Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY269619 Inspection date 17/10/2011 Inspector Angie Ellis

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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 has been registered since 2003. She lives with her husband and two children aged eleven and seven years. They live in Pontefract, West Yorkshire. The premises are close to local schools, parks and shops. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding and there is a secure outside play area. The family have a pet dog and a guinea pig.

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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 three children attending who are within the Early Years Foundation Stage, of whom some attend on a part-time and full-time basis. The childminder also offers care to children aged over five years 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 who speak English as an additional language. She is a member of the National Childminding Association. The childminder has completed a Level 3 in Early Years Foundation Stage Practice and is working towards a Level 3 diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce.

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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 a friendly, welcoming environment with a good range of stimulating activities that are available to all children, therefore promoting inclusive practice. This enables all children to make good progress in all aspects of their learning and development. She has an effective knowledge of each child's needs, and ensures that she promotes all children's welfare and learning well; although, there is an aspect of documentation that is not fully met. The childminder has developed successful relationships with the parents and there are generally good systems in place to exchange information with others involved in children's learning and care. There is an effective self-evaluation system in place to reflect on and evaluate practice, which contributes to maintaining continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure that the daily record of the names of the children looked after on the premises clearly records their actual hours of attendance (Documentation) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register). 18/10/2011 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?

 improve how the information shared with other settings that children attend is used to promote continuity and support individual children's learning and progression  improve the system to track that all children are making appropriate progress within all areas of learning.

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the early years provision

Children are effectively safeguarded because the childminder clearly understands her role in child protection and is fully aware of the procedures to follow should a concern arise. Most of the records required for safeguarding and promoting children's welfare are maintained. Although, recent records show that a child had not been signed out and another record shows a child recorded in the register in advance of their arrival and therefore, this is not a consistent accurate record of the actual hours that children attend. This means that the some aspects of the specific legal requirements are not fully met in relation to documentation. Risk assessments clearly identify aspects of the environment that need to be checked on a regular basis. This includes effective risk assessments for each type of outing. The home is safe and conducive to learning and children clearly thrive as a result of the setting they are in.

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the early years provision

The effectiveness with which the childminder deploys resources is good. A very child-centred environment is provided. She uses space well within her home for the children. Furniture, equipment and resources are clean and of a good quality and very appropriate for the ages of children to support their learning and development. The childminder meets with other childminders, reads relevant publications and has links with the local Sure Start Children's Centre to keep up-to- date with current practice. The childminder has steps in place to ensure resources and the environment is sustainable. For example, children feed the left over vegetable and fruit peelings to the guinea pig and have grown tomatoes in the summer and helped to take care for them by watering them to help them grow.

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the early years provision

The childminder effectively evaluates what her priorities for improvement are within aspects of her service through personal reflection and from discussions with parents. The recommendations from the previous inspection have been successfully implemented. The childminder expresses effective ambition, vision and drive to develop the service further. For example, she is currently working towards a level 3 qualification in working with children and young people.

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the early years provision

Successful relationships have been developed with parents and children, which contributes to inclusion, meeting children's needs consistently and providing continuity of care. The childminder meets the individual needs of children well irrespective of background or ability. Communication between the childminder and the parents is very good. Their views are frequently sought and their feedback is valued. When children start, the childminder obtains information from parents and observes the children to find out what they know, what they can do and enjoy. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 This identifies children's starting points and forms the basis for ongoing assessment. The childminder has made some effective links with others delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage. However, information is not effectively used at present to demonstrate that they are contributing to the assessment process in a

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the early years provision

meaningful way to identify learning priorities within the planning.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development and welfare requirements, which contributes to her effectively promoting children's welfare and learning. Good relationships have been established and children make good progress in their learning in relation to their capabilities and starting points. The children's assessment profiles are well presented and provide parents with a personalised record of their child's progress. These include observations that are matched to the areas of learning, photographs of children involved in activities and things that they have made. Although, the childminder does not currently have an effective system for tracking children's progress across all the areas of learning to identify learning priorities. The childminder makes good use of resources within the local community to extend children's experiences. For example, children regularly attend events and activities at the local Sure Start Children's centre.

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and outcomes for children

The children are confident and are given time and space to enjoy and achieve well by being able to play independently as well as take part in adult-initiated activities. They are supported well by the childminder at appropriate times, demonstrating that she understands when, and when not, to intervene. Young children make their own choices of what they want to play with and enjoy emptying the contents of the treasure basket, exploring each item. Therefore, children are developing their knowledge and understanding of the world. Young children learn that moving on the interactive play mat makes sounds. Therefore, children are developing their physical skills. Young children, also show great interest in the electronic laptop and develop in communication, numeracy and information and communication skills. Therefore, developing their skills for the future. Children demonstrate their creative skills as they enjoy listening to their favourite action songs and rhymes.

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and outcomes for children

Furthermore, they learn to name shapes and colours through games and counting in daily routines. Everything that happens within the day is used as an opportunity to learn.

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and outcomes for children

Warm and trusting relationships have been developed between the childminder and the children, which demonstrate that they feel safe. Children's health and growing independence are supported extremely well. Effective procedures and routines are in place to manage hygiene, illness, and cross infection. Children learn about the benefits of healthy eating well and the childminder works well with the parents who provide food for their children while weaning. Children have good opportunities to engage in a varied range of physical activities, both indoors and out, and gain a secure understanding about the importance of regular exercise and fresh air as part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Children learn to care about, and respect each other, through learning to share, take turns and use good manners. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder successfully provides a wide range of activities that captures

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and outcomes for children

children's interests and, therefore, they behave well. The childminder actively promotes equality and diversity and she makes the most of a good range of resources that represent diversity to help children understand about the society they live in. She works closely with parents to support children for whom English is an additional language. All toys and activities are available to both boys and girls. For example, girls show interest in learning how the electronic screw driver works at the role-play work bench. 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 (CR8 Records to be kept). 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 (CR8 Records to be kept). 18/10/2011

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