Childminder in Bradford

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Unique reference number 302525 Inspection date 16/04/2009 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 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 1999. She lives with her husband and their children, aged eight years old and five years old, in the Allerton area of Bradford in 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. There is a front 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 old, of whom three children may be in the early years age group. She is currently minding six children on the Early Years Register on a part time basis. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register and the childminder is currently caring for one child, aged seven years old.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder transports children to and from schools and pre-school, is a member of the National Childminding Association and holds a level 3 childcare qualification.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory. Most aspects of children's welfare are promoted with success, however, there are aspects of safety, which do not meet requirements in relation to the outdoor area. Positive relationships with the childminder, fosters the children's sense of security and effective relationships with parents, ensures that children's individual needs are well met. Children make good progress in their learning and environment because of an inviting and accessible environment and overall effective planning and assessment systems and partnership working. Systems for self-evaluation are satisfactory in ensuring the continual improvement of outcomes for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 extend links with other providers in order to promote continuity in children's 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 area used for outdoor play to the front of the premises is secure (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 30/04/2009  ensure that the risk assessments are updated where the need arises to ensure that all hazards are identified and minimised outdoors in relation to the accessible wood (Suitable premises, environment and 23/04/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 equipment).

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provision

Children are safeguarded well in some aspects. For example, visitors sign in and the home is kept secure, to prevent intruders and to ensure that children cannot leave unsupervised and up to date training and guidance, ensures the childminder is fully aware of child protection issues. There are good procedures for outings, which extends to the recent purchase of fluorescent-coloured tabards and hazards indoors are effectively minimised or managed well, in order to keep children safe. However, there are breaches in legal requirements because although the childminder explains that children are never left unsupervised in the garden, the area is not secure and written risk assessments are not updated where the need arises, to ensure that all hazards are identified and minimised in the garden, in this case accessible lengths of wood.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates her capacity to improve, by updating required training and attending additional short courses and most recommendations have been addressed from the last inspection, to enhance outcomes for children. However, although identified as an area for development on her risk assessment, the recommendation to improve the safety of the outdoor play area has not been sufficiently met, resulting in an action being raised. Other plans targeted for the future have been implemented, for example, a grant has enabled new resources and equipment to be obtained, enhancing children's care and learning.

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provision

Parents receive good information both in written and verbal form, to ensure that they are fully informed about and they are in agreement with their children's care. All required information is obtained from parents, in order for the childminder to ensure inclusion and to provide for children's individual needs, including any particular health or dietary requirements, which are very effectively met. The childminder also obtains additional information, in order to provide good quality care in line with home routines, such as how a baby likes to go to sleep. Ongoing communication systems are very good. Parents access their children's profiles regularly and daily diaries are maintained for young children. Displays and photographs in the play room, additionally reflect what children do and parents are encouraged to contribute, for example, by providing items for box craft or sweets for festivals. Parent's verbal and written comments, via questionnaires, reflect very

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has a generally detailed understanding of the learning and development requirements and supports children with good questioning and her enthusiasm and the learning environment is effective, in helping children to progress towards the early learning goals. They move around freely accessing a designated playroom, which is very child-centred and welcoming with photographs, artwork and a variety of posters, such as transport, colours, shapes and pets. A This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 good variety of low-level toys are set up and tubs labelled with words and pictures, enables children to make choices which effectively fosters their confidence and self esteem. The childminder's personalised planning and assessment means that children take part in a broad and balanced curriculum, in line with their interests and capabilities. Good links are maintained with pre-school and parents, in order to

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

support children's next steps and to promote continuity in children's learning, although this does not extend to schools.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Good access to the outdoors, enables children to benefit from fresh air and exercise. A varied healthy diet, reflected in a menu displayed for parents, means that they learn to make good choices about what they eat and drink and the children readily tuck into their tea of pork, potatoes, vegetables and Yorkshire puddings. They help to prepare snacks and learn about a healthy lifestyle, through posters and planting and growing in the vegetable patch in the garden and discussions, along with role play resources, helps children to learn to keep themselves safe. Children behave well as a result of positive reinforcement, for example, frequent praise and encouragement and ground rules are highlighted in picture form to further support them.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children present as happy, as they return from a birthday party and confidently take off their coats and readily start playing. They have a very positive approach to activities and confidently link up with their peers, for example, as they walk around with musical instruments, making their own songs up or creating different shapes with the dough, such as a snake or biscuit, which they readily show the inspector and childminder. Babies who are extremely new to the setting, are well settled and sustain healthy emotional attachments through having trusting, safe and secure relationships with the childminder. They enjoy the company of others, attempting to communicate in a variety of ways, such as squealing, gurgling and waving their arms in excitement. Children enthusiastically paint, as they engage in potato printing and experiment with mixing different colours, which they confidently name. They ascribe meaning to recognisable drawings, for example, a rainbow or

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

their grandfather and name shapes while competently using stencils. Babies develop an awareness of shape, form and texture, as they reach out for, touch and explore objects and demonstrate new physical skills as they roll over, much to the childminder's delight. 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? 3 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

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