Childminder in Leeds

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY412274 Inspection date 13/06/2011 Inspector Thecla Grant

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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 2010. She lives with her husband and child aged eight-years-old, in Holbeck, a suburb of Leeds. The ground floor of the property is used for childminding purposes, The childminder works from Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6.00pm. The family has a dog.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder provides care for children on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time; three of whom may be in the early years age group. The childminder takes and collects children from school and attends local groups. She 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 good.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder effectively supports the children in her care so that no group or individual are disadvantaged. Documentation includes systems to monitor the provision and permission from parents are mostly in place. Although planning does not include children's interests, their learning and development is generally observed and assessed. Effective arrangements exist to promote children's welfare and clear systems are in place for safeguarding. The childminder has developed reasonable links with other professionals and generally works in partnership with parents. Her capacity to maintain continuous improvement is strong.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure written permission is requested at the time of children's admission to the provision to the seeking of emergency advise as well as treatment (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare). 20/06/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 observe analyse and use information to plan for the children's interest and the next steps in their development.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a sound knowledge of the safeguarding regulations and makes sure children are safeguarded and protected. She has devised a clear policy for safeguarding children and has a good understanding of the signs and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 symptoms of abuse. Further to this all adults living in her home are suitable to be in contact with children. The childminder has taken reasonable steps to ensure children are safe whilst in her care. For example, she regularly conducts risk assessments indoors and outdoors; she makes sure the main entrance to her home is locked and has all fire equipment in place. Children learn about the procedures for emergency evacuation through regular practises. Documentation in place includes permission from parents to take their children if necessary to seek medical treatment. However, the permission does include their permission to seek

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the early years provision

medical advice. This is a breach of a specific legal requirement.

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the early years provision

The childminder is motivated to seeking further improvement and actively monitors the progress and well-being of the children through observations of her practice. As a result, she has identified areas of improvement and put systems in place to help her to provide an environment where children can learn. For example, she has arranged the equipment so the resources are more easily accessible to children and labelled these, so young children can recognise what is in them. As a result, she has improved children's choices. The childminder has a generally positive relationship with the parents. She shares information with them about their children's development and encourage them to share what they know about their child when they first start to attend.

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the early years provision

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment for the children with enough space for them to move around safely. She has improved her knowledge of childcare by completing a childcare course and attaining a diploma for the under fives. She has also attended a paediatric first aid training course to improve the welfare of the children. Systems in place to promote diversity are good and effectively done through the provision of resources and activities. For example, toys and equipment, which positively reflect the diversity of the local community, are enjoyed by the children. The childminder has developed partnerships with other professionals and uses their provision to extend children's learning.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder effectively supports children's learning and development. As a result, children make continuous progress across the areas of learning. She provides good opportunities for children to develop communication skills through encouraging them to select their favourite story to listen to. During story time they discuss the illustrations in the book. Children's understanding of the wider world is promoted through the activities and resources available. For example, children enjoy wearing Muslim pray hats and Jewish skull caps to dress up in. They regularly celebrate festivals, such as Chinese New Year and enjoy going to the supermarket with the childminder; during their shopping excursion they use visual aids as a shopping list for the foods needed. Children show an interest in why things happen as they press the buttons on the book. They soon realise that by pressing the button it makes the noise of a train. Children have some

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and outcomes for children

understanding of numbers for counting and confidently count to three by rote before pushing the small world motor bike toward the childminder. Children are well behaved and confident in their environment, as a result, they act This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 independently in the setting.

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and outcomes for children

Children progress well in information and communication technology. Older children have computer games to play after school and younger children enjoy the challenge of finding out how things work as they play with various mechanical toys. Children have good opportunities to create music and enjoy playing the drums and recorder to make up their own songs. The praise they receive from the childminder further promotes their confidence in playing the instruments. Children visit the park to play on the apparatus to develop their large muscle skills and sustainability is promoted through teaching children about recycling. For example, they collect unwanted household items for 'junk modelling' and have made bird feeders to help the birds during the winter weather.

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and outcomes for children

Long term planning is used to help the childminder promote the areas of learning. These include themes and topics. Although observations and assessments are used to plan for the next steps in children's learning and development, these are not clearly analysed to plan for their interests. Older children who attend after school discuss what they are interested in; this is recorded in their observations, but not linked to the planning.

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and outcomes for children

Children's understanding of safety is promoted through discussion cards. For example, they learn about stranger danger and road safety by looking at the picture cards and discussing what is happening. As a result, children know the safest place to cross the roads and the importance of not speaking to strangers. The childminder constantly promotes hygiene with the children. She encourages them to wash their hands with soap and praise them for doing so. As a result, children adopt healthy habits. Children learn about the importance of being healthy through discussions using the healthy eating cards and they show their understanding of this through the choices they make. For example, children choose the healthy options for their snack. 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 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 2

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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 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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