Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 321773 Inspection date 28/03/2012 Inspector June Rice

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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 1983. She lives with her husband close to the town centre of Wakefield, West Yorkshire. The whole of the ground floor property 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. There are currently three children attending who are within the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Description of the childminding

The care would be shared with the co-childminder. When working alone there are three places for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage and three places for children aged between six and seven years; this provision is registered on the compulsory and voluntary part of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

When working with her co-childminder, there are three places for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage and three places for children aged between six and seven years; this provision is registered on the compulsory and voluntary part of the Childcare Register. Children occupying these places share the same facilities as the children in the early years age range. The childminder walks or drives to local schools to take and collect children. 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 demonstrates a positive attitude towards continued improvement. She has successfully evaluated her provision and is aware of areas that require improvement. The childminder makes good use of indoor space. She is very committed to working in partnership with parents, local schools and other early year's providers. This ensures children continue to make good progress in an environment in which they feel safe and secure.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further the use of activities and play opportunities that challenge children's thinking and help them to embrace differences in gender, ethnicity, language, religion, culture  make use of outdoor areas to give opportunities for investigations of the natural world, for example, provide chimes, streamers, windmills and bubbles to investigate the effects of the wind  improve systems that encourage parents to review their children's progress regularly and contribute to their child's learning and development record. 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 works in partnership with parents and others to safeguard children. She demonstrates an excellent understanding of child protection and working with other agencies tp protect children. She is very confident in her ability to implement procedures effectively in order to protect children. She demonstrates an excellent understanding of child protection and is very confident in her ability to implement procedures effectively in order to protect children. Access to the premises ensure no-one can enter or leave unnoticed, there is a record of visitors and clear policies and procedures are provided to parents informing them of what will be done in the event of lost, uncollected children and safeguarding concerns. All required documentation is in place and clear risk assessments identify possible hazards and the action taken to reduce any risks. This record also includes risk assessments for outings. The childminder has developed good working

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the early years provision

relationships with parents and others to ensure that she continues to meet children's individual needs well. For example, parents are verbally informed of their children's daily routine, well-being and progress, and she is involved in children's transitional visits to new settings. However, the systems for observation, assessment and planning provide little opportunity for parents to review their children's progress regularly and contribute to their child's learning and development record.

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the early years provision

The childminder has recently evaluated her provision and its impact on children's learning and well-being, and she demonstrates a very good understanding of her strengths and areas that can be improved. The childminder demonstrates that she knows her children exceptionally well. She supports their learning through a good range of activities and play opportunities. The childminder carries out sensitive observations of children during their play and uses these to ensure she continues to provide appropriate challenges for individual children. For example, children's progress is recorded with the use of photographs and there is a record of their baseline assessment that clearly monitors where children are in their learning. Inclusive practice is promoted by the childminder who promotes equality for all. Children learn to respect each other through their daily routine and activities that encourage them to share and take turns. However, activities and play

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the early years provision

opportunities that challenge children's thinking and help them to embrace differences in gender, ethnicity, language, religion, culture are limited. Resources are well displayed around the play area within easy reach of children to encourage their free exploration and choice.

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and outcomes for children

Good health and well being is very well promoted by the childminder. For example, posters and song are used to encourage good hand washing routines, and children are provided with individual towels to help to reduce the risk of cross infection. The childminder uses disposable gloves when changing dirty nappies, and children This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 who are infectious are excluded to protect others. Well established systems are in place to record medication, accidents and existing injuries. Children learn about healthy eating through the provision of nutritious meals and snacks. They talk about what food is healthy and learn about moderation in regard to treats and sweets. Children are encouraged to be active through a range of activities that promote physical exercise. For example, they enjoy movement to music, action rhymes and visit other venues where they ride bikes, tricycles and play ball games.

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and outcomes for children

Children behave in ways that are safe for themselves and others, and are learning to develop an understanding of dangers and how to stay safe through their daily routine and activities. For example, they talk about road safety, stranger danger, how to stay safe near water and not to approach strange animals. Children are regular involved in practicing an emergency evacuation and are learning how to leave the premises quickly. Inclusive practice is well promoted by the childminder who treats children as individuals. Children are very well behaved; they have developed strong relationships with their carer and good friendships with their peers.

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and outcomes for children

The childminders' well timed intervention supports children very well. She shows lots of interest in what they are doing; she gently guides them and uses good questioning techniques that help them to think. Children make good progress in communicating, literacy, numeracy, and information and communication technology. They are active, inquisitive and independent learners, and their understanding of the wider world is demonstrated through their play. Children are very happy and settled, and show they feel safe as they freely explore their environment, in the way they interact with the childminder and not being phased by visitors. For example, they eagerly invite the visitor to look at what they are doing, and proudly show off their achievements as they confidently place coloured balls into matching holes and watch which ball reaches the bottom the fastest. This is an activity children often revisit during the inspection because they are

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and outcomes for children

pleased with the outcome. The childminder uses her skills to encourage their counting as they experience every day occurrences. For example, the cuckoo clock strikes and they help to count the number of cuckoo sounds.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy playing with small world models such as villages and garages. They construct a village together, count the number of trees and talk about the tower, train, dog and man that they place into the village. The childminder asks simple questions that help children to think. For example, she asks where they are putting the tree and children reply "inside the house." Children quickly become engrossed in imaginative play; they talk about the dog coming home for a dinner of "fish fingers and sauce." Children return to their ball game, they place the red and yellow balls in the matching coloured holes and attempt to name the colours, sometimes correctly. Children are developing good communication skills. For example, younger children use single-word and two-word utterances to convey simple messages and show an understanding of simple sentences. They express themselves through physical action and sound, as they clap to show they are

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and outcomes for children

enjoying their activities and are pleased at their achievements. The childminder introduces simple mathematical language as children play with a garage. They begin to repeat the words, up, down, bottom and top while taking a car up in a lift, and down a ramp. They use the words big and small to describe the cars they are This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 using. Children's interest in mark making is encouraged as they crayon and draw circles. They enjoy listening to stories, and play instruments to make their own music. 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 1 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: 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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