Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 317770 Inspection date 20/01/2011 Inspector June Rice

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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 1999. She lives with her husband and two children aged seven and ten in Doncaster. The whole ground floor of the childminder's house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder walks or drives to local schools to take and collect children.

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Description of the childminding

There are two places for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder also offers care for children aged between six and seven years before and after school. This provision is registered on the compulsory and voluntary part of the Childcare Register. Children occupying these places share the same facilities as the children in the early years age range.

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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 demonstrates a reasonable attitude towards continued improvement by addressing previous recommendations. However, she has not shared the policies and procedures for equality and lost and uncollected children with parents and this is a breach of requirements. The childminder's evaluation gives her an understanding of her strengths, but does not identify keys areas for improvement. Space is used well and promotes children's growing independence. Systems for observing and assessing children's progress ensure children continue to make satisfactory progress.

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further?

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

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further?

 provide information to parents about the equal opportunity policy, and the procedures to be followed in the event of a parent failing to collect a child at the appointed time, and in the event of a child going missing (Safeguarding and welfare) (also applies to CR2 Arrangements for Safeguarding Children) 22/02/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 regular evacuation drills should be carried out and details recorded in a fire log book of any problems encountered and how they were resolved  develop further the knowledge and understanding of new legislation, for example the Early Years Foundation Stage  develop further the use of self-evaluation, and provide opportunities for This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children and parents to be involved  develop further the planning and assessment arrangements to identify learning priorities for each child  update the record of risk assessment to include any assessments of risks for outings

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the early years provision

Children are safeguarded because the childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of child protection and the procedures to follow. The home is kept secure and a visitor's book is maintained. The procedures for safeguarding, complaints and behaviour are shared with parents to ensure they know how the setting works. However, the equal opportunities policy, and procedures about what will be done in the event of lost or uncollected children are not shared with parents and this is a breach.

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the early years provision

The childminder is not familiar with the Statutory Framework or the Practice Guidance for the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder obtains sufficient information from parents about what children can do before they start at the setting and this provides her with a clear starting point for her future assessments. Systems in place for assessment, observations and planning for children's progress are satisfactory. However, these are not consistently kept up to date and do not always identify children's next steps. She is familiar with the six areas of learning, and how children learn. She uses good questioning techniques and provides a good range of interesting activities to support children learning through play. Children enjoy their learning, they are quick to participate in suggested activities and show good concentration.

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the early years provision

Inclusive practice is satisfactorily promoted. For example, children have equal access to an appropriate range of resources that are not gender based and sufficiently reflect the wider world and children's own communities. The childminder has addressed the recommendations from her previous inspection. She has improved records of accidents and medication, and implemented a procedure for dealing with complaints. This ensures confidentiality and informs parents what they can do in the event of a complaint. The childminder has very recently begun to evaluate the impact of her provision on children's welfare, learning and development. However, this is in its very early stages and presently does little to help her understand where improvements could be made.

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and outcomes for children

Children freely and safely access resources, toys and activities that are suitable for their age and stage of development. The environment is suitably organised and children benefit from fresh air and regular outside play through the routine of their day. For example, walks to local parks and schools. Children are further This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 encouraged to be physically active through the provision of suitable equipment, such as swings, bikes and balls. When asked what exercise does for them they reply 'makes me big and strong like dad'. Children are adopting healthy habits, and benefit from healthy home cooked meals. They say they enjoy their meals, talk about their favourite food and usually choose fruit as a snack. Children explain they wash their hands to get rid of germs and that they need to wash them after going to the toilet and before meals. Children who are infectious are excluded in

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and outcomes for children

Children are learning to stay safe. They listen carefully during activities, as the childminder explains they must use tools safely. For example, while using a hammer to construct a tower. Children talk about road safety, stranger danger and safety around water. Children occasionally practise an emergency evacuation to help them learn how to get out quickly in an emergency. However, these are not recorded in a fire log book, and some time has elapsed since the last evacuation practice which some children were not included in. Children show they feel safe to confide in the childminder when they go to her to explain why they feel upset.

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and outcomes for children

Children are encouraged to care for their environment and have opportunity to participate in activities such as planting and growing and they learn about recycling. For example, they help to collect items for junk modelling and help to recycle household rubbish. They plan flower seeds and remember tasting the tomatoes they planted and cared for. Children are willing to make choices and decide what they wish to do. They behave well and are learning to share, take turns and care for others. For example, when a toddler becomes a little upset at their friend wearing a mask, the children agree not to wear it, until the younger child is asleep. Children enjoy construction. They make a tower and the childminder encourages them to use the correct mathematical terms, such as, big, small and tall. She supports their interest as they stand back and say 'it's getting bigger', by encouraging them to see if it is as tall as them. Children ask for action

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and outcomes for children

figures and bikes. The childminder gets them out and as they play with them they talk about the different colours of red, blue and green. Children hide cars under a hat; they count small groups of two and three and clearly identify which is more. Younger children are beginning to become more independent as they learn to walk, they are encouraged to walk along furniture, and praised when they take steps without holding on. They become engrossed in mechanical toys that play music when they touch the buttons and repeat the action as they learn what it does. Children recall a summer activity of collecting caterpillars, how they looked after them, measured them and watched them changing into butterflies. 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 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 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

 Provide information to parents about the equality of opportunity policy, and the procedures to be followed in the event of a parent failing to collect a child at the appointed time, and in the event of a child going missing (Safeguarding and welfare) 22/02/2011

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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

 Provide information to parents about the equality of opportunity policy, and the procedures to be followed in the event of a parent failing to collect a child at the appointed time, and in the event of a child going missing (Safeguarding and welfare) 22/02/2011

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