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Inspection report for early years provision

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EY349544 Unique Reference Number 16 April 2008 Inspection date Shazaad Arshad 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 satisfactory. 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 2007. She lives with her husband and two children aged seven and two years in the Rothwell area of Leeds, West Yorkshire. The ground floor of the property is used for childminding purposes, with a first floor bathroom. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

The area has good transport links and there is access to shops, children's play areas and parks. Schools and pre-school facilities for younger children are situated in the locality. The childminder takes children to and from local schools and pre-school groups as required.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

The childminder is registered to care for four children and is currently caring for one child aged under five years. The child attends full-time during term time.

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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. The childminder takes positive steps to ensure that the premises and equipment remain clean and suitable for the use of the children. All the toys are washed thoroughly and the children's play areas are hygienic. The nappy procedures are good as the childminder uses disposable gloves and a disinfected apron. The childminder has extensive documentation around hygiene which supports children's good health and ensures their good health is not placed at risk. In order to prevent the spread of infection children with contagious illnesses are excluded from the premises until they are well.

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Helping children to be healthy

The children benefit from food and drink that is hygienically cooked, stored and served. The childminder ensures foods are checked to be at the correct temperatures. She provides parents with details of the balanced menu on a four weekly basis. There is a range of healthy foods, which are nutritious and comply with the children's personal dietary and religious requirements. Children have healthy snacks comprising of various vegetables and different fruits. For example, the childminder has specialist feeding equipment for young babies to try different fruits.

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Helping children to be healthy

The children's physical well-being is actively promoted. They benefit from daily opportunities to play outdoors and use a variety of small and large apparatus, such as a slide, sand play, water play and a variety of wheeled equipment, which helps to develop their strength and coordination. In addition, the children learn about the local environment as they are taken on walks to the nearby park, music classes and local play gyms and playgroups.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The provision is satisfactory. The childminder has taken positive steps to minimise any identified hazards on the premises, both indoors and outdoors. The home is mostly secure and risk assessments are visually completed for each of the rooms used on a daily basis. However, there is no written risk assessment of the sleeping arrangements that are in place.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

Children can move around the designated play areas safely. All potentially dangerous items, such as medicines and cleaning fluids are stored out of reach. There are adequate arrangements in place to ensure that children are escorted to school and public play areas safely.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The childminder has a sound understanding of all of the indicators of child abuse and neglect. She has attended child protection training as part of the registration training and is confident of recording and reporting any concerns. The childminder has the latest information on the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures to follow if required.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The provision is satisfactory. Children's self-esteem and confidence is adequately promoted because the childminder is supportive and responds positively to their needs, such as giving lots of cuddles and reassurance after sleeping. Satisfactory opportunities allow children to explore the environment with interest, building on their natural curiosity. They access a reasonable range of activities and experiences. For example, they enjoy crawling, soft play, interactive games, singing and dancing.

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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 Although the childminding arrangements are new, the children relate very well to the childminder and enjoy being in her care. The childminder engages the children in the different activities. They are learning appropriate social skills and enjoy being with other children and adults. This results in them being able to build meaningful relationships. Children benefit from well-established routines that cater for their individual needs, resulting in them being secure and confident in their surroundings. They become independent as they choose from a variety of toys and have their favourite toys readily available to them. Younger children are well supported by the childminder as they develop their independence and confidence.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The provision is satisfactory. The childminder is able to manage a wide range of children's behaviour in a sensitive and age-appropriate manner. She talks to the children in order to establish clear boundaries and she provides high levels of praise in order to boost their confidence and self-esteem.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The childminder actively promotes equality of opportunity and helps children to respect and value each other's differences and similarities. For example, she is knowledgeable regarding a range of different cultural backgrounds and activities. However, positive images of other cultures are limited.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The childminder works closely with parents of the minded children. She takes positive steps to ensure that she records all of the necessary written parental consents. She requests personal information that is pertinent to the well-being and the care of the children. The childminder is friendly and she understands the importance of working closely with parents so that she remains informed of any changes to the children's routines, health requirements or preferences. Parents have access to the recently developed policy information pack.

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Organisation

The organisation is satisfactory. The daily routine is well managed and appropriately organised to meet the varying needs of the children. For instance, outings and activities are arranged around children's individual routines. Likewise, the childminder organises the premises well providing an interesting environment for the children who are confident and secure.

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Organisation

The childminder has a professional attitude to training. She has attended some training courses, including Introduction to the Foundation Stage. This enables her prepare for future changes and to enhance her childcare service.

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Organisation

The range of documentation, including a range of policies and procedures, is well organised and complies with the National Standards. All other paperwork including accident, medication and attendance records are well ordered and stored in a manner that supports confidentiality. However, further information is required on the children details forms.

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Organisation

Overall, the provision meets the needs of the range of the children for whom it provides.

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Improvements 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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Complaints since the last inspection

Since registration 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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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 satisfactory. 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): • ensure the arrangements for sleeping are risk assessed • increase positive images of other cultures • ensure the registration forms include the contact details of the children's general practitioner.

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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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