Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY424071 Inspection date 18/10/2011 Inspector Jane O'Callaghan

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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 child aged two years on the outskirts of Doncaster. The whole of the first floor flat is used for childminding purposes.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight years at any one time. The childminder currently has one child on roll, who is in the early years age range.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder collects and takes children to local schools, and visits parks and places of interest. 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 provides children with a good level of support, enabling them to make effective progress in their learning and development. She shows good commitment to providing an inclusive environment where all children are respected and their individual needs are met. Children experience a sound range of stimulating activities, all of which take into account their interests and specific needs. Overall, children's health, safety and welfare are promoted. Through good partnerships with parents and others, children's individual needs are being met effectively. The childminder is evaluating her practice well, promoting the outcomes for children and ensuring continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure children's starting points are recorded and used to further their development  ensure the fire blanket is sited and easily accessible in the event of an emergency.

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of safeguarding children, such as recognising possible symptoms of abuse, and an awareness of procedures to follow if she has concerns. She informs parents of her safeguarding responsibilities and ensures that all household members have appropriate background checks. The childminder has good written risk assessments for all areas of the home and all trips that children are taken on. She records daily safety checks to ensure the suitability of indoor spaces, furniture, toys and equipment, This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and records these. This, combined with appropriate supervision, minimises any potential risks to children.

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the early years provision

The childminder establishes caring and supportive working relationships with parents, providing them with verbal and written feedback of their child's routine, progress and development, and also in daily diaries. She ensures that parents have access to children's individual profiles and encourages them to comment in them. She has relevant written policies and procedures that reflect the aspects of the care provided; these are made available to parents. The childminder encourages parents to have settling-in periods with her, prior to children being left, to ensure that they are comfortable. The childminder has begun to liaise with other providers offering the Early Years Foundation Stage that the children in her care will soon be attending, to ensure continuity of care and education. The childminder evaluates the care that she offers and records this in her own personal file. She has recently started to formalise this by completing a self-evaluation form. The childminder

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the early years provision

recognises the importance of updating her knowledge and is attending further training in order to continue to provide a caring environment for children.

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the early years provision

The childminder promotes equality and diversity by enabling all children to participate in activities and offers different activities, depending on their age and stage of development. The childminder has a good selection of resources to promote areas of diversity. For example, books in other languages, jigsaws and dressing up. She also teaches children about the local community and has a list of festivals to celebrate with the children to enable them to learn about the wider world around us.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's home. They demonstrate a good sense of belonging as they confidently move around and independently help themselves to toys and play materials. Children are beginning to learn how to keep themselves safe as they are reminded to sit down carefully, regularly practise fire drills and also learn about road safety as they go out and about in the community. However, the fire blanket is not sited or accessible in case of emergency. Children learn about healthy foods and snacks as they are offered various fruits, such as bananas, along with yoghurts at snack time, and drinks are available throughout the day. Parents bring the children their own lunches, which are stored correctly and also contain healthy and nutritious options. The childminder has good procedures in place to promote a healthy and hygienic environment and to prevent cross-infection. They are encouraged to wash their hands before snacks and lunch

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and outcomes for children

time and after playing with the play dough. They have access to their own towel or disposable paper towels, along with wet wipes. They also independently go to the bathroom after lunch to brush their teeth.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a good understanding of the early learning goals. Profiles have good information relating to children's next steps, and observations are clearly linked to areas of learning. However, children's starting points are not identified. Children's profiles contain evidence of their creative work and lots of This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 photographic evidence of them participating in a variety of activities. Children enjoy a balance of indoor and outdoor activities, with regular visits to local groups, parks and other places of interest. Children enjoy sitting with the childminder and looking at a book and jigsaw. They independently complete the jigsaw and receive lots of praise from the childminder. They then go on to complete other larger jigsaws. These games are done in dual languages to encourage children's development of English as well as their home language. They access a good

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and outcomes for children

selection of age-appropriate books to develop their communication, language and literacy skills. The childminder encourages the children to develop their creative skills through a good selection of activities. For example, children play with the dough, cutting it with the plastic knives and pretending it is food. They also use their imagination as they get the play food out and pretend to feed the dolls with the spoons. The childminder encourages children to learn to count and compare sizes as children recognise the zoo animals, line them up, count to ten and then say how the elephant is big and the penguin is small. They get regular opportunities to develop their physical skills through going out into the community to local parks and child-orientated groups, and also through music and movement within the home.

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and outcomes for children

Children are well behaved and thrive on the positive praise they receive from the childminder. She encourages them to share and take turns and gives good explanations to all children, such as why it is nice to be kind to each other. The childminder has a well-written behaviour policy and procedure to support this, which is shown to parents. All children have fun in a child-friendly and caring environment where the childminder is a good role model to them. 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: 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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