Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford

Inspection report for early years provision

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147204 Unique Reference Number 03 October 2007 Inspection date Kay Williams Inspector

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Childcare Type of inspection Childminding Type of care

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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

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The key inspection judgements and what they mean

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 1992. She lives with her husband and grown up daughter. They live in Mill Hill which is located within the London borough of Barnet. The whole of the childminder’s house is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time and is currently minding two children under five years.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children. She attends local toddler groups and takes children to the library and the park.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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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

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Helping children to be healthy

The provision is good. Children's good health is effectively promoted as the childminder has effective systems in place to ensure their well being. All food is provided by the parents. Children enjoy a healthy packed lunch of wholemeal sandwiches and fresh fruit. The childminder has a good understanding of the importance of healthy eating and works effectively with parents to ensure that the food that the children are provided with is healthy and nutritious. Children happily drink water which is offered to them regularly throughout the day as they do so they talk about the importance of 'refreshing' themselves with a drink.

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Helping children to be healthy

Children are learning about the importance of good personal hygiene as they wash their hands before eating and when they return from an outing. The risk of cross infection is minimised as they use paper towels to dry their hands. Nappy changing routines are clean and hygienic and also serve to minimise the risk of cross infection as children use their own individual changing mats and the childminder uses disposable gloves. Further more each child has their own personal bedding and towel and the procedure for caring for sick children is appropriate. Children's health and well being is secured as the childminder ensures to maintain a current first aid qualification.

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Helping children to be healthy

Children enjoy daily outings which provide them with opportunities to exercise in the fresh air. They walk to and from school every day and the childminder makes good use of local parks and playgrounds to provide children with opportunities to engage in robust physical play. Consequently they are learning to strengthen their muscles as they climb, slide, balance and run. They are occasionally offered the opportunity to participate in indoor 'yoga' activities which children thoroughly enjoy.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The provision is good. Children feel safe and sound in the childminders home. Their sense of security is strengthened as they have a place for their personal possessions. In the entrance hall children hang up their coats and bags and take off their outdoor shoes so that the carpets are kept cleaner for their benefit. The home is bright and airy and hygienically clean and children move confidently between rooms. Their safety is given good priority as the childminder has taken appropriate measures to reduce the potential hazards. For example, all cupboards are secured with child locks and the fire guard is secured to the wall. The fire blanket is in place and smoke alarms are regularly tested. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments to ensure that children's safety is prioritised. For example, assessing that the garden is safe to use before the children go outside. Children are also taught the importance of personal safety as they learn about

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

crossing the roads as they walk to and from school.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

Children enjoy using the good range of equipment offered to them. They have easy access to resources of their choice and the furniture and equipment is both safe and well maintained.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

Children are well protected as the childminder has sound knowledge of child protection issues and she is very aware of her responsibility to put children first. She is aware of child protection issues and has suitable procedures in place which she would follow if she became concerned about a child in her care. Parents are also advised of her 'duty to protect' children.

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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

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The provision is good. Children delight in the childminders company and she in theirs. They have fun as they learn through their play. The childminder is very attentive of their needs and spends a good amount of time playing with the children. They especially enjoy reading books together. Daily routines flow well. The childminder plans a good range of worth while activities and is using her developing knowledge of the Birth to three matters framework to enhance her understanding of child development. Children enjoy a good balance of free play and daily outings. The childminder plans for all of the children making effective use of the prescribed routines that she has to follow. For example, when the childminder takes children to school, she leaves home early to ensure that all children have time to play in the play ground before school starts.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

Children are confident communicators. The childminder effectively extends their learning by questioning their play. Consequently children are able to count accurately as they look at a number book and use their fingers accordingly to demonstrate how old they are. Children are able to identify colours with ease, talking about their favourite colours and discussing whether the childminder car is 'light' or dark 'purple', concluding that it was 'in between' purple. Children's love of books is effectively fostered by the childminder who constantly responds to requests of 'read me a story'. Children enjoy the story of 'Red riding hood' and are able to predict what happens next as they cuddle together to listen to the story. Children beam with pride as they look at photographs of themselves playing in the park. They enjoy using the garden and like to water the plants and weed the flower beds. Children are developing their

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

emergent writing skills well as they have daily opportunities to help themselves to pencils and paper. They have their own individual colouring books which they use often, concentrating as they develop their hand-eye co-ordination and fine motor skills.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

Children enjoy regular outings to places of interest. They go to the library to loan new books and they visit local toddler groups and parks. They also enjoy more elaborate trips to indoor activity centres, especially when it is raining.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The provision is good. Children's individual needs are effectively met because the childminder knows them well. She collates good information from parents which she is able to refer to, for example she knows about children's dietary requirements and about any allergies they may have. Children's individual routines such as sleep time are incorporated into the daily routine. Children are confident individuals and the childminder treats them with equal concerns. They are developing a good sense of personal identity. They appreciate their own culture and those of others as they learn about different festivals at the groups they attend.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

Children are well behaved because the childminder creates a good sense of fun which the children respond well to. She has a good understanding of appropriate behaviour management strategies and works with parents to ensure that children receive a consistent approach. Children are aware of the simple 'house rules' they know that its not safe to run inside the house as 'you may fall and hurt yourself'. Children are learning to share fairly as they take turns to press the buttons on the electronic keyboard.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

Parents express in writing their satisfaction with the service that they receive. They are offered good written information about the childminder as she has collated a useful portfolio of her

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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 policies and procedures, however the information regarding how they may make a complaint to Ofsted is out of date. All of the relevant consent forms are completed and signed.

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Organisation

The organisation is good. This long established childminder provides a very well organised service for the children in her care. She has created a safe, child centred environment and the daily routines flow well. The childminder collates good detailed information regarding the children that she cares for and this effectively supports her in meeting their individual needs.

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Organisation

The systems for maintaining accurate records are effective and record keeping is accurate and up to date overall, although the childminder must make sure to display her certificate of registration. The childminder has a sound understanding of her role and responsibilities and is committed to keeping her practice up to date. To this end she has recently attended a seminar on the Early Years Foundation Stage and is aware of the impact that this will have on her role as a childminder.

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Organisation

The childminder meets the needs of the range of the children for whom she provides.

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Improvements since the last inspection

At the last inspection the childminder agreed to address fire safety and security issues, obtain written consent from parents for children to receive emergency medical treatment and maintain accurate records of attendance.

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Improvements since the last inspection

Children now benefit from improvements to fire safety as children now sleep downstairs and the premises is safe and secure. Children's safety is further assured as parents give written permission for the childminder to seek emergency medical treatment for their child and accurate records of attendance are now maintained.

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Complaints since the last inspection

Since the last inspection there have been no complaints made to Ofsted that required the provider or Ofsted to take any action in order to meet the National Standards.

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Complaints since the last inspection

The provider is required to keep a record of complaints made by parents, which they can see on request. The complaints record may contain complaints other than those made to Ofsted.

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Complaints since the last inspection

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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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): • update the system for recording complaints in order to share this information with parents • display the certificate of registration.

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The quality and standards of the care

set out in the leaflet Complaints about Ofsted Early Years: concerns or complaints about Ofsted's role in regulating and inspecting childcare and early education (HMI ref no 2599) 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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