Childminder in Bradford

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Unique reference number EY321484 Inspection date 12/05/2009 Inspector Melissa Louise Patel

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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 2006. She lives with her husband and daughter aged five years, in the Shipley area of Bradford. They live close to local amenities, such as shops, schools and parks. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. Access to the premises is easier at the rear of the property as there are no steps. The childminder is registered to care for five children on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. She is also registered to care for children on the voluntary part of the Childcare Register. The childminder is currently caring for six children on the Early Years Register, two children on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register and four children on the voluntary part of the Childcare Register on a part time basis. The childminder is quality assured with the scheme Children Come First.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the quality of the provision is satisfactory. The childminder promotes many aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage well ensuring that inclusive practice is promoted suitably and children are safe. Activities planned help children develop appropriately across the areas of learning. Partnership working with parents and with other early years provisions, works successfully supporting children's overall welfare. Satisfactory use of evaluation systems identifies strengths and areas for improvement, promoting some positive outcomes for children, although parents are not yet involved in the evaluation process to further extend children's learning.

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further?

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

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further?

 further develop children's learning and development through involving parents in the self-evaluation process  ascertain further information from parents regarding children's abilities when they first start at the setting  further develop the observation and assessments arrangements for individual children to clarify their next steps in learning across all areas of learning  organise the environment to further develop children's understanding that words have meaning.

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provision

The environment is organised effectively indoors and outdoors to keep children safe. Policies and procedures that are in place promote children's health and keep children safeguarded. For example, the risk assessments are robust, to include indoors and outdoors, and the accident and medication procedures are well maintained. The systems in place to help children with their learning are This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 progressing appropriately to support children's progress satisfactorily overall.

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provision

Since the last inspection the childminder has started to evaluate the service she provides, identifying the importance of continually reviewing systems in place to improve outcomes for children. The childminder has attended many training courses to help improve her knowledge regarding supporting children's learning and development. Recommendations from the last inspection have been satisfactorily completed improving procedures in place to support children. For example, the childminder has improved her knowledge regarding safeguarding children through attending training, and all the relevant documentation is in place.

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provision

Inclusive practice is promoted appropriately through the welcoming environment provided, which supports and values all children's individuality through photographs displayed. The childminder promotes partnership working with parents effectively. For example, there are clear systems in place to ensure up-to- date information regarding children's learning and welfare is shared, to help children progress and to support their well-being. However, parents are not yet included in the evaluation process to further support children's learning and further support inclusive practice.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children receive varied opportunities to help them make progress towards the early learning goals appropriately, through planned activities that involve regular indoor and outdoor play. For example, children develop their physical skills outdoors as they practise operating tricycles and sit and ride-on toys whilst receiving fresh air and exercise. They are learning about how plants grow and how to look after them. They choose from different seeds and plant their own. This activity is also supported by resource books about the plants they are growing, and later the children are asked to recall what they have learnt, developing their thinking skills. The environment is organised generally well to support children's learning. For example, they can choose from a varied range of resources to support their individual stage of development. However, although there is print around the room, it is currently not organised to its full potential to extend

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

children's understanding that words have meaning. For example, print is often displayed too high for children to focus on.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder interacts appropriately with children to help with their learning. For example, she asks questions such as 'what number comes next?' and 'what colour is the fruit?' Observations and assessments are clearly happening and children are helped to progress. For example, children who name certain colours are introduced to more colours and children's counting skills are extended through planned daily activities and routines. However, although the observation and assessment arrangements are progressing generally well, the information in place to clarify and confirm children's next steps in their learning is not always fully evidenced across all areas of learning. Good partnership with parents ensures information is shared verbally and in written form to support children's overall learning and welfare. Some information is obtained with regard to children's abilities when they first attend the setting. However, this information is not

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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 evidenced on the children's development files to clarify initial starting points, help inform future planning and further aid children's progress.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children behave happily at the childminder's. They are developing behaviour habits that are appropriate to good learners and they are helped to stay safe well. For example, they respond to requests to help tidy up and not to run around indoors in a small space and why. They are included appropriately in daily routines and activities which include learning to socialise and taking turns. Children are learning to respect the diversity in people through discussion, using resources and celebrating a range of festivals. They are also learning about the wider world and communities generally well through going out in to the local community and on trips. They are starting to make healthy choices about foods they eat and from liquids they drink. For example, children are offered healthy options, such as varied fruits, ham and cheese sandwiches and dilute juice, water or milk. They discuss the type of foods that keep them healthy and why, helping support children's

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

understanding of the importance of a healthy lifestyle well. 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? 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? 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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