Childminder in Leeds

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Unique reference number EY305093 Inspection date 25/02/2009 Inspector Ann Webb

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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 for four years and is currently caring for six children all of whom are in the early years age group. She is registered on the Early Years, compulsory and voluntary Childcare Registers. A room on the ground floor and all the first floor are used for childminding and there is a rear garden for outdoor play. The first floor accommodation is accessed by a flight of stairs. The childminder lives with her husband and her son aged 16 and son aged 10 years, and the family live in the Yeadon area of Leeds. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the provision of welfare and learning is good. The childminder ensures that she meets the individual needs of all children, providing learning opportunities which keep all the children actively engaged. She follows effective routines which ensure that the children are safe, healthy and have good opportunities to be involved in their local community. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure that the children's welfare and learning needs are fully understood and met, however links with other providers are not yet established. Effective evaluation of her strengths and weaknesses enables the childminder to plan actions for improvement and further development.

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further?

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

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further?

 establish links with other providers to ensure the progression of the children's welfare and learning.

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provision

The childminder is well organised and efficient, maintaining all the required records and documents needed for the care and learning of the children. She consistently implements routines and procedures which effectively contribute toward the safety and well-being of the children, for example, emergency evacuations and comprehensive risk assessments for indoors and outdoors. Additionally, she presents resources and equipment which are suitable for the ages and abilities of the children, ensuring that they are able to safely and independently make their own choices. The children's safety is further enhanced as the childminder has a good understanding of the Local Safe Guarding Children Board procedures, and is confident to record and report any concerns about the welfare of the children in her care.

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provision

The childminder reflects on her practice through self evaluation, identifying areas of strengths and areas for further development. For example, redesigning the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 kitchen area to enable the children to participate in food preparation and identifying activities which will supports children's smooth transition into school life. She has a good commitment to continually improving her provision having recently completed training in food safety, effective management of children's behaviour and Early Years Foundation Stage. In addition, since her last inspection the childminder has completed first aid training, and obtains written permission from parents to seek emergency medical advice or treatment for their children, this has effectively improved the safety of the children.

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provision

The childminder works very well with parents to ensure that the children's individual welfare and learning needs are completely recognised and supported. Parents are strongly encouraged to contribute toward their children's achievements and progress, and to share what they know about their children. Links with other services such as the children's schools and teaching staff are not yet established, therefore supporting the children's welfare, learning and development to ensure progression is not consistent.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The children are interested and engaged in a very good range of planned and spontaneous activities and make good progress in all areas of learning. For example, the older children use their imaginations well during role play, they carry bags and teddy bears pretending to go shopping, chatting and sharing their ideas. The younger children pay close attention to the older children and attempt to fill their own bag with toys. Conversations between the children and the childminder are relaxed and informal and the children are confident to express themselves and to make their needs known. Younger children make good attempts to communicate and mimic sounds to express their delight and frustrations.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has a good understanding of the care and developmental needs of all the children and is able to plan for their individual interests and the next steps in their learning. She observes the children at play and confidently assesses how the children are progressing toward the Early Learning Goals. These observations are supported with written captions and photographs. Good information collected from parents about what the children know and can do when they first start to attend enables the childminder to effectively assess their initial progress.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

During everyday activities the children successfully learn to count and use number in songs and rhymes. The childminder incorporates counting as children climb the stairs and they look at the numbers on the boat moorings whilst visiting the nearby Tarn. The children are making good attempts to mark make, using pens, crayons and pencils and they proudly show their drawings which are displayed for them to admire.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The children learn about their own safety and have a good understanding about road safety, the older children know you have to listen for cars and hold hands on the road. They are beginning to become familiar with the local and wider community and visit toddler groups, parks, shops and schools. They celebrate traditions other than their own and enjoy making dragons for Chinese New Year This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and eating their food with chopsticks. They make good contributions toward their own care needs, visiting the toilet and washing their hands and develop a good understanding of healthy eating as they eat fresh fruit for their snack. 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

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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