Childminder in Leeds

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Unique reference number EY302493 Inspection date 29/04/2009 Inspector Thecla Grant

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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 eight years and 10 years in the Beeston area of Leeds, close to shops parks and schools. The whole ground floor of the childminders home is used for childminding and an enclosed garden is available for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder provides care between the hours of 07.30 to 19.00. She is registered to care for four children under eight of whom no more than three may be in the early years age range. She is currently caring for three children in this age group. The childminder also offers care to children aged over five and 11 years of age. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder collects children from the local school and attends the local toddler group on a regular basis.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory. The childminder provides a welcoming setting where children's needs are valued. The learning environment and resources are available to all children and some steps have been taken to safeguard and promote the welfare of the children. All documentation is in place, however, not all record keeping is up to date. All children make suitable progress in their learning and development, and partnership with parents is good, however, systems are not fully in place to analyse and review children's development. The childminder's capacity to maintain continuous improvement is suitable.

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further?

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

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further?

 plan appropriate play and learning experiences based on the children's interest and needs and analyse and review children's development to plan the next steps in their development and learning needs  make written parental permission is sought from all parents to the seeking of any necessary emergency medical advice of treatment.

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further?

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

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further?

 make sure necessary steps are taken to safeguard and promote children's welfare. 08/05/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder strives to provide high quality care and education by attending training courses and workshops and has booked onto courses, such as a child protection course. She maintains records, policies and procedures required for the safe and efficient management of her provision; and makes sure parents are provided with adequate information about their child's achievements and progress. However, not all permission is sought from parents regarding emergency medical advice or treatment. Parents are encouraged to share what they know about the welfare of their child when their child first starts to attend.

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provision

The childminder has recently moved home and has not effectively risk assessed all areas of play. For example, children have easy access to the kitchen, first floor and part of the garden, which is not suitable for them to play. Further to this only part of her home has the appropriate fire equipment. As a result, children are not consistently safeguarded indoors and outdoors. The childminder has a general understanding of child protection issues and procedures and has a flow chart in place as a guideline for any referrals.

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provision

The childminder knows the children well and encourages those who need encouragement as well as making sure children's favourite toys are available to them. Further to this she has obtained information on the different religious and cultural foods enjoyed by different races and implements these into her provision. The childminder has evaluated her setting and identified areas for improvement, as well as this recommendations raised at the previous inspection have been suitably tackled in terms of improved outcomes for children.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder provides adequate support for children's learning and makes sure the learning environment helps children to progress in their learning and development. Opportunities for children’s language for thinking and imaginative play are promoted as they pretend to take a bus ride to collect their friend from school. Children enjoy playing on the bus and show awareness in numbers and names as they count how many pennies they need to give to the childminder. Young children develop their language for communication well and name familiar animals, such as horse and goat. Further to this the childminder builds their vocabulary by teaching them new words, for example, octopus and tree. Children have constant opportunities to explore and investigate their surroundings, in the well thought out play room, and choose their favourites. For example, children enjoy playing musical instruments and cars.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder ensures there is a balance of adult-led and child-led activities. For example, children' successfully complete puzzles, solving where each shape fits into the space on inset board and when completed they repeat the same puzzle again for a good length of time. Children enjoy a range of challenging resources and activities, such as mark making and playing with the small world vehicles and car park. They have constant access to the garden, where they enjoy playing This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 basket ball and riding on the scooter. Children learn new skills, such as how to jump on the trampoline.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder adequately plans activities for the children, such as making a vegetable garden. She photographs children at activities and uses these as part of her formative assessments. As well as this she records observations of the children at play; but these are not linked to the areas of learning and are not evaluated to plan the next steps in the children's learning. As a result, each child's experience across the areas of learning is not consistently planned to meet their individual needs.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has taken some steps to safeguard and promote the welfare of the children. For example, children are appropriately cared for if they have an accident or become ill whilst in the setting because the childminder is trained in delivering first aid. The childminder provides nutritious meals for the children during the day and drinks are readily available for all children to access independently. Children generally learn to keep safe through regular emergency evacuation practises. However, children are not taught to tidy toys away after use, as a result, toys left on the floor have become a trip hazard causing an accident. 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? 3 How well are children helped to be healthy? 3 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 3 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

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