Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY355811 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 from a co-childminder's home in a property in the Slaithwaite area of Huddersfield. The co-childminder lives with her husband. The playroom, kitchen and toilet facilities in the basement of the co- 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.

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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 has created a warm and welcoming setting where children's needs are generally well met. Effective policies and procedures have been devised although some aspects of documentation have not been sufficiently implemented. Children enjoy their time in the setting and have access to a broad range of resources. However, the childminder has limited knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and as a result children generally make steady progress in their learning and development. The childminder has developed generally positive relationships with parents, carers and other professionals. Self-evaluation systems have not been fully embedded, however, the childminder has a positive attitude towards continually improving her provision.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure a daily record of the hours children attend is maintained (Documentation) 17/02/2012

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further?

 ensure a record of risk assessments is maintained 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:

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further?

 keep records about vehicles in which children are transported including insurance details  develop the use of assessment to plan the next steps in a child's This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 developmental progress and regularly review  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 has attended safeguarding training and is aware of her responsibilities and who to contact if she has any safeguarding concerns. All adults living and working on the premises have had Criminal Records Bureau checks and are safe and suitable to work with children. This means children are safe and secure in the setting. The premises are well-maintained and security measures are in place to ensure children are kept safe. For example, the childminder obtains written permission from parents to allow other adults to collect their children and operates a password system. 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 requirements. Also, insurance documents for vehicles are not available for inspection and this means the childminder is unable to demonstrate the suitability

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the early years provision

of her vehicle to ensure children's safety.

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the early years provision

The childminder knows each child well and ensures that there are many resources and activities available to extend their interests. Children are able to self-select toys and play with their friends in a warm and welcoming environment. The childminder organises her time well so she can support children's learning and development.

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the early years provision

The childminder has begun to evaluate her practice and is aware of her strengths and some areas of weakness. However, self-evaluation systems are not fully embedded and consequently key areas for improvement have not been targeted. The childminder is fully committed to continually improving her provision. For example, she liaises with local authority professionals to support and improve her practice.

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the early years provision

The childminder communicates with parents on a daily basis and as a result generally positive relationships have been formed. For example, the childminder discusses each child's day and their routine. This means that parents are kept involved in the setting. The childminder has begun to form positive relationships with other professional and other local Early Years Foundation Stage providers. 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

Children are settled and show that they are developing confidence in the setting. For example, they separate from their parents easily when they arrive and immediately begin to play with their friends. The childminder follows children's individual routines and respects parental wishes. This means that children feel safe and secure in her care. Most children are developing an understanding of safety issues. For instance, they know to hold the childminder's hand when they are taking vegetable peelings outside to the compost heap.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder ensures that children have opportunities to engage in regular exercise to develop their physical skills. For example, children enjoy a small obstacle course and laugh as they go down the slide and crawl into a tunnel. The childminder provides nutritious and balanced snacks and meals for the children, who sit together in and socially interact at mealtimes. As a result, they are developing their personal, social and emotional skills. The childminder prompts children to wash their hands before snack and mealtimes and consequently they are starting to develop an understanding of how to follow appropriate hygiene routines.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder knows each child's interests and strives to plan activities that keep them interested and motivated to learn. She regularly observes children but has limited knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Consequently, planning is inconsistent and children's next steps are not always identified to ensure that children make effective steps towards the early learning goals. As a result, children generally make steady progress in their learning and development.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder uses positive behaviour management strategies and gives clear explanations to children. This means most children behave well. Children are beginning to show respect for themselves and each other. For example, they work together to complete a jigsaw before deciding to take it in turns to dress up as their favourite imaginative characters. The childminder promotes new ideas and diversity within the setting. For instance, she reads a variety of books to children that promote different images and cultures and this means that children are learning about 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 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, 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, Suitability and safety of premises and equipment). 17/02/2012

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