Childminder in Rotherham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25/11/2014 05/06/2014

p.1

early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 4 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

p.1

This provision is good

 The childminder has a good understanding of the child protection procedures approved by the Local Safeguarding Children Board. She fully understands her responsibility in protecting children, and is confident in her ability to take appropriate action to ensure children are protected from abuse or neglect. This helps to keep children safe from harm.  The childminder observes what children can do and this helps her to make accurate assessments of their achievements. She uses this information to plan effectively for their next steps in learning. As a result, children make good progress.  The childminder has good teaching skills and she provides purposeful play that maintains children's interest. This results in children being motivated learners.  The childminder is committed to continued improvement, and has successfully taken action to overcome weaknesses from her previous inspection. Consequently, this has

p.1

This provision is good

improved children's health, safety and well-being.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not make the most of helping children understand the reasons for their good hygiene practice.  The childminder's strategies for involving parents in their child's learning are not always maximised to their full potential.

p.1

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

p.2

Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged 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 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  scheduled at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

p.2

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.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the playroom and held discussions with children.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and conducted a joint observation with her.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's assessment records and the childminder's planning documentation.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members, and the childminder's qualifications.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and plans for improvement.

p.2

Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 1998 and is on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives in Herringthorpe, near Rotherham. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding. She collects children from the local schools. There are currently three children on roll. Of these, two are in the early years age range and they attend for a variety of sessions. The childminding provision operates all year round, from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

p.3

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

 focus more precisely on encouraging parents to share their children's new achievements at home to help create a fully comprehensive picture of what children can do

p.3

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

 build on children's ability to understand the reasons for good hygiene practice by, for example, providing simple explanations about why they need to wash their hands.

p.3

who attend

The childminder observes what children can do and this helps her to make accurate assessments of their achievements. She uses this information to plan purposeful play and a good range of accessible activities and resources, which children find interesting and motivating. The childminder encourages children to make their own choices about what they wish to do. As a result, they become independent learners and are developing the skills they need for their next stage in learning, such as school. The childminder shares information with parents about their children's progress on a regular basis, and she also provides them with ideas of how they can continue with their learning at home. However, the systems to encourage parents to contribute to their children's learning, by regularly sharing what their children are newly achieving at home, are not as highly effective. As a result, the childminder does not have a consistently comprehensive picture of children's

p.3

who attend

abilities that she can build on, so that children can make more rapid progress.

p.3

who attend

The childminder plans a learning environment and a range of opportunities that effectively cover all seven areas of learning. She has high expectations of all children and she has a good understanding of what they can do. The childminder makes good use of questions that encourage children to think, she commentates what children are doing while they play and places a lot of emphasis on developing their communication and language skills. For example, she responds to what they say by using the same words in her own sentences and speaking clearly to aid their pronunciation. As a result, children are motivated to learn through play and make good progress from their starting points.

p.3

who attend

The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop their use of tools. For example, she carefully supervises them as they cut a banana into several pieces. She shows them how to hold the knife correctly and praises them for using the knife safely. As a result, children develop their confidence and their physical skills. The childminder encourages children to count pieces of banana as they slice, and extends the challenge to include simple addition and subtraction. For example, she asks them questions about how many pieces have been eaten and how many pieces are left. This helps to develop children's early counting and problem solving skills. Children enjoy using a play kitchen and wide range of accompanying resources. They place a kettle on the oven and turn the knob explaining that they are making a cup of tea. As they offer a cup of tea around, they drop the cup and exclaim, 'Oops the tea has spilt!' The childminder asks if the tea is hot or

p.4

who attend

cold and what should they do. There is a short conversation about cleaning it up. As a result, children continue to use their imagination to help develop their understanding of the world. Children shop for food to use in the kitchen, and the childminder encourages them to describe what they are buying by shape and colour. When children decide they want a story, they select a sensory book and take it to her. The childminder points to the words and characters as she reads out loud with a lively voice. Children listen carefully and respond by telling the childminder in their own words what they see happening in the story. As a result, children develop their skills in literacy.

p.4

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

The childminder has a good understanding of the child protection procedures approved by the Local Safeguarding Children Board. She fully understands her responsibility in protecting children, and is confident in her ability to take appropriate action to ensure children are protected from abuse or neglect. This helps to keep children safe from harm. The childminder has all required documentation in place to support children's safety and well-being. She carries out risk assessments of her indoor and outdoor learning environment and for outings. This helps her to identify and take action to reduce possible risks to children. The childminder ensures that her home is secure while children are present, and she does not allow any person unsupervised access to children in her care. This helps to ensure children are kept safe.

p.4

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

The childminder is committed to continued improvement, and has successfully taken action to overcome weaknesses from her previous inspection, and subsequent monitoring visit. For example, she has improved her systems for assessing children's development, including carrying out the required progress checks for children between the ages of two and three years. She links the observations of what children are doing to all areas of learning. This ensures that she is well placed to accurately assess children's level of development. This helps her to plan a range of activities and play opportunities that offer good levels of challenge to all children. As a result, children make good progress. The childminder uses feedback from parents and children to help identify what they feel she does well and any areas for improvement. This helps her to assess the quality of the care and education she provides. The childminder's keeps parents up to date with their

p.4

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

children's learning and well-being at six monthly meetings. She also provides parents with information about her policies and procedures, to ensure they have a clear understanding of how she operates. The childminder understands her responsibility to work closely with other early years providers and outside agencies in order to support children and their families should they need it.

p.5

provision

The childminder has a good understanding of the child protection procedures approved by the Local Safeguarding Children Board. She fully understands her responsibility in protecting children, and is confident in her ability to take appropriate action to ensure children are protected from abuse or neglect. This helps to keep children safe from harm. The childminder has all required documentation in place to support children's safety and well-being. She carries out risk assessments of her indoor and outdoor learning environment and for outings. This helps her to identify and take action to reduce possible risks to children. The childminder ensures that her home is secure while children are present, and she does not allow any person unsupervised access to children in her care. This helps to ensure children are kept safe.

p.5

provision

The childminder is committed to continued improvement, and has successfully taken action to overcome weaknesses from her previous inspection, and subsequent monitoring visit. For example, she has improved her systems for assessing children's development, including carrying out the required progress checks for children between the ages of two and three years. She links the observations of what children are doing to all areas of learning. This ensures that she is well placed to accurately assess children's level of development. This helps her to plan a range of activities and play opportunities that offer good levels of challenge to all children. As a result, children make good progress.

p.5

provision

The childminder uses feedback from parents and children to help identify what they feel she does well and any areas for improvement. This helps her to assess the quality of the care and education she provides. The childminder's keeps parents up to date with their children's learning and well-being at six monthly meetings. She also provides parents with information about her policies and procedures, to ensure they have a clear understanding of how she operates. The childminder understands her responsibility to work closely with other early years providers and outside agencies in order to support children and their families should they need it.

p.5

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

p.5

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 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. We re-inspect nurseries and pre-schools judged as requires improvement within 12 months of the date of inspection. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or

p.6

Grade Judgement Description

is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

p.6

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.

p.7

Setting details

Unique reference number 303144 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 979264 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

p.7

Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: 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.

p.7

Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

p.7

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.

p.7

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.

p.7

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, which are usually the childminder’s own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

p.8

Type of provision

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 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,

p.8

Type of provision

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, 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. To receive regular email alerts about new publications, including survey reports and school inspection reports, please visit our website and go to ‘Subscribe’.

p.9

Type of provision

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

p.9