Butterworth, Joanne

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY400307 Inspection date 22/04/2010 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 has been registered since 2009. She lives with her husband and child, aged two years, in Whinmoor, a suburb of Leeds. The ground floor and the bathroom and spare bedroom on the first floor are used for childminding purposes, and there is an enclosed garden for outdoor play. The family has a rabbit.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to provide care for children on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is able to care for a maximum of five children at any one time, with no more than two in the early years age group, and may provide overnight care for one child. There are five children in the early years age group on roll. They are taken and collected from school and access local groups. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and holds a BTEC Level 3 in Childhood Studies.

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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 is committed to providing good quality outcomes for children and values and respects children's individuality and uniqueness. She establishes strong relationships with parents and other settings to enhance the children's care and learning, and mostly promotes their well-being. All the required documentation is in place, maintained appropriately and readily available for inspection. The childminder successfully reflects on her practice to maintain continuous improvement through effective self-evaluation.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure that hand washing procedures are consistently implemented.

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the early years provision

The childminder is highly motivated, and displays a secure knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage through the consistent implementation of the policies and procedures. She is very confident regarding the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect, and is fully aware of the procedure to follow in the event of a concern regarding a child in her care. She has an in-depth understanding and keeps children safe through daily visual checks and conducting and reviewing risk assessments for the indoors, outdoors and outings. Access to the premises is effectively monitored to ensure that children cannot leave unaccompanied and unwanted persons cannot enter. Appropriate background checks are completed on all household members, and the childminder ensures that children are closely supervised at all times. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

The childminder is enthusiastic and fully committed to working in partnership with parents and other settings providing the Early Years Foundation Stage. Parents feel that the childminder provides an excellent service and particularly appreciate the wide range of activities that she provides. The childminder encourages parents to contribute to their children's learning records, where she records observations and plans the next steps in their development. The childminder promotes equality and diversity well and ensures that all children and parents feel welcome and valued in her setting. She actively seeks their views and opinions, through regular discussions and questionnaires, to highlight the setting's strengths and priorities for improvement. Children's learning and awareness of the local community is enhanced through regularly accessing groups, shops, parks, farms and the library.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder regularly reviews and reflects on her practice and makes changes to enhance and support the children's learning. Through reorganising the storage units the learning environment is effective in enabling children to become confident decision makers and contribute to their own learning, as they independently access the varied range of toys and resources. The childminder knows the children well and skilfully supports them as they play, following their individual interests, listening to them carefully and providing encouragement and additional resources to extend their learning. The children have a wonderful time outdoors, drawing pictures on long rolls of paper and also learning about evaporation and simple science as they paint on the floor with water. The childminder skilfully uses this activity to develop children's vocabulary and language through describing the containers as full and empty.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder views the outdoors as an extension of the learning environment and thoughtfully sets out a wide range of activities to stimulate children's senses. They thoroughly enjoy using their muscles as they climb, slide, use the see-saw and push themselves along in the cars. There are also opportunities for the children to sit and enjoy the fresh air as they draw pictures or read books. Children are developing an awareness and respect for the natural world and living things as they help care for the rabbit, plant and water sun flowers, and look at bugs in a specially designed magnifying box. They learn about the weather and watch with fascination as windmills, ribbons and bubbles move in the wind. The childminder actively encourages children to reuse items as they balance on logs, use a ceramic sink as a sand tray and help to sort paper and plastic bottles for recycling.

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing a sound awareness of their own health and how to stay and feel safe. They are familiar with the procedure to follow in the event of a fire by taking part in regular evacuation practices. The childminder provides children with full explanations as to the importance of restraining the doll in the pushchair. She also encourages children to take risks in a controlled environment, such as being independent as they climb the steps to the slide, but staying close by to offer support. Mealtimes are a social occasion and the childminder encourages children to make healthy selections, for example, bananas and breadsticks for their This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 snack. Children are very familiar with the routine of washing their hands before meals, although this is not always implemented before snacks. Children greatly benefit from very high quality interaction with the childminder, who is genuinely

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and outcomes for children

interested in what they say and do. They develop a positive self-image as the childminder offers them meaningful praise in their play, and ensures that children know why they are being praised to develop their awareness of right and wrong. 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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