Childminder in Leeds

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY374687 Inspection date 13/07/2011 Inspector Ingrid Szczerban

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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 2008. She works together with her mother, also a registered childminder, from her mother's home in the Wortley area of Leeds. Also living in the house are the childminder's father and two adult brothers. The childminder has a child aged four. The whole of the ground floor is used for children and toileting facilities are on the first floor. The family have a rabbit and a dog. The back door is used for access via the conservatory.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum number of three children at any one time, two of whom may be in the early years age range. She is currently caring for two children for one day a week, both of whom are in the early years age group. Neither of the children was present at the time of the inspection. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. Regular outings to toddler groups and parks are undertaken.

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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

On the whole, the systems in place to promote the welfare needs of children are adequate. Children take part in a range of activities and make steady progress in all areas of learning. Relationships with parents are positive. Inclusive practice is promoted satisfactorily and children are valued and respected as individuals. The provider assesses the effectiveness of the setting satisfactorily. The capacity to continuously drive improvement is adequately demonstrated in order to ensure that outcomes for children develop positively.

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further?

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

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further?

 display the registration certificate when childminding (Documentation). 27/07/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further knowledge and understanding of the areas of learning for Early Years Foundation Stage and enhance the planning and the experiences provided which are appropriate to each child's stage of development  record all accidents including minor ones  keep a record of pre-existing injuries to children which have occurred at home. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

Safeguarding procedures and practices ensure that children are adequately protected on the whole. All household members have undergone appropriate checks, and the childminder holds a current first aid certificate. Policies and procedures for the setting are generally satisfactory. Suitable risk assessments are implemented effectively and security procedures are good to ensure that children remain safe. For instance, the garden is enclosed and a high bolt if fitted to the gate so that children may not leave unsupervised. A record of accidents and medication is kept. However, minor accidents, and accidents which have happened at home, are not logged. All necessary written parental consents are obtained. The childminder has only recently begun caring for children but has been registered for over two years. She has a letter from Ofsted which confirms her childminding registration but says she has never received a certificate. Therefore the certificate

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the early years provision

of registration is not available for display when she is childminding, which is a breach of regulations.

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the early years provision

Relationships with parents are positive. The childminder talks to them about what their child has been doing and activities they have enjoyed, in order to promote their development between the settings, For instance, one child loves to play on the trampoline and so the parents bought her one to use at their home too. Full details of children are recorded and the childminder follows their home routines so they settle well.

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the early years provision

The toys and resources used by children are of good quality, reflect all aspects of diversity and are stored at child-height. This means that children remain safe, begin to appreciate similarities and difference and start to become independent.

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the early years provision

Systems in place for monitoring and evaluating the provision are satisfactory. As she only began childminding two weeks ago, the childminder currently relies heavily on her mother s support for this. She has completed her first aid training and is considering attending further training to help improve outcomes for children.

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and outcomes for children

The children make steady progress in their learning and development. The childminder has a basic knowledge of the six areas of learning and the Early Years Foundation Stage and intends to record children s progress in development files. She currently observes what children are interested in and provides suitable activities to extend their progress. For instance, she helps children learn how to walk by supporting them as they bear weight on their legs.

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and outcomes for children

To help babies feel safe in the setting, the childminder gives them good levels of supervision and cuddles them for reassurance when needed. The fire drill is This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 practised with children and harnesses on buggies and child seats are always used to keep babies safe. Although the babies have only started with her a very short time ago, they are settled, happy and enjoy the company of the other children who are cared for by her mother.

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and outcomes for children

Healthy lifestyles are promoted. Food and drinks for the children are provided by the childminder s mother. The childminder is satisfied that these are balanced, nutritious and consist of meals, such as ham sandwiches and fresh fruit. The children have lots of space to move around and can freely choose whether they want to be inside or outdoors because the conservatory door is always open. The children are also taken regularly to parks and toddler groups, where they engage in lots of physical play.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder encourages children s language and literacy. She reads books to babies while cuddling them on her lap. Babies communicate using sounds, gestures and single words. Their efforts are praised by the childminder which further develops their language skills. The childminder helps babies to be inquisitive and solve problems by showing them how to use activity centres, build towers with bricks and sort shapes into boxes.

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and outcomes for children

The regular routine includes visiting toddler groups and going to parks. So children begin to socialise and find out about the world around them. Babies are interested to explore natural materials, such as sand and water. They also like to investigate with their senses a variety of objects, such as metal whisks and wooden spoons, in the treasure basket. 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 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 3 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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