Childminder in Leeds

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY286292 Inspection date 28/03/2011 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 2004. She lives with her partner and two children aged seven and four years, in Horsforth, a suburb of Leeds. The ground floor of the property is used for childminding purposes and children play in the enclosed garden. The childminder is registered to provide 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 four children at any one time; two of whom may be in the early years age group. She has seven children on roll; four of whom are in the early years age group. The childminder takes children to and collects them from school and they access local groups. 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 professional relationships with parents and other settings to enable her to effectively meet children's differing needs. Therefore, children make good progress towards the early learning goals. Children's health and well-being is mostly promoted as all required documentation is in place and is generally well maintained. The childminder regularly evaluates her practice, ensuring continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure that good hygiene practice is consistently implemented  ensure that confidentiality is consistently maintained on accident records.

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the early years provision

The childminder is committed to the protection of children in her care. She is fully aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect and the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures. Additionally, all adults living on the premises have undergone required suitability checks. To enable children to play safely, the childminder completes and regularly reviews risk assessments. These detail hazards to keep children safe indoors, outdoors and on outings. The many policies and procedures, which are consistently shared with parents, effectively contribute towards children's well-being. The childminder enhances their welfare as she consistently completes records of existing injuries, accidents and medication administered. However, other children are sometimes named on accidents records. This does not ensure confidentiality is properly maintained.

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the early years provision

Children learn about diversity through access to a range of equipment and as they This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 celebrate different festivals. They enjoy making candle holders at Diwali and lucky money envelopes for Chinese New Year. The childminder regularly uses local resources, such as, parks, play dens, shops and groups to develop children's awareness of their community effectively. Children understand it is important to protect their environment as they compost kitchen waste, make musical instruments from plastic bottles and talk about not wasting paper. Through regular discussion, the childminder actively seeks the views and opinions of children and parents. She successfully reflects on her practice and is devising questionnaires. This will provide further opportunities for parents to comment on the service and influence change. Strong links with other providers of the Early Years Foundation

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the early years provision

Stage ensure that services complement each other. This facilitates a smooth transition between settings for children.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy their time with the childminder who creates a relaxed, welcoming environment where children are keen to learn. They behave well and learn right from wrong through the consistent and realistic boundaries set by the childminder. She praises and supports children as they play and is polite and courteous. Therefore children develop good manners and spontaneously say 'please' and 'thank you'. Children have a real sense of belonging, feel valued and develop high levels of self-esteem as they are introduced to visitors. Children are confident and independent decision makers. They put their own shoes on to play outdoors and the childminder respects their decision that it is warm enough to not wear their coats. Children are encouraged to adopt healthy lifestyles. They know that fruit and vegetables are 'good for them' and that washing their hands 'gets rid of germs'. However, children do not always clean their hands prior to eating snacks.

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and outcomes for children

This does not fully support their developing awareness of good hygiene practice.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder obtains a wide range of information regarding children's routines, abilities, likes and dislikes when beginning to care for them. This enables her to meet their differing needs effectively and value their uniqueness. Children benefit from good quality interaction with the childminder who knows them well and carries out regular observations. She effectively uses this information to plan next steps in children's learning; for example, children can successfully put their coat on and learn to fasten it. This enables children to make good progress towards the early learning goals at their own pace. The childminder skilfully follows children's interests to encourage them to take risks in a controlled environment. Older children confidently jump from a low wall and younger children are really pleased when they do this whilst holding the childminder's hand.

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and outcomes for children

Children are cared for in a language and number rich environment. The childminder views the outdoor area as a valuable source of learning. She skilfully uses this to further extend children's awareness of counting. Children really enjoy playing hide and seek and the childminder supports them to count to 20 before looking for their friends. Children develop active imaginations and proudly state 'I'm the captain' as they steer the outdoor boat and make up stories about their adventures. They demonstrate good concentration and balancing skills as they This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 walk along the edge of a low wall. They know to extend their arms as this keeps them upright and stops them from overbalancing. Children like being outdoors and learn about the natural world as they hunt for bugs. They enjoy looking at ladybirds and know they are red with black dots. Children are encouraged to solve

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and outcomes for children

simple problems and quickly work out a way through the bushes. 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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