Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY424315 Inspection date 27/09/2011 Inspector Jennifer Turner

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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 with her husband and one child aged 13 years old in Milnsbridge, Huddersfield. The whole of the ground floor of property is used for childminding. There is an 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 two children attending who is within the Early Years Foundation Stage and attends 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 is a member of the National Childminding Association and holds a level 2 childcare qualification.

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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 beginning to develop positive links with the parents and other childcare providers. She is working particularly well to ensure all children are included and their individual needs are fully met. The children are kept safe at all times and enjoy finding out about the local community. They are making good progress, given their age, ability and starting points. Self-evaluation is effective in identifying some weaknesses and the childminder is able to demonstrate how she has worked hard to make improvements to her provision.

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further?

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

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further?

 encourage parents to be involved in the self-evaluation process  encourage parents to add their comments to their child's development record develop partnerships with other childcare providers.

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the early years provision

All the required checks have been carried out on the childminder and her husband. Comprehensive written policies, procedures and documentation are in place to ensure children's welfare is safeguarded and promoted. The childminder works in partnership with external agencies and keeps up to date with safeguarding issues. As a result, she demonstrates a sound understanding of safeguarding issues and procedures in line with the Local Safeguarding Children Board guidance, for example, the childminder knows to record and pass on any concerns. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Risk assessments for the home and outings are regularly undertaken and reviewed and all potential hazards have been identified and minimised to ensure children's safety. While on outings, the childminder shows the children how to cross roads safely. She also shares road safety leaflets with the children and parents. The

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the early years provision

system for managing access to the premises is good. This is because unauthorised persons are unable to gain entry as the exterior doors are kept locked at all times and all visitors have to sign the visitor's book. The children are beginning to learn how to keep themselves safe because the childminder has devised and practised a fire evacuation procedure with them.

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the early years provision

The environment is managed very well and is carefully looked after, for example, it is maintained and decorated to a high standard. Resources are of good quality, fit for purpose and used effectively to support the children's learning and development. The childminder takes positive steps to ensure resources and the environment are sustainable. For instance, the children play with recycled plastic bottles in the water tray and empty boxes are used during art and craft activities. Future improvements are well placed to bring positive outcomes for children. For example, the childminder plans to introduce a tracking system, to ensure there are no gaps in the children's learning. However, parents are not effectively involved in the self-evaluation process.

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the early years provision

The childminder has started to communicate with other practitioners who are also supporting children who attend her setting. For instance, she has introduced herself to the teaching staff and passes on important messages to parents. However, there is scope to further develop these relationships, in order to promote working together.

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the early years provision

The childminder has initial meetings with parents and shares her policies, procedures and training certificates with them. She also finds out about the children's individual needs, interests, preferences and routines to enable her to provide personalised care. This ensures that the children's parents are informed about the service provided. The parents receive clear information about the children's care through regular discussions with the childminder. However, parents are not currently adding their comments or observations to their child's development record.

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the early years provision

The children are developing a positive attitude to others and are becoming familiar with the local area. This is because they go out for walks to the school, park and library. They play in harmony with children from different cultural backgrounds. They also have access to a broad selection of resources that reflect positive images, which includes books, jigsaws and dressing-up outfits.

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and outcomes for children

Children of all ages love playing outside. Young children enjoy the challenge of using the pedals to make the wheeled vehicles move. They also enjoy going to the local park to play football. As a result, they are developing a positive attitude to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 exercise and being healthy.

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and outcomes for children

Young children adopt good hygiene practices because the childminder encourages them to clean their hands after playing outside and prior to eating. They make healthy choices about what they eat and drink. They independently access drinks and can assert their own needs and preferences. For instance, one child decided to have a cheese sandwiches for his lunch. The necessary steps are taken to prevent the spread of infection, as a copy of the sick child policy is shown to parents during initial meetings. Therefore, parents know that the childminder will not care for children who are ill or infectious.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a thorough understanding of how children develop and learn. The system for assessing and recording the children's development accurately identifies the children's achievements and progress. Observations are linked to the six areas of learning. They identify what needs to be included in planning for children's individual next steps, such as opportunities to make marks.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder is skilled at planning activities for the children, which are based on the children's interests, needs and stages of development. Children independently choose their own activities. Therefore, they are very eager to participate and can stick at tasks for long periods. For example, one young child enjoyed playing outside in the sand and water tray for most of the afternoon.

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and outcomes for children

The children are making good progress in their learning. The children have a positive approach to learning and enjoy finding out about the natural world, for example, they like to visit the horses. They also participate in a good range of sensory and creative activities, for instance, drawing, painting and sticking. Young children can count, recognise and name numbers from one to three. The can recognise their own name and can name some colours and shapes. Young children are very interested in technology and know how to make the robots move.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder is a good role model, for instance, she is a positive person and enjoys having fun with the children. As a result, the children are happy, settled, show high levels of independence and are very well behaved. For example, young children independently manage toileting and hygiene routines. They are also eager to put on their messy play apron with very little help from the childminder. Young children also use good manners without being prompted to do so. 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 2 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 2 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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