Childminder in Rotherham

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY434664 Inspection date 22/02/2012 Inspector Lindsay Dobson

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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 August 2011. She lives with her husband and three children aged 18, 16 and 13 years in Wath-on-Dearne, near Rotherham. The whole of the ground floor and two front bedrooms on the first floor of the childminder's house are used for childminding and 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 both parts of the Childcare Register to care for a maximum of six children under eight years. There is currently one child on roll of who is in the early years age range. The childminder is also registered to provide overnight care for one child.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder walks or drives to local schools to take and collect children. The family has a dog and a hamster.

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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 successfully promotes all aspects of children's welfare and development. Children are safe and well cared for in the childminder's welcoming and inclusive home. Children enjoy their time with the childminder and engage in a good variety of stimulating play opportunities. As a result they are making good progress in their learning and development. Strong partnerships with parents have been established and effective systems are in place for sharing information. The provider is aware of the need to develop links with other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage when this becomes necessary. Documentation to support the childminder's practice is well organised and effective. The childminder demonstrates an enthusiastic and positive attitude towards her provision. She is targeting future plans for continuous improvement through her effective system of self-evaluation.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the outdoor learning environment further to enhance children's experiences across the six areas of learning.

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the early years provision

Children are well protected as the childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how to safeguard children and is familiar with child protection procedures. She has a detailed safeguarding policy in place and has attended training to ensure her knowledge remains up-to-date. Accurate records, policies This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and procedures for the safe management of the provision are maintained. The childminder consistently carries out regular risk assessments of her home, garden and of any outings and takes effective action to reduce risks. She holds a current paediatric first aid training certificate and is able to take appropriate action in the event of an emergency. The home is organised well and is maintained to a high standard. Resources are good and effectively support children's learning and development; they are available at a low-level to increase children's self-help skills

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the early years provision

The childminder has developed partnerships with parents that are very effective and make a significant contribution to children's achievement and well-being. She maintains good communication using daily discussions and communication books for younger children. Such systems are used well, promoting a two-way flow of communication and enabling parents to be part of their children's daily achievements and developmental milestones. Parents offer positive comments about the childcare and the childminder, for example, 'my child enjoys coming, is very settled and feels safe'. Clear and detailed information is shared with parents about the service on offer and settling visits for children are flexible allowing the childminder to get to know both the children and their parents. The childminder is yet to make links with other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage as there are no other settings attended by the children in her care. She has a good

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the early years provision

understanding of the need to make effective links when this becomes necessary to ensure continuity of care and learning for individual children.

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the early years provision

The childminder has obtained an in-depth knowledge of children's backgrounds and individual needs. She positively promotes diversity and difference with the children and they have free access to a suitable range of resources reflecting ethnicity and disability. The childminder also has plans to celebrate festivals to broaden children's understanding in a fun and stimulating manner. She actively ensures her provision is inclusive to all children and they can take part in the activities on offer. The childminder shows a strong commitment to her professional development through attending ongoing training. Systems for monitoring and evaluating the provision are effective and the views of parents are included in the evaluation process. The childminder shows a good capacity to maintain continuous improvement.

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and outcomes for children

Children's learning and development is planned and monitored. The childminder carries out regular observations of children in their play to provide a written reflection of their stage of development within the six areas of learning. Children's next steps in learning are clearly identified and used to inform future individualised planning for them. The childminder provides a good range of well-maintained activities which support children's interests. They make full use of the large play area, accessing toys easily to promote independent play. Space is used well to allow children's choices and individual routines to be met.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy and settled within the childminder's care, demonstrating a good This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 sense of well-being. For example, they focus well on their favourite activities, explore freely and settle well on arrival separating from their parents happily. Children make good use of books. They cuddle up with the childminder to listen to her read, joining in through pushing the buttons to make the sounds at appropriate times. Children's vocabulary is developing and encouraged as the childminder asks them to name the animals as they play with the farm and talk about where they live. Children have opportunities to learn about size, shape and numbers. Observations show how the childminder encourages the children to work out the size of the vehicles and develop their knowledge of concepts such as big and small. Children are involved within the local community and attend regular

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and outcomes for children

sessions each week, including toddler group at the children's centre. Children's creativity is positively promoted and they have many opportunities to engage in craft activities, including box craft modelling and baking. Children receive lots of praise, which promotes their self-esteem and sense of belonging as the childminder shows how proud she is of their achievements.

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and outcomes for children

Children's health is supported well through the implementation of thorough procedures to maintain high standards in all areas of the provision. In addition, fresh fruit snacks and good eating habits promote healthy lifestyles. Children benefit from a good range of physical play activities when they visit the local play parks. This allows them to regularly develop their physical skills and to run freely. The childminder's garden offers a range of activities to promote development, although, all areas of learning are not routinely provided for in the outdoor environment. Children are cared for within a very safe and secure home in which they are developing very good self-confidence and independent exploration. They are supported well in learning about keeping safe through road safety on walks and practising the fire evacuation procedure. 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 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 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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