Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY417926 Inspection date 12/04/2011 Inspector Kaldip Chaggar-Brown

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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 2010 and lives with her child aged one year. The premises are within easy reach of public transport, shops, parks, schools and community resources. The provision is registered on the Early Years Register and both parts of the Childcare Register. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding. Children are taken on regular outings.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight years. There are currently two children attending within the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder also offers care to children over five years. Children are taken to and collected from schools and pre-schools.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder has achieved a National Vocational Qualification Level 2 in child care and education. She is supported by the local authority and is also a member of the National Childminding Association. The family have a cat.

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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

Children enjoy their time at the childminder's as they receive good support from her. She plans appropriate activities to help them progress in their learning and development. Children's individual needs are suitably met as a result of developing partnerships with parents. The childminder has completed self-evaluation of her practice and identified areas for continued improvement. She is committed to developing her service.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop more opportunities for children to self-select toys and resources to promote independence  further develop systems to increase knowledge of children's starting points.

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the early years provision

Children are safeguarded as the childminder understands her responsibilities with regards to keeping children safe. She has clear procedures in place to follow which relate to child protection concerns. She has also identified risks to children and taken appropriate action to minimise them. This includes checking visitor identification. Children are involved in everyday activities which the childminder uses to remind them of how to keep themselves safe, such as moving toys out of the way so they do not trip over. Children are cared for in a safe and secure environment as the childminder has appropriate procedures in place to ensure that This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 checks are carried out on safety equipment, such as smoke alarms and carbon monoxide sensors. The childminder also uses a daily checklist to ensure that appropriate equipment is used, such as car seats.

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the early years provision

Relationships with parents are developing well and as a result children's needs are appropriately met. Parents receive good information from the childminder about her setting's policies and procedures. In order to promote her understanding of children's individual needs, the childminder is developing new questions when seeking information from parents about their child. Ongoing discussions result in parents being informed of their child's progress and achievements. The childminder is building links with other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage, which is beginning to develop continuity in children's learning and development. The childminder is beginning to seek formal views from parents about the setting and any improvements she can make.

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the early years provision

The childminder has all appropriate records in place and parents sign to say that they have read and understood her policies and procedures. Clear information is provided for parents. The childminder has attended appropriate training courses, such as first aid and awareness of child abuse and neglect. Satisfactory arrangements are in place to ensure that she continues to improve her setting, including self-evaluation and identifying priorities for future improvement. The childminder has support from the local authority childminding coordinator and follows up any advice given.

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the early years provision

The learning environment is well used by the children as they move around freely and safely. Children's increasing independence is not fully promoted, as although they have access to some toys and resources, the childminder accesses others when requested by the children. As the childminder is developing her garden area, children are taken on suitable daily outings to visit toddler groups and play parks.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder interacts well with the children and she is attentive to their needs. She introduces different activities as children finish with activities. A good balance of free play and adult-led activities are provided. These are planned with children's next steps in learning in mind. The childminder uses the Early Years Foundation Stage guidance documents successfully to help plan to meet children's next steps. Children's developmental records are shared with parents who have added their own comments about their child's learning. Activities and experiences are planned and evaluated by the childminder.

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and outcomes for children

Children's language skills are extended by the childminder as she introduces and reinforces new words. Children link words with actions, such as when playing with a ball they say 'bounce'. Through the childminder's support, children are learning new skills, such as balancing. The childminder provides suitable opportunities for children to practice these skills so that they become more confident. Children are learning to socialise with others and are beginning to learn about sharing toys and equipment. They carry out role play scenarios which reflect their understanding of This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 real-life situations. For example, children when playing with dolls show good caring skills by placing blankets over them.

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and outcomes for children

Activities are interesting and fun and children enjoy playing with resources, such as wooden, science-based toys, which allow them to see the world around them in different colours. Activities such as bubble play in water develop children's confidence while playing in a paddling pool. Children have good opportunities to take part in art and craft activities as well as playing with musical instruments and singing songs and rhymes. Children are beginning to learn about different types of technology in a fun way. For example, they know that a musical teddy can be made to sing a different tune if an electronic tab is placed on different parts of its body.

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and outcomes for children

Opportunities are used well by the childminder to promote children's independence as they learn to put on their own coats and gloves as well as to feed themselves. Parents are shown sample menus of the suitable diet that is provided by the childminder. The childminder offers an inclusive setting. She promotes diversity through celebration of different festivals and has resources that reflect diversity. All children are included in all activities. 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 2 The extent to which children feel safe 3 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 3 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: 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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