Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY272606 Inspection date 19/03/2012 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 has been registered since 2003. She lives with her family in a semi-detached bungalow in Netherton on the outskirts of Huddersfield. The lounge, kitchen and bathroom are used for childminding purposes. There is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play. Parks, shops, library and school are all within walking distance.

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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 under eight years. There are currently seven children on roll, of whom three are in the early years age range.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children benefit from a welcoming and safe environment where they are content and settled with the childminder. She gets to know them well through her ongoing liaison with their parents and she ensures that each child's individuality is respected. Children are provided with a sound range of play resources and experiences and are progressing steadily in their learning. Systems for observation and assessment are in place, although, these are not fully effective. The childminder has detailed policies and procedures in place, which she shares with parents informing them of her practice, however, there is a breach of regulations with regard to the information gathered from parents. The childminder is in the very early stages of self-evaluation and has not yet implemented an effective system to support her in identifying her strengths and areas for future development.

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further?

To meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 ensure information is obtained about who has legal contact with the child; and who has parental responsibility for the child (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register). 02/04/2012

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further?

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

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further?

 develop ways to actively reflect on practice, in order to identify focused and well-targeted priorities for improvement  develop planning, observations and assessment systems to identify next steps in children's learning and continue to monitor and assess the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 development of all children in the early years age range.

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of her role and responsibility with regards to safeguarding children. She ensures that her practice is underpinned by up-to-date knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse and the correct procedures to follow, should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. Most documentation is implemented appropriately to support the care of the children, however, the childminder has not ensured that details of who has legal parental responsibility for each has been recorded. This is a breach of a legal requirement. The childminder has clear systems in place to assess potential risks to the children through the completion of regular visual house checks and detailed written risk assessments, which enable her to care for the children in a safe and secure home. Potential hazards when on outings are also assessed to ensure that the childminder is able to minimise these and keep the children safe.

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the early years provision

Strong relationships between the childminder and the parents have been established. Parents receive sound information about the childminder's provision and their child's welfare each day. They have access to copies of all policies, procedures and written records. Daily discussions and a written diary for the younger children ensure that parents are provided with information about the activities their children have been involved in and how they have settled throughout the day. Links are also in place with other childcare providers. The childminder has met the recommendation raised at the last inspection and has liaised with the local authority through their quality improvement review, which shows her commitment to continuous improvement. However, the childminder's self-evaluation process is not sufficiently established to rigorously monitor and evaluate her practice to support continuous improvement in all areas.

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the early years provision

A sound range of age-appropriate resources are kept clean and are checked routinely for safety to ensure that they remain in a good state of repair. The environment is child friendly and space is used well, which enables children to explore and make independent choices about their play. The childminder uses local facilities regularly to extend the range of activities available, such as, accessing the local park, community groups and soft play centres. Children are beginning to explore similarities and differences and learn about the local community and the wider world. The childminder responds to their natural curiosity by providing a range of resources and her positive attitude helps to promote children's understanding.

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and outcomes for children

Children feel safe and secure as they approach the childminder and enjoy a close relationship with her. They have a sense of belonging as they play happily and make their own choices from the sound range of resources available to them. The This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 childminder listens to the children and values the decisions they make encouraging and supporting them when needed. For example, children are able to follow their own interests, such as playing with the small world dinosaurs. This is extended as they build a family of dinosaurs out of the large bricks and spend time concentrating on completing a 3D dinosaur jigsaw puzzle. The childminder provides good levels of guidance for the children in her care. She asks questions to encourage them to think for themselves, to extend their learning and help to develop their imaginations. She is completing observations and assessments on

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and outcomes for children

some of the children and is recording what she sees that they can do and these are linked to the areas of learning. However, the childminder is not monitoring all children's development until the end of the Early Years Foundation Stage or identifying any of their next steps in learning, to enable her to effectively plan for their ongoing development.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder provides a sound range of activities for the children, which offer them challenges in all areas of learning. She promotes language development with the children and encourages their communication skills as she talks to them as they play. Children enjoy developing their creativity as they use a range of pens and pencils to colour an Easter egg picture. They choose to get the play dough out, but quickly change their minds as they see the puppet making equipment. The childminder and children work well together as they make the animal and people puppets, talking about the eyes and the hair. The childminder utilises the local community to promote children's understanding of the world around them, such as visiting the farm. Together they talk about the goat that jumps over the fence, how they enjoy stroking the horses and how they see the chickens running about. In the home, the childminder and children have planted some sunflower seeds in

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and outcomes for children

individual pots, which they are learning how to care for as they water them and watch them grow. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to further their physical development as they play in the well-resourced garden and visit the local park and soft play centres.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder meets the children's individual dietary requirements appropriately. She works with the parents to ensure that children receive healthy and nutritious light meals and snacks. Children learn about a healthy lifestyle and personal hygiene. They wash their hands before they eat and after using the toilet and are provided with liquid soap and paper towels to prevent cross-infection. Children are developing an understanding of keeping themselves safe as the childminder teaches them how to cross the road with care and how to evacuate the home in an emergency situation. Children's behaviour is positively promoted by the childminder, who offers lots of praise and support to the children. She raises their self-esteem by recognising and praising their efforts and achievements. 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 3 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 3 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 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 3 The extent to which children feel safe 3 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 3 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 3 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 3

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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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Arrangements for safeguarding children). 02/04/2012

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Arrangements for safeguarding children). 02/04/2012

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