Childminder in Leeds

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 320280 Inspection date 11/04/2011 Inspector Shaheen Matloob

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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 January 1995. She lives with her husband and adult son in the Gildersome area of Leeds, close to shops, parks, schools and public transport links. The whole of the ground floor and the bathroom on the first floor are used for childminding purposes. There is an enclosed garden for outdoor play. The family have a cat.

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Description of the childminding

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

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Description of the childminding

The childminder collects older children from one of the local school and attends several toddler groups on a regular basis. She is a member of the National Childminding Association and holds a National Vocational level 3 qualification in children's care, learning and development.

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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 provides a friendly and caring environment where children are broadly content and settled. She promotes children s health and well-being with success and has positive relationships with parents. However, there are some breaches of requirements in relation to written parental consent and risk assessment documentation. The needs of children are suitably met and they make satisfactory progress in their learning and development. The childminder has basic systems in place for identifying strengths and areas for development in her provision, although these are not fully established they are likely to bring some further improvements.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure that the record of risk assessment contains information about when it was carried out, by whom, the date of review and the action taken following a review or incident 18/04/2011

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further?

 obtain written consent from all parents to seek emergency medical treatment or advice. 12/04/2011 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 carry out regular fire evacuations with children and keep a record of these, including any problems encountered and how they were resolved  use available records to record any concerns, significant changes in children's behaviour and existing injuries  develop observation and assessment arrangements to include systems to track and monitor children's progress so that any gaps in achievement can be identified and addressed, and use observations to identify the next steps in children's learning and plan relevant activities to support these  develop self-evaluation and reflection systems to identify strengths and areas for development that will improve outcomes for children and the overall provision, and meaningfully involve children and parents by seeking their views.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a satisfactory understanding of safeguarding issues and is able to implement relevant guidance to protect children and promote their welfare. She understands the need to record and report concerns to appropriate agencies in the event of a concern being raised. However, she is not using the available systems to record any concerns, significant changes in children's behaviour and existing injuries. The childminder takes reasonable steps to promote children's safety, using risk assessments and daily checks. Legally required policies and procedures are suitable, available for inspection and mainly meet requirements. However, the record of risk assessment does not contain relevant information and the childminder has not obtained written consent from parents to seek emergency medical treatment. These are a clear breach of requirements. The childminder organises her home so that children have independent access to a range of age-

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the early years provision

appropriate resources, which are set out attractively. Since the last inspection she has completed a level 3 qualification.

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the early years provision

The childminder adequately promotes equality and diversity and ensures that children begin to develop positive attitudes towards diversity and difference through a range of resources, discussions and activities. For example, children discuss where they have been on holiday, where they are going and the method of transport they will use. They also celebrate festivals and special events, such as Chinese New year where they made lanterns and learnt about the different animals representing each year. The childminder uses discussions with parents and the Ofsted self-evaluation form to self-evaluate and identify further improvements for her provision. Although some areas of strength and weakness are identified, on the whole these systems are not fully established and do not effectively identify priorities for development that will improve the outcomes for children.

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the early years provision

The childminder is not currently caring for children who attend other settings or receive support from external agencies, but is aware of the requirement to share This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 information to support children's achievements and wellbeing. The childminder has positive relationships with parents and provides them with generally good information about her setting. She uses the settling-in period based on the needs of the children and parents to share information about children's individual needs and to help children settle and become secure. Daily verbal communication and written records are used to inform parents about their children's achievements and wellbeing and how they can support their children's learning at home.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has an adequate understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and uses this to support children's learning and provide a range of suitable and age-appropriate toys. She has observations and assessment systems in place but is not using these effectively to identify and plan for the next steps in children's learning, nor are there established arrangements to track and monitor children's progress so that any achievement gaps can be identified and addressed. Nonetheless, children are encouraged to use number language spontaneously through daily conversations, such as how old they are and how many candles they had on their birthday cake. Children use some number language randomly as they count the stairs. They enjoy looking at books and naming familiar animals and imitate the noises they make. Children begin to recognise some colours and enjoy creating and making marks.

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and outcomes for children

Children begin to develop an understanding of how to stay safe as the childminder points out potential dangers. She carries out regular risk assessments alongside daily safety checks to minimise hazards and keep children safe. However, records of risk assessments do not contain the required information as set out in the welfare requirements. A fire plan is in place but the childminder has not practised evacuations with children. Children show that they feel safe and older children explain that they like the childminder because she is kind and she looks after them.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder effectively promotes the good health and wellbeing of children and positive steps are taken to prevent the spread of infection, and appropriate action is taken when children are ill. Nappy-changing and disposal sustains good levels of hygiene. Children develop a good understanding of personal hygiene through established daily routines such as hand-washing. They know that they must wash their hands before eating and know that this stops germs. Children can access tissues independently and demonstrate how they put their hands over their mouths when coughing.

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and outcomes for children

Children make healthy choices about what they eat and drink and choose from a selection of fresh fruit and healthy meals. Discussions with children help them to begin to understand what healthy foods are and how sweets can make their teeth bad. Children have good opportunities to engage in physical activity and they actively demonstrate how they use the spacious environment to jump. They regularly walk to school and use the equipment at the local park.

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and outcomes for children

Children are involved in making decisions and taking responsibility to some extent This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 as they choose snacks and activities to play with. They have good relationships with each other and a strong bond with the childminder, and play happily together and independently. The childminder uses positive strategies to manage children's behaviour and uses sensitive explanations to help them understand right from wrong. Praise and encouragement promotes self-esteem and rewards such as 'team points' are given for good behaviour. Children have suitable opportunities to develop their skills in communicating and information & communication technology as they access a range of programmable toys and engage in conversation with the childminder and older 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 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 2 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: 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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