Childminder in Barnsley

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY437311 Inspection date 06/03/2012 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 October 2011. She works at the home of her co- childminder who is her mother. The setting is in Wombwell, a residential area on the outskirts of Barnsley. The whole of the ground floor of the setting is used for childminding purposes. There is access to a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play. At the setting there is a dog, a rabbit and three cats as pets.

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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 five children in the early years age range. When working with another childminder, she is able to care for a maximum of ten children under eight years. There are currently twelve children on roll of whom eight are in the early years age range. Children attend on a full and part- time basis.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder takes and collects children from local schools and pre-schools. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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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 a good knowledge of the children in her care and responds to them in a warm and genuine manner so that they feel secure and valued. Planning and observation processes are developing well and children make good progress in all areas of learning. The childminder actively works in partnership with parents and shares detailed information in order to meet children's individual care, learning and development needs. Policies and procedures are effectively implemented, maintained and organised and risk assessments show required detail and ensure a safe environment for the children. The childminder has started the process of self- evaluating her provision, is aware of her strengths and priorities for improvement and has implemented some relevant action plans. She is supported in this process by her experienced co-childminder.

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further?

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

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further?

 extend further the self-evaluation processes to monitor the impact of targeted improvements on outcomes for children.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a clear understanding of safeguarding issues and procedures and has a detailed safeguarding policy in place which is shared with the parents. She has completed some safeguarding training which supports her knowledge of This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 how to protect children and enables her to recognise the signs of possible abuse. Children are kept safe on the premises as the childminder has installed a range of safety features; all adults in the home are checked by the Criminal Records Bureau and only adults known to the children and the childminder are authorised to collect them from her care. The childminder conducts detailed risk assessments and daily checks are carried out on all areas of her home and the outings she undertakes to ensure the children are kept safe at all times. Children are closely supervised by the childminder and her co-childminder and all visitors to the setting are required

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the early years provision

to sign the visitor's book. Discussions and ongoing explanations from the childminder mean that children are building up their understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For example, they practise road safety and discuss issues such as stranger danger when on outings. In the home the children are encouraged to tidy up the toys and they practise emergency evacuation drills regularly to develop their awareness of the procedures to follow.

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the early years provision

The childminder provides a service which is inclusive for all children and their families. She works with parents to ensure that she understands each child's background and care needs. Children's self-esteem and sense of belonging are promoted as they are encouraged to choose what toys they would like to play with. Children are becoming familiar with differences as they play with a range of toys that positively promote diversity, celebrate a range of cultural festivals and learn from the positive attitude of the childminder. The childminder maintains good relationships with parents, to enable them to exchange information about the children, and thereby ensures that she can offer children effective support. The childminder shares information with parents about their children's activities and progress, both verbally and through written documentation. She is aware of the need to maintain close links with other providers of the Early Years Foundation

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the early years provision

Stage to enable her to offer continuity in learning, although this service is not yet needed.

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the early years provision

The childminder is in the early stages of the self-evaluation process and has been supported by her co-childminder in developing this. The childminder is able to identify areas for future development, although systems are not fully developed to ensure she is monitoring the impact of targeted improvements. The childminder shows a strong commitment to both her professional development and her service through continually attending training to improve her own knowledge and skills.

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and outcomes for children

Children benefit from a warm and affectionate relationship with the childminder who offers them plenty of praise, encouragement and support. She ensures that a wide range of activities and resources are available for children to choose from. The children are very settled, comfortable and confident; happily engaging with visitors and sharing what they are doing. They like to count, and recognise shapes and colours as they play. The childminder promotes their skills successfully through a wide range of learning opportunities in all areas. Each child has an individual learning journey which shows their progress through observations, photographs and samples of their own work. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The children enjoy role play activities and they act out from their imaginations and own experiences, for example, they use the doctors set to bandage the

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and outcomes for children

childminder's arm, take her temperature and give her injections. The childminder encourages the children to develop their independence as they attempt to put on their own coats and wellington boots before they go outside to play. Younger children happily approach the childminder for help and assistance, for example, to fasten the zips on their coats. Children enjoy singing and action rhymes, the childminder sits with them and they take it in turns to choose props from the song bag. The childminder and children sing the songs linked to the props and they confidently join in with the familiar actions. Children have good opportunities to develop their physical skills in the childminder's home, garden, on visits to places of interest and at community groups. Children can freely choose when they want to play with in the garden and the younger children enjoy riding on the wheeled vehicles. They enjoy the opportunities to run around and invent chasing games

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and outcomes for children

with their friends. They can access a play house and use the play kitchen or engage in planting and growing lettuce and radish in the summer.

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and outcomes for children

Children are supported to learn good personal hygiene skills through the use of effective routines. They are encouraged to wash their hands before meals and snacks and after outdoor play or going to the toilet. The childminder also provides the children with a toothbrush and supports them in using this during the day. The childminder offers healthy and balanced meals for all children, recording any allergies and ensuring these are fully met. Children have drinks available to them throughout the day and can help themselves from the water dispenser. Younger children are supported and asked regularly if they want a drink. The childminder clearly understands the importance of using positive strategies to support children's behaviour. She actively encourages children to share, take turns and be kind to each other. This helps to promote a happy and fun environment for all children. 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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