Childminder in Leeds

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY268600 Inspection date 12/03/2010 Inspector Liz Whitehead

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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 2004 and lives with her husband and two adult children in Bramley, a suburb of Leeds. The ground floor of the property is used for childminding purposes and an enclosed garden is available for outdoor play. The family has a cat.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is able to care for a maximum of six children under eight years, with no more than three in the early years age group at any one time. There are five children on roll, one of whom is in the early years age group. They are taken and collected from school and access local groups. 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 satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder establishes suitable relationships with parents and other settings to enhance the service children receive. She evaluates her practice and takes appropriate steps to maintain improvement. The childminder effectively meets the individual needs of children and mostly promotes their safety and well-being. Consequently, children make steady progress towards the early learning goals. The required documentation is in place, readily available for inspection, and generally maintained appropriately.

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further?

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

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further?

 update and increase knowledge and awareness of safeguarding children  update the record of risk assessment to include any assessments of risks associated with the fire hearth  update documents in line with current legislation.

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the early years provision

The childminder suitably reflects on her practice to highlight strengths and areas for improvement. This has enabled her to assess that she has a basic knowledge and understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect, and the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures. As a result, she is actively seeking training to improve this area, to effectively safeguard the children in her care. All adults living on the premises have undergone the required suitability checks. To enable children to play safely, the childminder completes and regularly reviews risk assessments. These detail most hazards to children, although she has not included risks associated with the fire hearth being accessible. The policies and procedures This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 appropriately contribute towards the children's health and safety, although these do not reflect changes in legislation. All parents receive a copy of the policies and

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the early years provision

procedures to keep them informed of the childminding service. Daily discussions keep parents informed regarding their children's care and learning.

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the early years provision

The childminder is enthusiastic about her role and suitably implements the Early Years Foundation Stage into her daily practice. This enables her to meet the children's individual needs and appropriately promote the outcomes for children. The childminder actively seeks the views and opinions of children, parents and other professionals to maintain continuous improvement. Parents are very happy with all aspects of the care the childminder provides and really appreciate that she treats the children as individuals. Children are confident to voice their requests; for example, the childminder recently purchased additional building resources, when the children wished to extend their play. The childminder develops and maintains effective partnerships with parents and children benefit from her links with other providers and services. She regularly uses local resources, such as visiting groups, play gyms, parks and woodlands to appropriately develop children's awareness of

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the early years provision

their community. They are learning about the diversity of the wider world through access to some equipment that promotes positive images of race, gender and disability.

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and outcomes for children

Children are encouraged to make healthy choices. They feel safe and secure within the childminder's care and independently select fruit from the bowl. The childminder encourages children to eat healthily and they have the opportunity to grow their own fruit and vegetables. Children understand the importance of good personal hygiene and spontaneously wash their hands after using the toilet. Additionally, they assist adults by providing them with hand sanitizer, explaining that it 'gets rid of germs'. Children learn about keeping themselves safe as they regularly talk about road safety and 'stranger danger'. They know to look for a crossing, to press the button and wait for the 'green man' before it is safe for them to cross the road. Additionally, children describe the importance of walking on the pavement, away from the road, to keep them safe.

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and outcomes for children

Children clearly enjoy their time with the childminder and are enthusiastic and motivated to learn. They independently access the suitable range of toys and resources which are appropriate to their age and stage of development. Children behave well and understand what is expected of them through the consistent and realistic boundaries set by the childminder, who praises and supports them in their play. She is polite and courteous to the children and gently reminds them to say 'please' and 'thank you'. Children understand the rules of games and proudly explain these to visiting adults. Children concentrate well, happily take turns and know whose turn it is next.

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and outcomes for children

The children's welfare needs are appropriately met through the consistent sharing of information with parents. The childminder obtains a wide range of information regarding children's routines, likes, dislikes, and their knowledge and abilities when This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 beginning to care for them. She knows the children well, carries out regular observations across the areas of learning, and suitably plans the next steps in their development. Through daily routines and activities the childminder naturally develops children's skills for the future. They help to tidy toys away, set the table, sort the washing and learn to cook as they bake buns and make pizza.

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and outcomes for children

There are many opportunities for children to develop early mathematical and language skills as they count, talk about colours and sing favourite songs. The children confidently match shapes and colours when playing games and know which shapes are 'big' and 'small'. They learn about simple science as they describe the colours they are mixing together during painting activities. Children are confident communicators and spontaneously initiate conversations and happily reply to adults questions. They have many opportunities to practise emerging writing skills and proudly state that they can write their name. 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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