Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY426875 Inspection date 21/02/2012 Inspector Melissa Patel

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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 registered as a childminder in August 2011. She lives with her partner and one child aged 19 months old. The home is located in the Woodside area of Bradford, close to shops, schools, parks and local transport links. All of the ground floor of the childminder's home is used for childminding, and there is access to the bathroom and the front bedroom on the first floor. There is an enclosed garden available for outdoor play. The childminder is available to care for children between the hours of 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered by Ofsted to care for five children under eight years of whom two children maybe in the early years age range. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is currently caring for five children, of whom one child is in the early years age range. One child cared for is over eight years of age. The children are cared for on a part time basis.

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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 Early Years Foundation Stage is promoted well overall, supporting children's individual learning priorities and safety. Children progress well with their learning, according to the time attending the provision and their individual starting points. Partnership working with parents is good overall in supporting children's well-being and learning. The childminder understands her role appropriately with regard to partnership working with other provisions where children may attend in the future to support their individual needs. Monitoring systems promote good ongoing continuous improvement, and therefore the outcomes for children are positive.

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further?

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

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further?

 include parents in the evaluation of the provision process as the basis of consistent on-going review of the provision  record the fire evacuation procedure and any problems encountered and how they were resolved  maximise children's physical play and learning, such as, providing balancing and climbing challenges indoors and outdoors.

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the early years provision

Effective safeguarding systems keep children protected well, supporting their well- being. For example, the childminder has a good knowledge with regard to when and whom she should contact if concerned about a child. Records of risk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 assessments are robust and reviewed regularly, keeping children safe indoors, outdoors and on outings. There is an effective fire evacuation procedure in place. However, the procedure although practised has not been recorded, to monitor any possible problems encountered, to maximise support to children's well-being. Written procedures are detailed and maintained well overall to support children's welfare well.

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the early years provision

The organisation of space in the home environment supports children's learning and development effectively. This is because the resources are accessible, arranged to promote children's interest and are of good quality. The childminder promotes equality and diversity well overall through gaining good knowledge regarding the children's individuality, and using the information to plan the children's activities well. She is starting to help the children understand the diverse society they live in effectively through activities, with resources and through visually representing diversity well within the home.

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the early years provision

The childminder evaluates the progress of the childminding provision well overall, to help her maintain good on-going continuous improvements for children. This is the childminders first inspection since being registered as a childminder, and overall she has put in place some positive improvements for children. However the parents are not yet fully included in the evaluation of the provision process as the basis of consistent on-going review of the provision, to fully include their views, to maximise the outcomes for children in the future. The childminder researches information to keep her provision in line with requirements and to ensure the provision is sustainable. The childminder was asked at the registration visit to ensure the upstairs bedroom window is secure for when children sleep upstairs. The childminder has ensured the window safety lock is used and that keys are accessible should they be required. In addition, the childminder has developed an

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the early years provision

effective system to observe and monitor children's learning and development, and she has organised the environment to ensure children have choice and independence. These changes have effectively improved the safety of children, and ensured that the children receive good support with their learning.

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the early years provision

The childminder liaises with the parents to support children well. For example, there are regular daily discussions regarding the children's individual routines, that include how the children are progressing at the provision with their learning, and the learning profile is available to share. Policies and procedures are also shared with the parents and support children's welfare effectively. In addition, there is useful information available on the notice board in the home. The childminder does not currently care for any children in the early years age range that attend other provisions, however she has suitable knowledge with regard to working in partnership with other provisions where children may attend in the future, to support children's transition, learning and welfare.

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and outcomes for children

Children have fun at the childminders and they are making good overall progress towards the early learning goals. This is because the childminder supports children This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 effectively, through creating an environment that enables children to make choices about what they do. The childminder plans a range of interesting activities that meet their individual learning priorities. For example, observations of children show children involved in many activities and progressing well, such as with their language and social skills. Plans are in place to extend the children's next steps in their learning, such as recognising colours, shapes and developing their creativity. Children enjoy building with bricks and using tools with the plasticine. The childminder helps children differentiate colours when looking at books and through various activities. Children are starting to gain knowledge about the people who

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and outcomes for children

help us through using well arranged props that help them gain knowledge about what happens at hospital and about and some of the equipment used. Children's communication skills and early reading skills are effectively supported as the children sit with the childminder and enjoy looking at books, pointing to pictures and words. The environment is full of text and familiar words, such as the children's names on labels, which consistently support children's understanding that words have meaning. Children develop large physical skills appropriately, for example, they use push and pull toys and make dens, however, the challenges to children's physical play and learning through using balancing and climbing equipment is not maximised.

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and outcomes for children

Children respond positively to the childminder through smiling and joining in activities. Children are starting to learn about diverse communities and the wider world well, because the environment embraces diversity through using resources interweaved through out the provision that show positive images of different lifestyles, and customs and languages used, such as Spanish. Children are learning about how to keep themselves safe well in many aspects, for example, they learn about the green cross code and how to go down the stairs safely in the home.

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and outcomes for children

Children stay healthy whilst at the provision as they are cared for in an environment which is hygienically maintained. They do understand and adopt healthy habits and good hygiene practices, for example, they frequently wash hands, and use anti bacterial wipes and they also use individual flannels to minimise germs. They are clearly familiar with hand washing routines demonstrated through practice. Children eat healthy snacks, such as fruit and they join in with enjoying pancakes on pancake day. The environment promotes children's understanding of the importance of healthy eating through pictures of healthy food options, such as fruit and vegetables arranged at children's height. Children are active in the fresh air through regularly exploring the garden and on outings to the local park. 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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