Childminder in Bradford

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Unique reference number EY242189 Inspection date 02/06/2009 Inspector Cynthia Walker

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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 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 2003. She lives with her husband and children aged five and three years, in Cross Roads, near Keighley. Local amenities such as schools, shops and a park are within walking distance. Children have access to the ground floor which includes the lounge and kitchen. Children access the bathroom and children's bedroom on the first floor, and also a children's bedroom on the second floor. There is an enclosed area to the front of the house. The family have a pet cat.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight years at any one time, of whom two may be in the early years age range. She occasionally works with an assistant. Currently she is caring for one child. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and is a qualified nursery nurse.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory. The childminder provides a welcoming and caring environment where children enjoy their time. Learning opportunities appropriately meet the children's needs and keep them actively engaged. Children's welfare is promoted in most areas. The childminder works with parents and carers to ensure that the needs of all children are routinely met by valuing each child as a unique individual. She has a sufficient understanding of how to evaluate and improve her provision.

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further?

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

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further?

 use observations of children to identify and consider their current interests, development and learning so that this can be analysed and used to ensure planning reflects their next steps in learning  ensure the safeguarding children policy includes procedure to be followed in the event of an allegation being made against the childminder

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure a full risk assessment is completed for each type of outing which must be reviewed (Safeguarding and welfare) 02/07/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder is maintaining most of the documentation required for the safe management of her provision and to ensure the needs of all the children are appropriately met. This includes a wide range of policies and procedures which are reflected in practice and are effectively shared with parents as their children begin their care. Detailed risk assessments ensure effective actions are taken to manage and eliminate risks to children within the home. The childminder has a good understanding of the hazards to children on outings; however, these are not recorded or regularly reviewed to maintain children's safety.

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provision

The childminder has some understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of her provision and has appropriately addressed recommendations from the last inspection, for example, obtaining permission for emergency medical treatment. She has maintained the required training and has increased her awareness of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework by attending relevant training. The childminder has a sound knowledge of child protection issues to appropriately safeguard the children in her care, although her written policy does not include the procedures to follow if there is an allegation against the childminder.

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provision

Parents and carers receive good information about the care the childminder provides through a comprehensive professional file. It highlights activities, routines and care given and details the learning framework. Detailed settling-in procedures ensure that children can develop effective relationships and settle into the routine of the home. Parents and carers receive information about their children's achievements and progress through clear daily diaries in which parents have opportunities to comment.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder's knowledge of the learning and development requirements supports and encourages children to learn appropriately. Observations highlight the activities and achievements for individual children, supported by photographs, and a weekly record is maintained of the toys and resources children have used during free play. The childminder has a sound understanding of the capabilities of the individual children; however, their future learning is not identified in their observations. Although planning reflects an interesting range and balance of adult- and child-led activities, this does not reflect how individual children's learning and development will be supported. The effective organisation of resources within the home enables children to make independent choices and become active learners.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder skilfully guides and introduces different activities to challenge and motivate the children further. Young children are experimenting with language as they explore different sounds which are sensitively reinforced by the childminder as she listens and responds, clarifying and extending their vocabulary during play. She actively praises children when they successfully say words, such as 'sweet corn'. Children explore and investigate a wide range of resources and become fascinated with the toy food and use their imagination as they mimic the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 childminder by pretending to taste it. They respond enthusiastically to the song 'Wind the bobbin up' as they match the actions to the words as they point and clap their hands. The childminder extends this by introducing musical instruments and children vigorously bang the drum.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder appropriately promotes the children's health and well-being. Children are developing an understanding of dangers and how to stay safe as they respond to explanations from the children on how to use furniture safely. The provision of snacks and light meals which include fruit and vegetables demonstrates that children are able to make healthy choices about what they eat. Regular outdoor opportunities, such as visiting the park or local places of interest, encourage children to understand the benefits of physical activity. Children behave well in response to the calm and consistent response from the childminder. 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? 3 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? 3 How well are children helped to be healthy? 3 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 3 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

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