Childminder in Rotherham

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 501536 Inspection date 23/10/2009 Inspector Carolyn Gifford

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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 2001. She lives with her husband and two children aged 16 years and 12 years old at Wath-upon-Dearne in Rotherham. Local schools, play areas and shops are within walking distance. The whole of the ground floor is available for childminding, which includes a lounge, dining room, playroom, kitchen and hallway. There is also a bathroom on the first floor available for childminding. The premises are accessible via a level driveway and one step to the front door. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The family have a small dog.

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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. There are currently nine children on roll, two of whom are in the early years age group. Children attend for varying days and times. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register, compulsory part of the Childcare Register and voluntary part of the Childcare Register. She is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder works in partnership with other settings providing the Early Years Foundation Stage framework (EYFS).

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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

All children are welcomed into the setting and the childminder provides very good levels of support, which effectively contributes to children achieving their maximum potential. The childminder has a good knowledge of the children in her care and responds to their individual needs in a warm and genuine way so that they feel secure and valued. She establishes positive and meaningful relationships with parents and other professionals providing the EYFS and demonstrates a very good capacity for continuous improvement. For example, the childminder recognises the benefits of continuing to build on these links to ensure continuity of care and learning for individual children. Whilst the childminder is vigilant regarding children's safety, she does not have risk assessments in place for each type of outing, which is a breach of requirements.

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further?

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

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further?

 devise and implement a risk assessment for each type of outing and review it before embarking on each specific outing (Safeguarding and promoting welfare). 27/11/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 continue to build on existing links with other settings providing for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a very good understanding of her role and responsibilities regarding safeguarding children. She knows the procedure to follow if she has concerns about children in her care, which means that children are effectively protected. The childminder also helps children to learn to keep themselves safe as, for example, she talks to them about road safety when on routine outings. Children show that they feel safe as they move around the setting with confidence and readily ask for help and support from the childminder who uses discussions, games and activities to develop children's understanding of issues relating to safety.

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the early years provision

Written policies and procedures that underpin important elements of the childcare are implemented very well and shared effectively with parents. The childminder does reflect on and evaluate her childcare service and has a very positive attitude regarding where improvements can be made. For example, whilst the childminder does give priority to children's safety and completes risk assessments for areas of the premises used for childminding, she does not complete risk assessments for each type of outing, but recognises the benefits of this.

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the early years provision

The childminder liaises well with parents, external agencies and services to ensure children get the support they need. She discusses what children know and can do with parents when their children first start attending and recognises the need to continue to build on these links to ensure continuity of care and learning for individual children. There are very good systems in place for monitoring individual children's progress via observation and assessment and children make good progress across all areas of learning and development. There is easy access to a well organised range of developmentally appropriate resources, which means that children can explore and develop their natural curiosity as learners.

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and outcomes for children

Children are cared for in a safe, clean, welcoming and secure environment where the good health and welfare of children is promoted very well. The childminder encourages children to make good food choices and extends their knowledge and understanding via activities and discussion. This effectively contributes to children developing a healthy lifestyle as they learn about the benefits of good food and regular exercise. There is daily opportunity for children to play in the garden at the setting and at local parks and play areas, which effectively contributes to children developing their confidence and physical skills. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder plans the day to ensure that individual children's learning needs are met and that she complements learning experiences at home and in other settings. Resources are of good quality, readily accessible and promote positive

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and outcomes for children

images in all areas of equal opportunities. The childminder offers a fully inclusive childcare service and demonstrates a very good understanding of the areas to consider when caring for children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. This effectively contributes to ensuring that she continues to meet the needs of all children attending.

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and outcomes for children

Behaviour is good and the childminder actively encourages children to value and respect each other's similarities and differences and to consider the feelings of others. She talks to children about what is acceptable and what is unacceptable behaviour and her skilful use of praise and encouragement helps children to learn right from wrong in a caring and supportive environment.

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and outcomes for children

There is a good balance between adult led and child initiated activities and children have lots of opportunity to make choices about their play with very good levels of support and guidance from the childminder. For example, when children enjoy collecting and sorting stones, the childminder uses appropriate questioning techniques to help children distinguish between different sizes and shapes. She effectively uses observations to inform her planning as, after this activity, she gave children different materials and items to sort into size, shape and colour. 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 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 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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