Childminder in Leeds

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY441654 Inspection date 19/07/2012 Inspector Jane O'Callaghan

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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 registered in 2012 and lives on the outskirts of Leeds. The whole of the ground floor and rear garden are used for childminding purposes. The childminder collects and takes children to local schools, visits parks and places of interest.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time, of these, not more than three may be in the early years age group and of these, not more than one maybe under one year at any one time. The childminder currently has two children on roll within the early years age group.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is outstanding.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder is highly motivated and very effectively, promotes the children's welfare and learning through her excellent knowledge and thorough research of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The children are thriving as the childminder has a secure and exceptional understanding of their individual needs and an ability to promote their learning in an enjoyable and strong inclusive environment. The children's health, safety and well-being are given the highest priority, underpinned by robust policies, procedures and accurate record keeping. Partnership with parents is a key strength as they are kept extremely well informed about their children's achievements and contribute to the observation and planning process. The childminder has exceptionally strong links with other providers delivering Early Years Foundation Stage for children in her care. The childminder has made excellent progress since registration and has a meticulous and detailed self-

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

evaluation form in place which monitors and strongly evaluates her practice in order to promote continuous improvement.

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further?

To further improve the high quality early years provision the registered person should consider:

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further?

 develop further the labelling of the toys and resources to ensure children learn that print carries meaning.

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the early years provision

The childminder has an excellent understanding of how to protect children and recognises that this is her first priority. She is extremely vigilant and has a high awareness of the signs and symptoms of possible abuse and knows the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 appropriate procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child in her care. High priority is given to ensuring that children remain safe in the childminder's home. The childminder undertakes rigorous risk assessments to ensure hazards are minimised, in the home, outside and for all outings undertaken. These are done daily, recorded and also dated along with when they will be reviewed and a visitor's book is also kept. There are strong, in-depth and comprehensive policies and procedures in place that fully support the childminder in giving the utmost priority to protect all children, promoting their well-being and

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the early years provision

supporting them to develop to their full potential.

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the early years provision

The childminder's first class professional manner and strong commitment to working in partnership with parents helps to establish excellent relationships. Parents are extremely well informed about her service and their child's achievements and well-being through highly effective channels of communication. The childminder regularly seeks parents' comments about her service and has very positive responses. For example, 'how they are so well loved and educated through a vast range of activities' and the childminder takes account of the parents' opinions and those of the children. She also completes very informative daily diaries, which are included in the children's profiles. The childminder is highly committed to working in partnership with local provisions that are involved in children's care and education. She has worked hard to achieve this through excellent communication to these providers explaining and exchanging valuable

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the early years provision

information in order to promote and record children's development.

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the early years provision

The childminder has completed a very robust and comprehensive self-evaluation form, this was commenced long before she started caring for children in 2012 and this shows an enormous commitment to her childcare. Prior to starting her childminding she studied extensively the relevant material available, on websites and through the reading of available literature and recorded what was applicable to her in the evaluation form. The childminder also has very clearly identified her strengths and weaknesses, she has an extremely positive awareness and commitment to provide a provision of a high standard.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a strong commitment towards promoting equality and activities are adapted to enable all children to participate. A vast range of multi- faith festivals are celebrated, including, the clear explanations about the festival, which includes food tasting. There is an extensive selection of resources to support children's knowledge and understanding of the wider world, depicting all areas of diversity. This promotes a strong inclusive environment and enables all families to feel fully valued.

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and outcomes for children

The children are very happy, exceptionally well settled and have developed deep trusting relationships with the childminder. Her dedication to working with parents to meet children's individual care and learning needs means that they soon feel part of her family and make excellent progress. She displays children's work proudly in their profiles and they enjoy looking through these. Children of all ages This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 are genuinely interested in the wide range of stimulating resources and are able to access them independently, although, not all toys and resources are clearly labelled to further encourage children to learn that print carries meaning. Children develop their literacy skills through accessing a vast selection of books that are displayed in a bookcase. The books cover a superb variety of story books, hardback picture books for younger children and educational books. The

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and outcomes for children

childminder also takes children to the local library to choose their own books and attend story time and other activities available to ensure children learn about the importance of books. They also love to draw, paint, do box craft and design different animals with the wide colours of play dough available to them, to promote their creative and malleable skills. The childminder displays alphabet and number posters and more able children identify letters and compare the number of cars they have lined up against the number on the poster. Babies are given a wide selection of age appropriate toys. For example, they laugh as they lie under the baby gym reaching for the different shapes and receive lots of praise as they succeed in rolling on to their side.

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and outcomes for children

Children freely access the extremely well resourced outdoor area and develop their imagination in the selection of different pop up tents and playhouses. They learn to balance on scooters, push along and bicycles and children take the inside toys outside and this enhances all aspects of the areas of learning. The childminder also takes the children on daily walks to parks and other child orientated groups within the local community, ensuring that children learn to mix and socialise with both adults and other children.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder records very in-depth observations in children's profiles, which are supported with lots of photographs and art work. All observations are clearly linked to the areas of learning, clear evidence of children's stage of development, next steps and their starting points. The childminder's planning is very flexible in order to meet all the different needs and stages of development for children.

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and outcomes for children

The excellent provision of healthy and nutritious meals and snacks, planned effectively in the weekly menu, accessible drinks and extensive opportunities for fresh air and exercise fully promotes children's all-round good health. The children additionally learn in depth, about a healthy lifestyle by being encouraged to wash their hands, using both wet wipes and paper towels. They independently bring the anti-bacterial gel and show the childminder how they use it and explain that it is 'too get rid of the germs' and the childminder displays child friendly hand washing posters to support this. The childminder is a good role model for the prevention of cross infection as she has a rigorous nappy changing procedure, where disposable gloves are worn, changing mat wiped before and after and also hands cleansed with hand gel.

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and outcomes for children

Children's safety is of extreme high priority. For example, children take part in practising fire drills and the childminder records the time and asks the children how they thought it went, recording their comments and making them feel their views are valued. They are taught about road safety where children talk about how to cross the road and also the dangers of around the home. For example, telling children to put the chairs upright so they do not fall off them. Clear explanations about safety to children along with books and role play to support this, ensure a This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 safe environment for children in her care.

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and outcomes for children

Children's behaviour is exceptional, the childminder sets clear boundaries, encouraging children to share, take turns and they respond very well to gentle reminders of how to be polite and say please and thank you. The childminder is a very positive role model for children, consistently praising and encouraging the children building on their self-esteem in an exceptionally child orientated and fun environment. 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 1 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 1 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 1

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 1 The extent to which children feel safe 1 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 1 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 1 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 1

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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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