Childminder in Leeds

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Unique reference number 319768 Inspection date 08/12/2008 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 was registered in 1984. She lives with her husband and adult daughter aged 19 years in Alwoodley on the outskirts of Leeds. The whole of the ground floor of the childminders house, except for the lounge 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 on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary part of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time and is currently providing care for three children in the early years age group and three in the compulsory childcare group.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder collects and takes children to local schools and nursery, visits parks and library. 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

The childminder has an excellent knowledge of each child's individual needs which ensures she promotes all aspects of the children's welfare and learning with success. The childminder promotes children's welfare and learning with great success and effective partnerships with parents and links within the local community contribute significantly to inclusion and the needs of all children being met. Systems for individualised planning and assessment are developing well overall to support children in their progression. The childminder reflects on her own practice and identifies her improvements and future training needs effectively to ensure the high quality of her provision is maintained for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure that the observations are fully completed showing age of children and date of observation.

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provision

The childminder has very detailed and informed policies and procedures. These promote a robust attitude to children's safety and welfare and a highly efficient approach by the childminder to the management of the children's individual care and needs. The childminder is very organised and knowledgeable in her approach to children's development. She ensures they have an excellent range of opportunities in all the six areas of learning. The routines are flexible so they reflect the children's ongoing interests and ideas. The childminder is committed to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 her own self development through regular training. For example, self-evaluation training, risk assessments and she is fully aware of improvements required for her care to continue to improve in a positive way.

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provision

The childminder gives high priority to maintaining a safe environment. Detailed risk assessments are carried out on all areas of the home, and for outings and general routines, such as walking to and from school. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding children and protecting them from possible abuse and her home is kept secure at all times. Any visitors to the premises are recorded and there are very good procedures to ensure the safe collection of children.

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provision

All children are welcome to attend. Very good systems are in place to find out about their individual needs and excellent relationships are established and maintained with the parents, carers and also with the local schools who have access to the children's profiles prior to starting at school. Parents are given a well- presented welcome pack which includes the policies and procedures for them to acknowledge before their child starts and on going questionnaires are completed by parents to ensure the childminder is fully aware of the children's needs and starting points. Children are also encouraged to complete questionnaires about how they enjoy their time in the childminder's care. Useful information is displayed, where parents can see training attended registration certificate and other useful information. This ensures that parents are kept informed regularly of the high standards of care that their children receive.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are extremely settled and happy in the care of the childminder. She is very dedicated, has a caring approach and offers them a very safe and well- equipped environment, which promotes their welfare in an excellent and effective way. Children are kept healthy through the following of very good hygiene routines; she 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, with the younger ones wearing identity bracelets and through the practising of evacuation procedures.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder offers an excellent balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities. She very skilfully uses conversational questioning to make them think and constantly observes and monitors their progress in all the areas of learning. However, the age of the child and date of observation is not evidenced. All developmental records are shared with parents and used very effectively to plan for the next steps in the children’s learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's personal, social and emotional development is fostered very well; the children are becoming independent and confident individuals through the selection of excellent resources available. For example, children accessed pencils and paper, hammer and pegs, they knew various colours and the childminder offered help to younger children when drawing and explained that the shape of the peg was round. Children are supported by the childminder if required when accessing the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 vast selection of toys and activities. For example, children played with musical instruments and sang into the Karaoke machine, with the childminder showing the children where to sing. They are developing very good social skills, fostered both on the premises and also by visits to groups within the local community. Children at the visit talked to the adults present and are encouraged by the childminder to

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

share, take turns and to be polite to each other.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Daily access to outdoors and fresh air fully promote the children's health and well being, along with an extensive range of outdoor activities. For example, there are photographs of the children playing on the seesaw, with a basketball net, the bouncy castle and on outings to local places of interest farms, parks and visits to childcare groups. This ensures that children's physical and social skills are developed.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children have access to positive information and resources that reflect the wider world in all areas; they celebrate an extensive range of festivals. For example, Diwali where they paint their hands, make candles, St, Georges Day through drawing country flags and are presently doing lots of Christmas activities including the use of informative story books that cover festivals and people with different disabilities. Through this children's knowledge and understanding skills are being developed. 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? 1 How well are children helped to be healthy? 1 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 1 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 registration

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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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