Childminder in Leeds

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY385649 Inspection date 24/07/2012 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

There were no children on roll when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children on roll, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states if the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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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 2008. He lives with his partner, who is also a registered childminder, and two children aged twelve and ten years in East Ardsley, a suburb of Wakefield. The whole of the ground floor property 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 cat and chickens.

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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 three may be in the early years age range. There are currently no children attending who are within the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder also offers care to children aged over five years to eleven years. He is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. There were no children on roll at the time of this inspection.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a positive attitude towards continued improvement and is committed to developing his knowledge and understanding of relevant areas. For example, since his last inspection he has attended training about the, revised Early Years Foundation Stage; he has updated his first aid certificate and attended a number of workshops, including safeguarding, oral health, food safety and creative development. The childminder regularly reflects on his practice to ensure that he continues to meet requirements.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of the need to work in partnership with parents and others to safeguard children. He has a good awareness of possible signs and symptoms of abuse and is confident in his ability to implement safeguarding procedures effectively in order to protect children. The childminder provides a smoke-free environment and has robust risk assessments in place to ensure that the indoor and outdoor environment is safe for children to use. These are recorded and include risk assessments for outings. All required documentation is in place and includes requests for written parental permission at the time of the child's admission to the seeking of any necessary medical advice or treatment in the future. There are systems in place to record children's attendance, the administration of medication, accidents and existing injuries.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder states that he treats everyone with equal respect and would not hesitate to challenge stereotypical views. A good range of resources are available that are not gender based. Through discussion the childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of how he can help children to learn about, understand and celebrate similarities and differences in a diverse society through a range of activities and resources that reflect diversity. In discussion the childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of how to promote a positive attitude to healthy eating, exercise and good hygiene practices; for example, by providing a balanced diet and ensuring children's routines include washing their hands before meals and after using the toilet. The childminder demonstrates a clear This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 understanding of his role in ensuring children learn to evacuate quickly in an

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

emergency and how they can keep themselves safe.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates a suitable understanding of how to use observations to identify children's next steps and inform future planning. He understands the learning and development requirements and demonstrates how he is able to provide a range of activities across the areas of learning to support children's progression. The childminder demonstrates how he intends to include parents in children's learning; for example by discussing individual progress with them, using a progress file, and providing information on activities parents can carry out at home to promote a coherent approach to learning.

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Compliance with registration requirements

The registered person continues 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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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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