Holroyd, Angela

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY283851 Inspection date 30/03/2011 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 husband and two children aged nine and five years in Gildersome, a suburb of Leeds. The ground floor and one bedroom of the property are used for childminding purposes. There is an enclosed garden for outdoor play. The family has a cat, terrapins and fish. 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 four children at any one time; two of whom may be in the early years age group. She has four children in the early years age group on roll. The childminder takes and collects children from school and they access local groups. She is a member of the National Childminding Association and holds a level 3 qualification in early years.

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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's differing needs are successfully met through well established links with parents and other settings. The childminder reflects on her practice although she is not fully using this information to assess the impact on outcomes for children. All the required policies, procedures and documentation are in place to effectively promote the children's care and well-being. This enables children to make good progress towards the early learning goals, generally supported through accessing a range of resources.

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further?

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

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further?

 regularly review systems used for self-evaluation and how this is used to reflect the continuous improvement of the provision  make resources easily accessible to all children, to ensure everybody can make choices.

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the early years provision

The childminder is fully aware of her role and responsibility to protect children in her care. All adults living and working on the premises have undergone the required checks. She is committed to her own personal development and actively encourages the professional learning of students through supporting their placements. The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect and the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures. To ensure that children are cared for in a safe and suitable environment she completes and regularly reviews risk assessments. The many policies and procedures effectively promote children's health, safety and well- This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 being. To further protect the children in her care the childminder consistently and accurately records existing injuries, accidents and details of any medication

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the early years provision

The childminder knows the children well and effectively meets their individual needs. Discussions and questionnaires encourage parents and children to contribute their views and opinions and they are very happy with the service the childminder provides. She has made a number of improvements and has fully addressed the recommendations from the last inspection. She has reviewed and revised policies and procedures and holds a first aid certificate. However, the childminder is not evaluating how these improvements enhance outcomes for children. The childminder makes full use of available resources and has strong links with local providers and services. This raises children's awareness of their community and ensures a smooth transition between settings. Children respect differences and similarities of others through discussing feelings and emotions. They enjoy snuggling up with the childminder as they read books about all types of

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the early years provision

people and experience books written in Braille.

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and outcomes for children

Children benefit from high quality interaction with the childminder who naturally enjoys being with children and skilfully enables them to make good progress in their learning and development. She knows the children well and carries out regular observations which are thoughtfully recorded in children's individual files. The childminder effectively uses this information to plan the next steps in children's learning, according to their individual interests and abilities. Children are cared for in a well organised environment where they feel safe and secure. A selection of toys and resources are attractively presented enabling children to choose what they wish to play with. Older children confidently request additional resources, although opportunities for younger children to do this are limited. Children learn acceptable behaviour through the consistent and realistic boundaries set by the childminder who praises and supports them in their play. Children feel

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and outcomes for children

good about themselves and happily help tidy up, knowing that they may trip and fall if toys are left on the floor.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy sensory activities and have fun filling pots with compost as they learn about volume and capacity. They know about numbers and, with support from the childminder, count out four seeds to plant. The childminder enhances children's awareness of the natural world as they talk about the seeds needing water and sunshine to grow. The childminder also uses this activity to support children's understanding of good hygiene practice. They are very familiar with the routine of regularly cleaning their hands and enjoy using anti-bacterial gel to 'get rid of germs'. The childminder sensitively encourages children to clean between their fingers by reminding them to make their hands 'like a hedgehog'. Children enjoy fresh air and exercise. They know about keeping themselves safe and the importance of not running indoors. They have many opportunities to regularly practise large movements at the park, play gyms and walking to and from school.

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and outcomes for children

Children are learning about protecting the environment and know that it is 'better This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 walking than driving in the car'. Young children have fun experimenting with movement as they stand, walk and kick their legs which develop their awareness of space.

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and outcomes for children

Children learn problem solving skills and concentrate well as they work out how to complete jigsaw puzzles. The childminder takes full advantage of their interest and they talk about pictures of fruit on the puzzle. Children confidently name the fruits and know that these 'make them big and strong'. Reading a book about a caterpillar further enhances children's understanding of healthy foods and also familiarises them with the lifecycle of a butterfly. Children are developing valuable skills for the future as they visit the shops. They select which fruits they would like and demonstrate how to use modern technology as they scan the items they are buying. Re-using their own bags develops children's awareness of recycling and sustainability. Children have active imaginations and have a wonderful time as they re-enact this at home. They confidently take on the role of the shopkeeper and discuss with the childminder what she would like to buy.

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and outcomes for children

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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