Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY420525 Inspection date 26/07/2011 Inspector June Rice

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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 one child aged 17 years old in Averthorpe, near Wakefield. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. 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 four 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 to eight years. She is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory 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 satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a positive attitude towards continued improvement and has recently begun to evaluate her provision. All required documentation is in place and on the whole space is used satisfactory. However, the outside area was over resourced and impacted on how well children were able to use the space independently. The childminder has developed good relationships with parents and systems for observation, planning and assessment are developing well. This ensures children feel safe and continue to make satisfactory progress.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure the outdoor area is planned to allow children maximum space to move and explore in safety  develop further the use of self-evaluation  develop children's awareness of good hand washing routines  develop further the arrangements to help identify children's starting points at the start of their placement.

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the early years provision

The childminder works in partnership with parents and others to safeguard children and demonstrates a clear understanding of child protection and the procedures to follow. Appropriate suitability checks and all required documentation are in place. For example, clear policies and procedures inform parents of how the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 childminder works and includes procedures to be followed in the event of lost, uncollected children and safeguarding. Risk assessments are in place, signed and dated and include risk assessments for individual outings. A visitor's book is maintained and the home is secure. The childminder has very recently begun to assess her provision, though this is in its early stages and the impact on the quality of the provision is not yet known. The childminder has continued with her own personal development since her registration. For example, she has attended

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the early years provision

training in safeguarding, first aid and a level 2 in food safety.

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the early years provision

Systems for observation, assessment and planning are developing well, and are used to help identify what children have achieved and their next steps in learning. There is a system for recording information about children's individual needs in regard to their health and well-being at the beginning of a placement. However, this does not include any information about their stage of development and this prevents the childminder doing an early assessment in regard to their learning plans. Inclusive practice is satisfactorily provided by the childminder who promotes equality for all. For example, children have equal access to a satisfactory range of resources that are not gender based and include books and jigsaws that reflect positive images and introduce children to the diversity of the world around them.

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and outcomes for children

Good health and well-being is promoted satisfactorily. For example, parents are provided information about the procedures to follow in regard to illness, infection and the administration of medication. Accidents are clearly recorded and there is a system for recording existing injuries. Children are learning to adopt healthy lifestyles. For example, they enjoy daily fresh air, participate in activities that promote their physical well-being and are learning good hygiene practices. They wash their hands after using the toilet and before mealtimes. However, the childminder does not encourage children to wash their hands after having their nappy changed and the changing mat is not always cleaned between every use. Children benefit from meals freshly prepared by the childminder and they are provided fresh fruit and regular drinks. Children behave in ways that are safe for themselves and others and are learning to develop an understanding of dangers

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and outcomes for children

and how to stay safe. For example, they practise an emergency evacuation and before going on outings talk about keeping safe near roads and not talking to strangers. However, on the day of the inspection, children's independent use of the garden was sometimes hindered because there was insufficient space in some areas due to the amount of equipment set out.

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and outcomes for children

Children are reasonably well behaved, they are friendly and are learning to co- operate and share with others. They benefit from a balance of adult and child led activities that promote their independent learning and ensure that they get the support and guidance they need. The childminder's intervention is appropriate as she listens carefully to the children and demonstrates suitable questioning techniques to help them think. Children developing communication skills are encouraged and they are learning new words everyday. This is supported by the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 childminder who prompts the children to pronounce words correctly at the same time as encouraging them to name and recognise the first letter of the word. Children's physical skills are encouraged as they carefully climb the slide one step at a time. They look around for reassurance and slide down to the cheers of the

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and outcomes for children

childminder. They smile and repeat this action showing a growing confidence in their abilities. Children show their interest in mark making as they draw and write, talking to each other about what they are doing. Children are inquisitive and show an interest in music. For example, they watch carefully as the childminder shows them how to work a compact disc player, they listen to the music and then change the disc. Children are encouraged to count in everyday situations. For example, they count the steps they climb and the number of shoes they are putting on. Their interest in the wider world is encouraged while they are outside. They talk about the different birds and insects they see and the sounds of aeroplanes. Photographs show children on outings feeding ducks and participating in small group activities, such as piecing together a floor jigsaw with a friend. 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 3 The extent to which children feel safe 2 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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