Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 321894 Inspection date 27/03/2012 Inspector Dawn Lumb

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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 1998. She lives with her two adult daughters in Normanton, West Yorkshire. 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.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age range. There are currently five children on role. She is presently caring for one child in the early years age group. The childminder also offers care to children aged over five years. She is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder holds a NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Childcare and 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 provides a calm, caring and welcoming home environment, for children and their families. Where her sound knowledge and recognition of the uniqueness of all the children in her care, ensures that children's individual needs are well met and their welfare is promoted. Children enjoy learning through a good range of play opportunities and activities. The childminder fosters good working relationships with parents and well establish links with other providers. She has generally good systems to identify the settings strengths and areas for development and realises the need to strengthen self evaluation systems

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further?

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

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further?

 develop systems to observe and assess children's achievements, interests and learning styles and use these to identify learning priorities  develop systems to ensure that self-evaluation, identifies the settings strengths and priorities for development that will improve the quality of provision.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibility in keeping children safeguarded. For example, CRB checks have been carried out and are in place and training has been completed. A range of documentation is effectively used to support her working practice and to ensure children are safe and secure within her setting. For example, she has effective written risk assessments in place This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 for the house, garden and for visits which identify hazards and minimise risks to children.

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the early years provision

The childminder provides a secure environment for children where they feel confident to express their own needs. They move freely between different play areas and make their own choices from a range of resources available. She is proactive in attending training courses in order to develop her knowledge and skills in all areas of child care, education and welfare.

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the early years provision

The childminder plans and provides a good range of activities and play experiences to engage children's interest and help them to make good progress in all areas of learning. She has started to develop systems to observe and assess children's learning and development and is now beginning to use these to plan the next steps in children's learning. The childminder is committed to improving the service offered further and knows her strengths and areas for development. For example, the childminder has introduced written children's observations and assessments and is aware to continue to develop and strengthen the links to the areas of learning.

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the early years provision

Parents receive an array of information about the childminding service and their child's care and learning. Parents are provided with access to copies of policies and procedures and have access to all written records. The recent introduction of individual progress records, provide parents with further information about their child's development and achievements. The childminder spends time talking to parents and gathering information before a child starts. This enables her to find out about children's interests and starting points and she is then able to plan and provide appropriate activities and resources to support each child. The childminder has strong links with other providers such as the schools, pre school groups and other childminders, which promote well the integration of care and education.

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and outcomes for children

Children are well supported in their learning through the childminders clear knowledge and understanding of each child in her care and she has a secure knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder provides a good range of interesting resources and planned activities to further develop children's learning. She plans daily routines which include outdoor activities and an equal balance of adult-led and child-led activities to promote children's abilities to be active and creative learners.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder provides a secure environment for children where they feel confident to express their own needs. They move freely between different activities and play areas and make their own choices from the range of resources available. The childminder interacts sensitively and positively with children asking questions and engaging them in conversation to support and promote their language and communication skills. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Positive relationships between the childminder, parents and children allow children to feel happy and settled in the childminder's care. Children enjoy playing along side and with one another they show care and consideration for others. For example, they share and take turns on the trampoline. They show increasing awareness of manners as they say thank you when they pass cups to each other.

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and outcomes for children

She has enthusiastically endeavoured to develop systems to plan and assess children's learning and development and is now beginning to use these to plan the next steps in children's learning. Their understanding of diversity and difference is enhanced as they celebrate festivals and special events such as the Chinese New Year and Diwali.

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and outcomes for children

The children enjoy their time at the childminder's and develop warm and loving relationships with the childminder. Resources are well-balanced and used effectively to ensure children access age-appropriate activities, giving them choice and opportunities to make decisions about what they do.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy a good range of creative activities. For example they bake, complete collage and printing pictures. Their awareness of the wider world is well promoted through visits to interesting places, such as museums and farms. They enjoy easy access to the garden area and to a trampoline, sit and ride toys and other large equipment to develop their physical skills and co-ordination.

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and outcomes for children

Children learn well about healthy practice through the childminder being a good role model and the use of appropriate hygiene routines. Children's understanding of how to keep themselves safe is well promoted through appropriate discussion and simple explanation. For example, when they go on visits they use high visibility jackets; she encourages children to follow simple rules such as only one child on the trampoline at once.. Children have access to drinks and are provided with a balanced diet including vegetables and fruit 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: 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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