Childminder in Leeds

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Unique reference number EY311028 Inspection date 13/01/2009 Inspector Linda Filewood

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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. She lives with her husband and children aged 10 and six in Cookridge, a suburb of Leeds. The whole of the ground floor and first floor bathroom are used for childminding purposes and there is a garden available for outdoor play. The premises are accessible to people with limited mobility.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder occasionally works with an assistant. This provision is registered to provide three places for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage when working alone and four places when working with an assistant, and is also registered on the Childcare Register. Children occupying these places share the same facilities as the children in the early years age range. The childminder currently has seven children in the early years age range on roll. She also minds eight children on the Childcare Register, whom she minds part-time before and after school and occasionally during the school holidays.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder walks and drives to local schools to take and collect children. She attends the local toddler groups. The family have two guinea pigs and fish. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder provides very effectively for all children in the Early Years Foundation Stage with an exciting range of activities and play opportunities. The flexible system of planning successfully involves the children, their interests and individual needs. Children enjoy their time with the childminder, whose effective working relationship with other professionals actively contributes to their learning and development progress. The childminder creates a safe and welcoming environment and is skilled at providing an inclusive environment where all children benefit. She is aware of the strengths and areas for improvement within her service and constantly strives, through an excellent partnership with parents, to improve the outcomes for the children.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop the detail and use of observations to assist in planning for the relevant next steps in children's learning  extend the written risk assessments to show the regularity of the checks and when they have been checked. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder's accurate documentation and records fully support children's health, safety and well-being. Detailed risk assessments of her premises and outings maintain a safe environment for children to play in but do not show when or how often she reviews potential hazards. The childminder regularly reviews the policies and procedures, which underpin her efficient working practice, to ensure they are in line with recent changes. They demonstrate a clear understanding of her role and responsibility for safeguarding, providing an inclusive practice and promoting the children's welfare. Parents are kept very well informed about the service the childminder provides, their child's daily activities and achievements and comment very positively about the care their children receive. The outstanding partnership with parents and other provisions the children also attend significantly enhances the consistency in care the children receive and actively contributes to

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provision

their progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder effectively uses parent questionnaires and the Ofsted self-evaluation form to identify key strengths and areas for improvement within her provision. She has taken positive action to address the recommendation made at the last inspection; children now practise emergency evacuation on a regular basis, which has improved their safety. The childminder's excellent commitment to on-going professional development fully enhances and extends the inclusive service she offers families.

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provision

Children make choices from the well organised resources and flexibly planned activities, which are successfully structured to meet their individual needs, abilities and preferences. A very good range of outings and visits to childminding groups provide children with alternative play opportunities. These stimulate their enjoyment of play and learning whilst also developing their social skills and local knowledge. The childminder has a very clear understanding of the activities to provide each child in order to support their learning and development. This includes any additional or different provision required to meet particular individual needs. She skilfully meets the needs of children with English as an additional language. For example, the childminder finds out from parents key words and the greetings they use in their language so they feel secure and valued. She competently identifies and assesses each child's stage of development and records

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provision

regular observations of their play in very comprehensive profiles. However, some observations do not focus clearly on the child's ability or knowledge and this sometimes limits their effectiveness in planning for the relevant next steps in children's learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are fully involved in an excellent range of activities which develop their imagination, language, creativity and physical development. These help them make progress across all areas of learning. The childminder places strong emphasis on ensuring that her practice is inclusive for all families. In particular, she provides interesting opportunities that teach children about other countries, languages and cultures. For instance children enjoy a monthly international day when they taste the food, dress up and take part in arts and crafts activities associated with that This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 country. The planning is flexible, responds well to the children's interests and capabilities and is securely based on their starting points on entry through information gathered from parents. Staff from other settings the children attend contribute effectively to the planning process as the childminder works closely with

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

them in order to plan the next steps in children's learning. She compliments the work and topics the children enjoy at nursery so they receive very good continuity in their learning and development.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are settled and enjoy their time with the childminder. They independently select activities from the wide, age appropriate range and confidently move freely about the setting. The childminder offers the children competent support. For example, she sits a younger child on her knee to help them during a craft activity so that everyone is fully included in the enjoyable experience. They use a broad range of small equipment with increasing control as they choose tools for specific tasks, such as glue and mark making equipment when colouring 'smiley' faces. Children are keen to communicate and interact readily with the childminder, who supports their developing language skills well. She repeats words that are unclear and ensures that children who have English as an additional language are fully understood. Children play well together and the childminder occasionally reminds them about playing safely and sharing equipment. They behave well, benefit from

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

lots of praise and encouragement and respond well to any guidance.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children have good opportunities to learn about healthy living and routinely wash their hands before eating. They play in a clean environment, where cross infection is well considered and effectively prevents the spread of viruses. Children enjoy a healthy diet and meals are well balanced, freshly cooked and nutritious. Fresh drinking water is readily available for children and they help themselves from their own cups, which encourages their independence. Children benefit from a good range of safety measures and security of the provision is constantly maintained. There are effective procedures for their safety outside of the setting and children enjoy an abundant variety of outings. They participate fully in the varied and interesting activities organised by the local childminding group, which significantly extend and enhance their play opportunities. 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? 1 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? 1 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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