Childminder in Leeds

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY398413 Inspection date 13/01/2010 Inspector Jane Elizabeth O'Callaghan

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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 husband and two children aged four and two on the outskirts of Leeds. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's house is used for childminding and there is an enclosed garden for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight years at any one time and is currently providing care for three children in the early years age group. The childminder collects and takes children to local schools, visits parks and local places of interest. She 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 demonstrates a good in-depth knowledge of each child as an individual, which supports her to successfully meet children's learning and welfare needs. The childminder builds good positive partnerships with parents which effectively help her to meet the children's needs. Links with other settings have been made to ensure she complements the care and learning children receive elsewhere. The positive use of self-evaluation and reflective practice ensure that the childminder is successfully continuing her own professional development and the development of her childminding service.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure the fire blanket is easily accessible in an emergency  continue to develop planning to maintain a clear focus for children as they progress towards the early learning goals.

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the early years provision

The childminder has well organised systems to ensure that all adults in her home have up-to-date checks and remain suitable, and that all unchecked visitors are properly identified and supervised. She has safeguarding children procedures in place and provides information in line with the Local Safeguarding Children Board guidelines. A comprehensive range of risk assessments are effectively carried out on all areas in the childminder's home and for all outings to ensure that safety and security are maintained at all times. The childminder does daily checks of all areas of the home accessed by children, which are dated and recorded. Most areas of the home are safe. The childminder has a fitted fireguard, cupboard locks, This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 emergency evacuation plans in place which are regularly practised with the children and is careful to closely monitor the safe arrival and collection of all

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the early years provision

children in her care. However, the fire blanket is not easily accessible in case of emergency.

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the early years provision

The childminder provides a caring environment for all children. She liaises well with other settings providing for the children in the Early Years Foundation Stage, which ensures inclusion for all children on roll. There is plenty of verbal communication when children arrive and leave the provision. Children’s individual profiles keep parents well informed. Parents are also asked to complete regular questionnaires and these contain positive comments about the care their children receive.

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the early years provision

The childminder promotes equality and diversity effectively. Children's resources, such as role play, small world and a good selection of books, reflect the backgrounds of families and people in the local community and wider world. The childminder provides a warm welcome to all families and has a good knowledge of the children's backgrounds.

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the early years provision

The childminder is proactive in ensuring her knowledge relating to childcare and children's learning and development are sound. She has good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is beginning to consider ways of improving her practice as she looks at the service she offers and identifies any training or new resources she may need, through the completing of a self-evaluation.

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and outcomes for children

Children are relaxed and settled in the childminder’s care. They are curious and interested to engage with the play materials. Each child has their own folder containing observations of their play and photographs to demonstrate the range of activities carried out. Observations are assessed to gauge the child’s stage of development in each of the six areas of learning. The next step in their unique learning journey is identified, and plans made to incorporate it into activities to promote and support progress. Although the childminder liaises with other providers that children attend and has access to their planning, at present she does not have any planning of her own.

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and outcomes for children

Children have free easy access to a good range of appropriate toys and activities. Babies are given a good choice of toys all at their level. They play on the floor where they are encouraged by the childminder to roll the ball and try to reach mechanical toys around them. The childminder gives lots of praise to the children as they successfully reach for the toy farmer and laugh and giggle when she makes various noises. The childminder takes lots of photographs which are put in the children's profiles. For example, there are photos of children painting, doing jigsaws and counting the pegs. Children also have access to a good outdoor area, where they can play on bicycles, push alongs, a slide, with balls and in the playhouse. Children learn to develop their social skills through visits within the community to farms, parks, soft play areas and toddler groups on a regular basis. The childminder encourages children to celebrate different festivals and has a list

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and outcomes for children

This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 of them that she follows. Children recently celebrated Christmas making edible Christmas trees and at Halloween painted ghosts which are displayed in their profiles.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder encourages children's behaviour and gives them lots of positive praise. Children are familiar with everyday routines and show that they are confident in the childminder's care. They learn about road safety when they are away from the premises, and regular fire evacuations help them to become familiar with emergency procedures. They have good opportunities to learn about health and hygiene as the childminder encourages older children to wash their hands and they have their own individual towels which are changed regularly. Children enjoy a healthy diet; older children are given home cooked meals, while babies receive pureed food brought by parents. The childminder provides nutritious snacks for all children of fruit, raisins and cheese straws. All children have access to drinks of water or milk throughout their stay at the childminder's. Children benefit from the childminder's good knowledge of their individual requirements, such as dietary and

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and outcomes for children

sleeping preferences, through adhering to parents' wishes. This ensures that children's needs are well met and they are cared for in a pleasant and enjoyable environment. 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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