Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY416848 Inspection date 22/06/2011 Inspector Linda Filewood

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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. She lives with her husband and three children aged 18, 16 and 12-years-old in Doncaster. All downstairs rooms, as well as the first bedroom and bathroom on the first floor are used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder is able to take and collect children from local schools and pre-schools. The family has a dog and guinea pigs.

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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 are currently two children attending on a part-time basis who are within the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. 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

Children are making good progress in their learning and development. The childminder interacts well with them and capably meets their individual needs through a close partnership with parents. However, links with other settings they attend are not firmly established. The childminder effectively supports children's safety and welfare and children play in a safe and secure environment. Good systems are in place to reflect on her provision and the childminder demonstrates that she accurately understands the strengths and weaknesses of her provision.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure that the written fire evacuation procedure includes evacuating from the first floor  develop further systems to ensure there is a regular two-way flow of information with the other providers in order to provide continuity in children's learning and development.

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the early years provision

Children receive good care in a warm, secure and safe environment. The childminder carefully monitors any potential risks to children and records her risk assessments. This ensures that children play safely, both inside and outside of the setting. There is a fire evacuation plan and procedure for the setting, which the children practise. However, the written procedures do not include details of evacuation from the first floor. Children undertake a good variety of outings and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 the childminder obtains their parent's written permission first. The childminder extends her understanding of child safeguarding issues by attending further training and holds a current first aid certificate. She shares her clearly written safeguarding policy with parents. The procedures within the policy fully support her practice. All adults living in the childminder's home have the required suitability

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the early years provision

checks. The childminder further safeguards children by ensuring that she records all visitors to her premises and checks their identification documents. All required documentation is in place to safeguard the children's welfare and contribute to the safe and efficient management of the provision.

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the early years provision

The organisation of the indoor space allows the childminder to have good supervision of the children. Children have plenty of space to enjoy their play safely. Good systems and resources are in place to promote inclusion and support children's understanding of diversity. The good organisation of resources allows children to access the age-appropriate, good quality toys and equipment independently. Children are secure in their daily routines and the childminder ensures she offers them a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities. The childminder gains a good understanding of young children's daily routines from parents, particularly around sleep times. There is efficient sharing of information through very detailed daily diaries between the childminder and the children's parents. This fully supports the childminder in meeting children's individual needs and helps her to provide continuity in their care, learning and

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the early years provision

development. The childminder takes full advantage of the local amenities for young children. For example, by attending activities at the local children's centre she develops partnerships with other practitioners delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage to children. However, there is little communication between other settings children attend to ensure continuity in their learning.

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the early years provision

The good communication with parents supports the childminder in developing her service. She increases her childcare knowledge through training and shares practice ideas with other professionals. The systems that are in place for monitoring and evaluating the setting are good. The childminder clearly reflects on her childminding service to improve the quality of care and learning she offers and to support children's needs. She monitors and reviews all the relevant documentation to ensure that she keeps up-to-date with changes in the legislation, requirements and contact numbers. The childminder demonstrates good commitment to enhancing her childminding practice in order to improve the outcomes for all children.

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and outcomes for children

Children engage well in a good variety of play opportunities, both indoors and outdoors. The childminder provides activities, suited to each child's abilities, individual preferences, such as outdoor play and current interests. All children are making good overall developmental progress during their time with the childminder in relation to their capabilities and starting points. The childminder monitors each child's progress towards the early learning goals to ensure they are making good progress across the six areas of learning. The well-written observations of This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children's play and achievements clearly identify the next steps in the child's development. The childminder shares each child's individual learning and development record and daily diaries with parents so that they are aware of their progress.

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and outcomes for children

Children have good opportunities to learn about the nature and the importance of eating healthily. They tend to the plants in the garden, use the vegetables in their meals and enjoy watering the plants to help them grow. Children learn about their local and wider community whilst on visits to the many local amenities. For example, young children enjoy the freedom of running up hills or feeding the ducks on the ponds. They move confidently and safely, successfully negotiating space and obstacles, such as a construction of plastic bricks. Young children carry toys very carefully and successfully develop good hand-eye coordination as they learn to handle small tools. For instance, they fit a plastic drill bit into the correct place in the toy drill and take delight in the noise is makes when they switch it on. Children are developing a good understanding of number through everyday activities. For example, the childminder counts the number of letters delivered

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and outcomes for children

The childminder skilfully encourages and supports early language development by extending the children's vocabulary. As a result, all children's communication skills are developing well in relation to their starting points. They initiate games of 'peek- a-boo' with visitors and clearly communicate their likes and dislikes to the childminder. Young children enjoy looking at the pictures of animals in books and enthusiastically make the correct animal noises. Children confidently make choices in their play, which significantly enhances their independence and self-motivation. They are inquisitive and interested in their play. The childminder offers very good support and encouragement to children and there is positive interaction between them. Children are confident and secure in their relationship with her and her family members. Young children enjoy the social interaction of playing with larger groups of children at toddler groups and this helps them to develop skills for the

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and outcomes for children

Young children receive good support in learning how to keep themselves safe in the home. For example, the childminder carefully supervises them as they get on and off a chair. She ensures children walk safely on outings and they know to hold hands and not to run, especially near busy roads. Well-organised routines for meals, sleep, rest, exercise and hand washing fully support the children's clear understanding of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The childminder provides them with their own towel to dry their hands on to prevent cross-infection. She ensures that she is aware of all allergies and dietary requirements, even though some parents provide the children's meals. The childminder provides other children with a wide range of healthy, home cooked meals and she monitors the quantities of food that they eat. 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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