Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 321834 Inspection date 06/04/2011 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 partner. 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 drives to local schools to take and collect children. The family has two tortoises and a dog. The childminder is a qualified nursery nurse and a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Description of the childminding

There are three 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 year's 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 is confident in her abilities and with the standard of care and education she provides. She demonstrates a positive attitude towards continued improvement and successfully identifies the strengths of her provision. However, not all required documentation is in place and this is a breach of requirements. Partnerships with parents and other early year's providers are well established and ensure that the needs of all children are met effectively. This ensures children continue to make good progress in an environment in which they feel safe and secure.

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further?

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

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further?

 keep a record of children's hours of attendance (Documentation) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 15/04/2011

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further?

 written parental permission must be requested, at the time of the child's admission to the provision, to the seeking of any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment in the future (Promoting good health). 15/04/2011

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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. 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 works in partnership with parents and others to safeguard children and demonstrates a good understanding of child protection and the procedures to follow. Appropriate suitability checks are in place to ensure adults working with children are suitable to do so. However, the childminder does not request written parental permission, at the time of children's admission to the provision, to seek emergency medical treatment, and she does not record children's hours of attendance. These are a breach of requirements. Since the last inspection the childminder has taken steps to improve her provision. For example, she has obtained a valid first aid certificate and improved the record of accidents and medication. Full risk assessments are in place, signed and dated with visual risk assessments carried out on a daily basis. However, the record does not include risk assessments for individual outings. The setting is secure and assistants are

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the early years provision

well deployed to ensure children's safety and well-being.

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the early years provision

The childminder has very recently begun to assess her provision, and though in its early stages she has correctly identified her strengths and some targets for further improvement. This includes the involvement of staff in the self evaluation process. Systems for observations, assessments and planning are well established and identify children's progress and their next steps in learning. Inclusive practice is promoted well. For example, children have equal access to a good range of resources that are not gender based and include books, jigsaws and model characters equipment that reflect positive images. Children are introduced to different festivals, cultures and food tasting sessions to help them learn about differences. Clear systems are in place to ensure that sufficient information is obtained from parents, and links have been developed with other professions to ensure children's individual needs continue to be met.

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and outcomes for children

Children freely and safely access a good range of resources, toys and activities. Good health and well-being is promoted through procedures that are well implemented. For example, children who are infectious are excluded to protect others, and systems are in place to record medication, accidents and existing injuries. Children wash their hands before and after meals, and after using the toilet. The childminder demonstrates a robust routine in regard to cleaning surfaces used by children and she uses disposable aprons and gloves when changing nappies. This ensures children are further protected from cross contamination or infection. The childminder promotes healthy eating through discussion and the information she provides to parents who provide their children's packed lunches. Children are encouraged to be active through the provision of a good range of activities and play opportunities provided. For example, they enjoy

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and outcomes for children

lots out outings to parks where they use a variety of equipment that promotes physical exercise and benefit from regular outside play that ensures they get lots of fresh air. Children behave in ways that are safe for themselves and others, and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 are learning to develop an understanding of dangers and how to stay safe through their daily routine. For example, they learn about road safety, how to stay safe near water and practise an emergency evacuation which ensures they know how to evacuate quickly.

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and outcomes for children

Children are well behaved, and learn to cooperate and share with others. They have developed sound friendships, are polite and friendly towards each other. Children are provided with opportunities to develop their skills through a good range of resources and activities that are not gender biased. The childminder and her assistant demonstrate good listening and questioning techniques that clearly support children's learning. Inclusive practice is well promoted in an environment that would challenge inappropriate attitudes and practices. Children are treated as individuals and are encouraged to learn about, and respect differences. For example, they make Chinese dragons, look at world flags and taste food from other countries. Children are encouraged to care for their environment and participate in activities such as planting and growing, and learn to recycle.

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and outcomes for children

Children are observed to be happy playing on their own, as well as willing to join in suggested activities, with the childminder and assistant judging well when to leave alone and when a child needs some support or guidance. Children enjoy choosing favourite books and sit close to their friends as they listen to the story. They become excited as the story teller brings them fully into the story asking them to count the ducks. Children are asked to find their own ducks and confidently count 1 to 5 as they hand them over. On the day of the inspection children enjoyed outside play in an environment that provides a good range of activities for them choose from. These include a tent with cushions, books, construction pieces, soft animals, a heuristic basket and soft music playing in the background. Children watch a demonstration of how to pot seeds and are asked if they want to join in. They put soil into pots with a spoon and pat it down with their fingers, then plant

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and outcomes for children

the sunflower and cress seeds. Children show their caring side as they take a doll for a stroll in a buggy then select a blanket to cover the 'baby' because 'it is cold'. Children play with water and love the effect of splashing their hands in it and creating bubbles. They extend this interest as they pick up a duck and tap it on the table looking at the water marks they are making. They pat their hands into the water and giggle with their friends as they create bubbles by holding their hands up and patting them together. 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 3

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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: 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

 keep a record of children's hours of attendance 15/04/2011 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

 keep a record of children's hours of attendance. 15/04/2011

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