Childminder in BradfordOfsted inspection, 15 Jul 2011

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY337210 Inspection date 15/07/2011 Inspector Abigail Cunningham

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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 2006. She lives with her partner, one adult child and two children aged 12 and eight years in Wibsey, Bradford, West Yorkshire. The whole of the ground floor of the property and the first floor toilet and bathroom are used for childminding. There is an enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder is able to take and collect children from local schools and pre-schools. The family has a pet cat and dog.

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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 three children attending who are within the Early Years Foundation Stage, all of whom attend on a part-time basis. 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 supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She is a member of the National Childminding Association and holds a level 3 home-based childcare qualification.

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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 is working particularly well to ensure all children are included and their individual needs are fully met. The children are kept safe at all times and enjoy finding out about their local community and other cultures. They are making good progress overall in their learning and development, given their age, ability and starting points. Self-evaluation is effective in identifying strengths and weaknesses and the childminder is able to demonstrate how she has worked hard to make improvements to her provision. She has also developed positive links with the children, parents and other childcare providers.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the outside play area so that it is a welcoming and stimulating space to play  provide more opportunities for children to show increasing independence in selecting activities  extend the opportunities for children to develop and understanding of growth and changes over time. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

Safeguarding procedures are secure and all the required checks have been carried out on the childminder, her partner and her son. Detailed written policies, procedures and documentation are in place to ensure children's welfare is safeguarded and promoted. For instance, the child protection procedure is shared with parents. The childminder has recently completed safeguarding children training and knows to record concerns and seek advice where necessary. Risk assessments for the home and outings are regularly undertaken and reviewed. All potential hazards have been identified and minimised, for example, safety gates are in place to prevent children accessing the stairs.

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the early years provision

Future improvements are well placed to bring positive outcomes for children. For example, the childminder plans to build a separate playroom and develop the outside play area. The parents are also involved in the self-evaluation process as their views and ideas are sought through the completion of questionnaires.

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the early years provision

The childminder knows the children and their families very well. She has initial meetings with parents and shares her polices, procedures and training certificates with them. She asks parents to complete an 'all about me' form and finds out about the children's individual needs, interests and routines to enable her to provide personalised care. The parents receive clear and detailed information about the children's care through the completion of daily sheets, individual development records and discussions with the childminder. The childminder is also experienced in caring for children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. Feedback from parents is extremely positive, for example, 'thank you for looking after my child so well this year and thank you for being so flexible too'.

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the early years provision

There are well-established channels of communications between all partners involved with individual children, which successfully promotes their learning, development and welfare. For example, where children are due to attend other settings, the childminder has visited these settings and shared important information with them.

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the early years provision

The children are developing a positive attitude to others and a good understanding about the wider world. This is because the children learn about interesting events, such as Ramadan and Chinese New Year. As part of the Chinese New Year celebrations, the children went out for a meal at a Chinese restaurant. Children also have access to a good selection of resources which reflect diversity, such as, dolls, books, flash cards and play figures.

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and outcomes for children

Young children are content and settled because their individual needs are met by the childminder. As a result, they part easily from their parents, are happy and enjoy their food. The childminder's garden is not a welcoming or stimulating space This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 to play. However, the children are taken out on a daily basis to visit the park and soft play centre and they attend music and movement sessions. They are developing a positive attitude to exercise and are proud of their achievements. For instance, one child commented, 'I did some walking and some running for my mummy'.

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and outcomes for children

Children are beginning to learn how to keep themselves safe because the fire evacuation procedure has been practised with them. The children are also encouraged to handle toys correctly. The childminder is taking appropriate steps to ensure resources and the environment are sustainable. For example, the children have some opportunities to use recycled materials during art and craft activities. There are a good range of age-appropriate toys, furniture and equipment which meet the children's individual needs. The childminder regularly changes the toys which are on offer and young children explore these with interest. However, they do not always show increasing independence in selecting activities.

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and outcomes for children

Clear, simple and effective planning systems are in place which relate directly to each child's needs and interests. The childminder extends activities to keep the children enthusiastic and motivated to learn. For example, the children enjoyed listening to the story of 'red riding hood'; they made wolf masks and went to the woods wearing these. The system for assessing and recording children's development accurately identifies their achievements, progress and next steps. Monitoring systems are implemented to accurately identify any gaps in learning. As a result, the childminder is able to show how children make good progress in their development.

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and outcomes for children

Young children are developing an interest in the natural world as they visit the farm and observe and make comments about the childminder's dog. However, the children have less opportunities to develop an understanding of growth and changes over time. They are confident and competent in communicating their thoughts. They spontaneously sing a song about the alphabet and correctly name colours and use numbers in conversations.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder is a good role model and is a very friendly and approachable person. As a result, the children are sociable and enjoy interacting with others. For example, one child spontaneously played 'peek-a-boo' with the baby. 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 3 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 3 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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