Childminder in Leeds

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY403007 Inspection date 10/05/2010 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 two-year-old child, in a maisonette block close to the centre of Leeds. Access to the premises is via several flights of stairs. The ground floor and first floor bathroom of the property are used for childminding purposes. Outdoor experiences are provided using the local parks and facilities.

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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 registered to care for a maximum of five children at any one time; two of whom may be in the early years age group. There are two children in the early years age group on roll. The childminder is willing to take and collect children to and from school and they also access local groups.

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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 suitably meets the differing needs of children, enabling them to make steady progress in the areas of learning. However, she does not receive full information when beginning to care for them, and does not plan for their individual development. The childminder establishes appropriate relationships with parents and is developing links with other settings to enhance the service children receive. The childminder is beginning to evaluate her practice and most of the required documentation is in place.

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further?

To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 improve the record of risk assessment so that it includes all areas of the provision, when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action taken following a review or incident. (Documentation) (Also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 24/05/2010

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further?

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

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further?

 request information from parents regarding what children know and can do when they first attend  use observations and assessments to identify learning priorities and the next steps in individual children's learning  enhance safeguarding procedures through recording pre-existing injuries to children  develop systems to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the setting to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 maintain continuous improvement.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a suitable knowledge and understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect, and the procedures to follow to safeguard children. All adults living on the premises have undergone the required suitability checks. The childminder records risk assessments on some areas of the provision, but not for outings, which does not keep children safe at all times. Additionally, the records do not contain all the required information, which is a breach of regulations. Children's well-being is supported as systems are in place to record accidents and medication administered, but the childminder does not detail children's pre-existing injuries.

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the early years provision

The childminder works appropriately in partnership with parents and other providers, and daily discussions keep parents suitably informed regarding their children's care and learning. The childminder supports the children's individuality and follows their own routines, enabling them to eat and sleep as they require. She regularly uses local resources, such as visiting groups and the park, to develop children's awareness of their community. They are learning about the diversity of the wider world through books and being cared for in a bilingual environment.

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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 to appropriately promote the outcomes for children. She seeks the views and opinions of parents and the advisory service, although this does not always lead to the clear identification of the strengths and weaknesses of the setting. The childminder does not request information regarding children's developmental achievements and does not use her observations to plan for the next steps in their individual learning.

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and outcomes for children

Children are learning about the importance of good personal hygiene. The regular use of wet wipes and hand sanitizer and individual bedding reduces the risk of cross infection. Children are encouraged to adopt healthy lifestyles through independently accessing drinks and healthy snacks, such as bananas. Children feel safe within the childminder's care. She quickly recognises when they are becoming tired and cuddles them to sleep. 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. They are developing an awareness of danger and enjoy pressing the button and looking for the red and green man when crossing the road.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy their time with the childminder and independently access the suitable range of toys and resources, which are appropriate to their age and stage of development. These are positioned at the children's level to enable them to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 select what they wish to play with and influence their learning. There are many opportunities for children to develop physical skills as they climb, swing and run at the park. Additionally, they practise finger control and hand-eye coordination as they turn pages in books and press buttons on toys. The children are really proud as they are rewarded with music and flashing lights. The childminder encourages early mathematical skills as they count and talk about colours. The children learn new words and vocabulary as the childminder introduces words, such as 'bridge', when looking at the pictures in books.

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing social skills and enjoy playing with others of similar ages as they regularly attend groups. Parents are appropriately involved in children's learning and development through children regularly taking creative work home. This enables the parents to share the children's pride in their achievements. Additionally, children regularly take favourite toys home to share their experiences with their parents and to continue their learning. The childminder naturally follows children's interest in a popular television show to enable them to learn and develop at their own pace. She encourages the children to use the play characters to help build towers, counting the bricks as they build. 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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report. (Records to be kept) 24/05/2010

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report. (Records to be kept) 24/05/2010

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