Childminder in Leeds

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Unique reference number 320153 Inspection date 24/11/2008 Inspector Thecla Grant

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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 registered in 1997 she lives with her husband one adult child and one child of 13 years. They live in the Alwoodley area of Leeds. The childminder provides care to children between the hours of 07.45 to 18.00. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's home and three rooms on the first floor are used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden available for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to provide care to a maximum of six children under eight and currently has six children on role five are aged between eight months and seven years of age. The childminder walks to the local school to take and collect children. The childminder is registered to provide care on the Early Years register, compulsory childcare register and voluntary childcare register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder attends the local toddler group and childminding groups. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and is an accredited childminder.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder provides a homely environment where all children are valued; each child displays their artwork on the wall and have access to a wide range of resources in un-identified plastic boxes. These include resources that positively reflect the diversity of the local community. Arrangements for safeguarding children are good and the setting is well-equipped, safe and secure. The childminder works effectively with parents and other agencies to ensure that children are well cared for, their assessments are in place, and their starting points are discussed, but not recorded. Self-evaluation at all levels reflects rigorous monitoring and searching analysis of what the setting does and what it needs to improve.

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further?

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

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further?

 record and use the children's starting points to assess children's development and identify learning priorities

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provision

All documentation is in place these include the complaints policy and log book. The childminder has developed effective links with other providers to promote the care and education of the children. She has taken effective steps to evaluate her provision, and has devised a questionnaire about the service she provides for the parents to fill in. The childminder has tackled the identified weakness from the last inspection effectively; showing her capacity to successfully make necessary This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 improvements. As well as this her plans for the future are well targeted and bring about further improvements. For example, the childminder has been offered a small claims grant to support children's learning in information technology.

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provision

Children are offered a wealth of resources to support their learning and development. Parents are well informed about their children's achievements through their profiles and discussion. Children's learning and development is monitored through continual assessment, but it is difficult to see children's progress as their starting points are not used as part of the development progress.

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provision

The childminder strives to improve her service and provide high quality care and education by attending a wide range of relevant courses and workshops. She uses this knowledge effectively to provide the children with a good range of learning experiences. All children achieve as well as they can regardless of background because the childminder successfully promotes inclusive practice.

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provision

Children are safeguarded because the childminder has attended child protection training and is able to recognise if a child is at risk. The childminder also makes sure her home is secure indoors and outdoors through the effective use of risk assessments. Children know the emergency evacuation procedures and all fire equipment is in place. Robust arrangements are in place to promote children's health. For example, the childminder is vigilant in maintaining her first aid certificate. She plans and displays a menu for the week; of the nutritious foods she will prepare for the children. Further to this the childminder keeps a record of the children's dietary requirements and any allergies they may have.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder effectively plans her learning environment to help the children to make progress towards the early learning goals. For example, children enjoy dance as they play ring games, they practice their mark making using crayons and develop their imaginative play, as they play with the small world equipment. As a result, children are making good progress in their learning and development. There is a variety of resources for the children to choose from.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children enjoy the various activities provided by the childminder during the day; they particularly enjoy matching real life objects. For example, children match the colour coded towels to the correct pegs belonging to their peers. Children know colours, such as pink, purple and green. They listen to stories about fire fighters, and enjoy making up their own game pretending to be fire fighters.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children develop their sense of time as they remember and talk about the birthday cake they helped to bake. They also have good opportunities to develop their large motor skills by regular visits to the local park. Parents are encouraged to share what their children can do. However, children's starting points are not recorded or used to track the progress they are making in the different areas of learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder liaises well with other providers delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has obtained the school and nursery curriculum to extend This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 activities with the children. For example, the childminder extended the Diwali activity by providing artwork for children to make Diwali lamps. The childminder promotes inclusive practice by making sure all children's needs are met. Children with English as an additional language listen to familiar songs in their home language; the childminder has also learned a few words to communicate with the children.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children understand and adopt healthy habits, such as good hygiene practices. For example, they know why they need to wash their hands and discuss that germs in their tummies will make them ill. Children are taught the importance of eating fruit and vegetables and make healthy choices about what they eat and drink. The childminder has effective systems place to prevent the spread of infection, and children are well cared for if they have an accident or become ill because the childminder is appropriately trained in first aid.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has a very good understanding of how to safeguard children; she checks the identity of visitors and makes sure all visitors sign the visitor’s book. As well as this, the childminder has a very good understanding of child protection and makes sure children learn how to keep themselves safe by regularly practising the emergency evacuation procedures. 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? 1 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

Since the last inspection there have been no complaints made to Ofsted that required the provider or Ofsted to take any action in order to meet the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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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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