Childminder in Leeds

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY411696 Inspection date 01/12/2010 Inspector Rachel Ayo

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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 assesses 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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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 2010. She lives with her husband and their children aged 16, seven and two years in Wetherby, West Yorkshire. Local amenities include schools, nurseries and parks. Shops and public transport links are close by. The whole ground floor of the childminder's home is used for childminding. There is an enclosed rear garden for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight years at any one time, no more than two of whom may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding three children in this age group. The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register, although there are no children being cared for within this age group. The childminder attends a number of groups during the week and 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

Children's welfare, learning and development is promoted with suitable success in most aspects, although certain requirements are not fully met. Children are happy, safe and secure and are able to make choices and develop independence. This is as a result of an accessible environment and positive relationships with the childminder. Appropriate information is exchanged between parents in order for children's individual needs to be met and ensure consistency in children's care and education. At present, the childminder has limited systems for evaluating all aspects of her practice to ensure continual improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 obtain prior written permission for each and every medicine from parents before any medication is given (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) (also applies to the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register). 15/12/2010

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further?

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

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further?

 further develop the planning systems to ensure a broad and balanced curriculum is delivered across the six areas of learning and that any gaps in children's learning are identified  develop systems to effectively monitor the provision and outcomes for children, for example, by using the Ofsted self-evaluation form This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  establish links with providers delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage where children attend other settings in order to promote coherence in children's welfare and learning.

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the early years provision

The childminder implements safeguarding policies and procedures appropriately in most aspects. All adults are vetted and the childminder is suitably aware of possible signs of abuse or neglect and the procedures to follow where there are child protection concerns. All hazards are identified and minimised through the use of equipment, such as, magnetic cupboard locks and safety gates. The record of risk assessment is reviewed and updated regularly, for example, when a new child starts to keep children safe. A sign in the porch reminds people to be careful due to the wet floor from the snow, preventing accidents. Most record keeping systems are in place to promote the efficient and safe management of the provision and meet children's individual needs. However, although verbal permission is gained over the telephone and a log is maintained of all medicines given, prior written parental consent is not always obtained to administer fever and pain reducing

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the early years provision

medicines. This is a breach in requirements.

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the early years provision

The childminder promotes inclusion, for example, by ensuring that all children can readily access toys, and there is no gender bias in her provision. She ensures that positive images of diversity are reflected in the setting through resources, such as, books, in order for children to learn about the wider community.

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the early years provision

Information is suitably exchanged with parents, such as, children's likes, dislikes and what they can do or may need support with. The childminder shares her prospectus, which incorporates the setting's policies and procedures, to ensure parents are informed about her practices and care of the children. A daily diary is maintained for babies and information relating to other age groups is exchanged verbally. A two-way flow of information is maintained about children's care, development and any new interests. Parents express positive comments about the provision and care of their children. The childminder is suitably aware of issues relating to the care of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, including working in partnership with others. There are no systems at present for liaising with providers where children attend other settings.

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the early years provision

The childminder has made suitable progress since becoming registered and has attended all required training. She has recently devised a basic form with brief information detailing how the week has gone and if anything could have been done better. However, she has no robust self-evaluation systems for accurately identifying her strengths and key priorities for development in order to enhance outcomes for children. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

The childminder demonstrates an adequate understanding of the learning and development requirements. Her systems for individualised observational assessment are developing suitably and she has recently devised a more formal starting points sheet to establish children's abilities in order to help them make optimum progress. The childminder provides an adequate range of activities for the children including, those which are adult-led, such as, angel collages. Planning systems, however, are in the early stages. They are not yet fully effective in identifying any gaps in children's learning, and in ensuring a broad and balanced curriculum is delivered across the six areas of learning.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder creates a welcoming home from home environment which children are clearly at ease in. They readily access their favourite toys, such as, the role play equipment and the childminder sensitively intervenes, using successful distraction techniques, when minor disputes occur. The childminder is enthusiastic with the children and she uses suitable challenge and questioning to enhance their learning. For example, she talks about the different coloured mark making materials as children engage in the craft activity and demonstrates how to cut out a circle, encouraging their fine motor skills. Babies respond happily to the childminder's positive interaction by smiling, vocalising and seeking eye contact. The childminder talks to them about their 'squashy' toast as they explore this through squeezing, chewing and sucking on it.

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and outcomes for children

Children readily approach adults, for example, to show them the contents of the handbag as they engage in imaginary play and confidently talk about what they are doing. Babies are further supported in developing their communication, for example, through baby signing. To help children learn about keeping safe, the childminder talks to them about the oven being hot and why they need to eat something warm on such a cold, snowy day.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder recognises when babies are tired and responds to their individual routines to ensure their physical needs are met and children are provided with a generally healthy diet. Regular access is provided to fresh air and exercise, including through visits to a range of groups, the seaside and museums. The childminder helps young children learn about where food comes from as they visit a local market stall where they are able to smell and touch the fruit and vegetables. Children are involved in appropriate hygiene routines, such as, washing their hands before they eat and the childminder implements suitable hygiene practices, such as, washing her hands after changing nappies. In addition, visitors are asked to use the antibacterial hand gel in the entrance to prevent cross-infection following a bout of sickness in the setting. 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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Early Years Foundation Stage

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 above in the early years section of the report (CR8). 15/12/2010

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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 above in the early years section of the report (CR8). 15/12/2010

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