Childminder in Leeds

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Unique reference number EY311276 Inspection date 09/01/2009 Inspector Ann Webb

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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 is registered to care for four children and may care for up to 10 children when working with another childminder. He is currently caring for four children, all of whom are in the early years age group. He works with his wife who is also a registered childminder, he is registered on the Early Years, compulsory and voluntary Childcare registers. He lives in a house in the Wortley area of Leeds with his wife and two children aged six and 10. All of the ground floor is used for childminding and there is a rear garden for outdoor play. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The individual welfare needs of all children are appropriately met and they make satisfactory progress in their learning and development. Partnerships with parents is good and appropriate links with other providers is used to promote the education and care of the children, and the children's health and safety is well maintained through routines and procedures. The childminder does not use self evaluation to plan for improvements, and he is not confident to use observations of the children's progress to support and assess children's learning.

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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 processess for self evaluation. To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 develop systems to use sensitive observations, assessment and planning to support the children's learning. 16/02/2009

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provision

All the individual needs of the children are suitably identified and met, ensuring that the children's health and well-being is maintained appropriately. For example, a clear sickness policy contributes effectively to prevent the spread of infection. The children's safety is well managed as the childminder has a good understanding of how to protect the children in his care, for example, recording and reporting child protection concerns. The childminder maintains all the required records and documents, for example, accidents and medication, and hazards indoors and outdoors are assessed and clearly identify any potential risks to children.

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provision

The day-to-day operation of the setting runs smoothly with routines and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 procedures effectively applied and managed. For example, relationships with parents are well established and include a daily two way flow of written and verbal information, the childminder makes every effort to ensure that all parents are fully informed and understand the information they are given. He is committed to working closely with parents to promote and meet the individual needs of the children in his care, and to support their families with a flexible service.

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provision

The childminder has an appropriate capacity to make improvements, for example, keeping up to date through additional training and implementing the recommendation since his last inspection, for example, resources reflect positive images of race, gender and disability. However, the use of self evaluation does not fully address all areas of the provision, which limits any identification of areas for development.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The children have appropriate opportunities to achieve through a suitable balance of adult led and self chosen activities and they make satisfactory progress in all areas of learning. The children are settled and relaxed in the childminder's care and babies feel secure through close one to one attention, for example, as they snuggle up together for feed time. Interaction between the children and the childminder is positive, and babies are supported and encouraged to practice their emerging language skills through mimicking sounds and listening to the childminder's voice.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The children enjoy creative play, listening to music and dancing to their favourite and familiar tunes. During art and craft they are able to develop mark making skills, handling tools and materials for painting, printing and drawing. There are suitable opportunities for them to develop their physical skills, such as, walking to and from school and visiting the park. The children's behaviour is managed sensitively, and they are guided by praise and encouragement. They are expected to be kind and considerate to each other and are learning to share and take turns.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder plans activities and implements routines which enable the children to contribute positively toward their own health and safety, for example, hand washing, toileting, following emergency evacuations and road safety advice. The children are given suitable opportunities to become independent and are able to access resources and equipment safely.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

During everyday play the children are encouraged to develop an understanding of number and counting. They sing counting songs and rhymes, count objects in books and become familiar with shapes and sizes through informal conversations and games. The childminder has begun to track the children's progress with some records of their development, these are not yet sufficient to enable the childminder to assess the progress they are making or to plan for their individual learning needs. 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? 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? 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: 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 in order to meet the Early Years Foundation Stage General Welfare Requirements.

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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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