Childminder in Leeds

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY368348 Inspection date 17/07/2012 Inspector Dawn Lumb

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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 two adult children and one child aged three years in the Roundhay area of Leeds. The basement of the property is used for childminding. There is an enclosed terrace area for outside play. The childminder is able to take and collect children from local schools.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight years at any one time, of whom, no more than two may be in the early years age range. There is currently one child attending who is within the Early Years Foundation Stage, who attends 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 part of the Childcare Register. She is a member of the National Childminding Association. She holds a Level 3, National Nursery Nurse Board qualification in learning and child development.

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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 very good knowledge of the children in her care and reflects upon her practice to ensure all children are included in activities and opportunities and make good progress. Excellent partnerships with parents and enthusiastic links with others help the childminder to promote the individual well-being of each child and to enhance opportunity for children's learning and development. The childminder is committed to reflecting upon her practice, she has accomplished and maintained good standards and demonstrates an ability to improve with generally effective systems for evaluating her setting.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop self-evaluation to clearly identify key strengths and areas for improvement.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibility for safeguarding children and has strengthened her knowledge and understanding through relevant training. She is vigilant about children's safety and supervision, for example, the effective entry system ensures excellent monitoring and identification of visitors. Children are taught to be safety conscious through every day routines and good practice. For example, fire evacuations are carried out every month, logged and reviewed for effectiveness. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 An excellent range of resources, activities and opportunities help all children to learn well in all areas. Well-organised activities, outings and sensitive support is a strong focus for children's personal development. For example, children visit children's centres and the library, which enhances communication, language and

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the early years provision

social skills. Children are helped to understand about the community they live in and the wider world through participating in such activities as, watching the Olympic torch go by, talking about its relevance and participating in creative activities and displays.

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the early years provision

The childminder's development plans address key priorities and are realistic, she has already made an enthusiastic and very good start in developing many aspects of her provision due to her experience and knowledge of working in childcare provisions as a nursery nurse and she has implemented many strategies into her provision. She monitors and identifies strengths and areas for improvement, however, there is no robust self-evaluation system to help focus and identify strengths and areas for improvement.

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the early years provision

The childminder promotes children's awareness of other languages and communication alongside planned activities of the Chinese New Year. For example, children improvise and make Chinese Dragons from sheets and take part in Chinese writing to develop children's knowledge and understanding of the wider world and diversity.

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the early years provision

High priority is given to partnership working as she builds excellent relationships with parents. She has developed robust systems of communication to ensure that there are consistent and productive partnerships with parents, resulting in a strong level of engagement. She has enthusiastically endeavoured to build supportive links with others, such as, the local nursery and school and participates in childminding meetings to promote the sharing of information and good practice.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder provides a welcoming and well resourced environment for children, they are able to self-select from an exceptional range of toys, resources and opportunities, set out in a designated play room. Her good knowledge and effective use of the learning and development and welfare requirements and Early Years Foundation Stage guidance promote children's social, emotional, physical and learning development exceptionally well. She has very good knowledge of the children in her care, this ensures children's individual needs are met and their welfare is promoted. Children enjoy their time at the childminder's and have warm and trusting relationships with her and her family. Children are helped to understand differences in the society they live in, through the childminder's thoughtful planning. For example, using peoples differing needs to understand such concepts, as wearing spectacles and food intolerances. Children play well

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and outcomes for children

together, they feel valued and included in the activities and opportunities the childminder provides. They are included and participate in setting house rules and their efforts are recognised through the display of pictures and work completed. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children respond well to the childminder's requests. For example, when the childminder asks about tidying up they readily help. The childminder gives sensitive support and encourages independence and self-help skills. For example, children make their own sandwiches from a choice of filling they would like. Thoughtful planning and good strategies help to promote children's confidence and children socialise well and learn to take turns and share.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder follows children's interests to support their individual learning. For example, an area was developed to create an office, with resources to support children's imagination, letter writing and communication skills and awareness. The environment is rich in pictorial learning, such as, posters, displays and labels, to support letter, word, number and shape recognition, culture and the natural world.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy healthy snacks and meals and the childminder works closely with parents to ensure individual dietary needs are met. Information about healthy eating is displayed on posters to provoke thought and discussion. The childminder is very proactive in researching and attending training to support healthy eating and to promote children's awareness of hygiene. For example, she has embarked upon a course which encompasses healthy exercise and nutrition for the very young and has completed an oral health course. 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 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: 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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