Childminder in Bradford

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Unique reference number EY380618 Inspection date 04/02/2009 Inspector Rachel Ayo

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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 child aged three years in the Wilsden area of the Bradford district of West Yorkshire, close to shops, parks, schools, pre-schools and public transport links. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding along with a first floor bedroom and bathroom. Their is a garden available for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight years, of whom two may be in the early years age group. She is currently minding four children in this age group who attend for a variety of sessions. The provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is currently caring for a number of children aged five years to 10 years.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder takes and collects children from local schools and nurseries and attends toddler groups within the local community on a regular basis. She is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. The childminder's well developed knowledge of each child's individual needs and generally very effective partnership working contributes significantly to ensuring that the needs of all children are met very well. Children receive any additional support that they need. Relationships are well established because of good settling-in arrangements, which ensures that children develop a strong sense of belonging and self-assurance. Most aspects of children's welfare are promoted very well and a varied range of activities and resources means that children are helped to make good progress in their learning and development. Systems for individualised planning and assessment are developing well overall to support children in their progression towards to the early learning goals. Good systems for self-evaluation means that areas for future development are identified and acted on, resulting in the continual improvement of

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further?

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

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further?

 include more detail in risk assessments and further secure the garden area  identify learning priorities in line with the expectations of the early learning goals in order to plan more effectively for children's next steps in relation to their starting points. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminding environment is homely and welcoming; children know that they are welcomed and their achievements valued and appreciated because the childminder displays their artwork proudly in the lounge. Children develop good levels of confidence, independence and self-motivation due to the effective organisation of space and resources. For example, even non-mobile babies independently select their preferred object from the interesting selection in the treasure basket placed close by.

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provision

Positive partnerships are established through good settling-in arrangements, which are individual to each child's needs. Parents receive good quality information via the informative childminding file and they share detailed information to ensure their child's individual needs are effectively met. For example, the childminder is fully aware of daily routines at home to promote continuity of care, which helps children to feel secure. Parents are well informed about their children's achievements, care and the setting, for example, through daily diaries, access to development records, artwork and newsletters. Effective communication systems are established with pre-schools to promote the integration of care and education, although at present systems are not fully developed in relation to the children who attend school.

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provision

Records required for the safe and efficient management of the Early Years Foundation Stage and to ensure that the needs of all children are met are maintained to a very good standard overall. A number of detailed written policies and procedures provide a very clear sense of purpose and direction and greatly enhance the care and learning of children. Hazards are effectively identified and minimised or managed well to promote children's welfare, although the generally comprehensive risk assessments lack some detail. For example, the childminder has fully considered hazards that the recent change in weather has brought, however, this is not recorded. The childminder's good knowledge of child protection further safeguards children.

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provision

The childminder is very committed to the improvement of her setting to ensure quality care and inclusion for all children. She has made great strides since registration, gathering a good range of evidence to reflect her approach to enhancing all aspects of children's care. The childminder has identified a number of areas for development, to support children's care and learning, for example, fully securing the garden area in relation to a low-level wall and creating a garden summer house. A grant has recently been approved by early years in which the childminder had to complete the Ofsted self-evaluation form to show how such improvements would enhance outcomes for children. This means that plans for the future are well targeted.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

A variety of interesting indoor and outdoor play opportunities help children make good progress and detailed individual profiles are developing well overall. Planning This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and observations are linked to children's interests and areas of learning, although at present starting points and next steps for learning are not clearly identified and linked to the expectations of the early learning goals in order for children's progress to be tracked more effectively. The childminder enhances children's learning through her motivation, enthusiasm, good questioning and involvement in their play. Close relationships are observed as she cuddles and speaks softly to babies, relatively new to the setting, as they awake from a morning nap. This shows them that they are special to someone which is vital for their physical, social and emotional health and well-being. The childminder knows the children

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

extremely well, recognising their uniqueness as she plans the day carefully, ensuring the daily routine meets their individual needs. Babies enthusiastically make attempts to communicate which the childminder highly encourages by warm gestures and positive facial expressions and tones, for example, as she feeds, changes or plays with them. She talks to children about the pictures that they are painting or what they are making with the dough and enthusiastically sings 'five little monkeys jumping on the bed' aided by an exciting glove puppet, which children clearly enjoy as they jump up and down, giggling. Babies respond with excitement as the childminder plays peek-a-boo with them or shakes a musical toy, which they then successfully imitate much to their delight.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children learn about early maths and science concepts through well planned activities, for example, baking and within the daily routine as they count how many pieces of melon they have at snack time. Resources provide positive images of diversity and children celebrate festivals through fun activities, such as tasting different cuisine and making lanterns for Chinese New Year. Children learn about a healthy lifestyle through good access to outdoors and the provision of freshly prepared, well-balanced and healthy meals and snacks, effectively planned over a four week period. Children contribute to the five-a-day fun chart and select from healthy toppings as they make their own pizzas. Positive reinforcements, for example, praise, encouragement and reward systems, effectively foster children's self-esteem. They are developing a good understanding of dangers and how to stay safe, for example, through interesting activities planned as part of National

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Safety Week. Good hygiene routines are modelled and encouraged by the childminder. For example, the use of a foot step supports children's independence in the bathroom as they easily access the antibacterial soap and their individual towel. 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 registration.

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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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