Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY290483 Inspection date 18/10/2011 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 2004. She lives with her husband and two children aged twelve and eight in Horbury, 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. The family has a dog and fish.

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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 a variety of sessions. The childminder also offers care to children aged over five to 11 years. She is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. 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 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 others. This ensures children continue to make good progress in an environment in which they feel safe and secure. However, the record of risk assessments carried out is not robust enough.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure risk assessments identify all aspects of the environment that need to be checked on a regular basis, and record when it was carried out and by whom. Regularly review the risk assessment, at least once a year, and include in the record the date of review and any action taken following a review (Organisation) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register). 18/10/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further the arrangements to help identify children's starting points at This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 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. She demonstrates a very good understanding of child protection and is very confident in her ability to implement procedures effectively in order to protect children. Written procedures are in place in the event of lost or uncollected children and safeguarding, and she ensures parents read them prior to children starting their placement. Most required documentation is in place. However, the record risk assessments are not robust enough because they do not include a record of for assessments of the indoor environment. This is a breach of requirements. The childminder has developed good working relationships with parents and others, and this ensures that she continues to meet children's individual needs very effectively. For example, parents are provided information about their children's day, their well-being and the progress they are making. The

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the early years provision

childminder has successfully evaluated her provision and its impact on children's learning and well-being, and she is aware of her strengths and areas that can be improved. Since her last inspection the childminder has improved children's understanding of healthy eating and attended a range of training.

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates that she knows children very well. She supports their learning through a good range of activities and play opportunities. Systems for planning, observation and assessment are well developed. For example, children's progress is recorded with the use of written observations that are clearly linked to the six areas of learning. Next steps are also clearly identified and this ensures that she plans for children's individual learning needs very effectively. However, there is no system to help form an early assessment at the start of a placement. Inclusive practice is well promoted effectively by the childminder, who 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. The childminder supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities by working closely with

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the early years provision

others involved in their care and education.

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and outcomes for children

Good health and well-being are very well promoted by the childminder. For example, she encourages children to wash their hands after using the toilet and before snacks. Children are provided with paper towels to help to reduce the risk of cross-infection, and those who are infectious are excluded to protect others. Well-established systems are in place to record medication, accidents and existing injuries. Children learn about healthy eating through the provision of a well- balanced diet, they help themselves to water throughout the day, and participate in activities that help them learn about food that is good for them. Children are encouraged to be active through a range of activities that promote physical This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 exercise and benefit fully from being able to independently access the outside play area. They enjoy using a trampoline, swing and slide, and like dancing to music.

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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 are included in emergency evacuation practises, they talk about the police and fire officers that help to keep us safe and learn how to cross the road safely. Children show they feel safe as they freely explore their environment and through the way they interact with the childminder. Children are well behaved and respond well to the strategies the childminder uses to help them learn right from wrong.

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and outcomes for children

Inclusive practice is very well promoted by the childminder, who treats children as individuals. They are confident children who are happy to make decisions about what they want to do in an environment that puts a lot of emphasis on activities being child-led with adult support. For example, her well-timed intervention supports children well, she shows lots of interest in what they are doing and uses good questioning techniques that help them think.

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and outcomes for children

Children are active, inquisitive and independent learners. They make independent choices about what they play with and choose from a good range of resources that include cars and a road mat, animals, a train track, books, dressing up clothes and small world equipment. Babies enjoy the freedom of crawling and take time to explore a box of animals and cars. They also take an interest in what is happening around them as they hear squeals of delight from older children who are being swung around in a circle. Older children pick up a book and ask the childminder to read it. They sit close to the childminder, listen carefully and look at the pictures.

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and outcomes for children

A treasure basket is enjoyed by all the children, including the babies. Older children select strings of beads, placing them around their neck, and pull out tinsel and shells, while babies explore sponges, soft toys and shiny items. Children are well supervised as they move between the indoor and outdoor areas. They find paintbrushes and the childminder quickly offers pots of water, which the children paint the fence with. They are very proud of their painting and invite others to look at what they have done. Photographs show children enjoying a wide variety of activities that include mixing and baking biscuits, sand play and trips to large parks and coastal areas. 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 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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Premises, environment and equipment). 18/10/2011

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Premises, environment and equipment). 18/10/2011

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