Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY276626 Inspection date 11/02/2011 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 2004. She lives with her husband, one adult child and two children aged eight and two years 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 to local schools to take and collect children. The childminder attends the local parent and toddler group. The family has a pet rabbit.

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Description of the childminding

There are two places for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder also offers three places 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 satisfactory attitude towards continued improvement. She has recently begun to evaluate her provision and identifies the systems for assessment, planning and observations as areas to improve. Partnerships with parents and local schools ensure that the needs of all children are met satisfactorily. This ensures children continue to make satisfactory progress in an environment in which they feel safe and are treated with equal respect.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further the planning and assessment arrangements to identify learning priorities for each child and then plan relevant and motivating learning experiences and share with parents  develop further the use of self-evaluation, and provide opportunities for children and parents to be involved  improve systems that encourage parents to review their children's progress regularly and contribute to their child's learning and development record  update the record of risk assessment to include any assessments of risks for outings.

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the early years provision

The childminder works in partnership with parents and others to safeguard children and demonstrates a clear understanding of child protection and the procedures to follow. Appropriate suitability checks and required documentation is This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 in place. However, the record of risk assessments does not include individual outings. The childminder has very recently begun to assess her provision, and though in its early stages she has identified targets for further improvement. The childminder acknowledges she has a basic understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder gathers sufficient information to provide her with a satisfactory understanding of where children are in their development. The systems for observations, assessments and planning are in their very early stages of development and there is no system in place to actively encourage parents to

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the early years provision

access these. Inclusive practice is satisfactory, the childminder promotes equality for all. For example, children have equal access to a varied range of resources that are not gender based and the childminder ensures she obtains sufficient information from parents to help her to meet children's individual needs.

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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 adopting healthy habits. For example, they wash their hands before meals and after using the toilet, and in discussion, show an understanding that they are removing germs. They hold their hands to their mouth when coughing and use individual towels to dry their hands. Children who are infectious are excluded in order to protect others. Children help to make a sandwich at lunch time and choose a healthy cheese filling. Children are learning to stay safe. They learn about road safety, stranger danger and to be careful near swings. They show they feel safe in their environment, they explore and walk around freely, and when unsure in the

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and outcomes for children

presence of visitors they remain close to the childminder, until they have relaxed and feel confident enough to continue playing. 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.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder demonstrates a satisfactory understanding of how children learn through play and this is sufficient to ensure children continue to make satisfactory progress. However, the system to help identify children's starting points, their progress, and plans for their next steps are weak. Observations and assessments are very brief, and there is limited information about plans for children's next steps. Children's skills in communicating, literacy, numeracy and their ability to solve problems and understand the wider world is satisfactorily supported thorough the range of activities and play opportunities on offer. Children play alongside each other, they choose pushchairs and dollies and when the childminder offers them a bag each, they spend a little time shopping. They explain they are taking the 'baby' for a walk and carefully manoeuvre pushchairs around the environment in an effort to avoid knocking into each other. Children

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and outcomes for children

are happy on their own; they sit down, select a book and carefully turn the pages looking at the illustrations. Children play with stacking blocks and the childminder encourages them to count and name the different colours. Children enjoy a range of craft activities that cover many areas. They learn that the Chinese believe This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 goldfish to be lucky and draw fish bowls; they look at the Chinese zodiac and make dragon masks for Chinese New Year. Children taste food from around the world looking at a world globe to find where the food comes from and talk about how it got to England. 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: 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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