Childminder in Bradford

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Unique reference number 302445 Inspection date 20/03/2009 Inspector Melissa Louise Patel

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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 1994. She lives with her husband and two children aged 12 and 16, in a semi-detached house, in the Eccleshill area of Bradford, West Yorkshire. Most of the ground floor is used for childminding and there is access to bathroom facilities on the first floor. The childminder is registered to work with an assistant, but is not currently using an assistant. There is a fully enclosed garden to the rear of the property. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children included on the Early Years and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. She is also registered to care for children on the voluntary part of the Childcare Register. She is currently caring for three children on the Early Years Register and one child on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. There are currently no children being cared for on the voluntary part of the Childcare Register. The childminder is a member of the

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Description of the childminding

Bradford Childminding Network and is quality assured with the scheme Children Come First.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the quality of the provision is good. The childminder promotes the Early Years Foundation Stage effectively for children, ensuring they are safe and included. Children's individual needs are met well as the childminder plans activities that are suited to their stage of development helping them progress well overall with their learning. Partnership working with parents works effectively ensuring relevant information is shared. Information gathered from other settings where children attend supports children's overall well-being. Evaluation of the settings strengths and weaknesses promotes positive outcomes for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the observation and assessment information to clarify children's individual learning priorities  record the fire evacuation practice  develop further opportunities for children to explore and use information communication technology and programmable toys.

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further?

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

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further?

 complete the paediatric first aid course currently attending. 04/04/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder's home is organised well to help children investigate the environment and stay secure. Children experience varied activities indoors and outdoors to support their enjoyment and learning. Policies and procedures are used effectively to keep children safeguarded. For example, risk assessments ensure regular checks are made indoors, outdoors and on outings. However, although regular checks are made to ensure fire safety, the evacuation procedure is not currently recorded. The childminder's first aid certificate has just expired, which is a breach of regulations. However, as the childminder has nearly completed an updated first aid course there is no risk to children. Systems to support children's learning are effective overall. However, some information to clarify children's current learning and development progress is limited.

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provision

The childminder evaluates her provision well to promote improvements for children. For example, significant improvements have been made to extend resources to support children's learning and to support diversity. She plans how to use these resources to support individual children. In addition, she takes advice from other professionals and attends relevant training. At the last inspection the childminder was asked to display her registration certificate and to improve healthy eating choices for children. The certificate is now displayed and the childminder is encouraging healthy eating by providing more fresh foods and vegetables.

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provision

Effective systems to involve parents and support children include a clear set of policies and procedures and access to development records, which parents are asked to contribute to. Partnership working in the wider context is supported through using information obtained to support children's welfare and develop children's learning progress.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children receive a variety of opportunities to help them develop well across the areas of learning. This is because the childminder observes children in their play and plans what type of activities are appropriate for individuals to help them progress further. For example, the childminder encourages communication and thinking skills for different children in a varied ways to keep them interested whilst learning, such as using story books that involve children by taking pieces out of the book at various stages of the story. Other children are encouraged to recall a well known story explaining details. The childminder encourages the use of other resources to support this activity, such as puppets that are fun for children to use. However, observations and assessments are clearly happening successfully overall, some of the information in place to clarify and confirm children's current learning and development progress is limited. Children enjoy stories and name colours and

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

animals in the book, receiving praise as they do so supporting their emotional well- being and promoting positive behaviour very well. Children are learning to recognise numbers through daily activities and from numbers displayed in the room. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The environment supports children's learning very well. Good quality resources are available for children to choose from that support their learning. For example, children explore paint and mark making materials. Resources to support diversity portray positive images of children, such as good quality jigsaws showing a child on crutches and a child in a wheel chair, helping children learn and value differences in society. Children are also learning about the wider world and communities on outings in the local community. Children use some toys that help them understand how they work, such as a key pad and toys to twist and turn to

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

operate, but the resources to support this area of information technology and programmable toys are not yet developed fully to support children's learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are helped to enjoy activities that keep them healthy. For example, children play outdoors and go on outings. They use a variety of resources to help them develop their physical skills well, such as balls, sit and ride toys and some climbing equipment. They eat foods to keep them healthy, such as freshly made Shepherds pie and fruit. In addition, resources are used to support children's understanding of keeping healthy and staying safe effectively, such as jigsaws showing hand washing and people who help keep us safe. Children also learn to stay safe well through regular discussions on road safety, and how to move around the environment safely indoors and outdoors. 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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