Childminder in Bradford

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique Reference Number EY242189 Inspection date 22 June 2005 Inspector Shaheen Matloob

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Type of inspection Childcare Type of care Childminding

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This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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ABOUT THIS INSPECTION

The purpose of this inspection is to assure government, parents and the public of the quality of childcare and, if applicable, of nursery education. The inspection was carried out under Part XA Children Act 1989 as introduced by the Care Standards Act 2000 and, where nursery education is provided, under Schedule 26 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998. This report details the main strengths and any areas for improvement identified during the inspection. The judgements included in the report are made in relation to the outcomes for children set out in the Children Act 2004; the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding; and, where nursery education is provided, the Curriculum guidance for the foundation stage. The report includes information on any complaints about the childcare provision which Ofsted has received since the last inspection or registration or 1 April 2004 whichever is the later.

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The key inspection judgements and what they mean

Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough For more information about early years inspections, please see the booklet Are you ready for your inspection? which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk.

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

On the basis of the evidence collected on this inspection:

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

The quality and standards of the care are good. The registered person meets the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

The childminder has been registered since January 2003. She lives with her husband and one child under five, in the Cross Roads, Keighley, area of Bradford, West Yorkshire. Local amenities such as schools, shops, and park and railway station are all within walking distance. Children have access to the whole of the ground floor, with supervised access to the kitchen. Children also use the toilet and hand washing facilities and bedrooms on the first floor. There is a garden to the front of the house for outdoor play and the childminder ensures that children have access to the local park regularly. The family

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 have a cat and tropical fish. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and a qualified Nursery Nurse.

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Helping children to be healthy

The provision is good. Children enjoy a range of activities, which contribute to their good health. Each day children use the garden for games and regular visits to the park improve their physical skills. The childminder enables children to be healthy and active through good levels of support and supervision so that children can try new activities to build their strength and balance. For example, using slides and swings. Children are cared for in a clean and well-maintained environment and the childminder actively promotes good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. Each child is provided with individual face cloths and highchairs are cleaned using anti bacterial cleaner. The childminder acts in the best interest of children if they are ill and a clear policy is available to parents which reflects her good practice. Arrangements made for children to rest and sleep are effective and individual care

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Helping children to be healthy

routines are respected. Parents are provided with a written record of children's sleep times to keep them informed of their child's routine although written parental consent to seek emergency medical treatment needs to be obtained. Children are provided with meals that are appetising and healthy. All meals are generally freshly prepared and home cooked. The childminder currently does not cater for dietary needs but is aware of the need to obtain relevant information from parents and take heed of this. Children are offered regular drinks throughout the day, these are replenished as and when needed and the childminder is vigilant in ensuring that children remain healthy.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The provision is good. The childminder takes positive steps to promote safety and keep children safe. Regular risk assessments are carried out and appropriate safety equipment is in place however, the fire surround needs to be made inaccessible to children as it poses a potential hazard. The childminder provides safe and well-maintained environment and organises space and furniture to maximise play opportunities for children. Toys and equipment meet the varying needs of children and are set out to allow them the freedom to make independent choices safely. Children are encouraged to tidy up to prevent them from tripping up over toys. Children begin to learn to keep themselves safe and avoid accidental injury on outings. The childminder encourages children to hold hands or hold onto the pushchair when walking. A vehicle is used and relevant safety measures are implemented, children are strapped in appropriately and not left unattended in the

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 The childminder is able to protect children because she has a good working knowledge and understanding of child protection issues. She is able to confidently follow the local Area Child Protection Committee Procedures (ACPC) and is aware that the protection of children is her first priority. However, she needs to devise a system to record significant issues.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The provision is good. Children are cared for in a warm, caring and stimulating environment. They are secure and confident and are able to initiate and extend their own play. Children benefit from individual routines that are consistent with home experiences. Children show a good increasing independence as they access a wide range of activities, which stimulate their imagination and provide good opportunities for children to play together and co- operate. The childminder has a positive relationship with children who respond well to her. Children receive lots of attention and good levels of interaction increases their sense of well being. She spends good quality time talking and playing with children and balances her time so that children are able to play supervised as well as independently. For example, a child spent time engrossed in trying to fit boxes into each other and talked quietly to herself concentrating on the task in hand. Once the

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

child had completed the task, the childminder praised this achievement with a cheer and clapping.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The provision is good. A meaningful range of resources, which reflect equality and diversity help promote a positive view of the world where children to begin to learn about the wider society. The childminder talks about and celebrates festivals and special events this is re enforced through the local parent and toddler group, which children attend regularly. Children are valued and treated with equal concern every child is encouraged to respect each other and their individuality is respected. Children begin to show care and concern for each other and play together co operatively. Methods used to manage children's behaviour are sensitive and take into account individual needs and ages of children. The childminder counts to three and lets children be responsible for their own behaviour. She uses distraction and re direction with younger children and time out with older children. Appropriate explanations

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Helping children make a positive contribution

inform children the difference between right and wrong. Consistent encouragement helps children to share and negotiate and children often remind themselves that they must share and say 'share' before they are told to do so. The childminder values good behaviour and readily praises wanted behaviour through praise and encouragement and claps when they achieve simple tasks. She keeps children motivated and interested by joining in activities and changing toys when children are beginning to lose interest.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 The childminder works successfully in partnership with parents to meet the needs of children. Parents receive good quality information about the setting in the form of a welcome pack. She has built trusting and supportive relationships with parents and welcomes their contributions. For example, she has recently conducted a parental survey with positive results. A daily diary as well as verbal communication is used to keep parents well informed of their child's well being and development.

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Organisation

The organisation is good. The childminder enhances children's care by the good quality of organisation where children have a caring environment in which to play and learn and her commitment to meet the varying needs of children cared for. Children feel at home and they are confident and secure to initiate their own play. All legally required documentation, which contributes to children’s health, safety and well-being, is in place and regularly reviewed. The childminder has developed a comprehensive welcome pack, which is shared with parents to keep them informed of the settings policies and procedures.

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Improvements since the last inspection

Since the last inspection, the childminder has improved children's safety and toys and resources, which include equality, and anti discriminatory practice. She has devised an emergency evacuation procedure, which is provided for parents and is practised regularly with the children. There is a good range of meaningful toys and equipment that meet the varying needs of children and includes resources, which positively promote diversity and children's understanding of the wider world.

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

On the basis of the evidence collected on this inspection:

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

The quality and standards of the care are good. The registered person meets the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding.

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The quality and standards of the care

To improve the quality and standards of care further the registered person should

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The quality and standards of the care

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 take account of the following recommendation(s): • obtain written consent from parents to seek emergency medical treatment • make the fire surround safe/inaccessible to children • devise a system to record significant issues and share this with parents.

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The quality and standards of the care

procedures set out in the leaflet Building better childcare: Compliments and concerns about inspectors' judgements which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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The quality and standards of the care

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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