Childminder in Bradford

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Unique reference number EY381003 Inspection date 10/02/2009 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 husband and their two children aged five and one year in Idle, which is in the Bradford District of West Yorkshire, close to shops, schools, nurseries, parks, library and local transport links. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding along with the first floor bathroom. There is a secure garden available for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight years, of which, two children may be in the early years age group. The childminder is currently minding two children on the Early Years Register on a part and full time basis. This provision is also registered on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register and the childminder is caring for one child aged over five years.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder collects children from the local school and nursery, is a member of the National Childminding Association and holds the Foundation Degree in Early Years.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is outstanding. Excellent knowledge of each child's individual needs, gained from highly effective partnership working, ensures that the childminder promotes all aspects of children's welfare and learning with immense success overall and recognises and values their uniqueness. The childminder has a thorough knowledge of child development and how to plan in line with children's individual needs, interests and next steps alongside creating a highly accessible and stimulating environment. This means that children make excellent progress in their learning and development. Superb self-evaluation demonstrates the childminder's unquestionable commitment to the continual improvement of outcomes for children.

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further?

To further improve the high quality early years provision the registered person should consider:

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further?

 compliment the existing detailed assessment records by linking children's starting points more clearly to the expectations of the early learning goals.

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provision

Children are helped to stay safe to an excellent standard. Risk assessments, which are reviewed every three months, are comprehensive in managing or eliminating risks and an extensive range of health and safety policies and procedures, alongside wide ranging safety information, work effectively in practice. Children are This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 further safeguarded as a result of the childminder's excellent knowledge of child protection and up-to-date procedures; this is fully supported by training and a comprehensive policy, which includes allegations being made against the childminder. Documentation is extensive, highly maintained and kept up-to-date to promote the exceptionally efficient and safe management of the setting and meet children's individual needs.

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provision

Comprehensive information is shared with parents, ensuring that they are fully informed about the provision and care of their children. There are excellent systems for obtaining information which enables the childminder to provide for the individual needs of each child. For example, the 'My life so far' profile details any significant event in a child's life, there is a profile of each child's family and friends including photographs and a highly detailed individual needs sheet which includes home routines. This fully promotes continuity of care, which fosters children's sense of security. Ongoing information is exchanged through excellent systems. Daily diaries ensure effective two-way communication, parents evenings are planned, learning journeys are taken home and photographs of the children are shown via the computer games console. Parents are highly involved in their child's learning and development including by providing information to help establish

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provision

starting points, contributing to their child's learning journey and supporting their child's next steps. The 'liaison with other settings' sheet means that information is effectively shared between providers in order to ensure the integration of care and education.

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provision

The childminder has made outstanding strides since registration and is highly committed to the continual improvement of her setting, demonstrating this through excellent self-evaluation, including her participation in additional schemes, for example, audits for inclusion and accessibility. Parental involvement in the process is highly encouraged such as through questionnaires, which reflect extremely positive comments about the setting and care of their children. Plans for the future are highly targeted in order to further improve the outstanding care and education provided for the children.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder is well qualified and experienced in childcare and is highly motivated and enthusiastic in her approach. This is reflected in her inspiring provision which is effectively organised, highly accessible and inviting to all age groups in order to fully support their learning and development. For example, low- level tubs are labelled both in writing and with a supporting picture and babies find their preferred object, for example, a silky ribbon or rubber glove, from the exciting contents of a treasure basket. Bright posters, labelled coat pegs, displayed information, artwork and mobiles create a bright and highly welcoming and child centred environment which effectively fosters children's sense of belonging. A very broad and balanced curriculum across all areas of learning is provided because of excellent planning. Individual learning journeys are generally extremely effective and very detailed, including through the use of annotated photographs and

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

observations, in monitoring children's progress. 'All about me' sheets detail children's starting points, although these are not fully linked to the expectations of This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 the early learning goals, and next steps are clearly identified and exceptionally well matched to children's age and ability.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Close attachments are observed, resulting from excellent settling-in programmes individual to each child's needs; babies readily snuggle into the childminder when being warmly comforted, after becoming upset at the noise of the blender, gaining physical, and emotional comfort. They show excitement at the contents of the treasure basket and respond to the childminder's skilful interaction by babbling and squealing. For example, she acknowledges that they are having a wonderful time exploring the texture of the rubber glove with their mouth and enthusiastically sings and chats to them to distract them during nappy changing. Babies excitedly move their arms and legs confidently moving them to reach for, grasp and manipulate objects, and concentrate intently on the childminder's face as she feeds, changes or plays with them. The childminder is highly aware of and responds well to their needs, for example, recognising when they are hungry, need

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

their nappy changing or are tired, which ensures that they thrive in the setting.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Reward charts and displayed house rules help children to manage their behaviour and recognise that good behaviour is valued. Even babies receive high levels of praise and encouragement. Innovative activities and resources help children to keep themselves safe, such as being provided with picture risk assessments to look at in the car to reinforce safe thinking. The excellent provision of healthy and nutritious meals and snacks, planned effectively in the displayed weekly menu, individually labelled accessible drinks and extensive opportunities for fresh air and exercise fully promotes children's all-round good health. The children additionally learn about a healthy lifestyle by being encouraged to brush their teeth after meals, growing their own vegetables and fruit in the childminder's vegetable plot and through interesting posters, some of which have recently been obtained from the dairy council. Equal opportunities is highly promoted in the setting and exciting

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

resources, activities and posters reflect positive images of a variety of people, effectively teaching children about diversity. Children learn about the need to recycle and save electricity and water via the childminder's environment policy, and walking is encouraged over the use of the car wherever possible to further support this. 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? 1 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? 1

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 1 How well are children helped to be healthy? 1 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 1 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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