Childminder in Kirklees

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Unique reference number EY233234 Inspection date 31/03/2009 Inspector Janet Skippins

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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 2001. She is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her partner and children aged two and seven years, in Cowlersley, Huddersfield. The whole of the ground is used for childminding, with toilet facilities on the first floor and there is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play. The childminder is registered for a maximum of four children and is currently minding one child in the Early Years Foundation Stage age range. Children are able to attend on a full or part time basis. The childminder drives to local schools to take and collect children. She 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. The childminder has a very good knowledge of children’s individual needs and promotes their welfare and learning with success. She works in close partnership with parents, which helps to ensure that the needs of children are very well met. The childminder is developing observation and assessment records, which show the next steps for learning and that the children make good progress. Most of the required documents are in place to promote the safe and effective management of the children. The childminder regularly evaluates her practice resulting in a service that is responsive to the needs of all users.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop observation and assessment records. To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 conduct a risk assessment, which identifies aspects of the environment that need to be checked on a regular basis, and review it regularly (Suitable Premises, Environment and Equipment). 15/04/2009

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provision

The required documentation for the safe and effective management of children is in place with the exception of records to show that risk assessments have been completed. The childminder demonstrates her positive commitment to continual improvement by attending relevant training courses. For example, she has attended training to find out about the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has put this into practice by starting to make observation and assessment records of the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children's activity. However, she plans to do these more regularly. Rather than using observation records to make written activity plans, the childminder informally plans activities, which follow children’s interests. This results in the children making good progress in relation to their starting points.

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provision

The childminder has given attention to the recommendations made at the last inspection. She has improved documentation, enhancing the children’s health and safety. The childminder evaluates her service well and has started to use the self- evaluation form. This has helped to identify her strengths and weaknesses and make plans to improve. For example, she plans to introduce a parents’ questionnaire so that she can formalise the way she obtains their views.

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provision

Records, policies and procedures are easily accessible, used appropriately, and made available to parents. Information regarding children's welfare, achievements and progress is shared through regular discussion. In addition, records of written observations of children’s activity with photographs and examples of their work are shared with parents. Parents inform the childminder about what their children are learning at home, which results in a good partnership. This enables the childminder to meet the needs of the children very well.

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provision

The childminder has secure knowledge of safeguarding children. She takes care not to allow people whose suitability has not been checked unsupervised contact with the children. The home is safe because the childminder conducts visual risk assessments before the children arrive, although there are no records to show risk assessments are in place. However, children learn about the danger of fire because they practise emergency evacuations with the childminder and records are in place to verify this.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are welcomed at the setting. They receive support and affection, which results in them feeling confident, motivated, healthy, happy and secure. Their independence is promoted well through easy access to a wide range of resources. The childminder uses her good knowledge and understanding of child development to informally plan interesting activities both indoors and out. She treats children with equal concern, respecting their individuality and meeting their needs. The childminder effectively promotes inclusive practice by encouraging children to take part in activities, which are appropriate to their different needs and abilities. Anti- discriminatory practice is actively promoted so that all children feel valued. For example, children learn about people with disabilities by using model wheelchairs.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children learn about their local area by going on outings to toddler groups and parks. They are developing a good knowledge of the importance of physical activity and fresh air through regular use of the outdoor area where they do craft activities as well as using ride on toys and balls. During the inspection, three year olds show they have good hand-eye co-ordination when the childminder supports them to use scissors. They enjoy making Easter cards using interesting materials such as feathers and shiny coloured paper. In addition, they play shop, using an electronic till and develop counting skills as they use play money. They receive This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 skilful support from the childminder to extend their play and develop their language though frequent use of books. As a result, the children are making good progress towards the early learning goals. Their development is recorded in

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

observation and assessment records, which clearly show their next steps for learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are cared for in a welcoming, purpose made environment. They have two playrooms, where their work is displayed, with easy access to an outdoor play area. This means they are able to choose to play in or outside on most days, depending on the weather. They learn about how to keep themselves safe, indoors and out, and how to identify potential hazards. For example, the childminder helps them to learn about road safety when they are out walking. Routines like regular hand washing before eating are in place to help the children learn about health and hygiene. They learn about healthy eating through discussion while eating their meals and snacks. The minded children behave well, are learning to share, and show good manners. The childminder follows her policy on behaviour management using positive strategies, such as praising the children when they behave well. 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? 3

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 3 How well are children helped to be healthy? 3 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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report. 15/04/2009

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified above. 15/04/2009 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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