Childminder in Leeds

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 320285 Inspection date 28/03/2012 Inspector Vivienne Dempsey

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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

There were no children on roll when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children on roll, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states if the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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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 2001. She lives with her husband and two children aged four and five years in Middleton, Leeds. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder is able to take and collect children from local schools and pre-schools.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than one may be in the early years age range. She is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. There were no children on roll when this inspection took place.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Written policies and procedures are in place and regularly updated, which includes policies for safeguarding and complaints. The childminder has attended safeguarding training and is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She clearly demonstrates through discussion and relevant documentation her secure understanding of what to do if she has any safeguarding concerns regarding a child in her care. Risk assessments are well documented and regularly reviewed, which, ensures children's safety. Her home is observed to be clean, tidy and well maintained, which, would help to promote children's safety. A fire blanket is in place and smoke alarms are fitted to both floors. These are regularly checked and fire drills are regularly practised.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder demonstrate through discussion and documentation that she has a secure understanding of the systems she would have in place for observation and assessment to support children's progress towards the early learning goals. For example, learning profiles are in place and the childminder confidently discusses how she would use these to record observations of children's learning and development. The childminder clearly shows how she would use observations to plan a stimulating and interesting learning environment. A wide range of resources are available and the childminder discusses how she would use these to support children's progress.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Resources have been developed to promote children's understanding of the world around them, including other cultures. The childminder demonstrates through discussion that she understands the importance of working with parents, other providers and agencies to meet children's individual needs. Documents clearly show that the childminder has systems in place to collect relevant information to help promote children's care, learning and development. This includes information about children's, care routines, medical and religious needs.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder can provide a range of healthy meals and snacks and would work with parents to meet their requirements. Fresh drinking water is also freely This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 available at all times. The childminder is eager to attended relevant training to promote her knowledge and skills. She works closely with other childminder's and the local authority advisors to develop the service she provides. The childminder has implemented recommendations from a previous inspection, which helps her to ensure continuous improvement. For example, drains have been made safe and are covered at all times.

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Compliance with registration requirements

The registered person continues 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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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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