit at the table, washing their hands independently with their own individual towels prior to eating. Snack time and mealtimes are a very sociable time where children talk about their home life, families and what they want to play

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

with after they have finished. This develops their social skills and also teaches them about what foods are good for them.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has an excellent selection of toys and activities that children freely and confidently choose from. They cover all areas and children select what they wish to play with and expand on their imagination in various role play activities. For example, children make a runway for the toy airport placing stick-on dots for the lights. The children then expand on this activity by asking the childminder if they can put wheels on the aeroplanes they made and painted previously. The children choose different size buttons to put on as wheels for the aeroplanes; they count them and explain that they have to be round to make the plane move. The childminder helps the younger children to attach the wheels; however, older children manage confidently alone. The childminder highly praises the children throughout all activities and also when going to the toilet and she rewards children with stickers that they choose and proudly wear. Children are exceptionally well-

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

behaved and the childminder reminds them why we share, say thank you and sit nicely at the table for snack time.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder ensures that the child's day is full of exciting and enjoyable activities and environment. She does in-depth and very informative planning, that covers every age and stage of a child's development and this is displayed for parents. She completes highly comprehensive profiles and daily diaries of the children's day and activities are linked with the Early Years Foundation Stage and identify children's next steps. Parents willingly contribute to the children's profiles, along with other agencies involved in caring for the children. As a result, children are provided with wide and exciting experiences which enrich their overall development and are making exceptional progress. 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? 1 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? 1

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 1 How well are children helped to be healthy? 1 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 1 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 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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