Nutter, Joy

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 EY317768 Inspection date 27/04/2009 Inspector Liz Whitehead

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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 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 has been registered since 2005 and may work with an assistant. She lives with her husband and two children aged nine and five in Morley, a suburb of Leeds. The ground floor and first floor bathroom of the property are used for childminding purposes and there is an enclosed garden for outdoor play. The childminder takes and collects children from school and attends local groups. The family has two hamsters.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder provides care for children on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered for a maximum of five children at any one time and has six children on roll; five of whom are under eight years, with four of these in the early years age group. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and holds a certificate in Developing Childminding Practice.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory. Children are happy, confident and share good relationships with the childminder, who respects and values them as individuals. All the required documentation is in place and mostly maintained appropriately, although the childminder has not completed the required training. Successful partnerships with parents and other settings effectively promote children's care and well-being, therefore, they make sound progress in all areas of learning. The childminder regularly evaluates her practice, although this does not always identify gaps in the provision.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop awareness of need for confidentiality with regard to developmental records.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure a current paediatric first aid certificate is in place at all times. (Qualifications, training, knowledge and skills.) 11/05/2009

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provision

Improvements made since the last inspection successfully contribute towards children's care and well-being. For example, the childminder has updated the safeguarding children policy, provides additional natural resources and plans more This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 activities, especially during school holidays to occupy and interest the children. She is proactive in seeking the views of parents which enables her to evaluate the provision and promote the outcomes for children. However, the childminder does not hold a valid first aid certificate, which is a breach of regulations.

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provision

Children are appropriately safeguarded as the childminder is aware of the signs, symptoms and procedure to follow if she has concerns regarding a child in her care. All the required documentation is in place, although the childminder is not always aware of where to find written permission to seek emergency medical advice or treatment. Additionally, confidentiality is not maintained on children's developmental records. Written risk assessments are in place to keep children safe in the home, garden and on outings. Additionally, the childminder conducts a daily visual check, although this does not always ensure that plug sockets are inaccessible to children.

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provision

The childminder actively develops and fosters an effective relationship with parents and shares full information regarding the children's care and well-being through daily discussions. This is supplemented with written information for younger children and innovative ideas, such as providing parents with discs showing children participating in a wide range of activities. Additionally, all children receive a welcome pack containing an individual towel, beaker, diary and a soft toy just for them. The childminder has established strong communication links with other settings that children attend to ensure the services they receive compliment each other and enhances their learning and development through regular discussions and the sharing of profiles.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

All children are learning to keep themselves healthy and safe. For example, they enjoy home cooked, nutritious meals and make healthy choices from the posters prominently displayed near the table. They proudly talk about growing their own tomatoes, strawberries and raspberries. Consistently using individual towels and flannels reduces the risk of cross infection. Through regular practise children are very aware of the importance of emergency evacuation procedures. The childminder enhances their understanding through placing a picture of a fire in an area to encourage the children to think about the route they need to take to leave the home safely.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The sharing of information with parents enhances children's learning and development. The childminder ensures that she obtains information regarding their developmental achievements when beginning to care for them. Regular observations show children's progress towards the early learning goals and includes the next steps in their learning. Children behave well and share warm and affectionate relationships with the childminder as they snuggle up reading stories together. Children are very familiar with the stories, are very confident communicators and quickly point out when the childminder misses words out.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder knows the children well and follows their individual interests to enable them to make effective progress in all areas of learning. As they enjoy This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 being outdoors the childminder regularly plans educational trips to local museums and places of interest. She takes full advantage of unplanned opportunities to promote children's learning. For example, exploring and investigating the properties of snow. Children's physical development is further promoted through regularly visiting the park, soft play gyms and through using dancing and fitness computer programmes.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are developing mathematical concepts and ideas through fun activities, such as matching picture dominoes. They talk about the shape they have created and decide it looks like a dinosaur. The children confidently name the shapes and colours and think of other items of the same colour, for example, red peppers. All children enjoy completing jigsaw puzzles and working out where and which way round the pieces fit together. They regularly access information and communication technology. They confidently select games to play on the computer and operate simple programmable toys. These activities effectively develop children's problem solving skills and hand-eye coordination. 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? 2 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? 3 How well are children helped to be healthy? 2 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 2 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

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (CR8). 11/05/2009

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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

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (CR8). 11/05/2009

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