Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY357946 Inspection date 22/03/2012 Inspector Joanne Ryan

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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 2007 and lives in Wakefield with her family, close to the town centre and many local amenities. Care is provided downstairs and there is an enclosed garden in which children can play. The childminder takes and collects children from local schools and there are fourteen children on roll eleven of which are in the early years age group and they attend on a variable basis. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the voluntary and compulsory part of the Childcare Register.

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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

Children are very happy and making good progress in their learning and development. They are valued and respected as individuals, which helps to give them a real sense of belonging. The childminder is fully committed to ensuring children's safety and welfare needs are fully met. However, she does need to ensure information about who has legal contact and parental responsibility is gained before children are cared for. Partnership with parents ensures information is regularly exchanged and engagement with other practitioners, who deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage, is good. The childminder needs to develop the self- assessment process so she can identify where further improvements can be made, and therefore make the improvements to the service for the children in her care.

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further?

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

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further?

 obtain information about who has legal contact with the child; and who has parental responsibility for each child (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 05/04/2012

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further?

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

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further?

 develop a self evaluation process in order to accurately identify key strengths, along with an action plan as to how any areas for improvement will be effectively addressed

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the early years provision

Children are protected well in the setting because the childminder is knowledgeable about safeguarding due to relevant training. She has effective policies and procedures in place, which lead to good practical safety measures This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 being employed. Parents are invited to read the associated policies. The childminder checks the identity of visitors to the home to ensure children are kept safe. Thorough risk assessments for the premises inside and outdoors, as well as outings help to prevent accidents and they are regularly reviewed. The childminder has the relevant paperwork in place to gather the information about who has legal contact and parental responsibility for the child. However, the paperwork is not completed and therefore this information is missing and is a breach of the welfare requirements. All accident and medication records are recorded appropriately with

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the early years provision

sufficient detail and the childminder holds an up to date paediatric first aid certificate which gives her the knowledge to be able to respond to accidents and illnesses appropriately. The childminder has completed a level 3 qualification in the Early Years Foundation Stage and therefore has good knowledge of the requirements and provides activities appropriate to the stage of the children's development.

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the early years provision

The childminder caters for personal requirements such as providing different meals for lactose intolerance, consequently children's individual needs are met. The childminder is an experienced practitioner and has developed good relationships with parents. Before children start, the childminder encourages both parents and children to visit and meet her family, which helps to develop good relationships from the beginning. She seeks information about each child's likes, dislikes and individual needs. Parents continued involvement is encouraged through the daily sharing of information and this allows a positive relationship to be built and outcomes for the children to be consistently developed. Parents comment very positively on the good quality of care and enjoyment the children experience from attending. The childminder reflects on her practice and reviews everyday experiences to ensure children benefit from a broad range of activities, outings and

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the early years provision

experiences and has worked closely with experienced childminders in order to improve her provision. The childminder is in the early stages of self evaluation and does not yet record this formally to be able to target specific areas for development. The childminder cares for children who attend other early years provision and fully understands the importance of working closely with other providers to promote continuity in children's care and learning. She has built good relationships with the school so the settings work well in conjunction with one another therefore allowing children to make good progress.

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and outcomes for children

Children are cared for in a warm and welcoming homely environment where they are comfortable and relaxed. Space, time and equipment are well organised to provide an inclusive child-centred environment. Toys, equipment and resources are of good quality, fit for purpose and suitable to their age and stage of development. Children explore their environment confidently, selecting from the toys and resources on offer. They talk freely to the childminder, showing that they are settled and feel secure. The childminder asks lots of open ended questions to encourage children to become independent thinkers and to improve their communication and language skills. A good range of mathematical toys and games This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 develop children's problem-solving and numeracy skills, such as different types of building bricks and jigsaws. As a result, children develop good skills for the future

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and outcomes for children

and make good progress given their starting points and capabilities. Children make a positive contribution as they tidy away the toys they have been playing with before getting out any more and the childminder supports them to consider safety if too many toys are on the floor at one time.

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing healthy eating habits because they enjoy freshly prepared healthy and nutritious meals and snacks. Children also have regular opportunities to be physically active and enjoy activities outdoors in the fresh air and sunlight which contributes to a healthy lifestyle. Children are well behaved and are learning the importance of socially acceptable behaviour because the childminder consistently implements positive behaviour management strategies. Children are learning to count, recognise colours and name shapes whilst they play. For example, the childminder and a child play with the train and train track and mathematical language is introduced such as 'shall we meet half way round?'. Regular observational assessments are completed and linked to the Early Years Foundation Stage; consequently, the childminder is aware of children's capabilities and the childminder checks through the observational records on a regular basis to

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and outcomes for children

ensure all the next steps have been carried out. The childminder provides extra support for children who need it; for example, she is supporting one child through activities to develop their speaking skills and shares the achievements with parents. 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: 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

 display the registration certificate (Certificate of registration) (also applies to the voluntary of the Childcare Register) 05/04/2012

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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

 display the registration certificate (Certificate of registration) 05/04/2012

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