Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 310774 Inspection date 28/01/2010 Inspector Lindsay Helen Dobson

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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 0300 123 1231, 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: 0300 123 1231 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 1994. She lives with her husband and child aged four years. The childminder uses the ground floor of the house for childcare purposes and this consists of a lounge, dining kitchen and conservatory. The bathroom is on the first floor.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register to care for a maximum of five children under eight years. There are currently five children on roll of whom four are in the early years age range.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder 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 good.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder provides a caring and comfortable family environment for the children she minds and acknowledges each child is unique, with their own needs and interests. She has a sound knowledge and understanding of her role and responsibilities to protect children and safeguards them well. Risk assessments are in place for the home and garden to further promote children's safety, although they are not fully completed for the outings undertaken. Children are making visible progress in their overall learning and development as they enjoy activities within the home and make visits to local areas. The childminder builds and maintains good relationships with parents and shows commitment to developing and improving her practice to promote outcomes for children effectively.

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further?

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

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further?

 update the record of risk assessment to include any assessments of risks for outings and trips.

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the early years provision

Children's welfare is safeguarded because the childminder understands her role and responsibilities to protect children and ensures they remain well supervised at all times. She demonstrates a sound knowledge of protecting children and understands the importance of recording any concerns and sharing these with the appropriate authorities. The childminder has created a variety of risk assessments for reducing hazards in and around her premises, which include annual, weekly and daily checks. However, the risk assessment record does not currently include all the outings undertaken by the childminder and children. The childminder This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 ensures children are familiar with routine procedures to promote their safety effectively; she discusses the evacuation procedure with them and helps them to practise the fire drill regularly. Road safety is promoted by the childminder and she

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the early years provision

reinforces rules and guidelines carefully as the children walk around the local area.

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the early years provision

The childminder maintains records appropriately and has written policies and procedures in place to support her practice. She has written parental consents for each minded child and maintains a current first aid certificate. The childminder discusses the individual health and care needs of each child to support her care and promote an inclusive environment. She makes effective use of space and resources, supplementing this with daily walks or outings for the children as part of their overall learning and development. Children are able to make their own decisions about what they do and play with, including playing in the local parks, attending playgroups or going for walks in the community, which contributes to their healthy lifestyle. The effectiveness with which the childminder promotes equality and diversity is positive and is reflected in the way she helps children to feel they belong. The childminder treats children as individuals with equal concern

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the early years provision

and welcomes them warmly as they arrive. She is interested in what they have to say and listens to them. The resources reflecting diversity are varied and they are used effectively to encourage the children's awareness of the multi-cultural world we live in.

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the early years provision

The childminder is taking positive steps towards improvement through a developing system of self-evaluation. She assesses her practice for areas of development and talks to parents for their valuable feedback. The childminder builds good relationships with parents, as she is open and approachable, encouraging an important two-way flow of information. She offers parents daily feedback about their children's care and learning achievements. The childminder understands the need to work collaboratively with other settings children attend in order to fully support their learning and developmental needs.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy their learning and demonstrate their growing confidence as they interact with the childminder and each other, guiding their daily play and learning environment with their own choices. They are becoming active learners, developing activities into their own ideas, such as adding the large diggers and scoops to the construction bricks to help them to balance and move the bricks. Children make visible progress in their overall development. The childminder makes regular structured observations and identifies children’s progress, linking her findings to the areas of learning. She is making plans for children’s next steps, as she monitors and assesses children's progress effectively to aid their learning and development towards the early learning goals. Flexible and informal planning systems meet children’s changing developmental needs and ensure they have a variety of activities, indoors and outside.

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and outcomes for children

Children thoroughly enjoy craft activities, such as sticking; they use a range of coloured paper and material. Children make cards for special occasions, for This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 example, Valentines Day. They have opportunities to practice their own mark making as they crayon and draw on large pieces of paper spread out on the floor. Children are developing their knowledge of colours during general play as the childminder questions them. A child tells the childminder that their aunty has a red car, the same colour as his bricks. Photographs show children playing with the play dough, they skilfully use cutters and tools, as they mould and shape the dough.

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and outcomes for children

Children are provided with good opportunities to develop their physical skills, they are regularly taken to the local park where they practice climbing and balancing on the large equipment and work together on the roundabout to make it go faster. Walks in the local area are enjoyed by the children and the childminder. They use these outings to collect leaves and look at nature and begin to understand about the natural world. Children have also been involved in planting seeds, such as sunflowers; they help to care for the seeds by giving them water and patiently watching them grow. Children's understanding of the wider world is promoted through a range of resources and participating in celebrating festivals, such as Chinese New Year and Easter. Photographs show examples of children holding their Chinese lanterns and wearing their Easter bonnets.

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and outcomes for children

Children are able to feel safe because of the childminder's caring approach, with routines for younger children followed from home for consistency and continuity of care. Children demonstrate their feelings of security as they play confidently, asking the childminder for alternative resources and help whenever they need it. They are able to rest according to their needs in a secure environment and learn about their own safety as they move around the childminder’s home and when outside. The childminder enables children to enjoy a healthy lifestyle while in her care, and is beginning to develop their understanding of healthy food choices through a range of fruit based snacks and experiences, for example, children join in a session at the local library where they made fruit smoothies. Children learn simple hygiene routines, such as hand washing before eating and after toileting. The childminder has devised some basic house rules which she shares with

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and outcomes for children

children and parents, and which she consistently implements. She is very calm with a caring approach to the children, offering lots of praise for their efforts and achievements. This supports children's developing confidence and raises their self- esteem. 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 2 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 2

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 2 The extent to which children feel safe 2 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 2

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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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