Childminder in Bradford

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Unique reference number EY307540 Inspection date 23/03/2009 Inspector Dawn Bonica 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 was registered in 2005 and lives with her husband, who is also her occasional assistant, and three children aged ten, eight and six years in a detached house in the village of Menston, near Ilkley. She is registered to care for children on the Early Years Register and the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. The lounge, dining room and kitchen on the ground floor of the childminder's home and one bedroom upstairs is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for five children on the Early Years and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register and is currently caring for eight children, of whom five are in the Early Years Foundation Stage, one is on the Child Care Register and two children are aged over eight years. She walks to the local school to take and collect children and also takes them to a nearby park and a toddler group. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and also the local childminding network. She is a local authority Quality Assured Childminder.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the quality of provision is good. The childminder provides very good care and education for children in almost every area of her practise. Each child is supported well so that no individual is disadvantaged. The needs of all children are routinely met because the childminder recognises the uniqueness of each child.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The setting’s policies and procedures are effective and inclusive for those children who attend and they are available to, and understood by, all parents. Partnerships in the wider context are used to promote good quality education and care so that all children make progress in their learning and development. The childminder's plans for the future are well targeted to bring about further improvement to the provision and good outcomes for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure that the risk assessment covers all areas of the home where children have access.

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provision

The childminder is focused on promoting children's well-being, fosters their all- round development and continually strives to improve the care she provides. She maintains the records, policies and procedures required for the safe and efficient management of the Early Years Foundation Stage effectively and ensures that the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 needs of all children are met. The childminder remains suitably qualified to administer first aid with an up-to-date certificate and she attends local authority courses to keep herself abreast of new developments in childcare. Children's safety is well considered and good risk assessments identify how she will reduce or eliminate risks in almost all areas. However, the downstairs toilet is also used for storage of household items and the childminder has not identified how she manages this area for risks.

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provision

The childminder monitors her provision through regular quality checks and self- assessment. She demonstrates a good capacity to make improvements and those made since the last inspection have had a beneficial impact on children. For example, she ensures that her garden remains free from hazards and practises emergency evacuation drills regularly with the children.

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provision

Inclusive practice is promoted effectively so that all children achieve as well as they can regardless of background. The childminder has established appropriate procedures to identify and support children with additional learning or development needs. She has established good links with other providers to promote the integration of care and education. For example, she liaises with other providers regarding each child's achievements and acts as an effective contact point with parents.

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provision

The childminder promotes good parental involvement in children's development within her childminding practise. Parents make a significant contribution to their children's profiles so that their all-round development is enhanced. For example, information from their children's profiles is readily exchanged. The childminder identifies how she will facilitate the next steps and parents indicate how they will promote them at home.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder supports children's learning and development well and demonstrates a good knowledge of how children develop. She provides a good learning environment that helps children progress towards the early learning goals. Her home is welcoming and inviting, with children's artwork displayed as well as useful information for parents. The areas of play are accessible to all children, with a wide range of toys at floor level for young children or on low shelves, presented in clear boxes, for older children.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Information from observations and assessment is used well to ensure that children achieve as much as they can in relation to their starting points and capabilities. For example, she keeps daily diaries for very young children and makes very effective observations on children's development, which involves the knowledgeable monitoring of each area of learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

There is well planned, purposeful play and exploration, both in and out of doors, with a balance of adult-led and child-led activities. Children are encouraged to be active learners, to be creative and to think critically. For example, the childminder encourages them to think about what they want and to be clear about their goals This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 by asking appropriate questions such as "how many ice cubes do you want?" when selecting a quantity of ice cubes. She then asks them if it is enough and whether they would like some more. Children count the ice cubes onto the tray and select other resources, such as corn flour and some diggers to scoop the melting ice cubes. The play then develops into a 'tea time' activity as the children decide to make 'pies' with the resulting goop and then 'cook' them in the toy microwave.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder promotes children's behaviour and helps them to think about their own needs and those of others. She achieves this skilfully by providing them with a wide range of stimulating activities. This means that they are highly involved in cooperative play and think about each other as they share equipment and take turns. The childminder helps them develop problem solving and collaborative skills through everyday play situations. For example, she allows the play to evolve according to the children's own agenda and they change the nature of their play as the ice cubes melt and the properties of the corn flour changes.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder gives children clear and consistent boundaries so that they behave in ways that are safe for themselves and others and re-enforces this by working collaboratively with parents. Children respond to the childminder's expectations and understand why they must do things, such as, wearing protective clothing for their messy activities and turning down the volume on the keyboard when she asks them to. They are very cooperative and help to clear away toys at the end of play sessions.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder helps children to understand the wider world through their play by introducing a wide range of toys reflecting positive images of disability, cultural diversity and positive gender. These include toy crutches and other disability awareness toys, a wide range of books, puppets and non-stereotypical dressing up. 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? 2 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

Since the last inspection there have been no complaints made to Ofsted.

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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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