Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY438886 Inspection date 15/05/2012 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 2011. She lives with her husband and one child aged 11 and twins aged nine years in Havercroft, near Wakefield. 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 and pre-schools. The family has a dog.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder works with an assistant. When working alone she may care for a maximun of six children under eight years, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age range. When working with an assistant, they may care for a maimum of six children under eight years, all of whom may be in the early years age range. There are currently six children attending who are within the Early Years Foundation Stage, who attend a variety of sessions.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. She also offers care to children aged over five years to 11 years. The childminder supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder is presently completing a course in British Sign Language and working towards a level 3 qualification in childcare.

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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 and meets children's individual needs well. She has successfully evaluated her provision and is aware of areas that require improvement. Space is used very effectively and she is committed to working in partnership with parents, local schools and other early years providers. This ensures children continue to make good progress in an environment in which they feel safe and are treated with respect. However, the childminder is in breach of a requirement in regard to documentation.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure an accurate daily record of children's attendance is maintained, including their hours of attendance (Documentation). (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 21/05/2012

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should: This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  develop activities to help further develop children's understanding of the benefits of healthy eating and how to stay safe  develop further the systems to help identify plans for children's next steps in learning to ensure they are matched to the expectations of the early learning goals.

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the early years provision

The childminder works in partnership with parents and others to safeguard children. She demonstrates a good understanding of child protection and is confident in her ability to implement procedures effectively in order to protect children. A visitors book is maintained, and written procedures are in place in the event of lost or uncollected children and safeguarding. Most required documentation is in place and risk assessments clearly identify possible hazards and the action taken to reduce any risks. However, the record of children's attendance fails to consistently reflect the actual hours of attendance and this is a breach of requirements.

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the early years provision

The childminder has developed good working relationships with parents, and others. For example, parents receive monthly newsletters and regular updates on their children's development through daily diaries and progress files. There is a regular exchange of written and verbal information between the childminder, schools and outside agencies. This ensures that she continues to meet all children's individual needs very effectively, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder uses reflective practice to evaluate her provision and its impact on children's learning and well-being, and this is successful in developing her awareness of her strengths and areas that can be improved. Since her registration she has continued with her own professional development attending training in first aid, child protection and food safety and this improves children's safety, health and well-being.

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates that she knows the children very well. She supports their development in all six areas of learning through a wide range of activities and play opportunities. These are often linked to the themes in school, providing children with good opportunities to follow their interests and extend their learning. However, systems for the observation and assessment of children's development are in the early stages. Most written observations are linked to the individual areas of learning and identify some of the next steps in learning. Inclusive practice is well promoted by the childminder who promotes equality for all through resources and activities that introduce children to diversity. For example, she uses books and small world equipment to support children during discussions about differences, and encourages children to use sign language with each other. Resources are well displayed around the play area within easy reach of children to encourage their

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the early years provision

free exploration and choice. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

Good health and well-being is well promoted by the childminder. For example, children demonstrate they have a clear understanding of why they need to wash their hands before eating and after using the toilet, stating that they have to 'wash the germs away.' Children who are infectious are excluded to protect others, and well-established systems are in place to record medication, accidents and existing injuries. Children have a healthy diet through the provision of healthy meals and snacks. Children are encouraged to be active through a range of activities that promote physical exercise. For example, they have daily walks, visit parks and play areas and enjoy jumping on the large trampoline in the garden and playing football and hopscotch. 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. For example, they participate in emergency evacuation

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and outcomes for children

practise and explain why they wear hi-visibility vests during outings. Children show they feel safe as they freely explore their environment and in the way they interact with the childminder. However, there are limited opportunities for children to participate in additional activities to improve their understanding of healthy eating and staying safe.

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and outcomes for children

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. Babies enjoy the attention from adults. For example, they respond to eye contact, praise and claps. This helps to increase their confidence and self-assurance because they are beginning to learn they are special and clever. Babies show their emotions by smiling and clapping when happy and excited, and are developing a strong sense of belonging as older children acknowledge them by offering them a small toy. They are beginning to show a positive disposition to learning. For example, a child selects two building blocks and taps them together, pleased with the sound they are making. They then select a soft ball, bite it and shriek loudly with pleasure, then move onto making music by shaking maracas.

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and outcomes for children

Older children are developing a good understanding of how technology works and become engrossed as they listen carefully to the instructions. The childminders' well-timed intervention supports them very well. She shows an interest in what they are doing, gently guides them with simple instructions and examples, which results in children successfully identifying some letters and numbers. Children independently select a favourite book about a bear hunt. They sit on the childminder's knee and become fully involved in the story, saying key words in the correct place. The story encourages children to use mathematical language such as 'over it' 'under it' and 'through it.' Children enjoy imaginative play and mimic adults as they take a baby for a walk, and take on the role of a teacher. Children are happy to talk about their visit to a pig farm. They talk about the 'curly pigs' they saw and explained that the pigs ate some flowers. When asked if the pigs were

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and outcomes for children

little or big, they reply 'little' using their hands to demonstrate the size. 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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the Early Years part of the Childcare Register (Records to be kept). 21/05/2012

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the Early Years part of the Childcare Register (Records to be kept). 21/05/2012

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