Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 317713 Inspection date 28/02/2012 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 1988. She lives with her family in Wadworth, near Doncaster. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's house is used for childminding. 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 the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register to care for a maximum of six children at any one time. There are currently 10 children on roll, of whom three are in the early years age range. The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children. She is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder holds a National Vocational Qualification to Level 3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development.

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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 provides a very caring and comfortable family environment for the children and acknowledges each child is unique, with their own needs and interests. She has a good knowledge and understanding of her role and responsibilities to protect children and safeguards them well. Risk assessments are in place for the home and outdoor play area to further promote children's safety. Children are making good progress in their learning and development as they enjoy activities within the home and make visits to meet with other childminders and access local parks. The childminder builds and maintains good relationships with parents and shows a strong commitment to developing and improving her practice to promote outcomes for children effectively.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further links with other settings delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage to include sharing information about children's progress towards the early learning goals  update the record of risk assessment to include any assessments of risk for outings and trips.

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the early years provision

Children's welfare is effectively safeguarded because the childminder understands her role and responsibilities to protect children. She shares this with parents and ensures good supervision at all times. The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of child protection issues and has attended recent safeguarding training This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 to ensure that her knowledge remains up to date. She has created a range of daily safety checks and risk assessment records for reducing hazards in her home and garden. However, she has not added the varied outings undertaken with the children into this record. The childminder ensures children are familiar with routine procedures to promote their safety effectively. She discusses the evacuation procedure with them and helps them to practise the fire drill regularly. Road safety is promoted by the childminder and she reinforces rules and guidelines carefully as

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the early years provision

the children walk around the local area. The childminder further ensures children's safety by providing equipment, such as safety gates and cupboard locks within her home.

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the early years provision

The childminder maintains detailed records in an organised and up-to-date manner and has effective written policies and procedures in place to support her practice. She has written parental consents for each minded child, along with welfare record forms and contracts of care. The childminder discusses the individual health and care needs of each child to support her care and promote an inclusive environment. She makes effective use of space and resources, supplementing this with regular outings for the children as part of their overall learning and development. Children are able to make their own decisions about what they do and play with and low-level toy storage boxes enhance their ability to do this. The effectiveness with which the childminder promotes equality and diversity is positive and is reflected in the way that she helps children to feel they belong. The childminder treats children as individuals with equal concern and welcomes them

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the early years provision

warmly into her home. She is interested in what they have to say and listens to them. The resources reflecting diversity are varied and they are used effectively to promote the children's awareness of the multi-cultural world we live in.

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the early years provision

The childminder is taking positive steps towards improvement through an effective system of self-evaluation. She assesses her practice for areas of development and questions parents for their valuable feedback. The childminder builds good relationships with parents, as she is open and approachable, encouraging an important two-way flow of information. She offers parents daily feedback about their children's care and learning achievements, through discussion and written daily sheets. The childminder understands the need to work collaboratively with other settings children attend. However, systems are not yet fully effective, in order to fully support and compliment their current area of learning.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy their learning and demonstrate their growing confidence as they interact with the childminder and each other, guiding their daily play and learning environment with their own choices. Children make good progress in their overall development. The childminder makes regular observations and identifies children's progress, linking her findings to the areas of learning and using photographs to support this. She plans for children's next steps, as she monitors and assesses their progress effectively to aid their learning and development towards the early learning goals. Flexible and informal individual planning systems meet children's changing developmental needs and ensure that they have a variety of activities, This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 indoors and outside.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy a wide range of play experiences while with the childminder. They enjoy creative play and happily paint and draw, talking about what they are doing. The childminder links the activity to letters and works with the children to name the letter sounds and match these to a word. She displays lots of posters around the setting, which supports children's developing understanding of the alphabet, colours and shapes. Children have free access to a good range of story books and like to choose their favourite books for the childminder to read to them. They eagerly sit together and listen to the story of a snowman, who can tell the time. The childminder uses this opportunity to ask the children about the numbers on the clock and encourages them to move the hands to the correct time. Children enjoy dressing-up and the childminder provides a very good range of clothes for them to try on. Some children choose their favourite princess dress while others

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and outcomes for children

try on the fireman's outfit. There are lots of role play resources to support children's imaginations as they play with the dolls, make food in the play kitchen and do their hair and nails at the vanity unit.

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and outcomes for children

Children are provided with good opportunities to develop their physical skills. They are regularly taken to parks where they practise climbing and balancing on the large equipment. They also enjoy playing in the childminder's garden with a good range of resources. Children are able to feel safe because of the childminder's caring approach. They demonstrate their feelings of security as they play confidently, asking the childminder for alternative resources and help whenever they need it. The childminder enables children to enjoy a healthy lifestyle while in her care. She is developing their understanding of healthy food choices through a range of fruit based snacks, home-cooked main meals and play experiences. Children learn simple hygiene routines, such as hand washing before eating and after toileting and are provided with liquid soap and individual towels to prevent cross-infection. The childminder has a very calm with a caring approach to the

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and outcomes for children

children, offering lots of praise for their efforts and achievements. This supports children's developing confidence and raises their self-esteem. 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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