Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY417699 Inspection date 26/09/2011 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 two children aged eight and seven years in Doncaster. The whole of the ground floor and the front bedroom upstairs are 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. The family has a rabbit and fish.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five 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. The childminder also offers care to children aged over five to 11 years and the care is often shared with a co-childminder. She is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register.

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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 demonstrates a positive attitude towards continued improvement. She has recently evaluated her provision and is aware of areas that require improvement. Space is used very effectively and she is committed to working in partnership with parents. This ensures children continue to make good progress in an environment in which they feel safe and secure. However, systems for recording fire drills and risk assessments for outings are not robust enough.

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further?

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

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further?

 record evacuation drills in a fire log book and include any problems encountered and how they were resolved  ensure hand washing routines are promoted consistently  update the record of risk assessment to include any outings.

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the early years provision

The childminder works in partnership with parents and others to safeguard children. She demonstrates a good understanding of child protection and is confident in her ability to implement procedures effectively in order to protect children. A visitors book is maintained, and written procedures are in place in the event of lost or uncollected children and safeguarding. Parents receive a copy of all policies and procedures, and sign them as read and understood. All required documentation is in place and risk assessments identify possible hazards and the action taken to reduce any risks. However, the record does not include risk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 assessments for outings, and the fire log book is not up to date.

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the early years provision

The childminder has developed good working relationships with parents and this ensures that she continues to meet children's individual needs very effectively. For example, relevant information is exchanged on a daily basis about children's progress and well-being. The childminder has recently evaluated her provision and its impact on children's learning and well-being, and has a clear action plan in place to aid further improvement.

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates that she knows her children very well. She supports their learning through a good range of activities and play opportunities. Children's progress is clearly recorded with the use of photographs and written observations that are clearly linked to the six areas of learning. Next steps are also identified through the use of the Early Years Foundation Stage practice guidance. The co- childminder has the responsibility for planning suitable activities and she uses this information to plan for children's individual learning needs very effectively. The childminder promotes equality for all through resources and activities that introduce children to diversity. Resources are well displayed around the play area within easy reach of children to encourage their free exploration and choice.

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and outcomes for children

Good health and well-being are promoted by the childminder. For example, children are reminded to wash their hands before lunch and are provided with paper towels to help to reduce the risk of cross-infection. However, this is not consistent practice as children are not encouraged to wash their hands after feeding the rabbit. A clear procedure is implemented, which ensures children who are infectious are excluded to protect others. Clear systems are established to record medication, accidents and existing injuries. Children learn about healthy eating as they benefit from fresh fruit and vegetables for snacks and freshly prepared afternoon and evening meals. Children are encouraged to be active through a range of activities that promote physical exercise. For example, they fully benefit from being able to move freely between the inside and outside play areas, which enables them to get plenty of fresh air while they select and use

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and outcomes for children

Children behave in ways that are safe for themselves and others, and are learning to develop an understanding of dangers and how to stay safe through their daily routine and activities. For example, they negotiate the lip of the patio doors and the step up to the decking area very competently. They purposely look where they are going and steadily place their feet before moving on. Children show they feel safe as they freely explore their environment and in the way they interact with the childminder. Children are very well behaved, interact well with each other and are building close relationships. Inclusive practice is very well promoted by the childminder, who treats children as individuals. They are encouraged to accept differences through the use of resources and activities that introduce them to diversity. For example, they learn about the festival of light, dress in clothes from different countries and talk about their different families and religions.

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and outcomes for children

This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder is enthusiastic and shows a lot of interest in what children are doing. Her interaction with children supports them very well through her use of simple prompting and questioning. Children make good progress in communicating, literacy, numeracy, and information and communication technology. They are active, inquisitive and independent learners. They are given the confidence to make decisions about what they want to do and to develop self- help skills. For example, they are encouraged to pour their own drinks at snack time. Toddlers enjoy pushing a buggy with teddies in it and they walk around the garden smiling and enjoying using the open space to move around freely. They choose a tricycle and ride this for a short while until something else gains their interest. They pick up a two cartons of water and show lots of concentration as

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and outcomes for children

they pour the water from one to the other. Children are encouraged to name the different colours of beakers during snack time and while painting pictures. Photographs show children participating in a wide range of activities that include finger painting, mark making, construction and card making. They are shown collecting conkers, playing in a tray of water with sponges and experimenting with dough. They plant and grow herbs and potatoes in pots and learn how to care for them and help them grow. Children benefit from outings that include visits to museums, a selection of playgroups and large parks. At the parks they are shown using their balancing and climbing skills as they use large play equipment. 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 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 2 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 3 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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