Childminder in Leeds

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Unique reference number EY366290 Inspection date 13/01/2009 Inspector Abigail Caroline Cunningham

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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 2007. She lives with her husband and three children aged four, 11 and 13 years in Garforth, Leeds. The whole ground floor of the childminder’s house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. Access to the home is via the front door and over the threshold. When working on her own the childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children at any one time and there are two places available for children in the early years age range. When working with another childminder, they are registered to care for a maximum of seven children at any one time and there are five places available for children in the early years age range. The childminder can also offer places to older children, before and after school. Children occupying these places share the same facilities as the children in the early years age range. There is one child on roll aged one year. This provision is

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Description of the childminding

registered on the Early Years Register and the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children and attends various local parent and toddler groups.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder has recently attended Early Years Foundation Stage training, and is in the process of putting her newly acquired knowledge into practice, therefore, there is scope to improve the children's assessment records . The childminder has not fully met some of the welfare requirements which relate to safeguarding, complaints, risk assessments and qualifications. The childminder is currently getting to know the children and their families, for example, she finds out about the children's individual needs, backgrounds, routines and parents' preferences. All children are included, they make adequate progress in their learning and they enjoy their time at the childminder's.

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further?

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

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further?

 provide evidence that a childminder registration course has been completed  further develop the children's assessment records, so that they clearly identify the next steps in children's learning.

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further?

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

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further?

 complete written risk assessments for the home, outdoor area and outings (Suitable premises, environment and equipment) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 27/01/2009  take steps to ensure that a fire blanket is provided in the kitchen (Suitable premises, environment and equipment) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare 27/01/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Register)  make available to parents a written statement that provides details of the procedure to be followed if they have a complaint (Safeguarding and welfare) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 27/01/2009  ensure a safeguarding children policy and procedure is in place (Safeguarding and welfare) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register). 27/01/2009

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provision

The childminder is committed to improving her practice and she has some plans in place for making improvements, such as increasing the range of outdoor toys and equipment. The childminder is mostly aware of all the legal requirements, for example, she holds public liability insurance and has completed a relevant first aid course and childminder registration training. The childminder's first aid certificate is available to view within the childminder's information file, however, she has not yet obtained the childminder registration course certificate to show that she has attended this course.

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provision

The childminder knows the possible signs and symptoms of abuse, the reporting procedure and has local safeguarding contact details readily available. She has previously completed a safeguarding children training, as part of the childminding registration course and knows to record any existing injuries. However, the childminder does not have a safeguarding children policy and procedure in place, which is a specific legal requirement.

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provision

The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents to help identify and meet the children's needs. The childminder discusses all aspects of practice with parents during initial meetings. The parents receive clear information about the children's care through daily discussions with the childminder, which includes telephone calls. Feedback from parents is positive, as an e-mail can be viewed in the childminder information file, which praises the childminder's care and the range of activities that are on offer. However, a written statement that provides parents with the details of the procedure to be followed if they have a complaint is not in place, which is a specific legal requirement.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are cared for in a home where most risks have been identified and minimised, for example, safety gates are in place and dangerous substances are inaccessible to the children. Smoke detectors are fitted at each level of the house, the fire in the living room is fitted with a guard and an emergency evacuation procedure is in place. However, a fire blanket is not sited in the kitchen, which means that adequate fire control equipment is not completely in place. Additionally, there is no written evidence available to show that risk assessments for outings, the childminding premises and the outdoor play area have been This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 undertaken, which is a specific legal requirement.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Through effective use of observations and photographs, the children's development records clearly link to the six areas of learning and show the children's achievements and progress. However, these do not identify what needs to be included in planning for children's individual next steps in learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder plans activities around the children's individual needs and interests. The children are encouraged to make decisions about what they would like to play with and have developed a positive approach to learning, for example, young children enjoy exploring the childminder's home and resources. They have regular opportunities to be involved in messy and creative play, such as painting. Young children have fun playing with the drum kit, looking at books with the childminder, visiting the local park, soft play area and playing with the football on the playing field. Young children also like to join in with action rhymes and songs, such as 'twinkle, twinkle little star' and 'round and round the garden' and as a result, they are successfully learning new words. 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? 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? 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 (CR5) 27/01/2009  take action as specified in the early years section of the report (CR5) 27/01/2009  take action as specified in the early years section of the report (CR7) 27/01/2009  take action as specified in the early years section of the report (CR2). 27/01/2009

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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 in the early years section of the report (CR5) 27/01/2009  take action as specified in the early years section of the report (CR5) 27/01/2009  take action as specified in the early years section of the report (CR7) 27/01/2009  take action as specified in the early years section of the report (CR2). 27/01/2009 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 registration.

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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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