Childminder in Leeds

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Unique reference number 319939 Inspection date 25/11/2008 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 was registered in 1994. She lives with her husband and two adult children in Yeadon on the outskirts of Leeds. The whole of the ground floor of the childminders house, downstairs toilet and occasionally the upstairs bathroom are used for childminding purposes. There is an enclosed garden for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

She currently has nine children on roll. 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 five children in the early years age group and four in the compulsory childcare group.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder collects and takes children to local schools, visits parks and local child care groups. She has two dogs as family pets.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the local and National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are cared for in a very safe environment where all risks are eliminated through stringent daily assessments of all areas of the home both indoors and outdoors. The childminder meets children's individual needs very effectively, using information from parents, pre schools and the wider community. Also, through excellent communication and information sharing strategies to support every child and their families appropriately and through her own observations to adapt her practice and the facilities available. Children are safe and secure at all times and enjoy learning through the very well organised and accessible play opportunities provided. They make good progress, given their age, starting points and abilities with careful observations used to develop activities offered.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to record planning to meet all areas of learning

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provision

The childminder's home is extremely well organised to allow children very good access to all facilities. A balance of home play and outings to local groups, promotes children's interests and social interactions. Parents receive a welcome pack which includes policies and procedures for them to acknowledge before their children start to attend. Contracts are completed to ensure both parties are clear about the service to be provided. They are given information each day about their child's activities and well-being both verbally, in dairies for younger children and on This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 a wipe board in the entrance way. Parents are regularly asked to complete questionnaires for the childminder, asking how they feel about the care of their child and if they have any areas for improvement. The childminder has contact with other agencies in the community through her membership of the local

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provision

childminding group, schools and pre schools, where children's profiles are shared prior to them starting at the schools. Records are stored securely and confidentiality is well protected. A record of old files is maintained to ensure these can be readily accessed if needed.

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provision

The childminder gives high priority to maintaining a safe environment. Meticulously detailed and recorded 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 identity checked. The childminder has very good procedures to ensure the safe collection of children. For example, she asks for names and sees photographs of people who can collect children in her care.

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provision

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 of the six areas of learning. The routines are flexible so they reflect the children's ongoing interests and ideas. The childminder is committed to her self development through regular training and is in the process of completing the self evaluation form. Recommendations from the previous inspection have been successfully addressed and the childminder has positively identified areas for future improvement.

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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 has a very dedicated and 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 and offers them nutritious meals and snacks. For example, children are asked to write down on a wipe board what fruit they have at snack time and are encouraged to have a variety of fruit throughout the week. They develop a good understanding of personal safety, such as crossing the road when out in the community, with the school children having responsibility to teach the pre school children how and when it is safe to cross the road, with adult intervention.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The wide selections of age appropriate resources are easily accessible to enable children to make choices about their play. There are a superb quantity and quality of toys to promote all areas of learning; ensuring children have a good variety of challenges and make good progress towards the early learning goals. For example, children play with the potato head, placing different parts of the face in it and the childminder helps the children when needed to find where the ears, eyes and glasses are placed. The childminder provides positive support and encouragement to help children achieve, which promotes their confidence and self-esteem. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder displays children's artwork around the home and in detailed profiles that are linked to the Early Years Foundation stage and the six areas of learning are identified clearly and where the child needs to progress to in order to

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

meet their individual next steps of learning. There is an excellent range of photographic evidence in all the children's records demonstrating the activities and learning opportunities they take part in and there are clear links to the early learning goals in order to track children's progress effectively. The childminder is aware of the areas for planning, however, recording of this is not evident.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children enjoy playing imaginatively with dolls and making cups of tea for adults and have access to a very good range of resources to express their creative ideas, such as paint and collage materials. Children explore colour and texture as they create their own Christmas trees, using collage materials and paint. They show an interest in the farm animals and a wide range of books, all of which can be easily reached by the children. The garden provides opportunities for fresh air and exercise, where children can access a very good selection of resources. For example, trampoline, skateboards, balls, bicycles, push-a-longs and hula hoops. Children also visit the local park, childcare groups and places of interest where they can develop both their social and physical skills. 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? 1

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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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