Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY430246 Inspection date 05/12/2011 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 2011. She lives with family and children aged four and 10 years old 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, three cats, a rabbit, guinea pig 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 two children attending who are within the Early Years Foundation Stage, all of whom attend on a part-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. 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 satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a positive attitude towards continued improvement and has begun to evaluate her provision. Most required documentation is in place and space is used satisfactory. The childminder has developed satisfactory relationships with parents and other early years providers. Suitable systems for observation and assessment of children's progress are in place to ensure they continue to make satisfactory progress in an environment in which they feel safe and are treated with respect.

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further?

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

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further?

 keep written records of all medicines administered to children, and inform parents (Safeguarding and welfare). (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 13/12/2011

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further?

 keep a record of children's hours of attendance (Documentation). (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 13/12/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further the system to monitor and evaluate the provision to identify areas for improvement and provide opportunities for children and parents to be involved This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  update the record of risk assessment to include any assessments of risks for outings  ensure activities are appropriate for all children present and participating, for example, computer games  develop further the use of activities and play opportunities that challenge children's thinking and help them to embrace differences in gender, ethnicity, language, religion, culture and special educational needs and/or disabilities  obtain more detailed information from parents about children's starting points and capabilities to support the planning for children.

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the early years provision

The childminder works in partnership with parents and others to safeguard children and demonstrates a clear understanding of child protection and the procedures to follow. Appropriate suitability checks and most required documentation is in place. For example, clear policies and procedures inform parents of how the childminder works and includes procedures to be followed in the event of lost, uncollected children and safeguarding. Risk assessments are in place, signed and dated and include risk assessments for most outings. However, there is no record of medication administered and the record of attendance is not a complete record of all children's attendance. These are breaches of welfare requirements. The childminder has very recently reflected on the quality of her provision. However, this is in its early stages and has not involved parents or children. The impact of her evaluation on the quality of her provision is not yet

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the early years provision

known. The childminder has continued with her own personal development since her registration. For example, she has completed training in first aid and safeguarding.

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the early years provision

Systems for observation, assessment and planning are developing well and are used to help to identify what children have achieved and their next steps in learning. For example, observations are linked to the six areas of learning and identify children's next steps. However, these are few in number and the impact on children's learning is not yet clear. There is a system for recording information about children's individual needs in regard to their health and well-being at the beginning of a placement. However, this does not include any information about their stage of development and this prevents the childminder carrying out an early assessment in regard to their learning plans.

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the early years provision

Inclusive practice is satisfactorily promoted by the childminder, who promotes equality for all and ensures children have equal access to a good range of resources that are not gender based. However, resources and activities that reflect positive images and introduce children to the diversity of the world around them are limited. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

Health and well-being is promoted satisfactorily. For example, parents are provided information about the procedures to follow in regard to illness, infection and the administration of medication. Children are learning to adopt healthy lifestyles. For example, they are eager to participate in activities that promote their physical well- being and are learning appropriate hygiene practices. They wash their hands before meals and after using the toilet. 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. For example, they practise an emergency evacuation, talk about road safety and how to keep themselves safe from strangers.

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and outcomes for children

Children are friendly and they are learning to co-operate and share with others. They benefit from a generally good balance of adult-led and child-led activities that promote their independent learning. The childminder's intervention is appropriate, as she listens carefully to the children and demonstrates suitable questioning techniques to help them think. Children arrive back from nursery and show they are use to their routine. They remove their coats and shoes hanging them in place and are offered a drink. They take an immediate interest in the Christmas decorations and the childminder shows them how a mechanical toy works. They listen to the familiar song it plays and begin to sing along to it. The childminder acknowledges their good singing and the fact that they have been learning the song at nursery.

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and outcomes for children

Children make independent choices about what they want to do and confidently ask for help from the childminder when they choose a jigsaw puzzles. Children are encouraged to name the different animals on the jigsaw puzzles and look for specific markings on the individual pieces. They find the piece with a tiny bit of spider on and smile brightly, as the childminder says 'oh well done.' Children enjoy craft activities and are happy to talk about what they are drawing. They explain 'it's a monster.' Children's interest in mark making is encouraged. They draw circular movements holding the pencil correctly and put meaning to their marks by explaining 'it's a space ship.' Children enjoy playing together and dress-up as a rabbit, princess and pirate. They show their skills in using hand controls, as they play computer games. However, some children accessed computer games that are rated above their age range.

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and outcomes for children

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 3 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 3 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 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 3 The extent to which children feel safe 3 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 3 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 3 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 3

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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

 keep written records of all medicines administered to children, and inform parents (Welfare of the children being cared for) 13/12/2011

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 keep a record of children's hours of attendance (Records to be kept) 13/12/2011

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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

 keep written records of all medicines administered to children, and inform parents (Welfare of the children being cared for) 13/12/2011

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 keep a record of children's hours of attendance (Records to be kept) 13/12/2011

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