Childminder, Out-of school day care in Leeds

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Unique reference number EY301723 Inspection date 10/03/2009 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 five children, four of whom are in the early years age group. She is registered on the Early Years, Compulsory and Voluntary Child Care registers. The childminder lives in the Calverley area of Leeds with her husband who is an occasional assistant, and their two children aged 16 and five years old. All of the ground floor is used for childminding and there is a rear garden for outdoor play. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The quality of the provision is good. The children benefit from the childminder's success in communicating well with parents and other agencies to ensures that the individual needs of the children are met successfully. However, limited information is obtained from parents about the children's starting points. Her knowledge of children's individual needs contributes effectively toward their all round welfare, well-being and self confidence. The childminder reflects positively and effectively on the service she provides and therefore the children progress well in all areas of learning and development. Good evaluation systems support her capacity for self improvement and she acts promptly to address any area's of perceived weakness.

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further?

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

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further?

 obtain information from parents about what children know and can do when they first start to attend.

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provision

The childminder maintains excellent records and documentation, constantly reviewing and updating to ensure that she is able to provide good quality care for the children and their families. For example, her records of possible risks and hazards to children are meticulously detailed and daily diaries exchanged with parents have comprehensive accounts of the child's care for each day. This has a significantly positive impact on the safe and efficient management of the Early Years Foundation Stage, and ensures that the individual needs of all the children are consistently met.

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provision

The children benefit significantly from the childminder's commitment to improving the service she offers, for example, through additional training and self evaluation. Her capacity for improvement is clearly demonstrated through the improvements since her last inspection. She has implemented routines for regular emergency evacuations, and has a clear system to record any existing injuries to the children. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder works very well with parents and other providers 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 ensures that children receive the individual support they needs.

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provision

The children's safety is given a high priority by the childminder, she presents all areas used by the children in a very safe and well maintained manner. Her understanding of how to minimize risks and hazards is well developed and she ensures that all resources, furniture and activities are suitable and safe for the children's use. The children's safety is further promoted through a clear child protection procedure and the childminder's good understanding of how to protect the children in her care.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has a good understanding of the developmental needs of the children, she uses sensitive observations of the children during their play to assess and effectively plan for their individual learning needs, interests and the next steps in their learning. However, limited information is obtained about what the children know and can do when they first start to attend which delays the initial assessment of their progress. There are good links with other providers, for example, schools and nurseries and the childminder ensures that she shares information in order to maintain consistency of care and learning for all children.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The children are stimulated and eager to participate in a good range of planned and spontaneous activities, such as construction, music, reading, art and craft. They happily organise vehicles on the road map, using their imaginations well to line up and move their favourite helicopters and cars around the floor. During everyday routines they have good opportunities to contribute toward their own care needs, for example, washing their hands, helping themselves to fruit and drinks at snack times. They are learning well about their own safety, joining in with emergency evacuations and following road safety advice whilst on outings.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The children are developing a good understanding about the world in which they live, for example, they celebrate festivals and traditions other than their own, such as Chinese New Year and the Japanese flower festival. They access a good selection of toys and resources which reflect positive images of race. gender and disability, for example, books, dressing up and small world figures. The children respond positively to praise and encouragement and they behave well. They understand what is expected of them as the childminder gently and consistently promotes good behaviour and sets realistic boundaries.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

During their everyday play the older children use number in their play, they sing songs and listen to stories, and count as they climb steps. The younger children begin to understand and explore shapes, picking them up and making good attempts to place then into the corresponding holes in a shape sorter. The This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 childminder skilfully supports the younger children with smiles and words of encouragement and the children respond warmly to her encouragement. 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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