Childminder in Leeds

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 320293 Inspection date 07/09/2009 Inspector Helen Blackburn

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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 rates 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 08456 404040, 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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Royal Exchange Buildings St Ann's Square Manchester M2 7LA

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T: 08456 404040 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 was registered in 1997. She lives with her husband and two children aged five and 13 years in the Beeston area of Leeds, close to shops, parks, schools and public transport links. The whole of the childminder’s home is used for childminding, with the exception of the bedrooms. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. She has a dog as a pet.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding two children in this age group. She also offers care to children aged over five years to 11 years. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is currently minding two children in this age group.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder takes and collects children from the local school and nursery and attends several toddler groups on a regular basis. She is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder knows individual children well and this ensures she appropriately promotes their welfare and learning. The children are happy, safe and secure and they have a positive attitude towards their learning. The childminder provides a learning environment that promotes diversity, positive behaviour and that encourages children to make independent choices. The childminder maintains some documentation, including policies, procedures and children assessment records, although some lack information, detail or clarity. Overall, the childminder works sufficiently well with parents and others involved in children’s learning and care, contributing to promoting continuity for children. The childminder is committed to evaluating her service so that she identifies improvements that promote positive outcomes for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure written parental permission is requested for all children, to the seeking of any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 21/09/2009

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further?

 ensure risk assessments clearly identify aspects of the environment that need to be checked on a regular basis, and maintain a record of these aspects and when and by whom they have been checked (Suitable 21/09/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 premises, environment and equipment) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register)  carry out a full risk assessment for each type of outing (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare). 21/09/2009

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further?

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

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further?

 review all policies and procedures to ensure they are clear, contain up to date information and reflect the individual setting  ensure match observations to the expectations of the early learning goals and use the information to plan relevant learning experiences to support individual children  continue to develop ways to involve parents in children's learning and development.

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the early years provision

The arrangements for safeguarding children are appropriate. The childminder understands her responsibilities in protecting children from harm. She has appropriate child protection procedures in place that are in line with requirements. All adults living on the premises have undergone appropriate checks and the childminder supervises all visitors to the home to ensure she keeps children safe. The childminder maintains a varied range of documentation, policies and procedures, which contribute to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare. However, some of the policies contain out of date information and they do not reflect the individual setting. In addition, although the childminder is fully aware to obtain parental consent to seek emergency medical treatment or advice, this has been misplaced for some children, resulting in a breach in requirements. The childminder maintains a safe environment for children to play through regularly

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the early years provision

checking the premises, equipment and resources and by ensuring precautions are in place to minimise risks. The childminder has tried numerous ways to record the risk assessments she carries out within the home and for outings. However, because of this there is some confusion and lack of clarity to what she has actually checked, when, and by whom. In addition, it has resulted in some omissions in risk assessing all types of outings; this is a breach in a specific legal requirement. The childminder helps the children to learn about the importance of keeping themselves safe and she manages this through play, discussions and activities.

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the early years provision

The childminder understands the importance of evaluating and monitoring her service and practice so that she identifies areas for improvement that will have a beneficial impact on children’s welfare, learning and development. She manages this through regularly sharing good practice with other providers, accessing training and through evaluating the success of activities in helping children make progress. She demonstrates her commitment to continual improvement by appropriately addressing all the recommendations made at the last inspection. The childminder welcomes any comments from parents and children when identifying any areas for development, which ensures any improvements, reflect the service This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 users.

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the early years provision

The childminder has positive relationships with the parents and others involved in children’s care and learning. There is a regular exchange of information with parents regarding children’s individual care needs. Parents have access to their child’s progress records and the childminder has adopted some strategies for encouraging parents to contribute to the learning process. For example, through parents sharing information about their child’s abilities and achievements, however, systems for reporting on progress and sharing learning priorities are not fully established. The childminder understands the importance of working with others. She communicates with other providers about individual children’s learning experiences so that she can extend and build on these within her setting. In addition, she understands the importance of working with other professionals and parents if children need additional support and help.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a sound knowledge of the learning and development and welfare requirements, which contributes to her sufficiently promoting children’s welfare and learning. She manages illness, infection and hygiene well to ensure she promotes children’s health and well-being. Through play and daily routines, the children learn about the importance of adopting good personal hygiene practices. The children eat a varied, nutritious and healthy diet, which helps them learn about the benefits of making healthy choices and decisions. For example, when making fruit kebabs, the children talk about how they need certain foods to help them grow strong and healthy. The children’s physical skills are developing appropriately because they enjoy being active and taking part in a varied range of physical activities, such as playing outdoors and at the park. Through mark making activities, painting, building and constructing with large and small boxes and bricks

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and outcomes for children

the children are developing their coordination and dexterity skills.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has positive relationships with the children, she knows them well and this results in her meeting their individual care needs. The childminder is friendly and she provides a welcoming environment, which provides continuity and security for children, therefore, children are happy, secure and settled in her care. This security contributes to children feeling safe and provides children with reassurance and confidence to share any concerns they may have. She provides a sufficient range of resources and activities to support individual children’s progress. These satisfactorily cover all areas of learning and the childminder makes use of her indoor and outdoor environments as well as groups within the local community to provide children with a varied range of experiences. Resources within the home are organised so that children can make independent choices in their play and the childminder builds on children’s ideas when planning activities. For example,

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and outcomes for children

following a recent trip to the airport, the children used their imagination as they pretended to go on their holidays, they positively interacted and communicated with their friends and they used their creativity as they made an aeroplane out of large boxes. This demonstrates children’s enthusiasm and positive attitude towards their learning. Observation, assessment and planning systems are overall This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 satisfactory, although they are still developing and lack some detail around matching children’s observations to the early learning goals to provide clear focus in identifying children’s learning priorities.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder manages children’s behaviour well; she has established routines and boundaries so that children know what is expected of them. Through clear explanations and positive role models, the children understand that sharing, and taking turns is kind. Through positive praise, celebrating children’s achievements and valuing what children have to say, children have a positive self-image and good self-esteem. The childminder adequately promotes equality and diversity, for example, she has appropriate policies and procedures in regard to tackling discrimination and helping children to learn about differences. Through play, resources, activities, discussions and visits in the community the children learn about the world in which they live. This contributes to children having a positive attitude and respect towards all people in society. 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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and managed?

The effectiveness of leadership and management in embedding ambition and driving improvement The effectiveness with which the setting deploys resources 3 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 3 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 3 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 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 3 The extent to which children feel safe 3 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 3 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 3 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 3

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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: 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 (CR5.4 Suitability and Safety of Premises and Equipment). 21/09/2009

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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 (CR5.4 Suitability and Safety of Premises and Equipment). 21/09/2009

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