Childminder in Kirklees

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Unique reference number EY308358 Inspection date 01/07/2009 Inspector Helen Blackburn

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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 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. She lives with her husband and two children aged 11 years and five years in the Kirkheaton area of Huddersfield. There are schools, shops, parks and access to public transport in the local area. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder’s home is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The family has a rabbit as a pet.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age range. She is currently caring for two children in the early years age range. She also offers care to children aged over five years to 11 years, and she is currently minding ten children in this age range. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder takes and collects children from the local school and nursery and she regularly attends several toddler and childminder support groups. She 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 has good relationships with the children and parents and they work well together to meet children’s individual needs. The childminder promotes children’s welfare well and through having a developing knowledge of children’s learning, she helps children to make sound progress in their development. She provides a welcoming and safe environment that helps children learn about diversity and positive behaviour. A number of detailed policies and procedures outline the service provided for children, although some documentation is lacking. The childminder’s approach to self-evaluation is developing and she understands the importance of involving children and parents in the process. Her commitment to training and personal development is good.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop planning, observation and assessment arrangements to ensure they include all the relevant elements to support children’s learning and progress.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure the risk assessment record includes aspects of the environment that need to be checked on a regular basis, when and by whom they have been checked 15/07/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register)  complete a full risk assessment for each type of outing and ensure it is reviewed before embarking on each specific outing. 15/07/2009

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provision

The childminder's self-evaluation process is developing and through discussions, she has begun to seek the views of parents and some children to help her evaluate her service. This has contributed to her identifying realistic priority areas for development, which reflects the needs of the children and families attending. Through regularly attending training, contact with other childminders and accessing the local children’s centre the childminder keeps up to date with current childcare practice. This demonstrates good commitment to developing her knowledge, skills and understanding. She uses the ideas gained to influence her practice, which consequently has a positive impact on promoting children's welfare and learning. The childminder has successfully addressed all the recommendations from her last inspection, which demonstrates her commitment to improve her provision. For example, through extending resources and activities she helps

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provision

children learn about diversity and through reviewing her medication policy, she ensures she promotes children’s health.

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provision

Relationships with the parents are good, through detailed policies and procedures they receive good quality information about the service provided for children. Through regular discussions they share and exchange information about the child’s day, activities and care, which contributes to promoting continuity and meeting children’s needs. In addition, positive written comments from parents express the many attributes they feel the childminder brings to their children’s experiences. The childminder understands the importance of involving parents and others in children’s learning and development. She has begun to involve parents by encouraging them to look at their child’s development records. When children attend other settings, the childminder is aware of her responsibilities in establishing links so that she can work with them to promote continuity in children’s learning.

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provision

The childminder has a sound understanding of safeguarding issues. She supervises the children well and she maintains a safe environment for them to play by ensuring she has a number of appropriate safety precautions in place to minimise accidents. However, risk assessments to cover all aspects of the environment and outings that need to be checked on a regular basis are lacking, which is a breach of a specific legal requirement. She maintains detailed documentation, including a number of written policies and procedures that contribute to the safe and appropriate management of the setting. Through play, discussions and activities, the childminder helps the children to develop a good understanding of how to keep themselves safe. The children take part in fire evacuations, they discuss road safety on outings and they know running indoors or climbing on the furniture can cause accidents. Through having a sound understanding of child protection issues,

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provision

This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 the childminder is aware of her responsibilities in protecting children from harm. She understands child protection procedures, which means she takes appropriate action if she has concerns about a child in her care. All adults living on the premises have undergone appropriate checks. In addition, she ensures all visitors to the home are supervised at all times so that children are protected from harm.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder promotes positive outcomes in regard to promoting children’s welfare. She promotes children’s health through establishing effective procedures and routines to manage illness, infection and hygiene to minimise cross-infection. This results in children having a good understanding of health and personal care. For example, they understand washing their hands kills germs. In addition, the childminder’s cleaning routines ensures her home is maintained to a good standard of cleanliness. Through healthy snacks and home-cooked nutritious meals, the children are well nourished and they learn about making healthy choices. The children have regular opportunities to be active, they play outdoors, and they go on walks and play at the local park. This helps the children to develop a positive attitude towards exercise and supports them in leading a healthy lifestyle. There is a good range of resources available to support children’s physical development, for

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

example, babies roll and crawl and they climb on and off the seesaw with increasing skill.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has good relationships with the children and the children respond well to her. She knows them well, which contributes to her meeting their individual needs and supporting their learning. She promotes continuity for children by building into the day children’s individual routines. This results in the children being happy, secure and settled in the friendly and welcoming environment the childminder provides. The childminder appropriately manages children’s behaviour through establishing clear boundaries and consistent routines so that the children know what is expected of them. The childminder regularly praises the children; she encourages them to share and take turns and to be polite to others. Through resources, activities, discussions and visits in the local community the children are learning about the world in which they live and diversity. This contributes to children having a positive attitude and respect towards all people in society. For

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

example, the children recently explored French customs and cultures through tasting foods, looking at books and through role-playing in their own French market.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The children have a positive approach to their learning; they eagerly and enthusiastically join in activities. For example, younger children laugh and smile as they make noises banging the bricks together and children thoroughly enjoy looking at books, making music and creative activities. Children have good opportunities to make their own choices in play and when planning activities the childminder builds on children’s interests. The childminder is actively involved in children’s play, she interacts with them well and through asking questions and by providing appropriate activities, she helps children to make steady and consistent progress in their learning. The childminder’s understanding of the learning and development requirements is developing. For example, she is beginning to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 understand how the varied range of activities she offers children link with the

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

areas of learning. She has begun to carry out observations on the children and she understands the importance of identifying children’s next steps, including planning for these. However, her systems are still evolving and not yet fully established. 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? 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: 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 (CR5.4 Suitability and Safety of Premises and Equipment). 15/07/2009

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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 (CR5.4 Suitability and Safety of Premises and Equipment). 15/07/2009

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