Childminder in Bradford

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Unique reference number EY312531 Inspection date 18/02/2009 Inspector Rasmik Parmar

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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 July 2005. She lives with her child in a terraced house in Low Moor, Bradford in West Yorkshire. The basement floor and the ground floor is available for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden at the front of the house available for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

Local amenities include parks, library, shops, schools and nurseries and the childminder's premises are situated close to transport links.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register, compulsory and the voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of three child on the Early Years Register, and a maximum of three children on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

Children attend a variety of sessions throughout the week. There are 11 children on roll.

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Description of the childminding

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 good. Children are happy, settled and play confidently in the childminder's home. The childminder has a sound awareness and knowledge of inclusive practice, ensuring that all children are valued and have their individual needs met. The childminder has begun to reflect on her practice and has identified areas for future development.

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further?

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

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further?

 further develop children's learning by working together with parents to extend learning at home

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provision

The childminder’s home is well organised enabling children to move safely and freely between rooms on the ground floor and basement. Children are kept safe as the childminder gives appropriate attention to identifying risks within her home and on outings. Older more able children are encouraged to take an active role in identifying risks to help them understand how to keep safe. For example, there are topic based activities on 'stranger danger', and 'stop, look and listen'. Risk assessments are formally recorded in an organised way to ensure all areas are included such as outings. Children are safeguarded as the childminder is vigilant in her supervision. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children's welfare is safeguarded because the childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of possible signs and symptoms of abuse, and of the relevant procedures. The childminder ensures that comprehensive risk assessments are

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provision

completed on all areas of the house, the garden and for when on outings.

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provision

Children make good progress in all areas of their development. The childminder makes regular observations of children; she uses this information to assess their progress and to plan future learning. Planning is flexible and allows young children to influence the daily routine.

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provision

The childminder understands the importance of liaising with parents and other agencies to promote consistency of care for the children. Parents are provided with a good range of policies and procedures, which underpin her practice. However, the childminder does not work together with parents to extend children's learning at home.

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provision

The childminder seeks permission from parents for emergency medical advice, and is able to deal effectively with accidents and when administering medication.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are happy, content and confident in the care of the childminder. They have developed a warm and affectionate relationship both with the childminder. The childminder is attentive towards the children, and provides a varying array of resources and activities to ensure children are fully occupied. She clearly knows the children well and plans activities to ensure each child can develop and progress according to their individual needs. For example, by providing a range of interesting activities for pretend play and introducing a wide range of vocabulary. Good techniques, from clear questioning and repetition of key words, provide young children with the opportunity to further build on their communication skills.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's self-esteem is promoted as the childminder displays their achievements and uses reward charts as part of managing their behaviour. Their independence is developed as children are able to freely choose from the range of resources which they can easily access.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's social skills are developed as they sit together at the table to eat snack and main meals. Children are provided with a range of balanced nutritional meals. To ensure children remain hydrated during play they have independent access to drinking water.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children have daily opportunities to access fresh air as they walk home from school. In addition they access a range of activities to develop their physical skills as they attend local play parks. Children gain a good understanding of keeping safe as they learn about road safety and regularly participate in emergency evacuation procedures. 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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