Childminder in Bradford

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Unique reference number EY297509 Inspection date 26/11/2008 Inspector Kaldip Kaur Chaggar-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 has been registered since 2004 and is registered on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary part of the Childcare Register. The provision is open all year round except for the childminders holidays. The childminder lives in a semi detached dormer bungalow and the whole of the ground floor is used for childminding and there is a garden for outdoor play. Access to the provision is via steps to the main entrance. The childminder lives with her husband and three children aged 12, 9 and 6 years in the Baildon area of Shipley. The family have two dogs and a cat as well as other small animals.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children at any one time and is currently minding 14 children altogether, 7 are in the early years range and 5 are aged between 5 and 8 and 2 are aged over 8. She sometimes minds with an assistant. The childminder takes and collects children from the local school as well as attending the local playgroup.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and is also part of a childminding forum. The childminder has completed a level three NVQ in Child Care.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder is focussed on helping children to achieve and she is able to meet the individual needs of all the children that attend. She has a successful partnership with parents. As a result children make good progress in their learning and development, although developmental and learning records are not fully linked to the Early Learning Goals. Children's welfare is mostly promoted however, the childminder's assistant does not have a suitable first aid qualification and as a result the child's wellbeing is not fully promoted. Children take part in an interesting range of activities and experiences including outdoor play and outings. Systems for self evaluation are effective and the childminder has good capacity for self improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 show links between children's starting points and where they are now in their learning.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure that the assistant has a paediatric first aid certificate when left in sole charge of children. 02/03/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has attended all relevant training courses and is committed to increasing her knowledge base and has started on an Early Years Foundation degree course. The childminder works with an assistant at key times such as on a school run. Although the childminder has written permission from parents for the assistant to be left in sole charge of children, the assistant does not have a suitable first aid qualification and is therefore unable to administer emergency first aid and as a result the child's wellbeing is not fully promoted.

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provision

The childminder has implemented policies and procedures that accurately reflect her provision and she maintains records efficiently. Recently the childminder gave parents an updated copy of all her polices and procedures including the complaints procedure. The childminder works successfully with parents to gather information which promotes children’s care and learning and as a result the support offered ensures that children’s individual needs are met. The childminder uses all forms of communication well. For example, the childminder sends texts to parents as well as pictures of their child showing when they are happy and enjoying themselves and when they have achieved something new.

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provision

Links with the local school, toddler and childminding groups ensures that children take part in activities that complement what they are undertaking at the childminder's. For school book day children dressed up as characters from books and walked to school in their outfits. The childminder shows good interest in what the children have done at school or nursery and attends their concerts. The childminder is willing to work with other agencies to meet the needs of children.

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provision

Inclusive practice is promoted well by the childminder. Children have space for their belongings and are welcomed into the family. Good quality toys and resources are effectively deployed and children have good access to them. All children are included in activities as the childminder plans appropriate variations for younger children. This includes assessing if equipment is suitable for young children such as small pieces of construction materials.

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provision

Children are safeguarded as a result of the childminder undertaking written risk assessments that are effective and she has minimised risks to children in the setting and when on outings. For example the childminder checks car seats on a regular basis to ensure they are fitted correctly. Records and policies related to keeping children safe include an exclusion policy for sick children to prevent the spread of infection. Routine hygiene steps are effective for example, children use hand gels when out if there are no hand washing facilities available. The childminder reminds children to put their hand over their mouth when coughing and to use tissues to blow noses. Good systems are in place which the childminder can implement quickly with regard to the protection and safeguarding of children.

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provision

The childminder effectively seeks to improve her provision through the use of self assessment, attending relevant child care courses and reading child care This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 publications. She evaluates her provision against the current practice of others. Changes and improvements are then put into place. Her capacity for improvement is clearly demonstrated through a prompt response to recommendations from her last inspection. She has widened children’s experiences of cultural diversity, as a result children take part in activities such as visiting a Hindu Temple and tasting food from around the world. There is a safe and secure outdoor area available for children to use.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are well supported by the childminder as she is proactive in attending to their needs. She gives lots of individual attention as well as asking and answering questions, consequently children have a good attitude towards learning. Children are happy and enjoy their time with the childminder. The learning environment is welcoming and stimulating and children see that their work is valued as it is displayed for all to see. Displays about the current topic reinforce what children have learnt. Children lead activities as they make free choices about what they want to play with. They seek support from the childminder such as when a sheet falls from the clothes dryer, which is acting as a screen, and they want it replaced. All areas are used well by the children and the childminder effectively plans activities to keep their interest. For example, while waiting for their lunch children made pictures out of cut out felt pieces whilst at the dining table. Good

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

opportunities are taken by the childminder to widen children’s understanding of what happens in their community. For example, when on walks to school, they stop and watch workmen digging up a driveway, they watch the progress and discuss what will happen next.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder plans good opportunities in all areas of learning for children to play and explore both indoors and outdoors. For example, the childminder takes children to the park to challenge their physical skills by climbing on small rocks. She successfully uses information from parents and her observations to plan for children’s next steps in learning such as, a child who is now learning to stand up and will soon take the first steps. The links between children’s starting points and what children can do and the early learning goals are not clearly defined in children’s learning and development records. Good use is made of photographs in observation and assessment records to show what children can do however, any gaps in children's learning are not easily identifiable. Children succeed because parents are actively involved in their care whist at the childminder's for example; parents make comments in the daily dairy about new skills learnt at home. The

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

childminder builds on and reinforces this learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's welfare is safeguarded and promoted. They know that to keep warm they need to put on a jacket and to take it off when they get home. The childminder talks to children through role play about keeping themselves safe. When children put play figures into a play bus the childminder talks about one of the figures not having a seat and the others needing to fasten their seat belts to keep safe. Children learn about keeping healthy by making healthy choices at meal times and taking part in a local fitness trail. Children's individual needs are well catered for as the childminder ensures children can sleep and rest as they need This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and that they have their nappies changed in privacy. Skills such as learning how to hold cutlery and waiting for their turn are developed through everyday activities such as mealtimes.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Story sacks are a good resource used well by the childminder. Children ask for them and really enjoy listening to the story and acting out the story with puppets and they make good use of their voices when repeating well known phrases. Children enjoy activities where they can dress up, make models and take part in a game and they work well together and learn to cooperate. The childminder values children’s opinions and asks them what they would like to do and encourages children to made good choices. For example children freely choose toys and resources which result in them learning to be more independent. Children use IT equipment successfully such as accessing suitable websites on a laptop. The learning environment and the childminder's knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage helps children make progress towards the Early Learning Goals. The childminder would discuss any additional learning and or developmental needs

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

individually with parents and work closely with them to meet these needs. 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? 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? 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. 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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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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