Childminder in Bradford

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Unique reference number 302380 Inspection date 04/12/2008 Inspector Rachel Ayo

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Type of setting Childminder This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Introduction

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of the registered early years provision. ‘Early years provision’ refers to provision regulated by Ofsted for children from birth to 31 August following their fifth birthday (the early years age group). The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and welfare, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Introduction

The report includes information on any complaints about the childcare provision which Ofsted has received since the last inspection or registration whichever is the later, which require Ofsted or the provider to take action in Annex C.

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Introduction

The provider must provide a copy of this report to all parents with children at the setting where reasonably practicable. The provider must provide a copy of the report to any other person who asks for one, but may charge a fee for this service (The Childcare (Inspection) Regulations 2008 regulations 9 and 10).

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Introduction

The setting also makes provision for children older than the early years age group which is registered on the voluntary and/or compulsory part(s) of the Childcare Register. This report does not include an evaluation of that provision, but a comment about compliance with the requirements of the Childcare Register is included in Annex B. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Description of the childminding

The childminder was registered in 1985. She lives with her husband and two children, one aged 15 years and one of whom is an adult in Bingley, West Yorkshire. There are local parks, a library, a fire station, shops and a canal within walking distance and the premises are close to transport links. The main room used by children on the ground floor is the dining room and the lounge may also be used for sleeping young children and for children aged eight years or over. Toileting facilities are situated on the first floor. There is an enclosed garden available for outdoor play and the family has a cat.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She may care for a maximum of six children under eight years, and of these, three children may be in the early years age group. The childminder is currently caring for five children on the Early Years Register, one child on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register and four children on the voluntary part of the Childcare Register. Children attend a variety of sessions during the week. The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children and attends toddler groups with younger children. The childminder is quality assured through the Bradford Childminding Network and is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are kept safe and secure and are well cared for in a happy, relaxed and homely environment that fosters their sense of belonging. The childminder promotes most aspects of children's welfare with success, although some documentation lacks detail. Children make good progress in their learning and development because of exciting topics and generally very effective individual planning for each child. Appropriate partnership working with parents ensures that children are fully included in the life of the setting and have their individual needs met well. The childminder demonstrates a good commitment to the continuous improvement of the setting and her systems for self-evaluation, including close liaison with her local authority, mean that she is aware of areas for development in order to further enhance outcomes for children.

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 ensure a consistent approach is maintained in relation to hygiene routines  further develop partnership working in relation to children's learning and development.

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further?

To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 ensure that accident records consistently include first 04/12/2008 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 aid treatment (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare)  ensure that risk assessments are reviewed regularly (Suitable premises, environment and equipment). 11/12/2008

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provision

Records are mostly maintained well to promote safety and meet children's individual needs, although a small number of accident records do not detail first aid treatment and the written risk assessment is not reviewed regularly, both of which are breaches in requirements. Safety in practice, however, is given high priority with daily checks of the premises to ensure that action is taken to eliminate or manage risks. Additional safety records further enhance procedures indoors and outdoors, all persons over the age of 16 years are appropriately vetted and the childminder demonstrates a good understanding of child protection in order to safeguard children.

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provision

The childminder is committed to the development and improvement of her setting, evidenced through the attainment of quality assurance status, additional training, assessment records and photographs. Recommendations made following quality visits are acted upon and an annual review is completed by the childminder in which she reflects critically on her practice to identify strengths and areas for development. A training plan supports the childminder's personal development and additional ideas are listed to further enhance the provision and outcomes for children.

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provision

Positive partnerships are established with parents and children through good settling-in arrangements. All required information is exchanged with parents and children's likes and dislikes are recorded along with home routines for very young children to ensure continuity of care, which fosters their confidence and self- esteem. Ongoing information is shared suitably through friendly daily chats, artwork and children's profiles, although systems for the childminder to work pro- actively with parents and other settings that children attend to ensure progression and continuity of learning are not yet fully developed. Letters from parents reflect high levels of satisfaction with the provision and care of their children.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are provided with a very good range of opportunities to help them make progress in their learning and development. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the requirements and interesting activities are planned around monthly topics linked to the six areas of learning to ensure a very broad and balanced curriculum. For example, as part of a topic about farms the childminder linked this to purposefully selected books, puzzles, songs, arts and craft activities and a visit to see the animals. Individual learning journeys enable the childminder to plan in line with children's individual needs and expectations of the early learning goals. Children are happy, well settled and develop confidence and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 motivation as they readily choose their preferred toy or activity from a suitable range of accessible resources and activities. Children respond positively to the

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

childminder as they readily run up to her for a cuddle, or scream excitedly as she chases them.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder is enthusiastic and motivated. She supports children with her effective questioning, enthusiasm for what they say and do and good use of everyday learning opportunities, such as counting steps, cars or snails on a wall and observing the different colours and shapes of the leaves. The childminder sits alongside children, sings with them and fully supports their language skills by introducing interesting vocabulary. She talks about the sweet and sour orange, prickly pine cones and crunchy leaves collected on a nature walk and talks about the snow falling off of the trees as it melts. Children are very sociable and this is further supported through the attendance of a wide range of groups within the community. Extensive creative activities provide children with opportunities to explore and investigate a wide range of media with all of their senses.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder uses effective strategies to manage any minor incidents of conflict and children's self-esteem is well fostered. The childminder skilfully cajoles children into helping to tidy up by saying, 'I'll do this one, now can you do that one?' Children effectively learn about diversity. For example, as part of Diwali children made lamps and visited the local school to take part in the celebrations, which included making sweets, observing traditional clothes and dancing and trying different cuisine. Additionally, money raised as part of a school Harvest Festival was sent to Tanzania to help build a kitchen; photographs helped reinforce children's understanding of the project.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

A wide range of visits, for example to the war memorial at a local park, extends children's learning and ensures that they are active and benefit from daily fresh air and exercise. The childminder implements suitable hygiene procedures, although hand washing routines around mealtimes are inconsistent. Children are encouraged to make healthy choices about what they eat through the provision of a nutritious and well-balanced diet and the childminder using raisins as opposed to more sugary treats when preparing the 'pass the parcel' party game. Discussions indoors and outdoors help children to develop an understanding of how to stay safe. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

The key inspection judgements and what they mean

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

Grade 1 is Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Grade 2 is Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Grade 3 is Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Grade 4 is Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough

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of children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

How well does the provision promote inclusive practice? 2 The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement.

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How effective is the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement? How well does the setting work in partnership with parents and others? How well are children safeguarded? 2

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 3 How well are children helped to be healthy? 3 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 2 How well are children helped to make a positive contribution? How well are children helped develop skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being?

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

procedures set out in the guidance available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Met This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

This section of the report includes details of any complaint/s made to Ofsted when:  we took action for the provider to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  we asked the provider to take action in order to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  the provider had already taken any necessary action to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register.

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

We will not report on any complaint where the provider met the requirements of the Early Years Register or did not require any action by Ofsted or the registered provider.

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Detail of the complaint/s

There have been no complaints made to Ofsted since the last inspection.

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Detail of the complaint/s

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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