Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 06/11/2012 16/06/2008

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 Children make secure attachments with the childminder. This means they are confident and readily engage in learning through play.  Children are well supported in their learning and development, particularly in the area of communication and language.  Parents are encouraged to support and share in their children's learning at home, enabling the childminder to plan meaningful experiences.  The childminder has a secure understanding of how to observe and assess children's progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 there are fewer resources and activities that help children to learn about equality and diversity  the childminder does not yet involve parents in evaluating the quality of the provision so that they have in-depth input into the provision of children's care and learning.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's learning in the setting.  The inspector spoke with the childminder during the inspection.  The inspector interacted with the minded child during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at documentation, including the accident record, children's development files, daily diary and self-evaluation.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2007. She lives with her family in Birstall. All downstairs rooms are used for childminding and there is an enclosed garden where children can play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There is one child on roll in the early years age range.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 improve the system for evaluating the quality of the provision and seek the views of parents in this process

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 provide children with further resources, such as books and activities that represent positive images and support children's understanding of diversity and difference.

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who attend

The environment is well organised with many good quality resources readily accessible, sustaining children's interest and supporting their learning. A good balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities motivate children to learn through play. As a result, they are working comfortably within the typical range of development in all areas of their learning. The childminder competently supports young children's learning in the prime areas. She successfully develops children's communication and language skills through plenty of chatter and conversation, repeating children's words and offering new vocabulary. Children demonstrate confidence in their social skills and they are very friendly in their interaction with others.

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who attend

The childminder knows what interests individual children. She observes them to assess their abilities and interests and plans meaningful experiences. For example, they enjoy exploring different textures and so she supports this by providing materials, such as shaving foam, for them to experiment with. Children examine natural materials in the childminder's treasure basket as well as collecting autumn leaves to touch and feel or to make collage pictures with. However, resources and activities that help children to learn about equality and diversity are fewer. Children show off their physical skills as they attempt to kick a ball and throw a balloon and the childminder responds playfully to join in with them.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children are very happy and settled, confidently exploring the play areas and accessing their own toys and equipment. Positive relationships with the childminder enable children to form secure attachments and this gives them a confident base for their learning and development. Children enjoy cuddles and the childminder is playful with them. For example, she pretends that the toy crocodile is chasing them and children giggle in delight. The childminder has a calm, patient and friendly approach to her work with the children. Care practices are adapted to suit the changing needs of the children. For example, the childminder responds to young children's own preferred routines.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children learn to adopt healthy lifestyles. For example, they enjoy healthy diets and the childminder works closely with parents. Children sit sociably with the childminder at snack time and she chats with them about what they are eating. The childminder encourages children to help themselves to toast and fruit and they have drinks within easy reach at all times. Regular outdoor play supports children's physical needs and they enjoy plenty of local walks, building on their interests. For example, the childminder knows children enjoy splashing in puddles and so she makes the most of the wet weather to enable them to do this.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children develop an understanding of how to keep themselves safe as they play because the childminder gives gentle reminders. For example, she asks them not to stand on the sofa in case they fall. Meaningful praise and encouragement is given to children and they enjoy the childminder's positive comments, which boost their self-esteem.

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provision

The childminder has a clear understanding of how to ensure children are protected from harm. Secure safeguarding procedures are in place should the childminder have any cause for concern about children in her care. The childminder maintains a safe environment for children and thorough risk assessments minimise potential hazards. The childminder organises the home and her time well to provide stimulating activities for young children to play and learn. She has a good understanding of how to promote learning and involves herself fully in children's play, giving them plenty of individual attention. She uses assessments of children's progress effectively by fully involving parents, which enables her to plan for the next steps in their learning.

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provision

The childminder is committed to improving her knowledge, understanding and practice. Systems for monitoring practice and the quality of the children's experiences are in place. For example, the childminder evaluates her practice using the self-evaluation form, although parents do not yet contribute to the process with their views on the provision and so are not fully informing the childminder of factors that may impact on their child's care and learning. Nevertheless, the childminder works closely with parents and engages in effective two-way communication about their children. For example, parents provide information about what their children are learning at home, such as acquiring language skills, and the childminder extends this learning in the setting. The childminder has a positive attitude to working in partnership with other agencies and providers should the need arise and she accesses support from her local authority to help improve the

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY357952 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 733978 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 1

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted', which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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

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Type of provision

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.

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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