Childminder in Leeds

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 320214 Inspection date 04/12/2009 Inspector Thecla Grant

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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 registered in 1996. She lives with her husband and 15 year old son in Churwell, Morley, near to shops, parks and local transport links. The whole ground floor of the childminder's home is used for childminding purposes and there is an enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder cares for children from Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8am to 5.30pm. The family pet is a German Shepherd dog.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to provide care for a maximum of six children under eight years. She is currently caring for four children under five years. The childminder also offers care to children aged from five to 11 years. The childminding provision is registered on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder regularly visits the local toddler groups and play groups.

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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's capacity to make continuous improvement and sustain standards is suitable. Plans for the future are appropriately in place, however, the childminder has not maintained her paediatric first aid certificate. Systems are mostly in place to safeguard children and promote their welfare. Children make suitable progress in their learning and development, and enjoy their time at the setting. Observations and assessments mostly track children's development. Equality and diversity is suitably promoted and general systems are in place to work in partnership with parents and others.

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further?

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

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further?

 gain a current paediatric first aid certificate that is approved by the local authority and consistent with the guidance set out in the Practice Guidance for the Early Years Foundation Stage (Suitable people). 15/12/2009

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further?

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

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further?

 use information from observation and assessments to plan activities that are tailored to the needs and abilities of individual children  analyse and review what you know about each child's development and learning to be able to make informed decisions about the child's progress and plan the next steps in their development and learning needs  continue to carry out regular emergency evacuation practices and record This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 details in a fire log book of any problems encountered and how they were resolved.

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the early years provision

The childminder has policies and procedures in place to ensure the safeguarding and welfare of the children meets all required duties, although they are not personalised to reflect her service. The childminder has a general understanding of safeguarding children's issues and the procedures to follow if she feels a child is at risk. Risk assessments are in place, these are clear and concise. The childminder practises the emergency procedures with the children, but does not record these practices. The childminder has a clear vision for her setting and mostly keeps abreast of new training courses and workshops. This improves outcomes for children. However, she has not been proactive with regard to maintaining her first aid certificate. It has lapsed for seven months and the childminder is not able to access a paediatric first aid training course until January 2010. This is a breach of the specific legal requirements for safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

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the early years provision

The childminder uses the resources available to her in her local environment, for example, various playgroups, to supplement the care she provides for the children to promote their learning and care. She provides toys and equipment which positively promotes equality and diversity. These are used to promote children's understanding of differences. The childminder has made some improvements since her last inspection to improve outcomes for children.

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the early years provision

The childminder is developing systems to promote partnerships with others and has built strong relationships with parents and their children. Parents are encouraged to support their children's learning, by adding to their formative assessments and are well informed of their children's progress. However, information that they share about their children's interests and development is not initially used by the childminder to assess their children's learning.

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and outcomes for children

The learning environment ensures children are offered an enjoyable and challenging experience across the areas of learning. Children make sound progress in their learning. They experiment with symbols and enjoy mark making. Young children are able to distinguish between the different marks they have made. For example, when asked what they have written, they explain that they have written their name. The childminder supports children well and teaches them skills for their future through play. Young children learn about space, as they fit inset pieces into a puzzle. They learn about various shapes, such as, squares, triangles and circles, as they do the printing activity and have good opportunities to investigate how mechanical toys work. Children enjoy joining in with singing and doing the actions to a song. The childminder constantly praises and encourages the children, as a result, they are confident in their setting and their self-esteem is blossoming.

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and outcomes for children

This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children learn about hygiene practises, such as, hand washing. They recognise that the hand sanitizer is something they use to keep their hands clean when outside. Children learn to make healthy choices about what they want to eat. For example, they choose yoghurt as part of their meal and readily access their drinks during the day. Children have built close attachments to the childminder, who is warm and responsive to them. She teaches children about safety, by reminding them why they must tidy the toys away after play. However does not regularly practise the emergency procedures with them. As a result, children do not fully learn how to feel safe in their setting. Any medical care administered to children, if they have an accident or become ill, whilst at the childminder's setting, may not be up to date. This is because the childminder is no longer qualified to deliver first

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and outcomes for children

The childminder plans enjoyable experiences for the children and there is a suitable balance of adult-led and child-led activities. For example, children are given constant opportunities to self-select from the resources provided and the childminder extends their play appropriately. For example, children choose to build with the bricks and encourage their peers to help, supported by the childminder. Children also have access to different play groups and other places of interest, to enhance their learning and development. Observations and assessments are in place. These are linked to the areas of learning, but are not used to plan activities that are tailored to meet the needs and abilities of the individual child. Further to this, information from the observations are not analysed, to plan the next steps in the children's learning. 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 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 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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