Childminder in Sheffield

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY331979 Inspection date 20/11/2009 Inspector Yvonne Victoria Facey

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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

Children only attend this setting before and/or after the school day and/or during the school holidays. The judgements in this report reflect the quality of early years provision offered to children during those periods.

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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 2006. She lives with her husband and two children aged 14 years and eight years old in Sheffield. The ground floor of the home is used for childminding with access to the first floor for use of the bathroom. Local shops, schools and parks are within walking distance. There is an enclosed paved yard to the rear for outdoor play. She is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time and is currently caring for three children in the Early years age group. The childminder also cares for children up to 11 years old. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register, the compulsory and voluntary part of the Childcare Register.

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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 welcoming learning environment for children, and their welfare is promoted and supported by clear policies and procedures. Children make good progress in their learning and development and close partnerships with parents and others enhance children's learning. The childminder's focus on improving her service and changes made since the previous inspection show a good capacity to maintain continuous improvement. However, there are gaps in some areas of the overall evaluation of strengths and areas for improvement to be addressed.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue develop systemes to evaluate the service.

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the early years provision

There are a good range of policies and procedures in place to safeguard children and are shared with parents. The childminder has attended training in child protection and this knowledge is supported by a clear policy, and this means children are kept safe from harm. Written risk assessments are in place so that hazards are identified and minimised which include assessments for each specific outing. The childminder ensures children are well supervised at all times. For example, when family members arrive home she ensures that the front door is locked to prevent children leaving unattended. As a result children feel safe within their environment. There are good arrangements in place to ensure children’s health and welfare are promoted. Clear policies support the good practice in place to ensure medication administered, and any accidents are recorded and shared with parents. The childminder ensures that children are kept safe within the setting

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the early years provision

and follows requirements, to ensure children are not in the presence of This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 unauthorised people. For example, all adults in the home have had all the appropriate checks. All relevant documentation are in place as well as clear policies and procedures, which inform parents of the childminding service provided.

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the early years provision

Information shared with parents regarding their children's individual needs are discussed and recorded by the childminder at the beginning of each placement, to ensure children’s individual care needs are met. The childminder has made significant improvements since the previous inspection as well as continuing to take active steps to improve her service. As a result, there is a positive impact on outcomes for all children. She has a realistic view of the service she provides, and regularly reflects and evaluates the provision to ensure that children have good quality experiences and can make good progress. However, the childminder is in the process of updating the system she uses to evaluative her service, to ensure all areas of her service are appropriately covered.

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the early years provision

The childminder organises space and play resources effectively to meet children's needs; she has a good understanding of children's individual abilities, and this enables children to be provided with challenging play experiences to support each child's development.

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and outcomes for children

Children are making good progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder knows the children in her care very well, and uses this knowledge of children and their interest to plan stimulating activities for all children. Regular observations and assessments of children’s learning ensure that children are challenged in their learning, and any areas for support are clearly identified. She recognises that boys and girls learn differently and also considers this when planning activities. She uses outdoor play to enhance children’s learning, using a wide range of activities to stimulate learning in all areas.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a good understanding of equality and diversity, and she ensures children learn about the wider word as well as, their cultures in a positive manner. As a result children are learning about similarities and difference and anti discriminative practices. They are well behaved and the childminder use sound strategies to encourage positive behaviour. Children are praised and rewarded for good behaviour and they are aware of the boundaries within the childminders home.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder works very well in partnership with parents and carers to ensure children’s individual needs are fully met. Parents are kept informed about their children’s achievements and learning regarding their progress. They are actively involved in children’s learning which continues children’s learning and there are positive comments from parents that support this. For example, parents comment on improved social skills and the childminder pays attention to children’s progress which is shared with them. There is a positive attitude to liaising with other providers delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage, and links are promoted with these settings in order to support children’s care and learning to ensure continuity This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 is promoted.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder helps children to feel safe in their environment where they can move around freely. She regularly practises her emergency evacuation plan with children, and the premises and all equipment used are well maintained and readily available for children to access. Children are able to explore their environment freely because the childminder uses her space well. There are good opportunities for children to engage in conversations about healthy lifestyles. They discus the effects of exercise and that different foods have on their bodies. For instance, their heart goes ‘bump bump’ and ‘makes your blood move around’ They enjoy physical activities both indoors and outdoors and the childminder provides a wide rage of experiences for them to develop their physical skills.

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing good skills for the future in a number of ways. This includes solving problems, communication technology skills, and an understanding of the wider world. They visit museums, disuse people from different countries and use computers for a range of different purposes. Children’ communication and language skills are developing well. They hold good conversations with the childminder and are able to express their feelings and needs very well. Children enjoy creative activities where they can use their imaginations, sing and dance. For example, they role play their favourite superheroes and sing and dance to their favourite pop songs. 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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