Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY417954 Inspection date 28/07/2011 Inspector Ferroza Saiyed

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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 and works with another childminder in the co-minder's home, in Burnley, Lancashire. The co-minder's father also lives at the premises.

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Description of the childminding

The playroom, dining room and bathroom facilities on the ground floor are used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed outdoor play area to the rear of the property. The childminder attends other childcare groups in the area.

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Description of the childminding

The provision is registered on the Early Years Register and also the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years, with three being in the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder when working with another childminder at this address, is registered to care for six children under eight, with six being in the early years age range and two of whom can be under one year of age. There are currently five children on roll in this age group who attend at various times. The childminder also offers care to children aged over five years. The childminder cares for children on weekdays from 7am to 6pm, 50 weeks of the year.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is qualified to National Vocational Qualification Level 3 in Childcare. Advice, support and training are gained from the local authority.

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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

The childminder is effective in meeting the needs of all children through recognising their uniqueness. She provides an inclusive, welcoming and caring service. The homely environment makes children feel very safe. The good organisation, drive and motivation of the childminder ensures children are happy, and have very positive experiences. Children make good progress overall in their learning and development as they are eager to be actively engaged in their choice of interesting play activities. The childminder has developed effective procedures to work with parents; however, some required documents to promote children's welfare are not accurately completed. The childminder reflects on her practice, undertakes regular training and is extremely well placed to sustain improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 make sure information is requested about who has legal contact with the child and who has parental responsibility for the child (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare). 19/08/2011 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?

 update the record of risk assessment to include any assessments of risks for outings and trips  gather information from parents about their children's starting points, so progress can be linked with their learning and development.

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the early years provision

Children are fully safeguarded in the care of the childminder as she is fully clear and confident in understanding her safeguarding responsibilities. Further training is sought to take training to a higher level and detailed procedures are held and shared with parents. Documentation is of an extremely high standard, organised and superbly implemented in practice. Children's safety at the setting is given utmost priority. Written risk assessments of all areas of the home and yard along with daily checks and appropriate safety equipment ensure that children are kept safe within the home environment. However, records do not include risk assessments for outings and trips. Nevertheless, children's safety is promoted on outings as the childminder implements good procedures, such as, carrying contact details for children and a first aid kit, along with constant supervision of the children. Therefore, the impact is minimal. The childminder has an up-to-date first

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the early years provision

aid certificate and has requested consent from parents to obtain emergency medical treatment. Consequently, children are very well protected.

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates an extremely positive attitude towards developing her provision. She has made excellent use of the Ofsted self-evaluation form and has a extremely good understanding of areas she wishes to develop. This helps to promote outcomes for children and promotes an environment of continuous improvement. The childminder has an abundance of toys and activities for inside and outside play. She clearly considers how to make best use of space in order to achieve the maximum benefit for children. For example, creating areas such as role play, construction messy play to meet the needs of a wide age range of children. Toys are stored on low-level shelving or in boxes. This enables children to make confident choices about their learning and play. The children benefit from dedicated playrooms in the child-orientated home where colourful examples of their work, along with posters and photographs, help to promote their sense of

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the early years provision

The childminder has implemented very effective procedures to gather feedback from parents and children about the service she provides, and this is used to continue to develop her practice. Parents are kept well-informed about her setting as they receive copies of all policies and procedures and newsletters. The childminder also ensures that parents are kept fully up-to-date about their child's learning through daily diaries for younger children, verbal feedback, and access to their child's developmental file. However, detail about who has parental responsibility, has not been obtained from parents. This is legal requirement. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder is warm and very caring and children respond to this nurturing positively. They are happy in their play and laugh and smile a lot. Although the childminder does not currently work with children with additional needs, she fully

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the early years provision

understands the importance of working with parents and other professionals. Policy statements show an inclusive, anti-discriminatory approach to the childminder's practice.

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and outcomes for children

Children are extremely happy and feel a strong sense of security in the care of the childminder. Their individual learning and development needs are completely recognised and fully met by the childminder, through the implementation of her very good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The learning environment, both indoors and outside offers a vast range of stimulating experiences. The childminder is accomplished in planning next steps in children's learning, following observations and assessment of what they are achieving. However, the systems to find out about children's starting points, in relation to their learning and development, are not fully robust. Planning is influenced by weaving in children's interests as well as providing focussed activities which engage and challenge children. Individual Learning Journey's reflect the rich learning opportunities. Consequently, children are making significant gains in their

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and outcomes for children

Children are enjoying developing skills for the future by learning about their local community and going further a field on outings. The childminder makes effective use of the childminder network group in the nearby childrens centre. This expands their world and adds variety to activities. Children's interests are very well catered for, for example, a child's favourite book is going on bear hunt, the childminder and the child acted out the story by going to the park and going through the stream, creating their own bear hunt story with captions and photographs. This promotes childrens active involvement in their own learning.

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and outcomes for children

Mathematical awareness is well promoted through activities. Children play board games and move their counter accordingly, as they count the dots on the dice. Children express their imagination in a creativity way, as they dress up as their favourite characters, and use a wide range of media to produce cards to celebrate different occasions in an inspiring way. Children show their joy as they show off the birthday card they made for their mummy. Children confidently practise their writing skills as they access a range of tools to make marks. They carefully copy the letters and know 'M is for mummy'.

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and outcomes for children

Children benefit from a lovely healthy lifestyle, having plenty of fresh air and exercise in open spaces. Home cooked meals which are balanced and nutritious are an important part of their day, allowing for socialising and conversation. Children are kept well-hydrated through continuous access to drinks. Children are learning about hygiene matters and the childminder is vigilant in her procedures for preventing cross-infection. Children feel at home, safe and secure. The childminder has ensured the emergency evacuation procedures are practised, so This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 that children know what to do. Children play cooperatively and their behaviour is exemplary. They learn about keeping safe through gentle reminders by the childminder such as, not running inside. Their self-esteem is reinforced through plenty of praise and encouragement. As a result, children thrive and are flourishing

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and outcomes for children

in this setting. 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 1 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 2 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 1 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 2 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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