Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY289768 Inspection date 17/03/2010 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 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 2004. She lives with her husband and seven year old son at Bessecarr in Doncaster. The whole of the premises are available for childminding, with the exception of the master bedroom. The premises are accessible via a level path and one step to the front door. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The family have a pet rabbit and a small dog.

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Description of the childminding

Local schools, play areas and shops are within walking distance.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight years old at any one time. There are currently 11 children on roll, seven of whom are in the early years age group. Children attend for varying days and times. Overnight childcare is available.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register, compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder works very well in partnership with other settings providing the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is outstanding.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children's sense of belonging is expertly fostered through the warm, welcoming and homely atmosphere provided by the childminder. Children are treated with equal concern and their individual needs are met extremely well through personalised planning, rigorous assessments and successful interaction with parents and other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. The childminder clearly recognises her strengths and areas for development, as she is an extremely reflective practitioner, who effectively uses continual assessment to review and evaluate her practice. For example, she shows an excellent capacity for continuous improvement as she readily acknowledges the benefits of continuing to develop systems for planning and assessing individual children's learning and development to ensure all children continue to reach their maximum potential.

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further?

To further improve the high quality early years provision the registered person should consider:

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further?

 continue to develop planning and assessment systems. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a robust knowledge of safeguarding issues that very effectively contributes to ensuring that children's safety is paramount. She is up to date regarding relevant training, knows the signs and symptoms to look out for and the procedure to follow if she has concerns about children in her care. She also helps children to learn to keep themselves safe as she enhances all aspects of learning via activities, discussions and games. For example, the childminder talks to children about road safety and stranger danger, and sets out activities both inside and in the garden to simulate how to cross roads safely, which helps them to consolidate their learning and effectively contributes to children learning to keep themselves safe.

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the early years provision

A key strength of the setting is the childminder's commitment to the continuing development and improvement of her practice. Policies and procedures that underpin important elements of the childcare are implemented exceedingly well and effectively shared with parents. Excellent and well established partnerships with parents, carers and other providers of early education, effectively complements and secures continuity of experience, care and learning for each child between settings. Parents are very active partners and regularly contribute to the daily diaries provided by the childminder for each child. References and practice reviews written by parents and other childcare professionals that include extremely positive comments are used by the childminder as part of her reflective approach, effectively contributing to her continuous improvement.

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the early years provision

The childminder is highly motivated, extremely confident and assured, providing a dynamic and vibrant environment where children enthusiastically enjoy and undertake a wealth of stimulating experiences that challenge and enhance their learning and development. The childminder provides a fully inclusive childcare service and welcomes all families. Children are pro-active as they make good choices, attain new skills and achieve their full potential, engaging in a wide range of activities, tailored to their individual needs and interests. The systems for planning and assessment actively contribute to children making rapid progress towards the early learning goals and the childminder's dynamic approach, as she continuously looks at ways to improve these systems, enhances all aspects of children's care and learning.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder plans and organises the childminding day extremely well to create exciting, stimulating and interesting play and learning opportunities that capture children's imagination and builds on their natural curiosity as learners. A wealth of experiences, activities and an excellent balance between adult led and child initiated activities very effectively contributes to children making rapid progress in all areas of their learning and development. The childminder uses information from observations and assessments exceedingly well, which effectively contributes to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children achieving their maximum potential in relation to their starting points. For example, when children demonstrate their skill in completing simple jigsaws and fitting shapes into shapes sorters, the childminder plans the next steps in their learning and development, which significantly enhances the opportunities for

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and outcomes for children

The childminder does have experience of caring for children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities, and has an extremely good understanding regarding the areas to consider to ensure that she continues to meet needs of all children attending. High regard is given to supporting children’s awareness of diversity, as they use a broad selection of very good quality resources and activities that introduce them to the wider world and helps them to value and respect each others' similarities and differences. Displays, including children's own work, makes the environment very welcoming and the presentation of toys and equipment allows for free choice, and effectively promotes creativity and the development of independent skills. The print rich environment encourages children to make links in their learning, and they are able to use descriptive language when talking about the different shapes and colours they see around them.

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and outcomes for children

All children develop an excellent sense of belonging and of self worth through the first class interaction, care and attention they each receive from the childminder. They develop a positive self-esteem, show respect for each other and actively participate in choosing activities, planning meals and snacks, which gives them a feeling of ownership and shows their ideas and opinions are valued. The childminder employs excellent behaviour management techniques, and her skilful use of praise and encouragement effectively helps children to learn right from wrong in a caring and supportive environment.

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and outcomes for children

The good health and general well-being of children is promoted exceptionally well as the childminder encourages children to make healthy brood choices. She extends children's knowledge and understanding of healthy eating via activities and discussions, which effectively contributes to children developing a healthy lifestyle. 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 1 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 1 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 1 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 1

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 1 The extent to which children feel safe 1 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 1 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 1 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 1

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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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