Childminder in Leeds

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY339685 Inspection date 10/03/2010 Inspector Lindsay Helen Dobson

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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 September 2006. She lives with her partner and child aged five years in a house in East Ardsley, close to the city of Leeds. The whole of the ground floor, consisting of a lounge, kitchen and play room, is used for childcare purposes. The bathroom and an upstairs bedroom on the first floor are also available. There is a garden to the side and rear of the house that is suitable 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 to care for a maximum of five children under eight years. There are currently four children on roll, of which two are in the early years age range. However, there were no children present at the time of inspection.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder 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

Evidence suggests that children make good progress in their learning and enjoy their time in this welcoming and inclusive setting. Most policies and procedures are detailed and implemented effectively to safeguard and promote children's welfare. The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge and understanding of child development and she observes and assesses the children, although, her systems to record all the detail in her observations and assessments are not yet fully effective. The childminder shows an enthusiasm and commitment to developing her practice, which provides a strong basis for her capacity to maintain continuous improvement. She works effectively with parents to ensure each child's individual needs are met and is positive about the developing links she has with other Early Years Foundation Stage providers, therefore, ensuring she contributes to continuity in their learning.

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further?

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

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further?

 update the record of risk assessment to include any assessments of risks for individual outings and trips  develop children's registration processes to ensure consent to seek emergency medical advice or treatment is obtained for all children from their parents  continue to develop observation and assessment systems to clearly identify next steps for children as they progress towards the early learning goals. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

Children are well safeguarded because the childminder demonstrates how she ensures they are closely supervised at all times while playing in a safe and secure home environment. The childminder ensures risk assessments are completed for the home and regularly reviews these, however, risk assessments for outings are not individually recorded to clearly identify and minimise all possible risks to children. The childminder maintains her first-aid certificate enabling her to protect and care for children in the event of an accident. She has also identified other courses she would like to attend to further enable her to support children's welfare, learning and development. The childminder has previously completed a child-protection course, which gave her a secure insight into the signs of abuse and how to protect children. She has since ensured she has maintained her knowledge through obtaining current and up-to-date literature and supporting

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the early years provision

documentation, which she makes available to parents and includes in her policies. Seeking additional information ensures that she meets the welfare requirements and supports children's individual needs effectively. The childminder has a written safeguarding policy, which outlines her procedures and this is shared with the parents.

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the early years provision

The childminder organises her home well to support children's care and learning. She maintains a focused approach to meeting their individual needs. Her well- organised records and documentation reflect this. Resources provided in the dedicated play room are of good quality, interesting, age-appropriate and promote positive images of equality and diversity. The childminder also has written policies and procedures that help to underpin her practice. A positive and enthusiastic attitude to continually improve the service offered is shown through the childminder's understanding of the need for reflection and self-evaluation, as well as her initial completion of the Ofsted self-evaluation form.

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the early years provision

The childminder provides parents with detailed information about her service prior to their children starting, which includes giving them copies of her policies and procedures. She completes a good range of documentation to enable her to meet the children's individual needs, however, she has overlooked the need to obtain consent to seek emergency medical advice or treatment for some children. The childminder encourages parents to contribute their ideas and suggestions. This is done through daily verbal communication. Parents receive the 'All About Me' record which includes space for them to add their comments. The information gained from parents and the childminder's knowledge of children's development is used to plan a range of interesting activities and opportunities, both in the home and while outdoors.

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and outcomes for children

Photographic evidence of children supports discussions with the childminder that children are happy in the setting and enjoy exploring an easily accessible range of This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 activities and resources which support their learning. Good opportunities exist in the childminder's home and at groups visited in the community and surrounding area for the children to paint, colour, draw and stick, and use play dough, which helps them develop their creative skills. Through the photographs available in the children's individual learning profiles, the childminder is able to demonstrate the good range of activities and areas of learning the children are involved in. For example, children thoroughly enjoy baking activities. They make buns and decorate them with icing. Opportunities are provided for children to develop their imaginations and act out their own experiences as they play at hospitals and

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and outcomes for children

hairdressers and are provided with a good range of supporting resources. Children's understanding of the world around them and of diversity is effectively promoted. They visit museums, make Christmas decorations and prepare to celebrate festivals such as Chinese New Year by making Chinese lanterns.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder plans an overview of activities and topics for the children. She completes individual profiles for them and these contain examples of their art work and photographs of them at play. They are attractive, shared with parents and are building up an interesting journal through regular observations of the children's time with the childminder. However, current systems are not yet fully developed, as the evidence gathered is not used effectively to identify children's next steps and plan for their individual learning outcomes.

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and outcomes for children

Evidence suggests that children receive healthy choices of food for their meals and snacks. The childminder provides all snacks and some light lunches for the children. These include fresh fruit, yoghurts, jacket potatoes with various fillings, scrambled egg and beans on toast. The childminder provides a sample menu for the parents to give them clear ideas about what their children will be provided with. Children can access water at any time, and juice or milk is served with snacks and meals. Planned daily routines ensure children learn about good personal hygiene. They wash their hands before meals and after using the toilet, accessing their own towel and liquid soap. Children are able to go outside each day in the fresh air. Photographic evidence shows them enjoying themselves in the local park and using the good range of resources in the childminder's garden. During the holidays the childminder organises trips for the children. For example, children

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and outcomes for children

enjoy splashing in the sea on a day trip to the coast.

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and outcomes for children

Children are kept safe in the setting because the childminder maintains suitable safety precautions. She demonstrates how children learn about keeping themselves safe as she reinforces important safety messages, such as 'stranger danger' and crossing the road safely. The childminder explains how she uses everyday routines to further promote their understanding of keeping safe. Children are positively supported by the childminder, which encourages and raises their self-esteem and promotes good levels of appropriate behaviour. She follows her behaviour management policy, and the house rules displayed in the play room, by encouraging the children to use good manners, share and take turns as they play. 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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