Childminder in Leeds

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Unique reference number EY358628 Inspection date 27/01/2009 Inspector Linda Filewood

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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 2007. She lives with her husband in Crossgates, a suburb of Leeds. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding purposes and there is a garden available for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

This provision is registered to provide two places for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage and is also registered on the Childcare Register. Children occupying these places share the same facilities as the children in the early years age range. The childminder is currently minding one child under five and one child over five, before and after school, on a part-time basis.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children, and attends local toddler groups on a regular basis. The family has a dog. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory. The childminder creates a safe and welcoming environment, and is skilled at making sure that each child learns and develops through the good range of activities. She is fully aware of the children's individual needs and levels of development by sharing information with parents and through her progressive knowledge of each child. The childminder is aware of the areas for development within her provision, and has plans to address these in order to improve the outcomes for children. She satisfactorily provides an inclusive environment where children learn to respect others and their backgrounds. Children’s welfare is clearly promoted and the children enjoy a healthy lifestyle. Documentation is well organised but not all parental permissions or risk assessments required under regulation are in place to fully support children's safety and welfare.

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further?

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

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further?

 extend the complaints policy to show Ofsted's role in the procedure and ensure the complaints log reflects the changes in recent legislation  further develop observation and assessment arrangements to identify learning priorities for each child to help in the planning of relevant and motivating learning experiences.

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further?

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

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further?

 obtain parental permission, at the time of the child's admission to the provision, to the seeking of any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment (Safeguarding and welfare) 03/02/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  maintain a written risk assessment to identify aspects of the environment that need to be checked on a regular basis (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) (Suitable premises, environment and equipment). 10/02/2009

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provision

The childminder organises resources well so that children access them easily and play in a safe environment. She is suitably aware of her role and responsibilities in safeguarding children's welfare and keeping them safe. The childminder clearly understands the local child protection procedures and what to do should she have a concern about any child. All required documentation for recording accidents is in place. Some well written risk assessments, for example, for outings are in place. However, these do not include all aspects of her setting that need to be checked on a regular basis. This fails to comply with regulation and compromises children's safety. The childminder has completed basic training, obtained a relevant first aid qualification, and is now identifying further courses with a view to further developing her knowledge. She is broadly aware of areas for improvement within her setting and how to address these so that there is a beneficial impact on

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provision

children's welfare, learning and development.

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provision

The childminder shares information with parents daily about their child's activities and has a notice board in the playroom for further information. She obtains relevant information from them during their child's settling in period, to ensure that she is aware of each child's specific needs and backgrounds. This helps her cater and plan specifically for them. The childminder clearly understands the need for parental consent before administering medication. However, she does not obtain their permission, at the time of their child's admission to the provision, to the seeking of any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment. This is a requirement under legislation to safeguard children's welfare. She shares her policies and procedures which support her working practice with parents, although the complaints policy does not fully explain Ofsted's role to them.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are happy, engage readily in play and chat confidently with visitors. They self-select toys, games and books from a wide range as the childminder sits on the floor to play with them. She appropriately supports them in developing new skills and asks relevant questions, often using mathematical language. This extends their thinking and helps them build on what they know. For instance, whilst doing jigsaws together, the childminder asks which colours match and whether the piece goes at the top or the bottom. Children concentrate well and turn jigsaw pieces round in their hands to try them in different positions, confidently asking for help when needed. The childminder suitably plans activities around the children's daily routines, their individual needs and interests. She has a clear understanding of each child's abilities and which areas to develop further through discussion with 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

parents and observation of the children's play. The childminder has not yet fully developed the formal individual profiles for the children, linked to the Early Years Foundation Stage, in order to further assist and focus her planning for the next steps in their learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder adapts activities well so that all children enjoy them. For example, younger children try to fit the shapes into the shape sorter holes whilst older ones find specific coloured shapes. They enjoy stories together and choose books from a story sack containing games, books and dolls from another county. The use of fun resources to promote discussion increases children's knowledge and understanding of the wider world. Children’s fine motor skills are effectively encouraged. Older children are very competent at drawing faces with all the features and chatter about the size of the circles they have drawn. They enjoy outings, for example, to play football on the field, and the childminder ensures their safety by talking to them about crossing roads safely whilst walking. She promotes healthy eating well. Children have a choice of fruit and enjoy a daily, home-cooked, nutritious meal, which the childminder ensures contains reduced salt. They receive gentle

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

reminders to remain seated and not put too much in their mouth when eating, which supports their understand of keeping themselves safe. Children are learning good behaviour through encouragement to share as they play with the resources. Clear explanations help them understand the effect of their actions on others. 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? 2 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 2 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 (Suitability and Safety of Premises and Equipment). 10/02/2009

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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 (Suitability and Safety of Premises and Equipment). 10/02/2009 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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