Childminder in Leeds

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Unique reference number EY382043 Inspection date 14/01/2009 Inspector Abigail Caroline Cunningham

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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

Children only attend this setting before and/or after the school day and/or during the school holidays. The judgements in this report reflect the quality of early years provision offered to children during those periods.

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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 three children aged one, thirteen and fifteen in Colton, Leeds. The whole ground floor of the childminder’s house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children at any one time. The childminder can also offer places to older children, before and after school: this provision is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary part of the Childcare Register. There is one child on roll aged two years. The childminder attends a local parent and toddler and childminding groups. She is a member of the National Childminding Association and holds a degree in childhood studies.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder is currently meeting all of the requirements and is very committed to developing her practice further. The children have equal access to resources and take part in an interesting range of activities within the home and the wider community. As a result, all the children are included, are developing positive attitudes to others and enjoy their time with the childminder. The childminder is developing positive links with the children, parents and other local childminders. Amid this very positive picture, there is scope to further strengthen partnerships with parents and increase the children's communication, language and literacy skills.

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further?

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

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further?

 encourage parents to add the comments or observations to the children's devlopemnt records.  provide the children with opportunities to link sounds to letters.

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provision

The childminder is suitably qualified, as she has completed a suitable first aid course and childminder registration training. She regularly attends other relevant and interesting training, such as a listening to children course. She is committed to improving her practice and has clear plans in place for improvements, for example, she would like to attend further Early Years Foundation Stage training and increase the range of books which show less traditional roles, such as men pushing pushchairs and women fire fighters.

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provision

The children are beginning to develop a positive attitude to others and a good understanding about the wider world and community. This is because the children enjoy playing with a broad selection of resources which reflect positive images, This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 such as cooking utensils, play figures and empathy doll's. They also learn about different celebrations, such as Christmas and Chinese New Year. The children regularly go out for walks in the local community, for example, to the local library, farm toddler group, childminding group and park. The children benefit from having regular opportunities to socialise with other children from various cultural backgrounds and eat meals which are normally associated with other countries, such as chicken korma with pilau rice and naan bread. The childminder is a good role model and, as a result, all the children are well behaved; for example, young

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provision

children can use good manners when being prompted to do so.

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provision

Comprehensive written policies, procedures and documentation are in place to ensure children's welfare is safeguarded and promoted, for example, the child protection policy and procedure is shared with parents. The childminder has completed child protection training and demonstrates a sound understanding of safeguarding issues. In order to keep up to date with safeguarding issues, the childminder regularly prints off and reads the latest version of Local Safeguarding Children board policy.

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provision

The childminder discusses all aspects of practice with parents during initial meetings and parents receive a copy of the childminder's policies and welcome pack. As a result, the children are cared for as agreed with the parents and information is shared daily on an informal, verbal basis. Parents can easily access their child's development records. However, they are not currently adding their comments or observations to these. The childminder is also beginning to develop links with other local childcare providers, such as the local childminding group.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder takes thorough steps to ensure the children's safety both inside and outside her home and comprehensive written risk assessments are in place and are regularly reviewed. The system for managing access to the premises is excellent. This is because all visitors have to sign the visitors book, unauthorised persons are unable to gain entry as the exterior doors and garden gate are kept locked at all times. Space is used effectively, providing a varied environment for the children, for example, the dining area is used for cooking, messy, and arts and craft activities and the living room is used the quiet activities, such as story time. Activities are inviting and the children have independent access to a good range of age-appropriate toys, furniture and equipment to effectively meet their needs, such as high quality products, many made of natural materials, such as a wooden clock, bricks and jigsaws.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has a thorough understanding of how children develop and learn. For example, she has completed a level 6 childcare qualification and the initial Early Years Foundation Stage training, which is clearly reflected in the planning and assessment records. The children's development records clearly linked to the six areas of learning, they show the children's approach to learning, their achievements, progress and they also show planning for individual next steps in learning. The childminder plans an interesting range of activities for the children, which are mostly based on the children's individual interests, such as collecting This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 leaves and making autumn pictures. The childminder also covers the occasional theme, which she researches beforehand using tools, such as the Internet. Plans are versatile and respond to what the children want to do, therefore the children

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Young children settle well and independently select and carry out activities. They have good opportunities to be involved in messy and creative activities, such as painting, sticking and playing with cornflour. As a result, the children confidently use one handed tools and equipment, for example, they use paintbrushes and rollers to draw lines and circles using gross motor movement.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The children are co-operative with routines, such as hand washing and nappy changing. They are enthusiastic about cooking for a purpose, for example, one child was keen to make and eat a homemade pizza for lunch. As a result, the children are developing independence skills and are able to assert their own needs and preferences, for example they can choose what toppings they would like to put on their pizza. The children can successfully name various colours, they enjoy joining in with number rhymes and songs and have regular opportunities to play with musical instruments. However, there are missed opportunities for children to link sounds to letters. The children are able to listen carefully and respond enthusiastically to stories. For example, one young child enjoyed listening to a story about different feelings and by looking at the different facial expressions, was able to describe how the main character from the book was feeling.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

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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