Childminder in Bradford

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Unique reference number EY380128 Inspection date 10/02/2009 Inspector Dawn Bonica Brown

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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 2008. She lives with her husband and two children aged two and three years in Yeadon, Leeds. The childminder is registered to care for children on the Early Years Register and the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder’s house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for four children on the Early Years and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register and currently cares for one child on the Early Years Register.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder provides good quality care and ensures that all children make good progress in their learning and development. She recognises the uniqueness of each child and monitors and promotes all aspects of their care so that their needs are routinely met.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder's policies and procedures are available to, and understood by all parents. She works in partnership with them to meet every child’s needs. Overall, an inclusive and welcoming service is provided in almost all aspects of the provision. The quality of the childminder's self-evaluation gives her a good understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of her provision. Plans for the future are well targeted to bring about further improvement to the provision and good outcomes for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to improve the range of resources and activities that help children to understand diversity.

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provision

The childminder maintains good records, policies and procedures, which are required for the safe and efficient management of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). She takes effective steps to improve the quality of care and education and monitors her provision effectively through regular quality checks and self-assessment. This leads to clear identification of targets for further improvement. For example, a significant course of training that she has identified for self- development is enrolment on the local authority quality assurance scheme. The childminder ensures that she remains suitable to care for children in all aspects of their care and retains a current and relevant first aid certificate. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder maintains written risk assessments and follows effective procedures to minimise risks within the setting and on outings. For example, all

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provision

venues for outings are checked before children visit them. Records of risk assessments include fire escape plans with a diagram indicating where safety equipment is sited. The fire evacuation log records the date, time taken to evacuate the premises, which exits were used and the children involved in the practise. All visitors to her home while she is childminding are monitored with the date, time and purpose of the visit recorded.

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provision

Improvements to the care provided have had a positive impact on the overall quality of the early years provision and produced good outcomes for children. For example, through attendance of the EYFS training, the childminder puts into place effective planning for children's development, makes sensitive observational notes and puts together comprehensive profiles of children that are relevant and useful to her and to the parents of the children she cares for.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder provides very good support for children's learning and development. She creates an environment which helps children make good progress towards the early learning goals. Her home is welcoming and inviting with a wide range of accessible toys from which all children can make individual choices. The childminder uses the available space productively to ensure that children move freely and are active inside the setting and in the garden. Children use wheeled toys and home corner equipment in all areas of the provision. Effective use of the dining table allows children of all ages good access to writing materials, exploration of a wide range of materials and creative expression. Effective organisation of the books enables all children to access them freely. However, the range of books and other resources reflecting positive images of cultural diversity, positive gender roles and disabilities is limited.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder understands the value of planned, purposeful play and exploration and ensures that children receive a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities across all the areas of learning. For example, she has identified that a child needs specific climbing activities and plans lots of outings to places she knows will help promote this area of the child's development in a safe environment, with a wide range of stimulating opportunities.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Planning for individual children ensures that each child receives an enjoyable and challenging experience. The childminder has useful long term plans which identify how she intends to cover all the areas of learning through routine activities. For example, she uses meals and snack times to help children express their likes and dislikes and make choices. They count food and identify shapes from the variety of snacks presented to them. She helps young children explore the food they eat, by touching and feeling and to gain coordination by feeding themselves.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder makes sensitive and effective observations and assessments to ensure that children achieve as much as they can in relation to their starting points This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and capabilities. For example, children's profiles show clear development, and useful observational notes identify the areas of learning correctly, as well as highlighting the next steps in children's development. These include examples of how she will provide challenge and help children achieve their goals, such as walking, using resources and activities that stimulate their interest.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

There are currently no children who have additional learning or development needs being cared for. However, through her policies, the childminder identifies how they will be identified and supported.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder understands the impact of the involvement of parents in children’s learning and development and encourages parents to make contributions to their children's profile. She then uses their comments effectively to help plan challenging activities that children enjoy. 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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