Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY390038 Inspection date 23/09/2009 Inspector June Rice

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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 2009. She lives with her husband and two children, aged three years old and seven years old in Cantley, South Yorkshire close to shops, parks, schools and public transport links. The whole of the childminder’s home is used for childminding. The childminder collects children from the local school and goes to several toddler groups regularly. The family have a pet dog.

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Description of the childminding

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

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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 demonstrates a satisfactory attitude towards continued improvement and has recently begun to evaluate her provision, where she identified her strengths in the care and welfare of children. However, she failed to identify some areas that require improvement, such as the systems for assessment, planning and observations and documentation. She has established steady working relationships with parents and this ensures children feel safe and enjoy learning through play.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop systems to help identify children's starting points, their progress, and plans for their next steps in learning.  continue to review and update policies and procedures  continue to develop the use of self evaluation, and provide opportunities for children and parents to be involved  update the record of risk assessments to include any assessments of risks for outings

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the early years provision

The childminder works in partnership with parents and others to safeguard children. She demonstrates a clear understanding of child protection and the procedures to follow. She ensures appropriate suitability checks are in place, records visitors and all required documentation is in place. She has recently enrolled on a childcare course and has a valid first aid certificate. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder is beginning to use reflective practice and has introduced a questionnaire for parents to help her assess her provision more effectively. She provides a daily diary for parents that offers some reference to children’s progress and the six areas of learning. However, the observations, assessments and planning systems are in their early stages and are not robust enough and fail to identify where children are and plans for their next steps. Inclusive practice is

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the early years provision

sufficiently promoted in an environment that reflects the wider world and children’s own communities through photographs, books and role play equipment.

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and outcomes for children

Children can freely and safely access resources, toys and activities, indoors and outdoors. Children also enjoy outings within the local environment, such as visiting parks, libraries and shops. Children learn the importance of good hygiene practice, healthy eating and enjoy lots of fresh air. For example, they wash their hands after using the toilet and before meals and enjoy using physical equipment in the garden and play areas. The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of how children learn through play and this is sufficient to ensure children continue to make satisfactory progress. However, the system to help identify children’s starting points, their progress and plans for their next steps are weak. Observations and assessments are very brief and there is very limited information about plans for children’s next steps. Children are helped to make a positive contribution, join in and make friends. For example, they are learning to mix with their peers during

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and outcomes for children

visits to toddlers and library groups and they are learning to tidy items away before bringing more out.

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and outcomes for children

Children select a book and sit on the childminder's knee. They turn the pages and recall the story as they talk about the illustrations. The childminder takes an active interest and listens carefully, encouraging their imagination as they sing a birthday song to one of the characters, talk about jelly, blowing out candles and blowing up balloons. Children ask the childminder to read one next, they listen intently showing lots of interest, talk about what they had for breakfast and what fruit they like. Children benefit from walks through the local woods, farms and lakesides looking at nature and feeding ducks. They use their imagination in play and as they place small world people into a helicopter, they talk about going to the seaside, taking a suitcase and wearing sunglasses for the sun. They play with a variety of animals, insects and sea creatures and when they are encouraged to recall finding ladybirds in the garden, they talk about them having spots and flying

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and outcomes for children

away. Children confidently name the colours red, blue, yellow, orange, green and purple and count confidently to five. They enjoy craft activities, such as gluing, painting, chalking and using dough.

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and outcomes for children

Children are helped to stay safe through the satisfactory implementation of policies, procedures and risk assessments, which identify actions taken to manage or eliminate risks indoors and outdoors, including during outings. However, the record of risk assessments does not identify specific outings. Children learn to behave in ways that are safe for themselves and others. They move around confidently within the environment, talk about using arm bands while learning to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 swim and talk about not touching fire. The childminder takes adequate steps to prevent the spread of infection. For example, she excludes children who are infectious in order to protect others. Children are well behaved and friendly to each other. Their understanding of differences is promoted through the satisfactory use of resources, toys and activities. For example, small world people and books that

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and outcomes for children

introduces them to diversity. 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: 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

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