Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY392486 Inspection date 12/11/2009 Inspector June Rice

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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 2009. She lives in Doncaster with her husband and two children aged five years old and three years old. The whole house with the exception of the master bedroom is used for childminding purposes and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder collects children from the local school and goes to several toddler groups regularly. She is a member of an approved childminding network.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight years old at any one time, no more than two of which may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding three children in this age group. She also offers care to children aged over five years old to 11 years old. The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary parts 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 demonstrates a very positive attitude towards continued improvement and has continued to attend relevant training; such as safeguarding and physical development for children from birth to five years old. The childminder has successfully evaluated her provision, including parents in the process and clearly identified areas for further improvement. These include providing opportunities for children to be included in the self evaluation process. The childminder has developed and successfully implemented robust observation, assessment and planning systems and established sound, professional working relationships with parents and others. This ensures children feel safe and enjoy learning through play.

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further?

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

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further?

 improve hand washing facilities to help reduce the risk of cross infection  continue to use self assessment and include opportunities for children to be involved in the process

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the early years provision

The childminder works in partnership with parents and others to safeguard children. She demonstrates a very sound knowledge and understanding of child protection and the procedures to follow. She has written policies in place in the event of lost, uncollected children and safeguarding, which are provided to parents. High quality risk assessments are in place and effectively implemented. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 They identify possible hazards and action taken to reduce the risk. The childminder continues to access appropriate training and this ensures she continues to develop her knowledge and understanding of how she can support children’s learning and development. The childminder has successfully carried out a self evaluation of her provision, which illustrates that she has a very good understanding of her strengths and areas for improvement. The system for observations, assessments

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the early years provision

and planning clearly identifies children’s progress, they are based on children’s starting points, linked to the six areas of learning and used effectively to plan their next steps.

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the early years provision

The childminder has developed strong relationships with parents and liaises effectively with other providers to ensure children continue to make good progress. For example, she provides parents with clear information about how her setting works and has received children’s development records from other providers to help identify children's starting points. She has developed a special learning story record for each child based on their interests and how they learn as individuals. Inclusive practice is promoted positively through an environment that reflects the wider world and introduces children to diversity through books, role play equipment and activities.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder demonstrates a very good understanding of how children learn through play. For example, observations, assessments and starting points are linked to the Early Years Foundation Stage and take account of children’s interests and this helps the childminder to effectively plan for their next steps. Children are very happy and settled in their environment and respond warmly to the childminder who displays a very caring attitude. They are encouraged to have a positive attitude towards others, as the childminder encourages them while they are learning to share and take turns. Children freely and safely access a good selection of resources, toys and activities and they benefit from the regular use of local parks, walks and outings within their local environment. Children are becoming aware of good hygiene practices, as the childminder takes appropriate steps to help prevent the spread of infection. For example, she excludes children

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and outcomes for children

who are infectious in order to protect others, she promotes the use of hand gel and encourages them to wash their hands at appropriate times. However, children share a towel when drying their hands. Children are taught about keeping themselves safe through their daily routine and activities. For example, they are included in an emergency evacuation practice and learn about road safety and stranger danger. The childminder is very observant about what children are doing and gently talks to them, explaining why something is dangerous.

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and outcomes for children

Children benefit from a label rich environment that promotes their early recognition of letters, numbers and shapes. Children’s work is openly displayed and also illustrates children’s emerging writing skills. Children watch and listen as the childminder demonstrates how to make shapes in dough, she encourages their motor skills as they use a selection of tools to cut, roll and press the dough. Their imagination is acknowledged and supported as they select a miniature wheel This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 barrow and place tiny pieces into it, explaining what they are going to do next. Mathematical language is introduced as the childminder also joins in the running commentary using words, such as under and over the bridge. Children select a book, sit on the floor and carefully turn the pages. The childminder asks if they want her to read the story. Children sit on her knee and listen carefully repeating

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and outcomes for children

familiar phrases. Children enjoy short spells of role play, using a selection of small world people, vehicles on a road mat, an iron and kitchen equipment. They initiate conversation with the childminder showing they are proud of their achievements saying ‘I am clever' and ‘can we go to the playground?’

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and outcomes for children

Children get well wrapped up and enjoy outside play before lunch. They make independent selections from the outside resources selecting push-a-longs, spades and buckets. They go to the corner of the garden and begin digging, inviting others to join them. They use spaces to fill the buckets and then pour out the soil saying 'all gone'. Children ride confidently around the hard ground and when they go onto the grass they ask the childminder for help. Less confident children gradually took more of an interest, as the childminder clapped and gave out lots of praise showing lots of excitement in her voice. They look over top of a table to see who else is watching and give a little smile. As their interest in the outside environment grows, they walk slowly around the garden, join others in the play hut to look at resources and smile as the childminder throws out a couple of soft footballs. The childminder encourages them to throw, kick and catch. They decide

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and outcomes for children

to carry on exploring the garden, walking on the grass then changing to the path and as confidence grows, they break into a short sprint, smiling brightly. They use their finger tips to explore the leaves on a bush and the texture of the wall. 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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