Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY311498 Inspection date 30/03/2011 Inspector Abigail Cunningham

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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

Children only attend this setting before and/or after the school day and/or during the school holidays. The judgements in this report reflect the quality of early years provision offered to children during those periods.

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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 2005. She lives with her two adult children in Ackworth, Pontefract. The entire ground floor of the property and the first floor bathroom is used for childminding. There is an enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder is able to take children to and collect them from local schools and pre-schools. The family has three cats.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age range. There is currently one child attending who is within the Early Years Foundation Stage, who attends on a part-time basis. The childminder also offers care to children aged over five years. She is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder 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 satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of provision is satisfactory. The childminder is meeting most requirements and is committed to making necessary adjustments, such as improving risk assessment procedures. Self-evaluation identifies some priorities for improvement and the beneficial impact on children s welfare, learning and development is evident. The childminder has developed positive links with children, parents and other local childcare providers. Children are developing a positive approach to being healthy and have regular opportunities to practise their physical skills.

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further?

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

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further?

 take all reasonable steps to ensure that any hazards in relation to low-level glass are kept to a minimum (Suitable premises, environment and equipment). 29/04/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 increase the range of resources which reflect diversity.

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the early years provision

The childminder is suitable to work with children, as all required checks have been completed and first aid training is in place. There is an appropriate safeguarding This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children policy in place, which is shared with parents. The childminder has completed safeguarding children training and knows to record any concerns and seek advice where necessary.

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the early years provision

Some positive steps have been taken to keep the children safe, for example, sharp objects are stored out of their reach. Written risk assessments have been undertaken and reviewed. However, not all hazards in relation to low-level glass have been identified and minimised, which does pose a risk to children's safety and is a breach of requirements.

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the early years provision

Self-evaluation is undertaken by childminder, who has clear priorities in place for future improvements. Plans are well placed to bring positive outcomes for children. For instance, the childminder intends to access relevant training, to improve her knowledge, understanding and implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements.

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the early years provision

Effective links are in place where children attend other childcare settings. This is because the childminder has permission from parents to share information with these other providers. She has introduced herself to teaching staff, shared children's development records and discussed and agreed upon their next steps in learning.

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the early years provision

The childminder knows children and their families very well. She has initial meetings with parents and shares her policies, procedures and training certificates with them. She also finds out about children's individual needs to enable her to provide personalised care. Parents receive regular information via daily verbal feedback from the childminder. For instance, she passes on important messages from the school. Parents and grandparents have opportunities to be involved in their child's learning. For example, they are invited to go along to the toddler group with the childminder.

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the early years provision

Children have regular opportunities to learn about their local community and the natural world. They enjoy themselves when they are taken out to visit and help care for the horses. Children have access to a small number of resources which reflect positive images of diversity, therefore progress to develop their understanding in this area is limited. Other toys and equipment are deployed satisfactorily to support children's progress, such as, art and craft materials.

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and outcomes for children

Children have regular opportunities to visit the park and soft play centre. They are developing a positive attitude to exercise, for instance, while at the park they like to play on the slide, swings and climbing frame. Children adopt good hygiene practices because the childminder encourages them to wash their hands prior to eating and after handling pets. They independently access drinks and healthy snacks, such as, kiwi and apple.

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and outcomes for children

Appropriate fire detection and control equipment is in place, such as, a fire blanket This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and smoke detectors. Children begin to learn to keep themselves safe as the childminder has devised and practises the fire evacuation procedure with them. The childminder explains ways in which children can keep themselves safe in the home, near roads, around strangers and when with the horses.

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and outcomes for children

Simple planning systems are in place, which correspond directly to each child's individual needs and interests. The system for assessing and recording their development identifies achievements and next steps. As a result, children are making satisfactory progress in their learning and development.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy looking at books which contain princesses, such as 'Sleeping Beauty'. They form recognisable letters and can write their own name. They also attempt writing for different purposes, for instance, to describe their art work. With support from the childminder, children search for princess pictures on the internet, which they print off and colour in. Children independently choose their own activities. Therefore, they are eager to participate and can concentrate on tasks for long periods. For example, one child enjoyed making a card using gold paper and stickers.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder is a positive role model. She is friendly and approachable and gives children praise for good behaviour. As a result, children are very well behaved, for example, they happily share the toys, are kind to others and are proud of their achievements. 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 2 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: 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

 take all reasonable steps to ensure that any hazards in relation to low-level glass are kept to a minimum (Suitable premises, environment and equipment). 29/04/2011

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

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

 take all reasonable steps to ensure that any hazards in relation to low-level glass are kept to a minimum (Suitable premises, environment and equipment). 29/04/2011

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