Childminder, Out-of school day care in Leeds

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 320167 Inspection date 23/02/2011 Inspector Kath Harding

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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 1997. She lives with her two sons in Leeds, West Yorkshire. The whole of the downstairs of the property is used for childminding. There is an enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder is able to take and collect children from local schools and pre-schools. The family has a dog and a cat as pets.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for five children at any one time. She also offers care to children aged over five years to eight years. She is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. She 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

Children make good progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder has a good understanding of their individual needs and actively promotes an inclusive environment where children begin to develop an awareness of diversity. She has good relationships with parents and she understands the benefits of partnership working in the wider context. The childminder has a positive attitude to improvement and works closely with others to improve outcomes for children. However, there are some weaknesses in systems that support the practice.

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further?

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

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further?

 maintain a record of the risk assessment clearly stating when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action taken following a review or incident (Documentation) 18/03/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 update the record of risk assessment to include any assessments of risks for outings to ensure children's safety.

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the early years provision

Children are safeguarded as the childminder has a good understanding of child protection procedures. She closely supervises the children in her care and knows of This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 her responsibility to ensure everyone in the house is suitably checked. A written list of the different areas of the childminder's home, garden and separate activities are in place. However, there is not a record of risk assessments clearly stating when they were carried out, by whom, the date of review and any action taken. Risk assessments for outings are also not in place, so children's safety cannot be ensured.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and implements this to promote good outcomes for children. She undertakes observations and links these into planning for individual children's next steps to ensure progression. The children's profile books contain photographs, observations and art work which show how children make good progress in relation to their starting points. The childminder creates a warm, welcoming environment where, children's art work is displayed and toys are accessible for children, helping to promote their independence.

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the early years provision

Links with other providers ensure a consistent approach is achieved to promote children's ongoing learning and development. The childminder demonstrates a good commitment to continuous improvement as she reflects on how to improve her service. She obtains advice from other practitioners to help improve her practice.

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the early years provision

The children enjoy continuity of care because the childminder works closely with parents and offers them questionnaires so they can make comments on the service provided. Some comments include: 'My children are happy and settled and always look forward to coming to the childminder's house'. 'The childminder presents a good range of nutritional meals and caters for individual dietary needs'. 'My child has been encouraged to behave well and to play well with the other children and their needs are always met'. 'The childminder promotes the use of good manners and is committed to her work and always feeds back'. She provides parents of younger children with a daily diary so they know all about their child's day. The childminder's policies and procedures which underpin the service offered are given to all parents for them to read.

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and outcomes for children

Children show a strong sense of belonging, are very settled and happy in the childminder's suitably organised home. The childminder places high priority on children learning about safety and teaches them about dangers through role play and explanations, such as why it is necessary to wear safety harnesses. When reading a story they spontaneously explain that they must never go near a fire as their body will get burnt. The children practise fire drills so they know how to get out of the house in an emergency. They develop a good understanding of the importance of healthy eating as they are offered a good range of nutritious meals and snacks. They are also involved in the preparation of foods such as fruit salads, so encouraging children to choose healthy options. Meals and snacks are readily adapted to meet individual dietary requirements. As children wash their hands they This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

tell the childminder that 'They smell nice and clean now'. They are active learners as they visit the parks and playgrounds where they play on the slides, swings, roundabouts, see saws and climbing frame. As they look at the book about the body they discuss the importance of the skull, the arteries and muscles, so making them more aware of their bodies.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder interacts well with children during their play and constantly chatters to them, listens to them and extends their learning by asking open-ended questions. She uses lots of praise and encouragement with the children, so enhancing their self-confidence and self-esteem. Children are secure and confident as they freely approach the childminder to ask her to read the books. As they look at the story the childminder asks questions to involve them in the story. They freely express their feelings as they say 'That's disgusting' as the pig in the story is in the bath. They begin to recognise initial sounds of letters as they say 'I have a kicking k in my name'. They are very excited about their morning trip to the museum and the secret garden at the local abbey as they chat about it. As children count the stripes on their tights they count up to 35 and sing number rhymes to re-enforce their understanding of number. As they play they spontaneously sing

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and outcomes for children

nursery rhymes and play at being mummies and daddies so re-enacting familiar roles. As they look and explore with the baby mat they talk about different textures and look at the colours of clothes they are wearing. They make pictures with the natural objects found on their nature walk. They plant daffodil bulbs, observe them grow and tend to these, so caring about living things.

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and outcomes for children

Children behave very well and good manners are encouraged. They learn to value others as they use a good range of toys which help them to begin to understand about the wider world. They look at different festivals, such as, Ramadan and Chinese New Year and do related activities, such as, dress up in national costumes and cook traditional dishes to gain an awareness of others. They take part in sponsored events to raise money for others. They regularly visit the toy library, toddler sessions and the park to feed the ducks, so becoming aware of their local community. 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 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: 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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