Childminder in Kirklees

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Unique reference number EY225181 Inspection date 06/04/2009 Inspector Angela Margaret Ellis

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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 September 2002. She lives with her family in the Birkenshaw area of Bradford, close to shops, park, schools and public transport links. The whole of the ground floor and the first floor bathroom of the property are used for childminding purposes. There is a secure garden available for outdoor play. Family pets include a rabbit.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age range. There are currently five children on roll and two in this age group. The childminder also cares for children aged over five years to eleven years. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the early years, compulsory and voluntary parts of the childcare register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder has completed the required childminding training and is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. All children are welcome into this safe and well organised environment that is child focused to meet their individual needs. This helps all children to make good progress in all aspects of their learning and development. Children’s welfare is promoted well irrespective of background or ability. The childminder is committed to her own personal development and recognises the need for continuous improvement and she uses several ways of evaluating the quality of her provision. Partnerships with parents contributes to promoting inclusive practice and this sharing of information enables the childminder to support the individual needs of children and provide continuity of care for them.

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further?

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

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further?

 use information, observations and assesments from others delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage to identify learning priorities within the planning.

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provision

The setting is well organised. The childminder has a comprehensive range of policies and procedures, which she implements successfully to ensure that all of the children in her care are safe and well cared for. Records required for safe and efficient management of the early year’s provision are well maintained. There are clear procedures for conducting daily checks to make sure that any hazards This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 highlighted through the extensive risk assessment process are minimised or eliminated for indoors, outdoors and for each type of outing.

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provision

Children are safeguarded because the childminder has a very clear knowledge of her responsibilities towards child protection and has a good understanding of the procedures to follow in the event of a concern or allegation. All safeguarding procedures are available along with relevant contact numbers and the childminder understands the need to record all accidents and existing injuries to children.

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provision

A successful partnership with parents contributes significantly to the children’s well-being and provides continuity of care. For example, some of the children have older siblings that attend and are now attending school. Children clearly benefit from this effective partnership and settle well in response, which enhances their experience and makes it a positive one. Positive feedback from parents through letters of recommendation received from them, further demonstrates the success of this two-way partnership.

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provision

The childminders capacity to maintain continuous improvement are demonstrated well through effectively implementing the recommendations made since the last inspection. Hygiene and safety practices have been improved and activities that encourage children to develop positive attitudes towards diversity and the wider world raises the quality of the service provided. The childminder demonstrates a positive commitment to training and keeps up to date with current practice and emerging issues through attending courses and has effective links with the Local Authority which successfully improves the outcomes for children’s learning. The childminder has made a start on the self-evaluation process by beginning to complete the Ofsted self-evaluation form and has sought the views of parents and children which enhances the success of the quality improvement process.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are settled, confident and content in a stimulating and caring environment. Established routines meet the needs of children, for example, for meals, activities and outings. The independence of the children is promoted well because they have free access to a wide range of toys and activities and make choices with enthusiasm and confidence. The childminder knows the children's likes and dislikes well and therefore, provides activities that she knows will interest and challenge them. For example, the aqua drawing attracted and sustained the interests of all the children for some time enabling them to develop their creative skills. Children are clearly happy and settled with toddlers content playing along side each other while exploring the activities available.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are supported by the childminder well when necessary, demonstrating that she understands when and when not to intervene. She knows the children well and has cared for some of them since they were babies. Good interaction is demonstrated through a calm, caring relationship between the children and the childminder. Children learn about the local community, the natural world around them and an awareness of the seasons through a wide range of outings and outdoor activities that includes local walks, visits to the local country park and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 another local childminder. Children are encouraged to care for the environment and they are actively encouraged to recycle as part of their routines. Children learn an awareness of diversity and other cultures through age-appropriate activities, for example, through activities, books, ethnic role play out fits and food from different

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

cultures. Children become aware of similarities and differences and increase their understanding of the wider world, because families have attended from other cultural backgrounds and differing disabilities, bringing with them a wealth of diversity to share with each other.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder observes the children to find out about what children know, can do and enjoy when they start at the setting and this forms part of an on going assessment of children’s achievements. These observations are used to identify the child’s next step of learning and are matched to the areas of learning within the written records. Systems are in place to liaise with parents and another childminder delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for children. This information is effectively evidenced within the progress records to demonstrate that they are contributing to the child’s progress and continuity of learning and care. For example, parents have contributed photographs of family members and special events and another childminder who cares for the children contributes observations, photographs and art work which is used to identify next steps. However, successful links have not been established with all settings involved in

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

the care of the children and they are not contributing in order to identify learning priorities.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's health and well being are extremely well met because children learn the importance of cleanliness through good daily hygiene routines. The childminder encourages the children to change out of their outdoor shoes when indoors to further promote good hygiene routines. Children effectively learn the benefits of eating for their healthy growth and development, encouraging them to lead healthier lifestyles. For example, they are offered and enjoy a good balance of nutritious home cooked meals and snacks made from fresh ingredients. Children are learning how to keep safe when on outings because the childminder reinforces the importance of road safety. They learn how to keep themselves safe if there is an emergency because the childminder organises emergency evacuations and talks to the children about which route they would take and where the assembly point is and a record is kept of these. Children behave well in response to the childminder's

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

positive and consistent approach to managing behaviour. Clear and realistic boundaries are established which effectively promote children’s understanding of right and wrong. They learn to care about and respect each other and other things, through the childminder being a positive role model and having a calm manner about her. 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 registration or 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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