Maddock, Laura Jane

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY398187 Inspection date 08/02/2010 Inspector Ingrid Szczerban

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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 2009. She lives with her husband in the Holmewood area of Bradford, in West Yorkshire. The whole of the ground floor, comprising living room, dining room, kitchen, toilet and conservatory is used for children. There is an enclosed garden for outdoor play. The front door is used and the ground floor toilet has disabled access. Pets include a cat, a hamster and fish.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time. She is currently caring for four children in the early years age range, on a full and part-time basis. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register, the compulsory part of the Childcare Register and the voluntary part of the Childcare Register. The childminder is a qualified practitioner.

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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

On the whole sufficient attention is given to meeting the care, learning and development needs of children. Children partake in a range of activities and make steady progress in their learning. Inclusive practice is promoted and children are valued and respected as individuals. The childminder has begun to assess her provision and identify areas for improvement. She demonstrates the capacity to continuously improve the service she provides.

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further?

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

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further?

 make clear in the children's development records the progress made and include their starting points and their next steps for learning  develop links with other settings delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage, such as the nursery school where children attend, to compliment children's learning between settings.

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the early years provision

Children are generally safeguarded. All adults in the home are suitably vetted and good health and hygiene procedures are adhered to in practice. For instance, children use separate hand towels and know to cover their mouths when they cough, to prevent the risk of any cross infection. The childminder has a clear understanding of child protection issues and the action to take should the need arise. Comprehensive risk assessments are implemented for the premises and for outings, which ensures that children are kept safe from potential hazards. The childminder holds all necessary details of children in her care, she has a current first aid certificate and keeps an accurate, up to date register of attendance. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 However, the childminder is caring for more children than her conditions of registration allow. This is an offence unless the provider gives a reasonable excuse.

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the early years provision

On this occasion the provider did so and Ofsted does not intend to take further action.

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the early years provision

The childminder has begun to assess the service she offers; she has looked at the Ofsted self-evaluation form and says she will complete it in due course. She has only been caring for children for two weeks and her energies are rightly focussed on settling the children and building relationships with families. Since she was registered the safety and welfare of children has been improved, the front door key is inaccessible to children and a fully-stocked first aid box is provided.

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the early years provision

Partnerships with parents and carers are satisfactory. Information is shared on a daily basis, through discussions and daily dairies and the child development records are shown to parents. These basic systems help parents with extending their child's learning and development at home. Parents receive their own information pack which contains all the childminder's policies and procedures, and all children's details and written consents from parents are obtained. Links with other settings delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage, such as the school nursery where children attend, are not established in order to compliment the children's learning between settings.

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the early years provision

Equality and diversity are valued. The childminder has some good resources which positively reflect diversity and help children to learn about different ways of life, such as books, dolls and role play equipment. The childminder gives adequate levels of individual attention to children in order to meet their needs; she changes nappies and supports children as they play. Children are able to choose what they want to do from the wide selection of toys kept in the dining room and conservatory which are well organised and stored at child height, so children can make decisions and are independent.

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and outcomes for children

The children make steady progress in their learning and development. The childminder has a clear understanding of how young children learn and she plans developmentally appropriate activities for them. She has begun to make observations and assessments in development files for the children, which include information about what children are interested in and what they are learning. The childminder gathers information from parents about their child's abilities and interests within the first few weeks, but not before they start. Therefore, the rate of progress is not clear as the children's starting points and next steps for progression are not included. The childminder plans appropriate activities for children's individual interests, such as cars and vehicles for one child and jigsaws for another.

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and outcomes for children

The children are happy and settled because the childminder provides a regular routine for them based entirely around their needs. They feel safe and are at ease in their relationships with their childminder who provides them with lots of smiles, This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 words of encouragement and cuddles. They make choices about what they want to do and are encouraged to help with tasks, such as tidying up. As a result, children gain confidence in their surroundings. Children generally get on well together. With support from the childminder, three-year-olds can take turns to complete a jigsaw.

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and outcomes for children

Children learn how to keep themselves safe. They are reminded to be careful when putting the train track away in case they hurt someone and they learn not to slam doors because they may hurt their fingers. The menus offered to children are balanced, mainly home-cooked and include fresh fruits and a drink of milk for snack. Babies enjoy eating mashed banana. The children sleep according to their individual needs so that they remain healthy.

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and outcomes for children

Children are interested in jigsaws and are helped by the childminder to identify shapes and colours that match in order to complete them. They can solve problems, such as reversing the direction of train carriages to make the magnetic ends stick together. Children communicate effectively. The three-year-olds talk confidently as they play and babies use smiles and gestures to make known their feelings and wishes. For instance, they smile broadly as the childminder holds them up to bear weight on their feet. Children love books and pretend to read the stories as they look at the pictures. The childminder has labelled lots of items around the rooms as well as personal items for children, such as towel hooks and placemats, so they learn to recognise their name and know that print carries meaning. 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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