Childminder in Bradford

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique Reference Number EY297509 Inspection date 20 April 2005 Inspector Dawn Bonica Brown

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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 was registered in 2004. She lives with her husband and three children aged two, six and nine years. They live in a semi-detached house in Baildon, Shipley. The dining kitchen, main bedroom and sun room are used for childminding, and there is a garden available for outdoor play.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children at any one time and is currently minding one child aged one year, and five children before and after school, on a part time basis. The childminder walks to the local school to take and

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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 collect children and attends the local playgroup. The family has a dog and a cat.

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Helping children to be healthy

The provision is good. Children benefit from a high standard of hygiene and learn how to protect themselves from cross infection as they follow consistent hand washing routines. Good outdoor play space and resources encourage children to be active. Their daily walks to and from school promote a healthy lifestyle. Children are well cared for when they are ill and parents understand the childminder's sickness management procedures through verbal and written policies. Children enjoy practical activities around food that encourage them to eat well. This good practice is continued at home through effective liaison with parents as they follow the five-fruit-and-veg-a-day regime. Sufficient drinks are selected by the children to meet their needs. They have good access to drinks both indoors and in the garden. Children's individual dietary needs are well fostered through good communications with parents. The physical well being of children under two is well fostered through consistent

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Helping children to be healthy

routines that recognise their need for activity and rest. They enjoy a variety of physical activities that fully promotes their growing independence and curiosity.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The provision is good. Children are well cared for in a safe, welcoming environment, where a high standard of cleanliness is maintained, and almost all areas of the setting are totally safe. However, an undeveloped area of the garden presents a potential climbing hazard for the most active children. Their well being is effectively promoted through good quality resources that are well maintained and suitable for all age groups. They demonstrate a sound knowledge of safety as they discuss and follow rules appropriately and play confidently in a secure setting. They talk about the childminder's rules governing their personal safety knowledgeably and understand why those rules are in place. They learn about the local environment through regular walks to school and apply good traffic awareness skills to follow road safety guidelines. The childminder is aware of how to protect children from abuse; she has a sound

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

knowledge of child protection issues, a good understanding of each individual child and has developed good relationships with all of them. Toddlers are well protected and play freely in a secure environment.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

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 provision is good. Children have very good relationships with the childminder and with each other. They are highly involved in the activities provided and devise their own games around an abundance of resources. They select toys confidently and efficiently negotiate taking turns on physical equipment such as the trampoline. The younger children learn to develop friendships productively as they enjoy parallel play with duplicate toys. Children's interest in the toys available is apparent as they excitedly select their favourites. Some children are eager to experience the full range of resources available to them while others are content to follow one source of interest, but all children are engrossed in their play and are happy in the childminder's care. Children under two are becoming competent learners as they explore their

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

environment through a range of motivating toys that encourage them to crawl and experiment with sounds and textures. They relate well with the older children who take a keen interest in their development.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The provision is good. New children are well settled and demonstrate a high level of confidence and self esteem. Those who are well established in the setting try to understand the feelings of newer children and are sensitive to their needs. All children enjoy making choices about their activities and show respect and a sense of responsibility for each other. For example, they ensure that the child who is going home first has the first go on the trampoline. They are aware of other cultures and are knowledgeable about the varying abilities of others. However, children's awareness of a variety of religions is not well developed. Children are very well behaved; they respond well to meaningful praise and encouragement and establish their own rules. They demonstrate a good sense of belonging as they confidently select favourite toys. Children benefit from high levels of continuity as their experiences at home are

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Helping children make a positive contribution

continued with the childminder; healthy eating regimes and standards of behaviour are well maintained. Toddlers acquire a good sense of belonging as they follow familiar routines that are similar to those at home. They feel acknowledged and affirmed as they receive positive attention from older children. All children achieve independence with confidence as they use toys and furniture that are well suited to their individual needs, such as toddler steps to help them gain toileting skills. Young children of the same age play together harmoniously with duplicate toys as they each feed their dolls with individual bottles and take them for walks in push chairs.

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Organisation

The organisation is good. Children enjoy stimulating activities in a well organised setting that is safe. The numbers of children cared for ensures that each child is given high quality individual

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Organisation

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 attention. Documentation is processed efficiently and maintained accurately. Children feel confident and secure because there is good communication between the child minder and their parents. The provision meets the needs of all the children who attend. They benefit well from the childminder's very good understanding of the National Standards because she implements them effectively.

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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 take account of the following recommendation(s): • continue to develop activities that support children's understanding of cultural diversity and religion • continue to implement improvements to the garden to ensure that all hazards to children are removed

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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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