Childminder in Leeds

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Unique reference number 319743 Inspection date 18/02/2009 Inspector Liz Whitehead

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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 since 1989. She lives with her husband and their adult daughter, in Churwell, a suburb of Leeds. The ground floor and first floor bathroom of the property are used for childminding purposes and there is an enclosed garden for outdoor play. The childminder takes and collects children from school and attends local groups. She is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to provide care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time, of whom three may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding three children in this age group. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the childcare register.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the provision satisfactorily meets the needs of children in the Early Years Foundation Stage. Children are happy, confident and able to make a positive contribution due to the good relationships they share with the childminder, who values them as individuals. All the required documentation is suitably maintained and readily available, although the childminder has not reported a significant event.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder successfully works in partnership with parents to promote children's care and well-being, therefore, they make steady progress in all areas of learning. However, systems to obtain children's starting points, monitor their progress and plan for the next steps in their learning are not sufficiently developed. The childminder has begun to develop links with other settings and to evaluate her own practice although this does not always identify gaps in the provision.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop systems to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the setting  obtain information about what children know and can do when they first attend  develop observations to plan for the next steps in children's learning and monitor how they are progressing towards the early learning goals  further develop links with other providers to promote the integration of children's care and education.

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further?

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

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further?

 improve knowledge and understanding of the 04/03/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 requirements set out in regulations and notify Ofsted of significant events (Documentation).

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provision

The childminder actively develops and fosters an effective partnership with parents and shares full information regarding the children's care on a daily basis which ensures that children's individual needs are met. The childminder knows the children well and enables them to eat and sleep according to their own routine and parents' wishes. The childminder has begun making links with other settings that children attend to ensure the services they receive compliment each other and enhance their care and learning.

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provision

Suitable risk assessments are in place which identify and reduce hazards to children indoors, outdoors and on outings. Additionally, the childminder has an appropriate awareness of the procedure to follow if she has concerns regarding a child in her care. However, she is not fully aware of the significant events which need reporting, this compromises some aspects of children's safety. She regularly updates and increases her knowledge and skills through accessing relevant training. For example, the childminder has attended a number of courses regarding the Early Years Foundation Stage to ensure that she is familiar with current legislation and suitably promotes the outcomes for children.

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provision

The childminder has begun to evaluate her practice, although this does not fully assess the strengths and weaknesses of the setting to improve children's learning and care. Improvements made since the last inspection successfully contribute towards children's care and well-being. Policies are regularly updated and shared with parents and the children have a greater understanding of others through daily access to resources that promote positive images of disability.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The children are interested and keen to participate and explore a varied range of adult-led and child-initiated play experiences. They clearly enjoy their time with the childminder and form meaningful relationships with her and their peers. A younger child is really excited when an older child arrives and rushes to give them a hug. The childminder manages children's behaviour positively and is very proactive in preventing situations rather than reacting after issues have occurred. For example, distracting children from fighting with the play animals by encouraging them to name the animals and supporting the children in making the animals stand up.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

All children enjoy good interaction with the childminder who is interested in what they say and do. Activities are carefully adapted to ensure that they are appropriate for all children. For example, when making bead mats the childminder helps young children sort the colours, talks with more able children about patterns and offers support to the older children when required. The childminder skilfully uses this activity to promote many areas of learning. For example, mathematics This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 through counting the beads, and science, as the individual beads hold together when heat is applied. The children spontaneously demonstrate their knowledge, younger children correctly name the circle and star and older children name the hexagon and state that it has six sides. This activity is also successfully used to encourage the children to acknowledge, respect and appreciate their own and

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

others backgrounds as they talk about skin tones, families and why people have different skin colours.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's learning is not fully supported as the childminder does not obtain information regarding their developmental achievements when beginning to care for them. Regular observations show activities children enjoy but are not used to track their progress or plan the next steps in their learning. All children know about keeping themselves healthy and safe. For example, they know that 'they should not eat too much chocolate as it makes them fat and poorly' and that fruit is good for them and state that apples are their favourite. They discuss the importance of washing their hands after using the toilet and young children know that they need to 'keep their hands clean so they don't get poorly'. Children are very familiar with the procedure for leaving the home quickly and safely in an emergency and know that only adults must use the iron as it is very hot. 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? 2 How well are children helped to be healthy? 2 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 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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