Childminder in Leeds

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY434160 Inspection date 05/03/2012 Inspector Janet Fairhurst

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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 2011. She lives with her husband and two children aged 10 and nine years old on the outskirts of Leeds. All of the downstairs, except for the rear reception room of the home are used for childminding purposes. There is access to an enclosed garden for outdoor 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. A maximum of six children under eight years may attend at any one time, no more than three may be in the early years age range and one may be under one year old. She is currently minding seven children, of whom three are in the early years age group.

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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 has embraced all aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework. She is an enthusiastic and caring childminder, who is very well organised. Children are confident and relaxed in this welcoming and nurturing environment. The childminder shares information effectively with parents. However, information sharing with others providing care and education is not yet fully developed. The childminder has a positive approach to making improvements to her provision and continuously evaluates her practice to maintain good quality care.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop partnerships and systems for sharing information with other providers who deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage to ensure consistency in care and learning for individual children.

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the early years provision

Children are well protected as the childminder has a good awareness of child protection issues and the procedures to follow in the event of a concern. Very good procedures are in place to keep children safe and secure while in the childminder's home and on outings. Robust risk assessments are carried out, in order to identify any potential hazards to children and action is taken to minimise any risks. The good organisation of the childminder's premises, documentation and routines means that children are well supervised and receive good interaction. Toys and resources are very well organised to enable children to make choices and initiate their own learning. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder has a positive attitude to equality, diversity and inclusion. She values and respects children's unique qualities. Children benefit from outings to

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the early years provision

social activity groups and places of interest. This helps to promote their understanding of their local community, develop a respect of others and explore the local environment. The childminder has established very positive relationships with parents. As a result, she meets children's individual needs very well. She shares a comprehensive range of written policies and procedures with parents, to agree and maintain good practice. Daily discussion, texts and individual daily diaries keep parents fully informed. Parents are made to feel welcome and are well informed about the setting and many aspects of their children's learning and well- being. They also provide very positive feedback about the high standards of care and learning, through recently completed questionnaires. The childminder recognises the importance of liaising with other professionals to ensure children's needs are consistently met. However, acknowledges this is an area still to be

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a good capacity to improve. She extends and updates her existing knowledge and skills, through attending relevant early years training courses. The childminder has an effective system in place to monitor and evaluate her practice. Through this, she has identified appropriate areas for future development. For example, she intends to enhance the provision further, by displaying words in other languages and develop planting areas in the garden, in order to increase children's awareness of healthy living and to promote further their home language.

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and outcomes for children

Children are very happy, settled and content in the care of the childminder. They have developed strong and trusting relationships with her and her family. The childminder is very attentive and responds promptly and appropriately to the children's individual needs. For example, a child who is a little unwell receives plenty of reassurance and comfort to help them recover from their illness. The childminder's assessment systems are developing very well. She records observations of children at play, linking these to the areas of learning and supports this with photographs and evidence of their creative and mark-making skills. The childminder has a secure knowledge of each child's key next steps and focuses her planning on the levels of support and extension needed to ensure they make the best possible progress in their learning.

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and outcomes for children

Children have many opportunities to develop their personal and social skills as they regularly visit toddler groups and community resources. Children enjoy a wide range of play opportunities both in and out of the house. They are confident speakers as they are naturally engaged in conversation with the childminder, who regularly asks their views and gets them to share events from home and school. Very young children are supported in their language development as the childminder responds to their babbling and reaffirms their sounds. Children are developing a real love of books as they visit the local library to select books of their choice or listen to a story being read. The environment is rich with both print and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 number, which helps to develop children's awareness of number concept and that print carries meaning. Counting skills are developed as part of their everyday play,

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and outcomes for children

for example, they count the cars as they wait to cross the road and count how many forks they will need at lunch time. Children have many opportunities to practise their mark-making skills, as well as their creativity and display great pride in their artwork, which is displayed on the playroom wall. They have good opportunities to be creative and imaginative as they enjoy activities, such as painting, collage, modelling with salt dough, sensory play, gloop and music. Very young children are provided with good opportunities to explore their senses as they thoroughly enjoy delving into the treasure basket filled with ribbons, shells and fir cones. Children have use of a good range of programmable and interactive toys. As a result, they are able to recognise how their actions can determine an outcome.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder actively promotes healthy eating. Children enjoy a mid-morning snack of toast and fresh fruit and nutritious home-cooked meals. They benefit from good opportunities to promote their health, as they enjoy fresh air each day when they play in the garden, walk to school and play in the park. Children's good personal hygiene is promoted well in the setting. For example, they are encouraged to wash their hands at appropriate times, such as before eating foods and after playing outdoors. Children feel safe because the environment is hazard free and secure. The childminder shows concern for their well-being and includes them in routine practises to safeguard themselves, such as, fire drills, discussion about stranger danger and road safety. Children follow the good examples set by the childminder and are polite, kind and helpful. Children develop high levels of self-esteem and a sense of achievement as positive behaviour is promoted with

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and outcomes for children

regular praise, use of stickers and encouragement from the childminder. 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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