Childminder in WakefieldOfsted inspection, 27 Apr 2012

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY436005 Inspection date 27/04/2012 Inspector Thecla Grant

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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 2011. She lives with her partner and two children aged three and eight years in the Airedale area of Castleford, close to shops, parks and local transport links. All of the ground floor and the bathroom on the first floor of the property are used for childminding purposes. There is an enclosed garden available for outdoor play. The childminder works from Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm. The childcare is also provided during the school holidays. The family keep fish as pets.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight at any one time of whom no more than two may be in the early years age range. The childminder is currently minding four children in this age group. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder also cares for children aged over five years to 11 years.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association. She has National Vocational Qualification level 2 and 3 in 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

Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder effectively supports the children in her care, therefore no group or individual is disadvantaged. Arrangements to monitor and assess the children's learning and development are well organised and clear systems are in place to promote children's welfare. All documentation is in place and most includes accurate wording. Safeguarding is effectively maintained and the childminder successfully works in partnership with parents. Suitable systems are in place to work in partnership with others. The childminder's capacity to maintain continuous improvement is strong.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure written permission is requested at the time of the child's admission to the provision, to the seeking of any necessary emergency medical advice or treatement in the future (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare). 30/04/2012

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further?

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

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further?

 provide regular opportunities and resources for children to celebrate the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 similarities and differences in a diverse society.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse and has devised a clear and concise policy for safeguarding children. Adults living in her home are suitable to be in contact with children and visitors are signed into the setting. The childminder is vigilant in promoting safety; she has devised risk assessments which are also used as working documents. These include all areas of her home to be assessed. For example, the entrance to the building is very secure, therefore, intruders cannot enter easily. All fire prevention equipment is in place and the emergency procedures are robust. These are practised and recorded along with details of children attending on that day. As a result, children know how to keep themselves safe at the setting. All documentation is in place and includes permission from parents to seek emergency medical treatment. However, permission to seek emergency medical advice is not requested. This is a breach of

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the early years provision

The childminder is very motivated to seek further improvement and has good systems in place to monitor her provision. For example, the childminder has devised in depth questionnaires to include parents in the evaluation of her setting and has implemented their suggestions to provide a highly effective learning environment. The childminder has also included the children in these evaluations. As a result, children have helped to devise songs to help them to remember the emergency procedures and the rules of the setting. This has had a positive effect on young children. Partnerships with parents are well established. Although parents are not included in the observations and assessment process, they are constantly informed about their children's achievements and are fully involved in their learning.

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the early years provision

The childminder has taken excellent steps to ensure the resources and the environment are fully sustainable and conducive to learning. As a result, children clearly benefit and thrive as a result of the setting they are in. The childminder shows a strong commitment to improving her knowledge and has accessed a range of training programmes and workshops. The impact of her professional development is apparent in the development of the children in her care. The childminder also has a paediatric first aid certificate. Although the childminder generally promotes equality and diversity resources are limited. The childminder suitably works in partnership with other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage and is developing systems, to ensure the progress and continuity of care and learning for children attending school. She also joins other childminders to extend the care she provides to children through visits to local play groups. As a result,

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the early years provision

children are fully supported. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a very good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She effectively supports children by providing an enjoyable and challenging learning environment. As a result, children make good progress in their development. Children are beginning to develop their problem solving and numeric skills. For example, in the role play area they pretend they are shop keepers and scan the food items. They then ask the childminder to pay two pennies for them and take the correct number from her hand. As a result, children know the concept of the number two. Children's language is constantly encouraged during the day. They are able to name the various foods they pretend to sell, such as milk and eggs. During snack time they learn the names of fruit and are reminded of the names of those they have forgotten, such as orange. Babies are beginning to develop their early fundamental skills and actively explore their surroundings with

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and outcomes for children

curiosity and interest. For example, they have discovered the joy of playing with boxes and eagerly crawl into the junk modelling bag to select their favourite box. Babies also enjoy exploring the small wooden bricks which they bang together. Further to this, they learn about different shapes as they explore them with their mouths.

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and outcomes for children

Children confidently access the arts and crafts area and take the initiative to put an apron on before they begin the painting activity, thus showing a good understanding of the routine of the setting. The childminder provides a good balance of adult- and child-led play experiences for children. For example, children's interest in transport is sufficiently extended to bus rides to the local town centre. This extends children's knowledge of their local area. Challenges set for children and methods used are very good. Therefore, children have easy access to excellently deployed resources, toys and activities, such as baking, musical instruments and mechanical toys to learn how things work. Although children have some opportunities to learn about similarities and differences, lack of resources in this area means these opportunities are limited. Planning is securely in place and clearly shows what the children are doing and what activities are offered. These

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and outcomes for children

also include children individual needs and development. Observations and assessments include the next steps to children learning and are clearly analysed using the Early Years Foundation Stage guidance. As a result, children are becoming active, inquisitive and independent learners.

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and outcomes for children

Children are secure and have a strong sense of belonging in the setting. The children sing songs to help them to remember what to do in an emergency and the house rules. As a result, children know from an early age what is expected of them. They demonstrate a clear understanding of what to do in an emergency, as well as the number to call. Although rain stopped outside play during the inspection, suitable opportunities are available for children to play outdoors on sit and ride toys. Children adopt good personal hygiene routines because the childminder constantly promotes this with the children. They also learn about the importance of healthy eating from the healthy snacks provided. As a result, children maintain a healthy lifestyle. 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 1 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 3 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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