Childminder in Leeds

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 319787 Inspection date 22/03/2011 Inspector Liz Whitehead

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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 has been registered since 1991 and lives in Bramley, a suburb of Leeds. Most of the ground floor of the property is used for childminding purposes and there is an enclosed garden for outdoor play. The childminder is registered to care for children on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She may care for a maximum of five children at any one time; three of whom may be in the early years age group. She has seven children on roll; three of whom are in the early years age group. The childminder takes and collects children from school. 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

The childminder establishes close working relationships with parents and other providers enabling her to effectively meet children's differing needs. She regularly reflects on her practice to ensure continuous improvement. She is also beginning to develop children's awareness of their local community. All the required documentation is in place and generally maintained well. This successfully promotes children's health, safety and well-being. Therefore, they make good progress towards the early learning goals.

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further?

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

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further?

 consistently request written parental permission to seek any medical advice which may be required in the future  continue to develop children's awareness of the local community.

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the early years provision

The childminder is committed to protecting children in her care and adults living on the premises have undergone the required checks. She has a sound knowledge and understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect and the procedure for reporting any concerns. Children are cared for in a safe and suitable environment as the childminder completes and regularly reviews risk assessments. These detail hazards to children and action taken to address any issues that arise to ensure children's safety. Policies and procedures, which are shared with parents, effectively promote children's health and well-being. The childminder consistently requests written parental consent to seek emergency medical treatment. She verbally requests permission to seek emergency medical advice although she does not always request this in writing, which does not fully promote children's well- being. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

The childminder actively seeks advice and support from other professionals to maintain sustained improvement. She has addressed recommendations from her last inspection and children benefit as they practise the emergency evacuation procedure. Additionally, they access toys that promote positive images of race, gender and disability, such as play people, books and jigsaws. Parents and children regularly contribute their views and opinions and are very happy with the service the childminder provides. She has well-established links with local schools and nurseries to ease children's transition between settings. The childminder is beginning to use available resources. When walking from school she talks with children about things of interest. However, she does not raise children's awareness of their community effectively as they do not use local amenities.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder knows children well and effectively meets their individual needs. Consequently, their behaviour is good and they understand what is expected of them. She offers sensitive support and praises children in their play, as she actively develops their sense of right and wrong. Children enjoy their time with the childminder who provides challenges to help them to make consistently good progress in their learning. She carries out regular observations and effectively uses this information to build on what children know and can do. To enhance children's learning the childminder bases activities on themes they follow at school. The childminder quickly establishes close working relationships with parents. Together they develop effective systems to share information regarding children's care and learning.

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and outcomes for children

Children are encouraged to eat healthily through the provision of nutritious meals and snacks. As they enjoy vegetable sticks at lunchtime children confidently state that cucumber is 'good for you and makes you big and strong'. The childminder skilfully extends their knowledge as they discuss that 'carrots make you see in the dark, like rabbits do'. The childminder has created an area in the garden for the children to grow their own fruit and vegetables. This is part of her commitment to sustained improvement and helps to extend children's learning. This will further enhance their awareness of healthy eating. Children understand the value of good personal hygiene and know that using soap 'gets rid of dirt and germs that make you sick'. They are aware of the need to protect the environment and the importance of not wasting water as they wash their hands.

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and outcomes for children

Children show genuine affection for the childminder and invite her to join in and sing with them. They use a bowl as a drum to create tunes as they sing their favourite songs. Children are confident communicators and have a wonderful time making up stories as they play with dolls. They feel good about themselves and really praise the doll as they state 'that's fantastic, you've drunk all your milk'. Children concentrate well and spend a long time making sticky pictures. The childminder skilfully uses this activity to develop their awareness of number, shape and colour. Children confidently count to 12 and name colours. The childminder extends this by introducing the concept of light and dark pink. She naturally This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 enhances children's vocabulary and awareness of simple science. For example, as she uses complex words such as 'disintegrate' as children watch sticky shapes

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and outcomes for children

shrink after adding too much water. 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 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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