Childminder in Bradford

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Unique reference number 302471 Inspection date 19/11/2008 Inspector Rasmik Parmar

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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 1993. She lives with her husband and two adult children in Thornton, Bradford. The whole ground floor and first floor bathroom is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden at the front for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

Local amenities include parks, library, shops, schools and nurseries and the childminder's premises are situated close to transport links.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register, compulsory part of the Childcare Register and the voluntary part of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of three children on the Early Years Register and a maximum of three children on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

Children attend a variety of sessions throughout the week. There are seven children on roll and three of these are over eight years.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder provides a generally effective service for children. Children are cared for in a safe and stimulating environment where their individual needs are met. She welcomes parents and shares information verbally on a daily basis, ensuring that children's welfare and development is met. Children access a good range of resources to promote their knowledge of diversity. This means that children are happy, settled and feel at ease in their surroundings.

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further?

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

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further?

 further develop planning to include plans for individual children across all the areas of learning and development  further develop the use of observations to record progression towards the early learning goals  further develop links with parents as partners to ensure continuity in children's learning.

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further?

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

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further?

 devise a record of risk assessment, clearly stating when it was carried out, date of review and also carry out a risk assessment for each specific type of outing with children (Suitable premises, environment & equipment)) 19/12/2008 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder has a suitable range of written policies and procedures in place for the safe and efficient management of the setting. She has a clear understanding of child protection issues and where to report any concerns to. Records of accidents and administration of medication are maintained and parents sign to acknowledge entries, helping to safeguard children.

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provision

Children benefit from good levels of supervision and are aware of how to remain safe both within the home and on outings. However, although the childminder informally risk assesses the home and outings, these are not formally conducted and reviewed to ensure all hazards are identified and minimised.

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provision

The childminder provides a varied range of healthy meals and snacks, and children have regular opportunities for exercise and fresh air. They walk daily to and from school and enjoy playing in the childminder's garden, promoting children's welfare.

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provision

Settling in procedures and discussion with parents help the childminder to get to know the children well. She talks to parents each day to exchange and share relevant information about their children and the activities they have enjoyed.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are happy and settled in the childminder’s care. The premises are clean, well maintained and safe. This enables children to move around freely and safely. Children are beginning to follow their own personal hygiene routines, for example, they are encouraged to wash their hands before meals and snacks and after toileting. They are learning how to keep themselves safe by talking about safety in the home and when on outings. The childminder provides a range of healthy meals and snacks, helping to keep children healthy. Children enjoy developing their physical skills and have frequent opportunities to play in the front garden and regular visits to the local park.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder knows the children well and provides a varied range of toys and resources to meet their interests and learning needs. Children are making satisfactory progress. However, there is no formal planning for individual children in order to effectively provide consistent and balanced learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Parents are provided with informal discussion about their child's development on a daily basis and are provided with copies of digital photographs taken of children at play. However, parents are not involved as partners across all the areas of learning and development.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder continues to extend children's learning informally through spontaneous activities. However, systems in place for recording observations, keeping assessments and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 planning for the next steps across all the areas of learning and development are not fully effective.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children enjoy using available resources for play. They regularly take part in arts and craft activities. There is a suitable range of resources and toys, which are easy to access. This promotes children's independence and gives them choices about what they do. Children are well behaved and the childminder provides lots of praise and encouragement which helps to promote their self-esteem and confidence. 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? 3 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? 3

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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? 3 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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