Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY355799 Inspection date 03/02/2012 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 and works with another registered childminder. She lives with her husband in a property in the Slaithwaite area of Huddersfield. The playroom, kitchen and toilet facilities in the basement of the childminder's house are used for childminding purposes. There is a fully enclosed rear garden available 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. She 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 two may be under one year old. Currently there are 15 children on roll in the early years age range. The childminder collects children from the local school and playgroups. The family has a pet dog.

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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

Children are warmly welcomed into the setting by the childminder who has sound knowledgeable of each child's individual needs and background. There are clear policies and procedures in place, although some aspects of documentation have not been sufficiently implemented. The childminder provides a range of resources for children to explore, however her understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage is limited and consequently children make satisfactory progress in their learning and development. The childminder accurately identifies her strengths and most areas of weakness although she has not fully identified the key areas for improvement. The childminder has a positive attitude to improving her practice and had accurately identified her strengths. However, self-evaluation is not yet robust and this has led to some regulations not being met and key areas for improvement being overlooked.

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further?

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

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further?

 keep a daily record of the hours of children's attendance (Documentation) 17/02/2012

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further?

 keep a record of risk assessments clearly stating when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action taken. (Documentation) 17/02/2012

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should: This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  develop the use of assessment to plan the next steps in a child's developmental progress and regularly review this approach  share relevant information about children's progress within the Early Years Foundation Stage with other providers to promote effective continuity and progression  develop a culture of reflective practice and self-evaluation to continually look for ways to improve the quality of learning, development and care offered that will improve the quality of provision for all children.

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the early years provision

The childminder is aware of her responsibilities to safeguard all children. She has attended safeguarding training and has sound knowledge and understanding of the course of action to take if she has a safeguarding concern. There are effective vetting procedures in place that ensure all adults living and working on the premises are safe and suitable to work with children. This means children are safe and secure in the childminder's care. The premises are adequately safe and secure as the childminder does daily visual checks. She greets visitors and parents at the door to check their identity and knows the usual times that children arrive and depart the setting. However, risk assessments have not been conducted for the premises and children's daily hours of attendance are not recorded and although this does not impact children's welfare these are breaches of regulations.

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the early years provision

Children access a range of clean and well-maintained resources to promote their learning and development. The childminder organises her time well and has created an environment where children can move around freely and independently to explore. This means that children are developing confidence and self-esteem in the setting.

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the early years provision

The childminder is aware of her strengths and some areas of weakness. She has started to evaluate her practice, however this is still in its infancy and as a result key areas for improvement have not yet been targeted. The childminder has a positive attitude to continually improving her provision. For example, she regularly attends courses to update her knowledge of children's development.

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the early years provision

Generally positive relationships have been formed with parents. For example, the childminder communicates with them daily using a diary system that details children's routines and what they have enjoyed doing during the day. Positive relationships have also been formed with sports clubs in the local community. For instance, the setting annually sponsors a cricket ball for one match per season at the local cricket club and children are invited to watch the match. The childminder has formed sufficient links with the local schools and playgroups where children attend. However, information is not always consistently shared or used effectively to support children's learning and development. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

All children are happy and settled in the setting. They play well alongside each other and most children are developing a sense of how to stay safe. For example, they climb the steps of the slide independently and remind each other to sit appropriately at the table when waiting for lunch to be served. The childminder knows children well and follows their individual routines. Consequently children feel safe and secure in the setting.

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and outcomes for children

Healthy, balanced and nutritious snacks and meals are provided by the childminder. The children thoroughly enjoy sitting and talking in friendship groups at tables of various sizes as they enjoy their meals. Children are starting to develop an understanding of healthy eating as they discuss the fruit they are having at snack time and are keen to ask for additional portions. Children follow appropriate hygiene routines when prompted by the childminder, including washing their hands before meals and after toileting. Children enjoy opportunities to exercise both indoors and outdoors throughout the day. For example, they independently put on their coats and shoes and the childminder takes them outside to look for the family dog that is barking. They also play on large indoor apparatus including a see-saw and slide, which enable them to develop their large muscles and physical skills.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder regularly observes the children and broadly links these to the six areas of learning. However, planning is inconsistent and next steps are not always identified to ensure that children make effective steps towards the early learning goals. Consequently children make steady progress in their learning and development.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy their time in the setting and are keen to participate in new experiences. For example, they take turns to explore a box of materials and describe the textures with support from the childminder who introduces new words to develop children's vocabulary and communication skills. Other children engage in role play in small friendship groups, pretending to be superheros and working together to save the planet. This shows children's imaginative skills as well as their ability to play together and develop their social skills.

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and outcomes for children

Most children behave well in the setting because the childminder gives clear explanations and sets appropriate boundaries. Children are beginning to show respect for each other. For example, they share plastic bricks and make a birthday cake counting the candles before one child sings 'Happy Birthday' to the rest of the group. This demonstrates that children are developing mathematical and communication, language and literacy skills. Children are proud of their artwork which is displayed on the walls for children and parents to appreciate. The childminder introduces new ideas and promotes diversity within the setting using a variety of books and dolls that enable children to learn about other cultures and the world around 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 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

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Records to be kept) 17/02/2012

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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) 17/02/2012

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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 (Records to be kept) 17/02/2012

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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) 17/02/2012

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