Childminder in Leeds

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 320284 Inspection date 25/09/2009 Inspector Linda Filewood

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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 family in the Beeston area of Leeds. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's home is used for childminding with bathroom facilities on the first floor. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The family has a rabbit and two dogs.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six 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 three 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.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder collects children from the local school 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

Children are happy and settled and good relationships are evident between the childminder, minded children and their parents. The childminder values children's individuality and interacts appropriately to support each child using her knowledge of their backgrounds, family circumstances, interests and capabilities. This provides consistency in their care and enables each child to make satisfactory progress in their learning and development. Some systems for self-evaluation are in place but are not yet sufficiently developed to enable the childminder to clearly identify areas for future development. Most required documentation to support the care of children and to comply with regulations is in place.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure parental permission is requested for the seeking of any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 29/09/2009

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further?

 ensure written risk assessments record when they were carried out and by whom (Suitable premises, environment and equipment). 02/10/2009

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should: This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  continue to develop ongoing observational assessments of each child’s achievements and interests and use these to provide relevant and motivating learning experiences that meet each child’s needs  continue to regularly review and update policies and procedures to ensure all information is correct, particularly in ensuring that the correct address for Ofsted is shown in the complaints policy  continue to develop self-evaluation in order to identify key strengths and areas for improvement.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibilities and duty with regard to child protection issues and has taken extra training to increase her knowledge. She holds a current first aid certificate, and relevant registers and procedures, particularly for the safe collection of children, are in place to protect their welfare. However, the childminder has no permission to seek necessary emergency medical advice or give treatment other than first aid. This does not sufficiently meet the legislative requirement to safeguard the children's well-being. Security of the premises is good, ensuring children are safe. The childminder conducts risk assessments both inside and outside the home but does not record all the information stated under regulation. This is a breach of a requirement under the statutory framework of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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the early years provision

The childminder works closely with parents to gain plenty of information about their child in order to provide an inclusive service. Parents are happy with the support and information about their child's activities and development that they receive from the childminder. This enables them to continue their child's learning at home. The childminder shares her policies and procedures, which support her working practice, with parents, giving them confidence that their children are being well cared for. However, the contact information for Ofsted in the complaints procedure is not accurate. Established partnerships with other providers, such as the local school and nursery, ensure children receive continuity in their care. The childminder shares information with them to support each child's development, particularly those children who have English as an additional language.

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the early years provision

The childminder satisfactorily recognises the strengths of her childminding provision and identifies some areas for improvement, which she plans to address through training. She is starting to put systems in place to reflect on her provision. However, no robust method is in place yet to ensure that areas for development are clearly identified in order to enhance children's well-being. The childminder makes good use of daily outings to local groups to support children's social development and extend their play opportunities. Her home is welcoming and she organises the playroom effectively to meet children's play and physical needs. Children have safe access to a wide range of resources, both inside and outside the setting, satisfactorily promoting their independence and confidence and supporting their learning and development. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

The children have a warm relationship with the childminder and confident, happy and settled in her company. They respond well to her praise and encouragement. Young children's emerging communication skills are developing well and the childminder ensures she provides them with sufficient opportunities to listen to the spoken word in context, so that they become familiar with how sounds are made. They visit the library for story time and the childminder talks to children as they play. The childminder suitably caters for children's individual interests within a good range of generally age-appropriate resources and play experiences. She explains to children about tidying away their toys before getting more out so that they do not slip, which helps them to develop their understanding of possible dangers.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder knows the children well and supports them appropriately in making steady progress from their starting points towards the early learning goals. She encourages children to learn through play and satisfactorily plans relevant learning experiences for each child, based on their interests and developing physical abilities. For example, when children learn to crawl for the first time she plans for their increasing mobility. The childminder is starting to record observations of children's achievements and activities but makes little use of them when planning for future activities. Children enjoy freely choosing their resources and bring them to the childminder to play with and share. Their physical development is good and young children move confidently around the play area with strong and purposeful movements. The childminder provides them with shape sorters to help them learn to recognise shapes and improve their fine motor skills.

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and outcomes for children

Older children share information on school topics, such as recycling, and this provides some opportunity for discussion with other children and the childminder.

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and outcomes for children

Good hygiene procedures, such as cleaning hands before eating, help prevent cross-infection and children are becoming familiar with the routines. Children receive healthy meals and snacks and the childminder ensures she provides food that is suitable for their age and development. For instance, young children eat finger food so that they can practise feeding themselves and become independent. The childminder works well with parents to ensure meals and sleep routines meet each child's individual requirements. She ensures that resources positively represent the children who attend and has good procedures in place to support children who have English as an additional language. This helps children learn to respect others and helps them understand the wider world. The childminder treats children with respect at all times and is a good role model for the children. Children behave well and are learning to understand boundaries through

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and outcomes for children

appropriate explanations from the childminder. 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 2 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 2 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 2 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 2 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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