Childminder in Leeds

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Unique reference number 320235 Inspection date 20/11/2008 Inspector Ann Webb

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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 March 1998 and is currently caring for five children, three of whom are in the early years age group. She is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Registers.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder lives with her husband and three children aged 19, 17 and 12 years. They live in a house in the Horsforth area of Leeds within walking distance of local amenities such as shops, the library and the park. The whole of the ground floor of the property is used for childminding and there is an enclosed garden available for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder runs a local carer and toddler group and is active in the local childminding group. She is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Learning opportunities for all children are excellent and all children consistently make very good progress in all areas of learning. They are actively engaged and completely immersed in all aspects of their environment. Partnership with parents and other providers is exemplary, with very good communication between all carers to fully ensure that the children's individual care and learning needs are understood and fully met. The childminder is highly committed to the improvement of her provision. She uses extremely effective systems to monitor and identify improvements and has continued relentlessly to develop her knowledge and understanding through training and research. All aspects of children's safety and protection are assured through clear and comprehensive policies and procedures. Additionally, there is excellent provision for children's physical and emotional well- being.

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further?

To further improve the high quality early years provision the registered person should consider:

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further?

 continue to develop observational assesments of children's progress.

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provision

The childminder uses self-evaluation as a positive tool to reflect very effectively on what is being done well and to identify ways to make improvements. Monitoring is rigorous and covers all aspects of the provision, with well targeted actions resulting in sustained improvements to the provision. Additionally, all parents, children and other professionals are fully involved with the process and contribute significantly. The childminder's capacity for improvement is clearly demonstrated through her This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 response to her last inspection by continuing to identify areas for ongoing development.

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provision

All records, policies and procedures are frequently reviewed, updated and used as working documents to fully ensure the needs of all children are effectively met. Comprehensive and high quality risk assessments and actions taken are used consistently to identify, manage and eliminate all hazards to children and to ensure that the children's health and well-being are effective. Additionally, all children are safeguarded effectively through the childminder's clear understanding about how to protect the children in her care.

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provision

The day-to-day organisation is managed smoothly and highly efficiently and children are very comfortable, totally settled and completely relaxed in their environment. They benefit significantly from the exemplary partnership with parents and others; for example, home visits are made by the childminder and there are well-established links with schools and nurseries.

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provision

Additionally, parents are provided with good quality information relating to their children's care and education. They frequently view observation records and are strongly encouraged to add information about their children's achievements at home. They complete accident and medication records with their signatures and are kept fully informed about the outings their children participate in, with clear details of all activities.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The learning environment is supported by extremely well-planned purposeful play which inspires the children to explore their indoor and outdoor environment with joy and which results in them being creative and active learners. The children make significant gains in their learning due to the information which is collected through comprehensive observations and assessments of their progress in relation to their starting points and individual capabilities. These observations continue to develop as the childminder establishes links to the Early Years Foundation Stage and to the early learning goals.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The children benefit significantly from the very good partnerships established between the childminder, parents and other providers. Sharing of information about children's progress is given a high priority by the childminder in order to help all children to feel fully included and able to achieve and contribute positively. Additionally, the children behave well and have a well-developed understanding of their boundaries and what is expected of them.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has a very good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and developmental requirements and she is extremely confident in helping the children learn both indoors and outdoors. For example, during a baking activity she skilfully covers all areas of learning and is clear about the outcomes for the children. They explore the texture of the cereal flakes, watch closely as the chocolate melts, use physical skills to place ingredients into bun cases and then count confidently to 10 as they decorate with coloured sweets. The childminder This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 uses this activity well to extend the children's understanding of being healthy and staying safe. For example, children know that they have to wash their hands before touching food and to take care when mixing hot liquids.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

All children are fully included in all aspects of their environment. They are strongly encouraged to be independent, for example, in self-chosen activities and personal hygiene. They explore and participate in their local and wider community through accessing groups to socialise with their peers and discover the wonders of the outdoor world. Additionally, activities, toys and resources reflect a wide variety of customs, traditions and beliefs of others and depict positive images of race, gender and disability. The children relish the opportunity to sit cosily with the childminder to read together and enjoy their favourite stories. They select a well-loved book and snuggle up to share a quiet and relaxed moment, happy in each other's company. 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? 1 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 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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