Lumb, Jillian

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY275879 Inspection date 20/03/2012 Inspector Cathryn Parry

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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 2004. She lives with her husband and two children aged nine and seven years in the residential area of Bradford in West Yorkshire. The whole of the ground floor and the bathroom and main bedroom on the first floor of the childminder's home is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder cares for children on weekdays from 7.30am to 5.30pm for 48 weeks of the year.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age group. She also offers care to children aged over eight years to 11 years. When working with another childminder she is registered to care for a maximum of nine children under eight years, of whom not more than six may be in the early years age group, and of these, not more than two may be under one year at any one time. There are six currently children on roll, of whom all are in the early years age group. The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She supports children who speak English as an additional language. The childminder collects children from the local school. She receives support from the local authority. The childminder is accredited to receive funding for the provision of early education.

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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 warm and caring nature, which is conducive to all children, their parents and carers feeling welcome. She demonstrates a positive attitude to providing an inclusive environment. Children's learning and development are promoted well as they benefit from a range of interesting and challenging activities. Systems for involving parents and carers in the observation and assessment process are being developed. The childminder endeavours to link with other practitioners. She understands the importance of self-evaluation and her commitment to maintaining continuous improvement is good.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further systems to ensure continuity and coherence by sharing relevant information with other practitioners where a child receives education and care in more than one setting  develop further systems for parents and carers to contribute to the ongoing observation and assessment process. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

The childminder has attended relevant safeguarding training and demonstrates a secure understanding of associated issues. Consequently, children are well protected. Children are cared for in a well-maintained environment, where resources and equipment are cleaned regularly. Written risk assessments and daily checks ensure that the childminder's home, resources and activities are safe for children to access. The childminder's commitment to her professional development is good. This has a positive impact on the quality of care and education she provides. She regularly works with another childminder. They plan their time effectively, including spending time at each other's homes. The resources are well- organised and labelled effectively, which encourages children's independence.

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the early years provision

Equality and diversity is promoted well. The childminder works closely with parents and carers to support the continuity of children's welfare and learning. This is particularly beneficial for children who speak English as an additional language. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the importance of partnerships with other professionals. Systems to ensure continuity and coherence by sharing relevant information with other practitioners where a child receives education and care in more than one setting are not fully developed. This impacts on the childminder being able to complement and extend activities. She is working to overcome any barriers she encounters when trying to build up these relationships.

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the early years provision

The childminder is committed to further improving the service she provides to benefit the children who attend. She liaises with an early years professional from the local authority as part of the self-evaluation process. This is complemented with input from parents and carers. The recommendations raised at the previous inspection have been positively addressed. This has a favourable impact on improving outcomes for children.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and implements it well. The planning process incorporates the next steps in children's learning, which the childminder has identified through carrying out regular observations. However, systems for parents and carers to contribute to the ongoing observation and assessment process have not been fully explored. This impacts on the childminder being able to monitor all of the achievements children make.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder interacts with the children well. This supports and develops their knowledge and understanding in all areas of their learning. They benefit from a flexible routine, including a good balance of child-initiated and adult-led activities. The childminder's positive attitude to equality and diversity ensures children have a good awareness of the wider community, for instance when tasting traditional This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 foods. This is supplemented with a variety of resources reflecting positive images of the world they live in. The children behave well. The childminder's good understanding of their individual personalities promotes this effectively.

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and outcomes for children

Children have good opportunities to learn about living things as they plant and nurture strawberries, herbs and sunflowers. They are happy and self-assured with the childminder. The children have access to a good range of books, which helps them to develop a love of reading. This is further promoted with visits to the local library. Counting activities are regularly incorporated into children's play experiences. They delight in using their imagination. For instance, as they play with the pretend till and create models with malleable material.

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and outcomes for children

Children demonstrate a good understanding of how to keep themselves safe for instance; as they explain how to leave the building if there is a fire. They have a good awareness of healthy food options. This is fostered through appropriate discussions with the childminder and the provision of nutritious snacks. Children learn good personal hygiene through consistent routines and positive role modelling. They enjoy physical play and have a variety of resources to use in the garden. These are complemented with visits to the park and regular walks. Children use the computer with increasing skill. They access carefully chosen software to effectively nurture their skills for the future. 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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