Childminder in Rotherham

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY437672 Inspection date 03/05/2012 Inspector Shazaad Arshad

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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 children aged three and seven years old. The family live in the Dinnington area of Rotherham. The whole of the ground floor is available to children. There is a secure garden available for outdoor play. The childminder's home is close to local amenities, including the tropical butterfly house, library, parks and shops.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight years at any one time, no more than two of whom may be in the early years age range and of whom, one may be under one year old. Currently, there are two children on roll and of these, one child is in the early years age range. Care is also offered to children over five years of age. The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and on both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder has the recognised Nursery Nursing Examination Board 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 has substantial early years work experience. She utilises her skills to ensure that she provides a stimulating environment. Consequently, children's welfare is effectively supported and they make good progress in their learning and development. A positive approach to inclusion ensures that children's individual needs are identified and taken into account. Partnerships with parents are good and with others are developing. The assessment arrangements of children's learning are developing. The process of self-evaluation has started very well but is not sufficiently robust.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop systems to ensure the observational assessments of children's next steps of learning are followed through consistently  develop further the use of self-evaluation to maintain improvement in the setting.

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the early years provision

Children are safeguarded and protected as the childminder has a good understanding of the requirements set out in the Early Years Foundation Stage This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Framework. She regularly reviews her safeguarding procedures. She is very confident in explaining the local safeguarding board procedures. The childminder implements a range of good procedures to ensure that children are protected and supervised at all times, which includes the vetting of all adults in the household. Written risk assessments and relevant policies protect the children and keep them safe. Consequently, this allows children to take managed risks and learn about their personal safety. Daily checks of the premises are completed and recorded. All of which, protects children's welfare very well.

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the early years provision

Children are fully involved and interested in their play. They have easy access to varied resources, as well as taking part in planned activities and outings. Children are able to make choices about what they do. This ensures that they are happy, content and fully occupied. The childminder also makes good use of resources to promote equality, diversity and children's understanding of the wider world. For example, the home is equipped with positive images of others and resources depict images of cultural differences. This helps children to value diversity and difference and develop their own personal identity.

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the early years provision

The childminder has developed good relationships with parents. A wide range of practical information is collected through the children's records at registration. For example, information regarding children's care needs, routines and starting points is sought from parents. A daily two-way sharing of information also keeps parents fully informed of their children's progress and ensures continuity of care. For example, the daily diary informs parents of any progress made, and snacks and meals their children have eaten during the day. Parents provide feedback through questionnaires and have access to all policies and procedures, which informs them of the service provided. Currently, children do not attend any other settings, however, the childminder is an experienced practitioner and has established links with the local schools and nurseries. She is fully aware of the need to share relevant information regarding children's care, learning and development to ensure

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the early years provision

continuity and coherence. The childminder is beginning to set good standards. She is developing good systems to develop her service through evaluation. However, the process of self-evaluation has recently started and is not yet fully developed.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and of how young children learn and progress. Consequently, she plans a rich and varied program of experiences, which are tailored to children's individual needs, interests and stages of development. Methods for observing and assessing children are satisfactory in supporting children's learning and development. Evidence shows that children's progress is good in relation to their starting points. However, the tracking systems used to ensure children make good progress towards the early learning goals are not fully developed. There are well-organised activities and routines in place, which help children feel safe and secure. Consequently, children are developing a positive sense of themselves and others. They settle easily with the childminder and are This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

Children have many opportunities to be active and interactive, which helps to improve their skills of coordination, control, manipulation and movement. Young children enjoy exploring well-placed resources and creative games in the security of the childminder's good supervision. This has a positive impact on their increasing independence. The childminder provides children with enjoyable experiences that support their curiosity and physical development. They explore and experiment and have access to the treasure basket and heuristic games. Children learn about hand and eye co-ordination as they experiment with technological equipment and creative materials. They learn about the outdoor environment as they take part in planting games and growing their own vegetables. Young children's language skills are developing well and they are starting to use them to communicate with others. The childminder listens closely to

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and outcomes for children

the children and supports their speech and communication. There is a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities, which take overall account of children's individual interests and abilities. For example, young children concentrate for longer when they choose their own favourite games, such as using the floor train set and the mark-making area. The highly individualised care ensures that young children receive extensive support in learning to share their toys with each other and build manners and respect. This helps them develop skills for the future.

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and outcomes for children

Children learn well about health, hygiene and keeping safe. For example, the childminder uses the local authority safer foods pack and menu plans show a good variety of well-balanced meals offered to the children. She has good knowledge on children's dietary requirements and any intolerances they may have. Children are familiar with the good hygiene routines in place and know to wash their hands after toileting and before eating. The childminder considers cross-infection well. Also children use effective procedures for minimising the risk of any cross- infection. For example, young children are developing a positive understanding that they must wash their hands before eating and after toileting to prevent the spread of infection. Children have good understanding of how to keep themselves safe as they practise the evacuation procedure regularly, participate in related activities and use a wide range of tools and resources very safely.

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and outcomes for children

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 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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