Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 512142 Inspection date 10/02/2012 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 has been registered since 2001. She lives with her husband and two children aged 13 and 16 years. They live in a detached house in Oakenshaw on the Kirklees and Bradford border, West Yorkshire. The whole of the downstairs of the home is used for the children, including the lounge, kitchen and toilet. The garden is used for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She may care for a maximum of six children under eight years of whom three may be in the early years age range. She is currently caring for 10 children of whom three are in the early years age range. The children are cared for on a part-time basis. The childminder has links with other early years provisions.

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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 effectively met overall, supporting children's individual needs well. Children enjoy themselves and they progress with their learning and development well whilst at the provision, and they are safe. Partnership working with parents and with other early years provisions are good in promoting children's ongoing progression and transition. Evaluation systems, although not consistently maximised, do work well in promoting good ongoing continuous improvements for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the evaluation systems as the basis of consistent on-going review, such as by using the Ofsted self-evaluation form  check with Ofsted that they have received the completed Criminal Record Bureau form for the person in the home whom have recently turned 16.

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the early years provision

Clear safeguarding systems keep children protected supporting their well-being. For example, the childminder understands clearly who to contact if concerned about a child, and written procedures to back up the childminder's knowledge regarding safeguarding children are readily available. Criminal Record Bureau forms have been sent off for checking with regard to any person living in the household whom have recently turned 16, however, the childminder has not checked with Ofsted if they have received the completed form to complete the procedure. Records of risk assessments are used well to keep children secure This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 indoors, outdoors and on outings. Written procedures are maintained well overall to support children's welfare effectively. For example, there is a clear procedure in place for emergencies and written parental permission is in place for the seeking of

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the early years provision

any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment in the future.

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the early years provision

The arrangement of space in the home supports children's learning and development well overall, and resources are accessible, of good quality and used well. The childminder promotes equality and diversity effectively, through supporting each child's individual needs in every day routines. She is helping the children understand the diverse society they live in well through activities, such as through using sign language to support language and communication skills, and to help children understand some of the differences in people.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good system overall, to evaluate the progress of the childminding provision and to maintain ongoing continuous improvements for children. For example, she uses the Early Years Foundation Stage framework to keep her on track. However, the evaluation systems are not yet fully maximised as the basis of consistent ongoing review, such as by using the Ofsted self-evaluation form, to help her consolidate and maximise the outcomes for children in the future. The childminder has put in place some good improvements overall for children since the last inspection. For example, the childminder was asked at the last inspection to develop resources to promote diversity. The childminder has done this well by enabling children to access a broader range of books to reflect different languages and lifestyles. A toy wheelchair has been incorporated into children's play and children are learning more about peoples lifestyles through

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the early years provision

activities. This promotes inclusive practice well. The childminder has updated her training on the Early Years Foundation Stage, which has given her more in-depth knowledge to implement children's learning and development progress.

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the early years provision

The childminder liaises regularly with the parents to support children effectively. For example, there is ongoing dialogue shared regarding the children's individual routines, and the learning profiles are shared. Parents have opportunities to comment on the learning profiles to support children's ongoing learning progress. Policies and procedures are shared with the parents and support children's welfare well. The childminder uses information gained from other settings where children in the early years age range also attend effectively, to support children's ongoing progression. For example, this information is kept on the learning profile, to refer to, and therefore, aid planning to support children well.

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and outcomes for children

Children have fun at the provision, and they are making good progress overall with their learning in relation to their starting points and time at the setting, because the childminder supports children effectively in their development across the areas of learning. For example, the children all sit together in a group using sign language as they talk, actively participating in a story about a bear. Props are in place to support their learning, for example, they use the different pictures that they have coloured in to fit in with story. The childminder uses these props skilfully This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 to help the children differentiate colours and name the different animals. The children enjoy and achieve well in this activity, and they eagerly join in. Children's emotional well-being is supported well as children receive praise during activities,

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and outcomes for children

such as through mark-making and as they recognise familiar letters. Children regularly count and they solve problems and skills for the future well through games which encourage their thinking and early calculation skills.

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and outcomes for children

The observation systems are effectively developed overall, to support and extend children's learning and development. For example, through discussion with parents and through regular observation, plans are put into place to help children extend their overall skills. For example, the children are extending their language and communication skills, and their recognition of colours, number and problem solving skills. The information available to consistently track, consolidate and promote children's ongoing progress towards the early learning goals is good.

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and outcomes for children

Children do behave in ways that are safe for themselves and others, for example, they act happily moving around the environment confidently. They receive praise as they achieve a task, such as naming letters and during mark making. This supports their well-being well. Children do develop an understanding of dangers and how to stay safe. For example, they clearly state, that they have to stop at the side of the road, before crossing, and that they have to go outside with the childminder when practising the fire evacuation procedure.

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and outcomes for children

Children stay healthy 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 follow hand washing routines well. They clearly know why they wash their hands, for example, they state that you wash hands to keep them clean, and to get rid of germs so you do not get ill. Children do make healthy choices about what they eat and drink, for example, at snack they choose between grapes and apple or they can have both. Children are active in the fresh air through regularly exploring the garden, where they can use equipment to develop their physical skills well, such as using sit and ride-on toys or a trampoline. In addition, they can use their imagination with a variety of props in the covered outdoor area in all weathers. Children also regularly go to the 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 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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