Childminder in Leeds

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Unique reference number 319746 Inspection date 10/11/2008 Inspector Jane Elizabeth O'Callaghan

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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 has been registered since 1990. She lives with her husband on the outskirts of Leeds. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's house and upstairs bathroom are used for childminding and there is an enclosed garden for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time. She currently has eight children on roll. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and also makes provision for children older than the early years age group and is registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder collects and takes children to local schools, visits parks and local amenities. The family have a cat.

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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

Children are provided with a range of positive learning opportunities, which enables them to make good progress. Health and safety arrangements are managed effectively, in relation to safeguarding children. The childminder fosters close working relationships with parents and other providers, which are used to promote good quality care and education. The childminder has good systems in place for monitoring and evaluating her practice, as well as identifying key strengths and areas for further improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure all documentation of the recording of children's existing injuries and accidents are kept in a confidential manner  develop a procedure for the recording of visitors to the childminders home whilst children present  develop a procedure of recording the children's starting points and their next steps in their individual profiles.

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provision

The childminder's home is sufficiently well organised, to allow children good access to all facilities. A balance of home play and outings to local groups, promotes children's interests and social interactions. All records are in place as required and written policies guide the child care practice and informs parents of general procedures. However, some recording of existing injuries and accidents are not This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 kept in a confidential manner. She ensures children's safety, through completing a risk assessment checklist, which covers all areas of her provision, as well as actions to manage or eliminate risks. For example, the childminder practices and records emergency evacuation procedures with all ages of children. They enjoy a good range of activities on the premises, which are safe and secure, with all people who have contact with the children, authorised to do so and appropriately cleared.

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provision

However, the childminder has no procedures for recording visitors to the premises.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a sound knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. She observes and assesses children's development and builds on their skills, by planning activities and providing resources, to suit their individual levels of development and she has a lot of photographic evidence of activities done by all of the children in her care. However, the children's starting points and their next steps are not recorded in their own profiles. The childminder shares information with parents about children's development and care, through verbal exchanges at handovers and they can access their own children's profiles. The childminder has started to use the self-evaluation form, to monitor her practice and plan for future development and is aware of the areas of improvement and she is to attend further training in many areas, to improve the quality of her care.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are settled and happy in the care of the childminder. She has a caring approach and offers them a very safe and well equipped environment, which promotes their welfare very effectively. They are kept healthy because she follows very good hygiene routines, offers them nutritious meals and snacks and successfully promotes the importance of hand washing and the benefits of fresh air and physical exercise. They develop a good understanding of personal safety, such as crossing the road, when out in the community and visits from the emergency services. The childminder encourages children to be independent, whilst explaining the need to be careful. Children are encouraged to be well behaved and to take turns and share as they play. For example, children have access to a good selection of toys and games, that are age appropriate. When necessary the childminder intervenes in minor disputes in a calm and fair manner. Children enjoy outdoor play in the

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

garden, where they can practise their physical skills with various ball games and hoops. Walks to and from school or round a local farm, along with questions and comments from the childminder, helps children to understand about their surroundings. Outings to local toddler groups introduces children to social play, alongside other children and adults.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder's knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements is good. As a result, children are making encouraging progress towards the early learning goals. For example, children play games together taking turns, they share suitable books and count and describe different colours confidently. All children are given interesting opportunities, to learn about different cultures through the celebration of festivals and doing creative activities, to explain about the festivals. For example, making pumpkins at Halloween. Activities are planned to meet the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 individual needs of children, but planning is in the early stages and resources are generally accessible, to enable children to make choices about their play. 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? 2 How well are children helped to be healthy? 2 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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