Wright, Anne Marie

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY394400 Inspection date 30/11/2009 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. She lives with her partner and child aged six years in Rothwell, Leeds, West Yorkshire. The whole of the ground floor and upstairs bathroom are used for childminding. There is an enclosed back garden for outdoor play. The family have a pet cat. The childminder is registered to care for five children under the age of eight and is currently caring for five children, three of whom are in the early years age range. The provision is registered on the Early Years Register and 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 satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder meets the children's individual care and learning needs appropriately, collecting information from discussions with parents, children and other providers. This ensures that all children are included and make satisfactory progress in all areas of learning. Links with the school which the children attend are well established and effective in the consistent approach to children's care and learning. Through reflection of her practice, the childminder is able to identify some aspects of the provision which need to improve, however, some general welfare requirements are not met.

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further?

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

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further?

 maintain a record of the risk assessment for outings and outdoor play clearly stating when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action taken following a review or incident (W5 Documentation) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare register) 04/01/2010

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further?

 maintain a record of accidents and injuries to children (W1.1 Safeguarding and welfare) (applies to both parts of the Childcare register). 04/01/2010

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure that information gathered from sensitive observations of children's progress is used to plan for the next steps in their learning.

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the early years provision

The childminder has an appropriate understanding of how to protect the children in her care. She shares her safeguarding procedure with parents at initial meetings This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and knows how to record and report any concerns. All adults living and working at the premises have the required background checks. The childminder maintains children's safety appropriately and has the required safety features in place, such as, safety gates, guards to fires and smoke detectors, additionally, the premises are secure and children are unable to leave unaccompanied.

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the early years provision

The childminder is aware of possible hazards to children and takes reasonable steps to eliminate risks, however, she does not have a record of assessed risks for outings and outdoor play areas. This is a breach of regulation. Most of the required records and documents are in place, they are well organised and easily accessible. However, the childminder does not have a record of all accidents to children, this is a breach of regulation.

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the early years provision

The childminder has good partnerships with parents and other providers. She manages her service professionally ensuring that parents are fully aware of the care their children receive. Each day she exchanges information with parents and written policies and procedures are shared with parents during settling in visits. Parents comment that they are confident with the individual care their children receive and complement the childminder on her efficient and caring nature. They are happy that their children are settled and comfortable in the childminder's home. Links with other providers, such as children's schools are well established and work well to ensure that children's transitions into school life are managed sensitively, taking into account their individual needs.

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the early years provision

The childminder makes appropriate use of resources, particularly those available within the local community, for example, mix and play sessions and toddler groups. Additionally, there are suitable opportunities for the children to visit the shops, parks and library. The childminder reflects on her practice to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the setting, she monitors the children's progress and uses parental feedback to appropriately identify some areas for development.

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and outcomes for children

The children make satisfactory progress in all areas of learning. They are interested in all activities and resources and explore their environment independently. During everyday routines the children develop a good understanding of being healthy, for example, the older children know that fruit is good for them. Additionally, they enjoy physical development, fresh air and exercise each day in the garden, play in the park and walking to and from school. They understand and contribute positively towards their own care, for example, visiting the toilet, washing their hands and blowing their nose.

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and outcomes for children

There are appropriate opportunities for the children to use number and counting as part of day-to-day activities, they count toys, objects in books and their fingers. Number songs and rhymes further support their understanding of early number and counting. The children are confident communicators and are able to speak with adults about themselves, they are settled and happy in the childminder's care and enjoy relaxed conversations with the childminder who is interested in what This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 they have to say. The children are beginning to understand what is expected of them and respond positively to the childminders, support and guidance. Their positive behaviour is rewarded with praise and encouragement. Unwanted behaviour is managed with realistic and consistently maintained expectations. Consequently, the children know their boundaries and behave well.

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and outcomes for children

The children explore their creative instincts appropriately, investigating malleable materials such as dough, corn flour and paint. They handle tools and equipment safely and with good coordination, for example, rolling dough and using cutters to press out the shape of a duck. The children recognise colours and know the duck is yellow. The childminder supports children's development appropriately and uses their play to help children recognise the shapes and sizes of everyday items. The children are beginning to understand about the diversity of the society in which they live, they use resources which reflect positive images of race, gender and disability. They discuss similarities and difference between themselves and others.

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and outcomes for children

The children have access to a suitable range of toys and resources which support their learning in all areas, for example, construction, role play, art, craft, books and puzzles. The children progress appropriately toward the early learning goals. The childminder undertakes sensitive observations of the children during their play. She records her observations with photographs and short written captions and links key aspects to the six areas of learning, however, they are not used effectively to plan for the next steps in children's learning. Partnerships with parents and other providers, such as the school which children attend, are used effectively to ensure a consistent approach to children's care and learning. 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 3 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 3 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 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 3 The extent to which children feel safe 3 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 2 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 3 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 3

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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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (CR8 Records to be kept) 04/01/2010

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified inthe early years section of the report (CR8 Records to be kept) 04/01/2010

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