Ingram, Patricia

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY402389 Inspection date 26/04/2010 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 partner and son aged 16 years in the Richmond Hill area of Leeds. The ground floor and first floor bathroom and toy room of the property are used for childminding purposes and an enclosed garden is available for outdoor play. The family has a rabbit.

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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 three 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.

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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 effectively meets the individual needs of children and actively promotes their safety and well-being. Therefore, children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder establishes close working relationships with parents and other settings to enhance the service children receive. She regularly evaluates her practice and is proactive in maintaining continuous improvement. All the required documentation is in place, readily available for inspection and generally maintained appropriately.

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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 information on who conducted it, date of review and any action taken following a review or incident (Documentation) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register). 10/05/2010

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further?

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

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further?

 provide a range of resources to enable children to explore and investigate natural materials.

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the early years provision

The childminder fully understands her role in safeguarding children. She has recently accessed additional training to update and increase her knowledge and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect, along with the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures. To further protect children, all adults living on the premises have undergone the required suitability checks. Consistently implemented procedures ensure that accurate records are maintained of accidents, existing injuries and medicines administered to children. To enable children to play safely, the childminder completes and regularly reviews risk assessments. These detail possible hazards indoors, outdoors and on outings, although they do not contain all the required information. This is a breach of regulations. The many policies and procedures effectively contribute towards the

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the early years provision

children's health and safety, and all parents receive a copy of these to keep them fully informed of the childminding service.

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the early years provision

The childminder is highly motivated about her role and has a sound working knowledge regarding the Early Years Foundation Stage. This enables her to meet the children's individual needs and effectively promote the outcomes for children. The childminder strives to provide a high quality service and actively seeks the views and opinions of children and parents to highlight areas to target to bring about continuous improvement. Children are confident to voice their opinions and quickly let the childminder know when they wish to play outdoors. 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 parks and shops and walking in the area to watch the trains, which develops children's awareness of their community. They are learning about the diversity of the wider world through access to a range of equipment that

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the early years provision

promotes positive images of race, gender and disability.

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and outcomes for children

Children are encouraged to make healthy choices as they enjoy nutritious snacks and meals. They recognise when they are thirsty and independently access drinks from their individual sports bottles. Children are beginning to understand the importance of good personal hygiene and follow the positive example consistently set by the childminder. They quickly recognise the colour of their individual towel and blanket, which reduces the risk of cross-infection. Children learn about keeping themselves safe and know how to use tools, such as scissors, safely. Additionally, the childminder encourages the children to take risks in a controlled environment, which enables them to find their own limitations. She stays close by to offer support as young children climb on the couch to reach the toys. They regularly talk about road safety and the importance of using a crossing and looking both ways before crossing the road.

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and outcomes for children

Children really enjoy their time with the childminder and are enthusiastic and motivated to learn. They independently access the range of toys and resources which are appropriate to their age and stage of development, although opportunities to explore and investigate natural materials are limited. Children develop a positive self-image and behave well through the childminder consistently offering meaningful praise as they play, for example, 'that is really kind of you to share the toys'. Additionally, children's self-esteem is enhanced as they proudly This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 look at photographs and watch slideshows of themselves on the television. Children greatly benefit from excellent natural interaction with the childminder, who values and respects them as individuals. She recognises their uniqueness and differing approach to learning, despite them being very close in age.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder obtains a wide range of information about the children when beginning to care for them. She knows the children well, carries out regular observations across the areas of learning, and effectively plans the next steps in their development according to their individual interests. She provided a larger sand tray for the children to learn about volume and capacity and to enable them to sit in the sand. To enhance children's physical development and to capture their love of being outdoors, the childminder plans jumping, dancing and exercise into the children's day. She is acquiring a trampoline to further extend this activity.

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and outcomes for children

Children are cared for in a language rich environment, where the childminder fully appreciates the value and comfort that children receive from hearing key words in their home language. She is working closely with parents to extend her own awareness and learning to enable her to develop children's language and communication in a number of languages, including Spanish and French. Additionally, children confidently use simple sign language to converse with the childminder and each other. 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: 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). 10/05/2010

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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). 10/05/2010

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