Childminder in Leeds

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY395044 Inspection date 16/11/2009 Inspector Ann Webb

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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 and works with another childminder. She lives with her mother, stepfather and brother in Pudsey, a suburb of Leeds. The ground floor of the property is used for childminding purposes and there is an enclosed garden for outdoor play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. She is able to care for a maximum of six children at any one time and ten children when working with another childminder. There are currently seven children on roll; all are in the early years age range. They are taken and collected from school and access local groups. The childminder holds a BTEC Level 3 certificate in Early Years and is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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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 communicates well with parents and other providers which ensures that the individual needs of the children are met successfully. Her knowledge of children's individual needs contributes effectively toward their all- round welfare, well-being and self-confidence and children make good progress in all areas of learning. Reflection on practice, reviewing procedures and tracking children's progress enable the childminder to make some improvements to the provision, although this system does not identify all areas for development.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop self-evaluation systems to further ensure continuous development  further extend the two-way flow of information with parents to include details about what the children know and can do when they first start to attend.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good understanding of how to protect the children in her care. She has a written safeguarding children procedure which is shared with parents at initial visits and she knows how to record and report any concerns. All persons living and working at the premises have the required background checks. The children's safety is further enhanced through effective risk assessments which detail all potential hazards to the children indoors, outdoors and on outings. Additionally, all areas of the home, resources and equipment are checked daily to ensure that the environment is safe for the children's use.

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the early years provision

All the required records are in place, they are well documented and contain most This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 of the information the childminder needs to support the children's individual care and learning. However, limited information is obtained about what the children know and can do when they first start to attend. Resources away from the home are used effectively to support the children's understanding of the wider community and the diversity of the world in which they live. Each week they visit local toddler groups, play gyms, parks and shops and enjoy the opportunity to mix and play with their peers.

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the early years provision

Partnerships with parents are well established and professionally managed; for example, during settling in periods the childminder discusses children's individual needs with parents and shares the policies and procedures of the provision. Additionally, verbal discussions take place at the beginning and end of each day and telephone calls during the day provide reassurance for parents that their children are settled. Parents comment that they are confident their children's individual care and learning needs are met effectively. Good links with other providers, such as schools and nurseries, ensure that the children's individual care and learning needs are consistently met.

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the early years provision

The childminder makes some use of reflection and parental feedback to develop her practice, for example supporting children with settling in and building relationships. However, this system does not enable the childminder to fully identify the impact of improvements on the outcomes for children. Since registration the childminder has reviewed and updated existing policies and procedures to reflect the 'Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage' to ensure the safe and efficient management of the provision and to meet the needs of the children.

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and outcomes for children

The children make good progress in all areas of learning and are stimulated to learn in a warm, relaxed and supportive environment. Their individual learning needs are well identified by the childminder who observes their progress and development. She records her observations with written captions and photographs and links this information clearly to the six areas of learning. This enables her to plan a varied and interesting range of learning opportunities which are tailored to the individual interests of each child.

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and outcomes for children

During their everyday play and routines the children are actively involved in their own care needs and safety; for example, they wash their hands before meals, hang up their outdoor clothing and help themselves to drinks. Evacuations from the home are rehearsed frequently and the children know how to leave the home in an emergency. Additionally, they follow road safety advice during outings and follow the childminder's guidance about playing safely indoors. They behave well and have good relationships with their peers, sharing and taking turns during their play. They understand what is expected of them and respond positively to the childminder's encouragement and praise.

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and outcomes for children

There are good opportunities for the children to express themselves creatively and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 to enjoy music. They know a good range of songs, which they sing spontaneously, and using their imaginations role play familiar domestic roles with the dolls and push chairs. Their creativity is further enhanced through drawing, sticking and painting and their art work is displayed for them to admire and share with their families. The children are confident communicators and are happy to talk with their friends and adults about themselves and their families. The childminder supports their language development through relaxed conversations and reading their favourite stories.

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and outcomes for children

The children are able to count confidently, as they build towers from building bricks they notice differences in colour, shape and size, and say their doll is too big for the push chair. They are interested in how things work; for example, toys that have buttons, and switches on the radio and television. They have good understanding of the similarities and differences between themselves and others and are beginning to understand about the diversity of the community in which they live. They access resources which reflect positive images of races, genders and disabilities and celebrate a range of festivals and traditions, such as Diwali, Eid and Christmas. 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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