Childminder in LeedsOfsted inspection, 9 Feb 2009

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Unique reference number EY299654 Inspection date 09/02/2009 Inspector Kaldip Kaur Chaggar-Brown

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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 has been registered since 2005 and is registered on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary part of the Childcare Register. The provision is open all year round except for the childminder's holidays. The childminder lives in a semi detached house and the whole of the ground floor and first floor bathroom is used for childminding and there is a garden for outdoor play. Access to the provision is via steps to the front and rear entrance. The childminder lives with her husband and two children aged twelve and seven years of age in the Bramley area of Leeds.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children at any one time and is currently minding six children altogether, four of whom are in the early years range. The childminder take and collects children from the local school and runs a parent and toddler group. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and has completed a level three qualification in Developing Child Care Practice.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. The childminder has an effective partnership with parents and as a result the childminder recognises the uniqueness of each child. She meets the needs of children effectively by offering good support and all children are actively welcomed and included in the provision. Children’s welfare is promoted and they make good progress in their learning and development. However, there are weaknesses in regard to reflecting and self evaluating the practice within the provision and in some required documentation. Also the childminder does not currently hold a first aid certificate which is a requirement.

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further?

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

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further?

 further develop systems to continuously reflect on practice and identify strengths and priorities for development  ensure that risk assessments clearly include details of when and by whom they have been checked.

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further?

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

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further?

 complete an appropriate paediatric first aid course [Suitable people]. 25/03/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder is organised in the majority of areas and ensures that children are well looked after and enjoy their time in her care. She maintains most policies and procedures which contribute to the efficient management of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Recommendations made at the last inspection have been fully addressed resulting in the quality of the provision improving for children. Although the childminder undertakes some self evaluation including discussions with other childminders, the strengths and areas for improvement within the provision are not fully identified. However, the childminder is committed to improving the service she offers for example, she has sought feedback from parents and attended courses, she demonstrates good capacity to make further improvements. At the current time the childminder does not hold a first aid qualification, which is a requirement, and children’s well being is not fully promoted as a result.

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provision

Polices and procedures are mostly in place and record keeping is kept up to date. This includes written permissions from parents regarding use of sun creams and taking children in a vehicle. Children are kept safe as the childminder has effective systems in place to minimise risks to children. However, risk assessment records are not clear in defining when they were carried out and by whom. The childminder has a good understanding of the child protection procedures and has all documentation in place with regard to this.

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provision

The childminder works well in partnership with parents to ensure children are fully supported. The childminder has effective systems in place to share information with them such as via telephone calls and daily discussions. Prior to children starting the childminder provides clear information about her service to parents. She discusses the child’s day, achievements and progress at the end of the day with parents so that they are kept fully informed. She continues to seek feedback from parents about their child’s learning and development. Links with other providers include local childminders and the teaching staff in school. These links help to ensure that children are receiving care and education that complement each other.

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provision

The premises are organised well with children eating their snacks and meals in the dining kitchen. Toys and resources are age appropriate, suitable and safe for children to use and as well as provide challenges. All children have easy access to toys including very young children and they make good decisions as to what to play with. All children are involved in activities and included in the provision. Children achieve and have their needs met effectively regardless of their background.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are very settled and confident in the childminder's care. She is very attentive to children and talks to them about what she is doing, where they are going and what will happen next. She reminds children of what they did at home and about children’s friends and family members. The childminder uses ‘all about This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 me’ sheets completed by parents to gather information about their child’s starting points. She links this information to areas of learning and development and to children’s next steps. The childminder successfully uses this information to make plans for future activities.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's welfare needs are effectively met. The childminder arranges meals and snacks at appropriate times. Young children have good opportunity to rest or sleep. Children learn how to keep themselves safe through activities such as fire evacuations. Older children are reminded to keep younger children safe by shutting the stair gate.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children take part in a varied and interesting range of activities and experiences. Younger children enjoy playing with natural materials such as wooden toys, cane balls, musical toys. The childminder spends time with children playing with them for example, with younger children she rolls the balls towards them and encourages children to roll them back. She positively reinforces children’s experiences by selecting a different toy, a plastic ball, and rolling this as well. Younger children show their delight by making noises to which the childminder listens. The childminder effectively continues to make links for example, whilst playing with an animal jigsaw the childminder introduces plastic animal figures and a book about animals. Children see the links and begin to understand that different objects have different characteristics but all are related.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children’s pre writing skills are developed from a young age for example, younger children use water based mark making pens on a plastic sheet. The childminder talks about feeling the wet marks and encourages children to do the same. Children have good opportunities to learn to share and play together when playing with board games. Children also have good opportunity to play on their own if they wish. Children enjoy listening to songs and rhymes as well as joining in. Children show keen curiosity in toys that fit together or make music and looking at children's websites on the computer.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Outings include visiting parks, places of interest and toddler groups. Children also experience public transport widening their understanding of their environment. Children enjoy fresh air and exercise whilst running round the park as well as developing their physical skills. Younger children enjoy feeding themsleves at meal times with a spoon and help themsleves to a drink from a beaker, this develops their independence and self esteem. The childminder gives praise and encourages children to continue. The learning environment helps children make progress towards the Early Learning Goals. 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? 2 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? 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: 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

There have been no complaints made to Ofsted since the last inspection.

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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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