Childminder in Leeds

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY424811 Inspection date 15/09/2011 Inspector Rachel Ayo

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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 2011. She lives in Wetherby in West Yorkshire close to shops, parks, nurseries, schools and a library. Public transport links are within close proximity. The childminder has two children aged 13 and 10 years. The whole of the ground floor of the home is primarily used for childminding purposes, along with a first floor bathroom and there is a garden available for outdoor play. The childminder has two cats.

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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. She is also registered to care for a maximum of nine children under eight years when co-minding, no more than six of whom may be in the early years age range. She is currently caring for four children within this age group. All children attend on a part-time basis. The childminder is registered by Ofsted on both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register, although, there are currently no children attending within this age group.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder drops off and collects children from the local school and nursery. She holds a level 3 childcare qualification.

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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

Children's welfare is promoted with success, although, certain requirements are not fully met. Their learning and development is promoted well because of a good variety of activities that are provided across the six areas of learning. The childminder undertakes effective individualised observational assessment in order to help children make good progress towards the early learning goals. There is good partnership working with parents in order to keep them fully informed about the provision and meet their children's individual needs. The childminder has not fully implemented any self-evaluation processes in order to identify future areas for development that will improve outcomes for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure that the outdoor area is secure (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 29/09/2011

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further?

 ensure that the record of risk assessment clearly states when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action taken following a review or incident (Documentation). 29/09/2011 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 include a first aid kit as part of the equipment taken on outings  record in a fire log book the details of evacuation drills, including any problems encountered and how they were resolved  develop the systems for ongoing internal review, for example, by using the Ofsted self-evaluation form and quality improvement processes.

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the early years provision

The childminder holds the most recent child protection guidelines and procedures in order to pass on concerns promptly to keep children safe. Hazards are identified and minimised appropriately to promote children's welfare and a daily safety checklist is completed. However, a gap in the garden enclosure means the area is not fully secure, which is a breach of requirements. In the event of a child going missing, the childminder has photographs of the children displaying contact details and she undertakes risk assessments before each outing to promote children's safety. However, a first aid kit is not part of the equipment taken on outings. Documentation is well organised to promote the efficient and safe management of the provision and most records are maintained as required. However, the record of risk assessment does not clearly state when it was carried out, by whom and the date of review. This is a breach of requirements. In addition, fire drills are not

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the early years provision

The childminder has made suitable progress since registration and has completed all mandatory training. She obtains a variety of childcare leaflets and information to support her practice and links with other childminders to share ideas. However, there are no formal systems for reviewing what the setting offers against robust and challenging quality criteria.

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the early years provision

Space and resources are organised effectively and there is a good range of safe and suitable furniture and equipment to meet children's individual needs. Appropriate information is obtained from parents about each child before they attend in order to promote inclusion. The childminder ensures no gender bias in her provision and there is a variety of resources that help children to learn about different aspects of diversity. This includes cardboard cut-outs of children from different ethnic backgrounds displayed on the rear and front door.

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the early years provision

Parents receive good quality information about the provision and their children, for example, through information files, photograph displays, daily diaries and newsletters. They are actively encouraged to contribute to activities, for instance, by providing apples in children's packed lunches. Parents have good access to development profiles and are effectively encouraged to support their child's next steps for learning at home. Although, children have only recently started nursery and school, the childminder is aware of linking with staff to ensure a consistent approach, for example, by sharing profiles. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy and well settled. After being collected from nursery they readily wash their hands in preparation for lunch and talk about their morning. Positive relationships are clearly established between the childminder and children, who show good levels of self-esteem and confidence. Development profiles clearly link to the six areas of learning to monitor any gaps in children's progress, and photograph booklets compliment observations. Children delight in looking at these and enthusiastically talk about the different animals observed at the farm. The childminder incorporates focussed activities within her planning each week to enhance children's experiences. Photographs, displays and posters create a very welcoming environment. The effective organisation of resources enables children to develop good levels of independence as they readily choose their preferred activity, such as a favourite game.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder's home is very clean and well maintained. She models and encourages good hygiene routines to help children stay healthy. Children are provided with nutritious snacks and engage in activities linked to topics, such as apples. This further develops their awareness of making good choices about what they eat. Children have good access to fresh air and exercise and use a good range of equipment to develop their large and fine motor skills. Discussions, for example, relating to fire safety and road safety helps children to develop a suitable awareness of how to stay safe.

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and outcomes for children

Children behave well and have a very positive approach to their learning. They clearly enjoy their time with the childminder, who fully supports them with her good questioning and interaction. Children's skills for the future are clearly developing well. They communicate confidently using complex sentences and link sounds to letters as they play a matching word and picture game. The childminder effectively fosters their self-esteem through frequent praise and encouragement. Children incorporate numbers and mathematical language in their play, point and count beyond 10 objects and recognise the number representing their age in displays. The childminder introduces simple calculation as she talks about how many pieces of apple there are, as one is taken away or added. Children learn about the wider world through interesting outings and they develop an awareness of their environment, such as the weather. They express their creativity with the

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and outcomes for children

shop role play resources, confidently operating the electronic till and readily burst into song as they sing, 'Jelly on a plate'. 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 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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