Tahir, Sumaira

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY417468 Inspection date 08/07/2011 Inspector Abigail Cunningham

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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, two adult children and one child aged nine in Bradford, West Yorkshire. The whole of the lower-ground floor of the property is used for childminding. There is an enclosed garden available for outside play. Access to the provision is via the rear of the property. The childminder is able to take and collect children from local schools and pre-schools.

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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 three children attending who are within the Early Years Foundation Stage, all of whom attend on a part-time basis. The childminder also offers care to children aged over five years. She is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language. She is a member of the National Childminding Association and holds a foundation degree in early years.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is outstanding.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The welfare of the children is promoted exceptionally well and is significantly enhanced by the childminder's high quality interactions and exemplary working practices. The childminder takes a lead role in establishing effective working relationships with parents and other childcare providers. Proactive systems are in place, which lead to continued improvement. The children's learning and development is impressive, as all the children are achieving as much as they can and the provision for developing their knowledge and understanding of the world and social skills is excellent.

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further?

To further improve the high quality early years provision the registered person should consider:

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further?

 encouraging parents to be highly involved in the self-evaluation process.

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the early years provision

Positive steps are taken to safeguard children. The childminder has a comprehensive awareness of safeguarding issues and has attended safeguarding training. Effective procedures are in place for identifying any child at risk of harm and recording concerns. The environment in which children are cared for and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 educated is safe and supportive. Risk assessments for the home and outings are regularly undertaken and reviewed. All potential hazards have been identified and minimised, for example, cleaning substances are inaccessible to the children, as they are stored in a high cupboard. Children are taught to be safety conscious without being fearful. They show a strong understanding of how to keep themselves safe, for example, one young child explained, 'I wear sun cream, so my skin does not burn'. While on outings the childminder shows and explains to the

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the early years provision

children how to keep safe near roads and strangers. The childminder also uses books to help the children understand about different dangers.

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the early years provision

Actions taken by the childminder are well chosen and carefully planned, in order to promote outcomes for children. For example, she has applied to complete a quality assurance scheme and would like to offer funded places. The childminder has extremely high aspirations for quality, which is evident through ongoing improvement. For example, she has established excellent links with parents, attended numerous training events and completed an early years foundation degree. Parents' views are sought; however, there is scope to encourage parents to be more involved in the self-evaluation process.

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the early years provision

The childminder has created a very inclusive environment in which to care for the children. She is fully aware of the children's backgrounds, home language, individual needs and starting points. The childminder is very experienced and skilled in working with children who have additional needs and who speak English as an additional language. For instance, she can speak many languages, such as English, Urdu and Punjabi. The children are developing a positive attitude to others and a very good understanding about the wider world and community. This is because the children enjoy playing with an excellent selection of resources which reflect positive images; these include books, dolls, play figures and dressing up clothes. They also learn about interesting events, such as Eid, Christmas and Chinese New Year.

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the early years provision

There are well-established channels of communications between all partners involved with individual children, which successfully promotes their learning, development and welfare. For example, where children are due to attend other settings, the childminder has visited these settings and shared important information with them.

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the early years provision

Parents are extremely well informed about all aspects of their children's achievement, well-being and development. For instance, parents receive daily verbal and written feedback from the childminder. Parents can also sit and look at their child's development record in the very welcoming and comfortable parents' area. In addition, the childminder and parents agree about precise ways that they can both support the children. This highly inclusive system of communication ensures that there are consistent and productive partnerships with parents. As a result, children make positive progress across all areas of learning.

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the early years provision

Furniture, equipment and resources are of high quality and suitable for the ages of children to support their learning and development, such as the low-level tables and chairs. The childminder also borrows books from the library, in order to children interested and motivated to learn. The environment is managed very well This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and carefully looked after, for example, it is maintained and decorated to a high standard. The provider is taking well-considered steps to ensure resources and the environment is sustainable. As recycled materials are used in the outside play area, such as milk crates and tyres.

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and outcomes for children

Young children are extremely content and settled because their individual health, physical and dietary needs are met to an exceptional standard. As a result, they enjoy their food very much and they settle down quickly for a sleep. They are beginning to understand were their food comes from. For instance, the children had cauliflower and potato curry for their lunch and know that the potatoes are from the childminders garden. Children of all ages love playing outside in all types of weather. They have great fun playing in the water tray and sand pit. They also enjoy playing on the wheeled vehicles and pushing the dolls prams around the childminder's garden.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a thorough understanding of how children develop and learn. She has attended many Early years foundation stage courses, which is clearly reflected in the planning and assessment records. The childminder plans an excellent and interesting range of activities for the children, which are based primarily on the children's interests and the occasional theme, such as 'colours'. Assessment and monitoring through high quality observations is rigorous and the information gained, is used very effectively to identify the next steps in learning and to guide planning.

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and outcomes for children

The children are making rapid progress in their learning. Young children are extremely confident and competent in communicating their thoughts and making choices. They very much enjoy singing 'the wheels on the bus' and their favourite book is currently about some animals. Young children can recognise and name colours and shapes. More able children use numbers in conversations, for example, one child commented, I have a mum, dad and two brothers.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder is an excellent role model. She is skilled at listening to the children and confidently challenges stereotypes. As a result, their behaviour is exemplary, they use good manners without being prompted to do so, enjoy interacting with others and helping to tidy away toys. The children are developing an excellent knowledge of the natural and wider world. They regularly grow vegetables in the childminder's garden and go out in the local community, for example, to the local library and park. They have many opportunities to socialise and make friends with other children, as the childminder takes the children to the local children's centre and playgroup. 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 1 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 1 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 1 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 1

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 1 The extent to which children feel safe 1 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 1 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 1 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 1

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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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