Childminder in North Yorkshire

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Unique reference number EY239088 Inspection date 16/10/2008 Inspector Rachel Ayo

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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

Children only attend this setting before and/or after the school day and/or during the school holidays. The judgements in this report reflect the quality of early years provision offered to children during those periods.

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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 2002. She lives with her husband and their three children aged 10, eight and one year in a property in a quiet residential area of Eldwick in Bradford, West Yorkshire. On the ground floor the lounge and through dining area and conservatory are used for childcare purposes. Toileting facilities are on the first floor along with a bedroom which is used for sleeping children. Local amenities include parks, libraries, schools and nurseries and the premises are close to transport links. The childminder attends a range of groups throughout the week. Children have use of a secure driveway and garden for outdoor play. The family has a rabbit and a cat.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight years at any one time and, of these, two children may be in the early years age group. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. Children attend a variety of sessions during the week. The childminder is quality assured through the Bradford Childminding Network, is a member of the National Childminding Association and holds a level 3 childcare qualification.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children flourish in a stimulating and welcoming environment where highly effective partnerships with parents are accomplished, resulting in inclusion and children's individual needs being exceedingly well met. The childminder promotes most aspects of children's welfare with great success and children make very rapid progress in their learning and development. This is as a result of generally very thorough planning and assessment, teaching which highly motivates them and rich, varied activities. Strong emphasis is put on continuous improvement and good self evaluation enables the childminder to accurately identify her strengths and areas for future development, in order to continue to enhance the provision for children's care and education.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop the planning and assessment systems in order to identify clear starting points and match observations to the expectations of the early learning goals  ensure that children are supervised at all times. To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 complete the planned paediatric first aid course by 22/11/2008. 22/11/2008 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

Records required for the safe and efficient management of the Early Years Foundation Stage and to ensure that the needs of all children are met are maintained to a high standard. A wealth of policies and procedures, which are generally implemented well, provide a very clear sense of direction and enhance the care and learning of children. The childminder holds the most up-to-date safeguarding procedures and all adults in the household are vetted to promote children's welfare. Most aspects of children's safety are considered well. For example, written risk assessments are completed and the childminder informs her local council of any hazards identified on outings, such as glass in the park. Although the childminder has booked on a first aid course within the near future, she does not hold a current first aid training certificate as this has very recently expired. This is a breach in legal requirements. Children are generally well

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provision

supervised, although they are left momentarily whilst the childminder disposes of nappies outside.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a positive attitude and commitment to continuous improvement with regular quality checks being carried out due to the childminder's quality assurance status. The childminder is enthusiastic about her own personal development and recognises the importance of continuing to develop her skills, knowledge and understanding in order to provide good quality care and education. For example, she has attained a level 3 qualification and attended a variety of additional shorter courses since the last inspection. All recommendations from the previous inspection have been addressed, which means that improvements to health records, fire safety and the security of the garden have had a positive impact on children's welfare.

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provision

Utmost priority is given to fostering children's sense of belonging and security. This is effectively achieved because excellent relationships are established before placement through superb settling-in arrangements. Extensive information is exchanged with parents beforehand, for example, via the comprehensive childminding file, which includes a wide range of policies and procedures. Meticulous records, for example, relating to general information about the children, food preferences and home routines, enable the childminder to consistently meet children's needs and highly recognise and value their uniqueness. Detailed daily diaries, progress records, child development information leaflets, displays and newsletters ensure that parents are kept fully informed about the provision and their children. Effective links between the setting and home ensures continuity in children's care and education. The childminder has a thorough knowledge of

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provision

partnership working in the wider context in order to promote inclusion for children with learning difficulties and disabilities or who speak English as an additional language.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's learning and development are promoted exceptionally well because of a broad range of equipment and the efficient organisation of the environment, This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 routines and play opportunities. For example, all age groups explore space freely and make independent choices about their play and learning as they self-select from low level resources. The childminder is highly motivated and enthusiastic, which permeates throughout her provision, reflecting in children's interest and enjoyment. She plans the day purposefully, ensuring the arrangements are flexible and personalised to meet each child's needs. A wealth of experiences and activities are planned for children. These are based around themes, for example, autumn, animals and Eid, along with more individualised planning in line with children's next steps and interests, such as learning to ride a bike, recognising colours or sharing.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Displays make the environment stimulating, bright and welcoming and signs, notices and children's artwork help to create a successful learning environment where children feel a strong sense of belonging. Overall, individual profiles are developing extremely well in order to track children's progress effectively.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children develop an excellent sense of worth through the first class interaction, attention and support they receive from the childminder. Excellent role modelling by the childminder, for example speaking respectfully, using manners and sitting with the children to eat, results in children developing impeccable social skills. Children thrive on constant praise and encouragement and enjoy the warm and caring reassurance from the childminder, for example, as they wake from their sleep. The childminder's excellent attitude to equal opportunities means that children are effectively helped to learn about diversity. For example, resources provide positive images of people from a wide variety of backgrounds, meaningful practical activities around festivals take place and the childminder introduces a range of cuisine, such as planning a curry night.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children present as happy and are extremely well settled, including babies who are new to the setting. Warm, caring relationships are unquestionably effectively fostered, resulting in children feeling safe and secure and demonstrating a high level of confidence. For example, they readily approach the inspector to talk about the laptop or the colour of their eyes or hair. The childminder constantly communicates with the children, which results in them being confident communicators; she explains to babies what she is doing as she prepares lunch or changes their nappy, sings along to the music tape and reads stories skilfully and enthusiastically, whilst encouraging children's participation. Babies respond excitedly, babbling away, for example, as they explore a book for themselves or investigate sensory objects. Children show creativity as they experiment with musical instruments, carefully listening to the differing sounds, create leaf collages or squeeze new finger foods.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Excellent fine motor skills are exampled as young children correctly grasp mark- making materials to draw around stencils.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children develop a good awareness of healthy practices through good hand washing routines and make healthy choices about what they eat and drink through the provision of a very nutritious and well-balanced diet. They have excellent opportunities to be active and develop confidence in their physical skills through a wide range of outings and access to equipment. Children are developing a good understanding of dangers and how to stay safe both indoors and outdoors, for example, through activities linking to road safety, which have been arranged at a toddler group. 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

Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound 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? Outstanding The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement. Good

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How effective is the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement? Good

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How well does the setting work in partnership with parents and others? Outstanding

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? Good How well are children helped to be healthy? Good How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? Outstanding How well are children helped to make a positive contribution? Outstanding

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped develop skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being? Outstanding

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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 which required the provider or Ofsted to take any action in order to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register.

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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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