Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY347043 Inspection date 11/01/2012 Inspector Laura Hoyland

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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 2007. He lives with his wife, who is also a childminder and their two children aged nine and 14 years old. The childminder lives in the Birstall area of Batley, West Yorkshire. The whole of the ground floor and upstairs bathroom is used for childminding purposes. There is a fully enclosed rear garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. He 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 and no more than one may be under one year old. Currently, there are seven children on roll in the early years age range. The provision is available Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 5.30pm.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder 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 a warm and welcoming environment where children's individuality flourishes. The childminder ensures that children feel safe and secure, allowing them to become confident and independent learners. Overall, children progress well towards the early learning goals in all six areas of learning. Self- evaluation is a high priority for the childminder, who effectively evaluates and develops his provision. Positive relationships have been formed with parents, carers and other providers.

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further?

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

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further?

 match observations to the expectations of the early learning goals.

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the early years provision

Children are safeguarded and protected well in the setting because the childminder has a good understanding of his roles and responsibilities. The childminder is very knowledgeable about local safeguarding procedures and has effective policies and procedures in place. All adults living on the premises have had Criminal Records Bureau checks. This means that children are safe and secure in the setting. Comprehensive risk assessments have been conducted and are regularly reviewed for the premises and for all outings. This means that children are safeguarded both on and off the premises. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The setting is well organised and the childminder provides a good range of resources to support children's learning and development. He understands each child's individual needs and interests and as a result, plans exciting and challenging

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the early years provision

activities for each child. This means that children are continuously motivated to learn.

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the early years provision

The childminder is very aware of his strengths and weaknesses and continuously strives to improve his practices. For example, he asks parent's and children's views through regular questionnaires. The childminder also shares annual development plans with parents to ensure that they are fully involved in the continuous improvement of the setting.

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the early years provision

Effective partnerships with parents have been created. The childminder obtains information about each child to ensure that their welfare and learning and developmental needs are well met. For example, the childminder and parents share information using a memory book, as well as liaising daily through verbal communication. Effective relationships have been formed with other provisions. For instance, the childminder works closely with local Early Years Foundation Stage providers to ensure children's progress is consistently supported.

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and outcomes for children

Children demonstrate good levels of self-esteem as they confidently move around the setting and engage in conversation with the childminder. The childminder discusses activities and daily routines with individual children supporting them to feel safe and secure. All children are happy and settled and ask for support when required. For example, they ask for help to build a large train track around the playroom. The childminder uses outdoor activities to discuss staying safe. For example, he takes them on outings and discusses how to cross the road safely. Consequently, children are beginning to develop an awareness of how to keep themselves safe.

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing an awareness of healthy lifestyles because the childminder promotes healthy eating and plans regular opportunities for them to exercise. For instance, children dance and clap to music and as a result, they develop their large muscles and coordination skills. Children demonstrate that they are developing healthy practices in the setting. For example, they shout 'hands, hands' prior to snack time to indicate that they are ready to wash their hands. The childminder promotes independence by encouraging older children to wash their own hands, while supporting the younger children.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder knows all children very well and provides stimulating and engaging activities for them to enjoy. For example, children excitedly use spoons to chip away at small plastic animals that have been frozen in blocks of ice, as they discuss how they became encased. This develops their mathematical knowledge, as well as their knowledge and understanding of the world. The childminder regularly observes children and uses this to plan their next steps. However, This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 systems are not fully in place to ensure children consistently progress towards the early learning goals.

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing skills for the future. For example, they sit and look at their favourite books with the childminder who reads to them. Older children enjoy pressing the keys on the computer while watching letters appearing on the screen. This means that they are developing an understanding of technology. Children play well together and work alongside their peers successfully. For instance, they share plastic food during role play in the kitchen while laughing. This shows the close relationships that have been formed between the children.

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and outcomes for children

Children behave very well in the setting because the childminder uses positive behaviour strategies. For example, they have devised their own rules, which are displayed in the playroom. Children are developing respect for themselves and others. This is because the childminder provides a wealth of resources to support their learning and development of different cultures and beliefs. Children celebrate many festivals in the setting, including Chinese New Year, Eid and Christmas. This supports and develops their knowledge and understanding of the community in which they live. 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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