Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 310951 Inspection date 23/11/2011 Inspector Elizabeth Nicholson

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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 1992. She lives with her eldest daughter in the Dewsbury area. There are schools, shops, parks and access to public transport in the local area. The whole ground floor, except the living room, and the first floor bathroom of the childminder's home are used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and can care for a maximum of six children at any one time. She is currently minding four children who attend on a full-time and part-time basis. The childminder is also registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder walks to local schools and nursery to take and collect children. She attends the local carer and toddler groups and childminder support group.

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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 is highly committed to working in partnership with others and effectively takes the lead in establishing relationships to ensure children's individual needs are met. She has an excellent relationship with parents and shares information effectively regarding their achievements. She provides a range of interesting and challenging learning opportunities for each child and this enables them to make good progress and overall children's next steps in learning are planned for well. Premises and equipment are safe and suitable for purpose, however, the childminder must ensure her risk assessments are regularly updated. She has a strong capacity to maintain continuous improvement and is committed to improving her service for children and families.

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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 are reviewed at least once a year or more frequently where the need arises (Suitable premises, environment and equipment) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register). 07/12/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 develop a more systematic and routine method to evaluate children's next steps in learning and regularly review this approach. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and has attended training. She has a clear verbal understanding of the need for risk assessments and potential hazards, however, risk assessment records do not meet requirements as they have not been reviewed annually. The childminder supervises the children carefully and ensures the toys and materials are safe. She teaches children to take acceptable risks, allowing them to try things for themselves in a safe and secure environment. Comprehensive policies and procedures support practice and are shared with parents. She understands the importance of informing Ofsted of any changes and adults within the home have undergone suitable checks.

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the early years provision

The childminder organises space and play resources effectively to meet children's needs. She has a good understanding of children's abilities which enables her to provide play experiences to support children effectively. She plans generally well for the children, taking into account their interests using photographic evidence to support her observations. She uses these to assess their achievements and ensure they are making significant progress. However, the existing system for evaluating children's next steps is not consistently applied across all areas. Resources promote children's awareness of diversity, supporting them to recognise differences and learn about other cultures.

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the early years provision

The childminder is highly committed to working in partnership with others and has outstanding relationships with parents. She has an excellent understanding that parents are central to the children's well-being and consistently seeks their views. Parents and children are heavily involved in decision making on all areas of the childminder's practice through the use of expertly written questionnaires. These views are enthusiastically taken on board in order to improve outcomes for children. Daily written information, photos and children's artwork is shared so that parents know about their child's day and how to further support their children's learning. The childminder is extremely sensitive to children's needs when settling them in which ensures a smooth transition into the setting. Through the use of home visits and gathering comprehensive information she ensures all their needs are expertly met. She has excellent, highly effective links with other providers,

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the early years provision

such as local schools, to ensure progression and continuity of learning for those children whose care is shared.

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the early years provision

The childminder's commitment to developing her practice is good. For example, she makes good use of self-evaluation, training and reflective practice to promote ongoing improvement. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a good understanding of how young children learn and this enables her to provide an interesting range of experiences to support each child's learning. She organises her service to ensure that children receive individual attention appropriate to their needs and interests and observes children at play using a variety of observation styles. Through daily discussions parents contribute to these records and share information about their progress.

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and outcomes for children

Children are very confident communicators whose language skills are encouraged through highly effective interaction. Children have opportunities for mark making and they give meaning to their marks. They learn about nature as they grow vegetables and flowers and water them to help them grow. Children's emotional development is significantly enhanced as they develop secure, trusting relationships with each other and the childminder. They play exceptionally well independently as well as together and show exceedingly high levels of confidence and self-esteem. The childminder is extremely sensitive to the children's needs ensuring they all have an extremely strong sense of security and belonging. Children receive high levels of praise and encouragement for effort and achievement in all they do as they play and extend their independence.

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and outcomes for children

Children develop their early literacy skills through good quality experiences. For example, children enjoy looking at books together and identifying road signs and symbols whilst on outings in the local community. Children learn about number and colour through everyday activities, and gain awareness of weight and measurement through cooking activities as they weigh out ingredients. The childminder has sound strategies in place to care for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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and outcomes for children

Good health and well-being are significantly enhanced as children show an outstanding understanding of good personal hygiene. This is extremely effective in preventing cross infection as children follow excellent routines. Children behave extremely well because the childminder has clear boundaries to help them understand about being responsible. She helps children to be aware of keeping safe, both in the home and on outings. For example, she supports children to understand the importance of using road safety effectively.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder ensures children have excellent opportunities to explore the outdoors and they joyfully retell stories of these visits. They enjoy opportunities for exercise, practising their physical skills as they play games outside, use large equipment and plant vegetables. The childminder also encourages children to have a healthy attitude towards food because she provides nutritious meals, snacks and drinks. 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 1 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 1 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 1 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 (Suitability and safety of premises and equipment). 07/12/2011

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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

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Suitability and safety of premises and equipment). 07/12/2011

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