Childminder in Leeds

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 319986 Inspection date 24/02/2010 Inspector Kaldip Kaur Chaggar-Brown

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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 has been registered since 1995 and is registered on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The provision is open all year round except for the childminders holidays. The childminder lives in Guiseley an area of Leeds. She lives in a semi detached house and uses the whole of the ground floor and first floor toilet and bathroom for childminding. There is a garden for outdoor play. The childminder lives with her husband and adult child. The family have a dog.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time and currently has six children on roll, four of whom are in the early years age range. She sometimes minds with an assistant. The childminder takes and collects children from local schools. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and is part of a local childminding group.

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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 has a satisfactory understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. As a result children's learning and development is promoted satisfactorily by the childminder and they are making suitable progress. Partnerships with parents are appropriately developed to meet children's welfare needs. The childminder has identified some strengths and weakness in her provision. She demonstrates that she has the capacity to bring about continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further plans to provide a challenging and enjoyable range of experiences across all areas of learning and development to meet the individual needs of children  offer further opportunities for children to learn to be independent.

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the early years provision

The childminder has suitable systems in place to ensure that children are safeguarded. For example, she has child protection procedures in place and knows what to do if she has concerns about a child. Risks to children are managed well and children are safe as a result. For example, on outings, children know to walk on the inside of the path away from the road. Adults involved in the care of children, including the assistant, have been vetted and the childminder has attended the required training including for first aid. Required policies and procedures are in place as is documentation related to children's individual care This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 needs, which is used appropriately.

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the early years provision

The childminders understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage is satisfactory and as a result she implements it satisfactorily. The childminder has started to identify areas of weakness within her setting through self evaluation. Following on from the last inspection the childminder implemented a recommendation related to equipment used for sleeping younger children. This was not successful and the childminder reverted to her previous arrangements.

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the early years provision

The childminder promotes inclusive practice, children attending her setting have access to age appropriate equipment and resources. Children learn about others through books. For example, the childminder has books related to children with hearing difficulties and from different cultural backgrounds. Resources are used satisfactorily to support children's progress, children enjoy completing jigsaws and playing with dolls.

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the early years provision

Parents are provided with adequate information about the service offered, they share what they know about their child. For example, details about allergies and any comforters needed to settle children. Discussions take place verbally, when children are collected, about each child's day. This includes activities, outings undertaken and any food eaten as well as sharing any achievements and progress children make. The childminder is building relationships with other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage. As a result she is able to ensure that children do not receive a duplication of activities, instead ensuring that activities provided complement what children receive elsewhere.

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and outcomes for children

Children receive satisfactory support from the childminder and they seek her reassurance. The learning environment is satisfactory in which children move around depending on what they are doing. For example, they eat their meals in the back room. There are some posters and charts which children can look at to support their learning. They learn about sharing toys and resources through play. Children's independence is not always fully promoted as the childminder washes their hands and they do not use appropriate cutlery when eating.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder records children's learning and development adequately and is able to identify some areas for children to further progress. The childminder plans a simple range of activities and experiences mostly on a day to day basis. The opportunity to extend areas for learning are sometimes missed for example, further developing children's language and communication skills. The children take part in activities that are led by the childminder and some of which they instigate. For example, children who enjoy trains sparked an activity where the childminder took the children to the train museum. They looked at the different trains and their colours.

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and outcomes for children

Children's language is developed appropriately through discussion about what they are doing. They use words such as 'wobbling' when rocking a toy boat. Children This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 enjoy playing with toys including plastic and metal cars, lorries and vans which they can name easily. They show their understanding of the world around them through their knowledge of what each vehicle can do. Children's own ideas are developed through the use of role play equipment when making dens. The childminder offers suggestions to support their play such as asking where pieces of jigsaw fit and talking about the picture. Children enjoy creative activities which include painting and gluing, they make their own decisions about their art work.

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and outcomes for children

As children go on walks they look at trees and count how many there are. As a result they are learning to count, use size language and develop an understanding of their local environment. Children are also learning about the wider world through activities where they celebrate festivals from around the world. Recently they celebrated Chinese New Year and children coloured in pictures and ate prawn crackers. Children are developing an understanding of the natural world and know that plants die if they are not watered and as a result are learning about how a lack of action can have consequences.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy fun activities such as Olympic games in the garden. The childminder talks about why it is important to exercise. Children are learning appropriately about safety through activities such as sitting in the cab of a fire engine, they discuss when the fire engine is used and why. Children are developing good habits through the childminder's positive management of behaviour. She deals with unwanted behaviour in a sensitive but firm way. Children respond to her encouragement and praise. 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 3 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 3 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: 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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