Childminder in Leeds

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 512035 Inspection date 16/05/2011 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 2001. She lives with her husband and child aged 12 years in Churwell, a suburb of Leeds. The ground floor of the property is used for childminding purposes and there is an enclosed garden for outdoor play. 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 six children at any one time, three of whom may be in the early years age group. She has five children on roll, three of whom are in the early years age group. 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

Professional relationships with parents and developing links with other settings enhance children's learning and development. Therefore, their differing needs are successfully met, enabling them to make good progress towards the early learning goals. All the required documentation is in place and generally well maintained to ensure the safe and efficient management of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice, assessing the strengths and weaknesses of the setting to ensure continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the sharing of relevant information where children receive care and education in more than one setting  ensure that records of children's attendance are completed in an indelible format.

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the early years provision

The childminder is committed to protecting the 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. These are regularly reviewed and new ones introduced as appropriate, for example, the childminder devised a new risk assessment relating to the snow. The many policies and procedures which are shared with parents, effectively contribute towards the children's wellbeing. Additionally, the childminder consistently completes records of This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 existing injuries, accidents and medication administered to children. However, the

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the early years provision

record of children's attendance is completed in pencil, which can be altered and does not fully ensure children's safety. The childminder is committed towards improving her practice wherever possible and has taken positive steps in this respect since the last inspection. She regularly reviews activities to evaluate how they can be developed to further meet each child's needs and has gained an early years qualification.

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the early years provision

Daily discussions, text messages and displayed information keep parents fully informed regarding their children's care and learning. Emerging links with other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage ensures children experience a smooth transition between settings. The childminder makes good use of local resources such as parks, shops, library and groups to develop children's awareness of their community effectively. Children are developing a sound awareness regarding the diversity of the world. They have daily access to a wide range of equipment that promotes positive images of race, gender and disability. This includes dolls in traditional dress, books, jigsaws and celebrating festivals. Children are learning about protecting the environment through recycling and know that paper goes in the green bin. Additionally, the childminder sensitively reminds the children not to waste water when washing their hands.

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and outcomes for children

Children feel safe and secure and share close relationships with the childminder due to the effective settling in procedure which is individually tailored to each child's needs. The childminder knows the children well and carries out regular observations which are thoughtfully recorded in individual files. These include photographs, examples of children's work and written information which values children's achievements. The childminder effectively uses this information to plan the next steps in children's learning, enabling them to make good progress towards the early learning goals. Toys and resources are well organised and attractively presented in the dedicated playroom enabling children to become confident decision makers as they select what they wish to play with. This develops children's self-esteem. Therefore, they behave well and happily help tidy the toys away. The childminder actively develops children's awareness of keeping

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and outcomes for children

themselves safe as she explains that they may fall and hurt themselves if toys are left on the floor.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy physical activity both indoors and outdoors. They demonstrate a sound awareness of space as they carefully manoeuvre the shopping trolley around the furniture. They have great fun riding a wheeled toy indoors, effectively using their legs to make it go fast and slow. Children have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise as they play in the garden, visit the park and walk to and from school. They know the importance of road safety and wearing reflective stripes to keep them safe. Children are encouraged to make healthy choices through the provision of fresh fruit for snacks. The childminder works closely with parents, discussing healthy options for the children's lunch boxes. They are familiar with the routine of regularly cleaning their hands and talk about 'making bubbles This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 with the soap to get rid of germs'. Children spontaneously recognise their own

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and outcomes for children

towel and those of their friends and the childminder gently reminds children to dry their hands thoroughly.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy sensory activities and have many opportunities to draw, practise writing and express themselves creatively. They enjoy music and spontaneously move to the music and make the dolls dance. The childminder actively develops children's awareness of problem solving and mathematical ideas as they play with the shape sorter. Children concentrate well and spend a long time playing cooperatively together, taking turns to put the shapes in the correct holes. They talk about the colours, shapes and if they are too big or small for the space. The childminder skilfully uses the children's interest in superhero dolls to consolidate their knowledge of the different colour outfits they wear. Children are developing a good understanding of the natural world and know that birds eat worms and they discuss that Daffodils are spring flowers. Children are keen to learn how things work and watch closely as they press a toy dog to make it walk. They are familiar

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and outcomes for children

with household items and know that the remote control operates the television. They regularly use the computer which develops valuable skills for the future. 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 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 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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