Childminder in Leeds

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY396615 Inspection date 09/12/2009 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 is newly registered. She lives with her husband and adult daughter on the outskirts of Leeds, close to schools, shops and transport services. The whole of the ground floor and upstairs bathroom are available for childminding purposes and there is a garden for outdoor play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register to care for a maximum of six children at any one time. There are currently six children on roll, five of whom are in the early years age range.

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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 some reflection of her practice, the childminder is able to identify some aspects which need to improve, however, not all areas of the provision are evaluated.

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further?

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

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further?

 provide a range of equipment which reflect positive images of race, gender and disability  obtain information from parents about what their children know and can do when they first start to attend  continue to develop self-evaluation as a tool for the identification of the strengths and weaknesses of the provision.

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the early years provision

The childminder has an appropriate understanding of how to safeguard the children in her care, for example, she knows how to record and report any concerns. She is confident to follow the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures and discusses her responsibilities with parents at initial visits. Additionally, all adults living and working at the premises have the required suitability checks in place. To further ensure the children's safety, the childminder records assessed risks to children for all indoor and outdoor activities and details all potential hazards. The premises are secure and children are unable to leave unaccompanied and any visitors to the setting are required to show identification. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder makes appropriate use of resources and includes visits to toddler groups, park and the shops as part of the children's daily routines. The children are

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the early years provision

beginning to understand about diversity, and through discussions and mixing with their peers they notice similarities and differences between themselves and others. However, equipment which reflects a positive image of race, gender and disability are limited. Partnerships with parents are good and managed professionally, for example, they are invited to settling in visits where they discuss their children's care and individual needs. Parents comment on their satisfaction and confidence in the care their children receive. The childminder ensures that parents complete all documents with their written permission for outings, emergency medical treatment and travel in her car. During settling in visits, parents are made aware of procedures, for example, the management of children's illnesses and behaviour management. The childminder shares information regarding the children's progress with parents and there are written observations supported with photographs and

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the early years provision

examples of children's work. However, she does not obtain information about what the children already know and can do when they first start to attend.

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the early years provision

The childminder has begun to use self-evaluation and reflection to make improvements, for example, re-formatting some documentation. However, this is not yet developed to identify all areas of strengths and weaknesses. Links with other providers are well established and discussions with nursery and school staff ensures that there is a consistent approach toward the children's transition between school and the childminder, effectively supporting the children to make satisfactory progress in all areas of learning.

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and outcomes for children

The children are keen and interested to become involved in learning and play experiences, for example, they sit together to play an imaginary game with a bus and small world figures and say they are fire fighters. Other children are engrossed in a colouring activity and concentrate for some considerable time on their creation. Relaxed and informal conversations with the childminder support the children to communicate appropriately, talk about themselves and share information about their likes and dislikes.

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and outcomes for children

During everyday routines there are good opportunities for the children to understand about being healthy and staying safe, for example, they all sit together to enjoy a relaxed evening meal of home cooked stew and Yorkshire puddings. Additionally, each day they have fresh air and exercise and use the childminder's garden to be physically active. Indoors they enjoy dancing to familiar songs and rhymes and join in with their favourite actions. The children understand about some aspects of their own safety and know how to evacuate the home in an emergency. They follow the childminder's instructions for road safety during trips and outings and understand how to use equipment safely.

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and outcomes for children

There are appropriate opportunities for the children to use number as they count the steps and hold up their fingers to show that they know three and five. The childminder makes good use of spontaneous learning opportunities, for example, This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 they are asked to identify the colour of the yoghurt pots they choose at teatime. Children are able to make a contribution toward their own care needs, washing hands and clearing away their own toys. They behave well, understand what is expected of them and follow the guidance of the childminder. Unwanted behaviour is managed successfully with explanation and redirection and positive behaviour is reinforced with praise and encouragement.

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and outcomes for children

The children have suitable opportunities to be creative and to use their imaginations, for example, using small world play, singing and using art and craft materials to design their own festive cards. They are independent and make their own choices of activities from a good selection of toys and resources, for example, there is a varied range of books for pleasure and for reference and a selection of larger equipment for use outdoors, such as sit-and-ride toys.

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and outcomes for children

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, for example, information about children's progress is shared regularly. 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 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 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: 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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