Childminder in Bradford

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Unique reference number EY295623 Inspection date 29/10/2008 Inspector Cynthia Walker

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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 2004. She lives with her partner and grown-up child in a mid-town house in the Cottingley area of Bradford. The childminder is within walking distance of the local school, shops and park. The areas used for childminding are the lounge and kitchen diner on the ground floor and the childminder's bedroom and bathroom on the first floor. Children have use of secure front and rear gardens for access to outdoor play. The family pets include three cats, a dog and a rabbit.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight, and when working with an assistant 12 children under eight. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. Currently there are twelve children on roll; of these five are in the early years age range. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and has completed the 'children come first' Quality Assurance scheme. She is a team parent childminder with the team parent project and has completed the Cache level 3 Diploma in Home based child care.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder provides interesting learning opportunities that meet the children's needs and sustain their interest. Children enjoy their time with the childminder and make good progress. The childminder actively works with parents and others to ensure each child is valued as a unique individual. The learning environment and availability of resources support most children's individual needs. The childminder is taking effective steps to evaluate her provision for children's welfare, learning and development and has taken appropriate action to tackle recommendations from the previous inspection.

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further?

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

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further?

 review the strategies used to manage children's behaviour  review the use of equipment and resources to meet the individual needs of all children

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provision

The childminder is skilfully maintaining the documentation which is required for the safe and efficient management of her provision and actively promotes all aspects of children's needs. She has produced a comprehensive range of policies and procedures which are reflected in practice and effectively shared with parents. Detailed risk assessments ensure appropriate actions are taken to manage and eliminate risks to the children both in the home and on outings. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder is efficiently evaluating her provision and has clearly identified targets for future improvement. Detailed and well organised questionnaires enable parents and children to give their views on her provision, for example, parents' state that their children's needs have always been met and children say that they feel at home and are looked after when they are upset. Regular visits from the

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provision

local authority advisor enable the childminder to maintain the quality of her provision and review her practice. The childminder is committed to her professional development and has attended a variety of training including the Diploma in Home based child care. The recommendations from the last inspection have been appropriately addressed which has a direct impact on the outcomes for children, for example, resources are available within the lounge for children to access independently. The childminder has a sound understanding of child protection issues enabling her to appropriately safeguard the children.

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provision

Parents and carers receive well presented information packs highlighting details of the care and learning that the childminder provides. All parents sign an agreement relating to the policies and procedures. Regular newsletters and daily information sheets for individual children ensure that parents and carers are informed about their children's achievements and progress. Parents and carers are encouraged to share what they know about a child by completing the 'all about me' booklet as they begin their care. The childminder has established links with external agencies and has procedures in place to ensure children get the support they need.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has a sound knowledge of the learning and development requirements and confidently helps children to become active learners. She has a clear understanding of the individual children's progress in learning and development which is identified in their learning journals. The childminder skilfully uses this information to plan future activities to enable children to be challenged and achieve as much as they can. The organisation of her home encourages purposeful play and exploration which enables most children to make independent choices and be active in instigating their learning. However, the occasional use of some equipment impacts on younger children's ability to move independently and support their individual needs.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children use their imagination to carefully arrange resources as they introduce a picnic for the dolls and soft toys within the home. They work harmoniously together as they ensure each toy has a plate of toy food and extend this activity into a sleep area as they explain that the toys need to sleep because they have eaten too much. Children are able to make connections as they study factual books and question how they could make a turnip lantern. The older children pretend to be the teacher and look at books with younger children who confidently count a variety of different objects.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder sensitively supports the children's learning as she listens and skilfully interacts with the children during activities, for example, supporting children in cutting out shapes to make their witches. She is flexible and responds positively This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 to requests from the children to participate in creative activities and then motivates the children to maintain sustained interest. The childminder actively praises the children for their achievements as they show her their completed pictures. There is a good balance of adult- and child-led activities and the children have daily out of doors opportunities which include walks in the local area or visits to the library to collect information for projects on Halloween.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder effectively promotes the children's health and well-being. Children confidently follow good hygiene procedures within the home and there are clear systems in place to manage accidents or take action if children become ill. The childminder is teaching children to develop an understanding of how to maintain their safety as she explains that the crayons would be safer for younger children to use instead of the felt-tip pens. The written menus demonstrate that children are able to make healthy choices about what they eat and they enjoy good social interaction as they sit together at lunchtime. Children have developed very positive relationships and behave well within the home. The childminder actively promotes positive behaviour, however, not all strategies used to manage behaviour are appropriate to their stage of development. The childminder ensures that her home is well resourced, safe and secure.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

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? Good 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? Good

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How well are children safeguarded? Satisfactory

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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? Good How well are children helped to make a positive contribution? Good

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

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

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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 that required the provider or Ofsted to take any action.

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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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