Childminder in Rotherham

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 302905 Inspection date 15/06/2010 Inspector Pauline Garfield

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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 0300 123 1231, 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: 0300 123 1231 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 1993. She lives with her husband and their adult son in Swinton, Rotherham. The whole ground floor of the childminder's house is used for childminding, with toilet facilities situated on the first floor. There is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play. Care is offered Monday to Friday, all year round.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time, with no more than three in the early years age group. She is currently minding five children on a full and part time basis, of whom four are in the early years age group. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children. The family has a pet budgie and a tank of fish.

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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 thoroughly enjoys providing a well organised environment which supports children's welfare, learning and development. Parents value the service provided and mainly benefit from the information shared about their children. The childminder is beginning to develop self-evaluation systems and improvements have been made since the last inspection. Policies and procedures are well written and implemented successfully to promote children's welfare, which ensures they are effectively safeguarded.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure each child has individual observations to assist in planning for the next steps in learning, and increase the opportunities for parents to be more involved in their children's learning and development  further develop self-evaluation systems to monitor the provision and identify key strengths and areas for improvement.

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the early years provision

Children are effectively protected from harm and neglect. The childminder has a clear understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and of her legal duties and responsibilities to report any concerns. The childminder has detailed written risk assessments for both the premises and outings, which are reviewed regularly. This helps to eliminate hazards and keep children safe. The childminder has made improvements since the last inspection and updated documentation to maintain This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 confidentiality in relation to medication and accidents. However, observational records for children are not kept confidentially as they are recorded on the same page as other children. This means that children do not have an individual file to assist in planning for the next steps in learning. In addition, the opportunities for parents to be involved in their children's learning and development is limited. The

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the early years provision

childminder is keen to improve the service she offers and knows some of her strengths and weaknesses. She has not yet completed a self-evaluation document to monitor the provision and identify key strengths and areas for improvement.

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the early years provision

Good organisation of quality resources provides free choice and encourages independence. The childminder provides a friendly environment where children feel secure and are able to request favourite toys. She has a range of resources that promote diversity and anti-discriminatory practice. The childminder promotes the recycling of materials to help the environment and teaches children not to drop litter. She works very well with parents and provides them with good written policies and procedures which they are able to take home to view. Parents sign each individual policy to confirm they have read and understood them. They totally value the service the childminder provides and comment that their children 'have come on leaps and bounds due to the childminder’s absolutely outstanding care'. The childminder is aware of how to liaise with other providers to provide a consistent approach to the care and development of children.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder uses the practice guidance for the Early Years Foundation Stage to determine children's next stages in learning. She has a good understanding of how children learn and develop and recognises that her observations of children require developing. The childminder talks to children about their likes and dislikes and responds appropriately, providing toys and equipment which interest them. Children are content and confident in the childminder's home. They play with construction bricks and small world toys for a sustained length of time. Children request cars and a play mat and the childminder responds appropriately. Children respond to established routines and willingly tidy away toys together with the childminder. They are very well-behaved as the childminder uses a positive and consistent approach to managing behaviour, which takes into account children's levels of understanding and maturity.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder promotes children's communication skills well, for example, through routine activities, such as reading favourite stories to them. Children enjoy walks around the local environment to explore and investigate the local wildlife and community. They learn about the wider world through talking about the languages children use in other countries and through activities and card games which show images of children from around the world. Children explore and develop their creative skills through regular opportunities to use materials, such as glue and crayons. They access musical instruments, such as maracas, and dance to music.

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and outcomes for children

Children practise regular fire drills and learn how to keep themselves safe through the childminder teaching them about road safety and the importance of holding This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 hands when crossing the road. They access a range of physical equipment, both indoors and outdoors. Children enjoy a healthy range of snacks and meals and have access to drinking water. They develop skills for the future as they are able to problem solve through activities, such as completing jigsaws and shape sorting. The children are developing good habits as active, inquisitive learners and are well supported by the childminder, who knows their individual needs. Consequently, children make good progress in their learning and development. 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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