Childminder in Leeds

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY259828 Inspection date 23/02/2011 Inspector Jane O'Callaghan

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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 2003. She lives with her husband and adult son aged 20 years old on the outskirts of Morley. The whole of the ground floor, upstairs lounge, bathroom, and rear garden are used for childminding purposes. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time. The childminder currently has ten children on roll and of these six are in the early years age range and one child in the compulsory childcare group.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder collects and takes children to local schools, visits parks and places of interest.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder holds a Level 3 in Childcare Qualification 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 outstanding.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children make excellent progress in all areas of their learning and development as the childminder has a highly secure understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Children's needs are being met exceedingly well as the childminder fosters their individuality and works very closely with parents to ensure continuity of care. The childminder demonstrates a very strong commitment to continuous improvement. She continues to enhance her knowledge through training to improve outcomes for children.

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further?

To further improve the high quality early years provision the registered person should consider:

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further?

 developing further the outdoor learning environment to consistently promote all areas of learning

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the early years provision

The childminder gives high priority to keeping children safe from harm. She has a thorough understanding of safeguarding issues and is fully aware of her responsibilities. The childminder provides a detailed written child protection procedure, enabling her to react promptly if she has cause for concern. She ensures children are very carefully supervised at all times. She carries out daily checks of all areas of her home to identify and rectify potential hazards as they This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 arise. Comprehensive written risk assessments on the areas used by children and for all outings are being undertaken regularly. The childminder provides robust written policies and procedures to underpin her practice. She keeps all the required documentation up to date and stores these securely to maintain confidentiality. This results in the highly efficient running of the setting. The childminder holds a

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the early years provision

current first aid certificate and has excellent systems in place to help her respond in an emergency or if she needs to administer medication, meaning that children are well protected if they have an accident or are ill. The home is very well organised, allowing children to move around freely. There is a wide range of clean and suitable furniture available, which is well maintained and meets the needs of children attending. The childminder provides an extremely welcoming and very inclusive environment, where children and adults are able to feel relaxed and at home. The childminder fully recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents. A strong emphasis is placed on the settling in period, ensuring all details regarding the families' knowledge of their child and relevant information regarding welfare needs is acquired. Regular verbal communication ensures that continuity of care is maintained. Parents' views are

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the early years provision

highly valued, the childminder carried out regular questionnaires to help evaluate and strengthen the service she provides. The written feedback received indicates parents are extremely happy with the care and support their children receive. The childminder is fully committed to working with others involved in each child's care. She has built up strong links with nurseries that children also attend and communicates well with staff. She shares information regarding children's development to support their individual needs and monitors their progress. The childminder continuously evaluates her service. She completes very detailed information in her self-evaluation form and through this she is able to fully recognise her strengths and is highly committed to continue enhancing her work. Her attendance on a wide range of different courses contributes to her being able to provide new and exciting activities and enables her to keep up to date with all

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the early years provision

current requirements. Equality and inclusion is at the heart of all that the childminder does with the children. She is highly effective in ensuring that all children are included. The childminder ensures that children learn about the wider world through an extensive range of resources and the celebrating of a variety of festivals.

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and outcomes for children

Children are having a fabulous time in the childminder's home. They eagerly explore the wide range of clearly accessible resources, making choices in their play. The childminder skilfully supports their interests and takes every opportunity to extend their learning and interests. For example, when playing with the shop the childminder encourages the children to choose healthy fruits and food and asks where the fruits come from. Children are keen to reply using props of sunglasses for the pineapple, saying it comes from where the sun is. Children express to the childminder that they are hungry and they help to prepare the Pineapple, they choose a plastic knife and count the pieces that they have helped to cut. Children decide to do jigsaws and get lots of praise when they do them upside down and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 then repeat it with the picture showing. The childminder carries out regular

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and outcomes for children

observations of the children and uses these to help her in planning for children's interests and next steps in their individual learning. Children's highly comprehensive profiles, examples of their work and photographs are regularly shared with parents and their input is highly valued. The environment shows children's own pictures and also informative posters and pictures. They denote all areas of learning, including numbers, letters and pictures of various objects all of which help children to learn in an enjoyable way. Photographs are also displayed in albums and these the children have great fun in looking through together. They reminisce about how they enjoyed going to see the donkeys and animals at the farm. Children share warm and caring relationships with the childminder. They receive lots of reassurance and encouragement, which promotes their self-esteem and gives them the confidence to try things for themselves. For example, children

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and outcomes for children

explain why they have taken off their slippers as they are too warm with them on. Children are becoming skilful communicators as they learn new vocabulary and pretend to make a shopping list as they go to buy vegetables and fruit from the shop. They frequently go on outings, which extend their opportunities and interests. The childminder ensures children's physical development is enhanced through regular outings to parks, farms; soft play areas and also playing in the rear garden on bikes, activity frame and push alongs. Although the outdoor environment does not consistently promote all areas of learning.

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and outcomes for children

Children are strongly supported in learning how to stay safe. They understand the importance of participating in fire drills so they know what to do in an emergency. The childminder also ensures through having books to support safety and also stranger danger and she also provides a safe environment for the children. For example, fitted stair gate, close circuit television, locks on all cupboards and smoke alarms. They are able to feel very secure knowing the childminder is close by to comfort them when they need a cuddle or are tired and to give sensitive support, when helping them to play well together. They learn a great deal about being healthy, talking about the importance of washing hands. They each have their own wash bag which includes toothbrush, flannels and hairbrush. They independently go to the toilet and wash their hands using disposable towels and have gentle reminders through posters and photographs displayed of them managing their own

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and outcomes for children

personal hygiene. They really enjoy the healthy home cooked nutritious foods at the table together. They recognise their individual drinking cups, which they regular access throughout the day. Children's behaviour is exemplary; they are explained to why it is nice to share and are encouraged to be polite to each other and their peers. This is very effective through the childminder being a good role model. Children are all very sociable and are seen to have lots of fun in an extremely child orientated environment. 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 1 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 1 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 1 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 1

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 1 The extent to which children feel safe 1 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 1 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 1 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 1

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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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