Childminder in Kirklees

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Unique reference number EY277813 Inspection date 05/11/2008 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 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 2004. She is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her partner and child aged seven in Marsh, Huddersfield. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding, children use the bathroom on the first floor. There is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play. The childminder is registered for five children and is presently caring for two children on the Early Years Register. Children are able to attend on a full or part time basis. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are cared for in a welcoming environment where they are valued as individuals. The childminder works with parents to find out about children’s specific needs. Children are not totally safe as the childminder does not conduct risk assessments. Not all of the required documents are in place to promote safe and effective management of the children. The childminder is starting to build the Early Years Foundation Stage into her practice by planning activities and observing the children. However, the observation records do not show the next steps for learning. The childminder is in the early stages of assessing her strengths and weakness to evaluate the provision but is committed to continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the children’s observation records to show their next steps for learning

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further?

To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 replace the documentation as follows :- permission from parents for emergency medical treatment or advice, system to record accidents and medication, policy and procedure regarding safeguarding children and the procedure for parents to follow regarding complaints, along with the record of complaints (Documentation) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 19/11/2008  undertake a risk assessment and ensure that action is taken immediately to minimise risk particularly with regard to hazardous substances (Suitable premises, environment and equipment) (also applies to both parts of the childcare register) 19/11/2008  devise an emergency evacuation plan, practice this with the children and record any problems 19/11/2008 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 encountered and how they were resolved (Suitable premises, environment and equipment)

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provision

The required documentation for the safe and effective management of children is not all in place due to a recent burglary. These include written statements in relation to safeguarding children and complaints; a record of complaints; the system to record accidents and medication and permission from parents for emergency medical treatment or advice. The childminder is currently replacing the missing documents. She has completed the necessary training for childminders, including first aid training, ensuring that children are cared for appropriately.

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provision

The childminder has begun to assess her strengths and weaknesses, although she does not have a formal system for self-evaluation. She has attended training on the Early Years Foundation Stage and is starting to put her knowledge into practice by informally planning activities and is beginning to keep observation records of children's activities. The recommendations made at the last inspection had been given attention by attending training on child protection and behaviour management. The certificates of attendance have been removed from her premises. However, the childminder is able to confidently demonstrate her knowledge on both subjects by answering questions correctly.

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provision

Children's safety is not positively promoted because there is no system of assessing risks to children in place. For example, children are able to access hazardous substances such as soap powder, which is stored in a cupboard under the kitchen sink, cleaning materials in the bathroom and the childminders personal hair products, which are stored at the top of the stairs.

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provision

Children's individual needs are well met, because the childminder gains all the necessary information from parents before children start to attend the setting. Parents are provided with relevant verbal information about their child’s day regularly, as they collect them. They are also able to see their children’s observation records at any time. The childminder works closely with them, giving them choices. For example, they are able to choose to provide children's meals, the children currently attending bring a packed lunch.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates an appropriate understanding of child protection issues and is able to put procedures into practice, although she does not hold the required documentation. She protects children from infection by making it clear to parents that they should not bring their children if they are ill. She also uses disposable gloves when changing nappies. Children do not learn about the danger of fire, because there is no emergency evacuation procedure in place and fire evacuations are not practised. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are welcomed at the setting. They received support and affection which results in them feeling confident, motivated, healthy, happy and secure. Their independence is promoted well through easy access to a suitable range of resources. The childminder is starting to use her knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage to informally plan activities for the children. This results in them taking part in appropriate activities, indoors and outdoors and going on regular outings, therefore, making satisfactory progress in most areas of learning, towards the Early Learning Goals. The childminder is developing observation and assessment records, but these do not show the next steps for learning which means that activities are not always planned to promote children’s development. The childminder knows the minded children well and interacts well with them talking to them, and asking questions to promote language development as they

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

play. They enjoy looking at books, doing jigsaws and building together.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are treated with equal concern, their individuality is respected and their needs are met. The children take part in activities appropriate to their different needs and abilities, because the childminder is successful in promoting inclusive provision for them all. Anti-discriminatory practice is promoted so that all children feel valued. For example, posters and books which show children from different backgrounds are used with the children to help them learn to respect different cultures. Children explore their local area on foot, making good use of local facilities such as the library, shops, play gym and toddler group.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children have a healthy diet, with the parents providing packed lunches, and the childminder giving the children snacks of fresh fruit. The children learn about healthy eating, as the childminder sits with them while they eat, discussing their food. Drinks are readily available so that children can help themselves. They learn about hygiene through routines such as hand washing before meals and using their individual towels for hand drying. They are learning to keep themselves safe, through gentle reminders to tidy their toys so that they don't fall over them. The childminder does not drive, therefore the children learn about the importance of physical activity and fresh air by walking on regular outings. They develop physical skills through playing ball games, using a ride on toys and jumping on the trampoline in the, easily accessed, garden. The children are learning to socialise well through playing with each other and attending toddler group. They behave

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

well in response to the positive methods the childminder uses to manage their behaviour, and they are learning good manners because the childminder puts a strong emphasis on this. 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? 3 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? 4

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 4 How well are children helped to be healthy? 3 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 3 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 19/11/2008

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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 19/11/2008

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