Childminder in Bradford

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Unique reference number EY100403 Inspection date 16/03/2009 Inspector Ingrid Szczerban

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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 2001. She lives with her children aged 15 and 14 years old, in the Bolton area of Bradford, in West Yorkshire. On the ground floor the lounge and dining kitchen are used by children, and toileting facilities in the bathroom on the first floor. An enclosed outdoor play area is available. Access is down three steps to the garden and front door, and there is disabled access to the premises via French windows. The family have a pet rabbit.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time and currently cares for six children, aged between two and 10 on a full and part-time basis. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register, the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

Regular outings are undertaken to local toddler groups, the park, the library, to shops, the woods and to farms. The childminder receives training and advice from the local authority.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the provision is good in meeting the needs of children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Good attention is given to meeting the learning and development needs of children. Children partake in a wide range of activities and make good progress in all areas of learning. Inclusive practice is promoted well and children are very much valued and respected as individuals. The childminder is able to assess her provision well and can accurately identify areas for improvement. She demonstrates a good capacity to continuously improve.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop systems for recording the starting points of children at admission  maintain a current first aid certificate.

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provision

The childminder manages her provision well. She uses effective means to evaluate and improve the service she provides. She has identified and taken steps to address areas for development in her provision. For instance by fully complying with the recommendations made at the last inspection and attending further training. The Ofsted self-evaluation has been completed, and the childminder acts on advice given from the early years development worker. She consults with parents as to their satisfaction with the service, and their letters of reference about the childminder are testimony to the good service offered. The childminder is committed to ongoing improvement through training. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Partnerships with parents and carers are good. The childminder gathers information from parents prior to admission, enabling her to effectively meet

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provision

individual children's dietary and medical needs and to help with settling-in. Daily chats keep parents informed of their child's activities, and parents have free access to their child's development files. The childminder talks with parents about current themes being followed so that learning can be extended at home. No children currently attend any other settings delivering the EYFS.

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provision

Children are safeguarded. All adults in the home are vetted and written consents are obtained from parents. The childminder fully understands child protection issues and knows the procedure to follow, should the need arise. All potential hazards on the premises are minimised and suitable risk assessments are made and implemented. The childminder does not hold a current first aid certificate as it has recently expired. However, suitable arrangements have already been made to update it the week following this inspection.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The welfare needs of children in the EYFS are met very well. Meticulous hygiene routines are followed and the sickness policy is rigorously implemented, in order to help prevent the spread of any infections. Children learn to wash their hands thoroughly between their fingers and they wear plastic gloves to feed the rabbit. Healthy and nutritious home-cooked meals are provided for children, and they enjoy eating fresh fruit each day. Children are encouraged to help prepare food, and through discussions they learn about which foods are good and bad for them. Children receive fresh air and exercise each day on outings and playing in the garden, and they rest and sleep according to their individual needs so that they remain healthy. Suitable arrangements are made to meet children's individual dietary and medical needs.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Effective practices are employed to ensure that children learn how to keep themselves safe. They learn about road safety and wear hi-visibility vests on outings, and regularly practise the fire drill. Children know how to come down the stairs safely as they automatically shuffle down on their bottoms.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The children make good progress in their learning and development. Accurate observations and assessments are made by the childminder which include what children are interested in, what they are learning and their next steps for progression. Plans of activities are used flexibly to follow the direction that child may wish to take, thereby sustaining their interest and promoting children's self- esteem and creative ideas. However, there is a lack of clarity about the starting points of what children can do before they attend as no record is kept.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are confident, happy and settled in their warm and loving relationships with their childminder. They learn self-care skills such as feeding, toileting and dressing themselves. Their self-esteem is boosted by the fact that they are given many choices, not only about play but also which flavoured yoghurt they would like, how much juice they want and whether they would like to play inside or This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 outdoors. Children get on well together and are learning to share. Minor squabbles between young children are quickly sorted by the childminder. For instance, two children wanting to jump on the trampoline at the same time are told that they must take turns, and the childminder skilfully diverts the attention of the waiting child to riding a tractor.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children learn about the world around them in everyday activities and outings. They help to feed the pet rabbit, go shopping, use different forms of transport and they know that the postman delivers letters. Children learn to value and respect their own and other's cultures and ways of life through activities, the resources they play with and eating foods from around the world. They communicate well and can recall past events.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children learn about numbers and problem solving in everyday activities. Such as counting how many turns of the apple stalk will it take before it drops off, and how to manage to do up a zip fastening. Creativity is valued and children are given many opportunities to express themselves through craft activities, role play, song and dance and playing with sand and water. 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.

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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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