Akid, Mischelle

Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This document may be reproduced in whole or in part for non-commercial educational purposes, provided that the information quoted is reproduced without adaptation and the source and date of publication are stated. Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 302080 Inspection date 17/06/2009 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 1998. She lives with her husband and child aged 12 years in the Menston area of Bradford in West Yorkshire close to shops, parks, library, schools, nurseries, pre-schools, transport links. The whole of the house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. Pets include a dog and two rabbits.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years, of whom three may be in the early years age group. She may also provide overnight care for one child under eight years. She is currently caring for seven children on the Early Years Register. Children attend on a full and part-time basis and a number of children receive funded nursery education. The childminder currently supports children with learning difficulties or disabilities. This provision is registered on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register, although at present there are no children on roll within this age group.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association, holds a level 3 childcare qualification, is an accredited quality assured childminder through the Bradford Childminding Network and is part of Network Plus.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is outstanding. Extensive and exciting indoor and outdoor learning opportunities, based around topics and themes, and meticulous individualised planning and assessment systems means that children make great strides in their learning and development. Most aspects of promoting children's welfare are highly successful and exemplary partnership working means that children's individual needs are exceptionally well met in order to significantly enhance all aspects of inclusion. The childminder's unquestionable commitment to continual improvement results in high aspirations for quality and superb outcomes for children as a result of well targeted plans for their future.

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further?

To further improve the high quality early years provision the registered person should consider:

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further?

 obtain the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) publication 'what to do if you're worried a child is being abused' summary booklet.

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provision

Parents receive comprehensive information, such as via a childminding portfolio, prospectus, and displayed information. For example, a 'quality experiences and quality outcomes' poster identifies wide ranging good practice and excellent links This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 to the childminder's practice, supported by annotated photographs. The childminder is fully appraised of children's individual needs, including through an additional information sheet and detailed care plans for those children with complex needs. Outstanding arrangements and a commitment and dedication to promoting equal opportunities ensure that children get the excellent support they need. This includes through the childminder's attendance of any necessary training and liaison with external agencies or services. Parents are kept highly informed about the care of their children through newsletters, a daily activity log with

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provision

photographs, innovative 'today' sheet, parents' evening, telephone calls and text messages.

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provision

Outdoor and indoor spaces, furniture, equipment and toys are extremely suitable and safe because of detailed risk assessments and effective organisation. For example, upstairs rooms are utilised well in order to meet children's rest and sleep needs and free access to all areas downstairs means that children can take part in exciting and varied play opportunities. The childminder has a generally thorough knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures in order to safeguard children, although some child protection guidance is not held. Children's welfare is significantly enhanced by very good record keeping systems and written policies and procedures which are individual to the setting, robust and implemented with a high level of consistency.

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provision

There is rigorous monitoring of the provision, for example, through the detailed completion of the Ofsted self-evaluation form, yearly reviews and regular checks as part of the childminder's quality assurance status and the participation in inclusion and environment access audits. The childminder demonstrates an excellent commitment to her own development and that of her setting, for example, through becoming a Network Plus childminder and an accredited childminder in order to provide funded nursery education. Further evaluation takes place through excellent networking with other childminders and early years providers. The childminder effectively utilises childcare publications, the internet and monthly magazines to support children's learning and development and her practice. Parents are highly involved in the self-evaluation process, such as through six-monthly review sheets which reflect extremely positive comments. An extensive range of meaningful

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provision

training is attended and the childminder informs parents about each course, for example, 'every child's a talker' showing how this will benefit their children. Where resources are provided as part of a course, photographs are additionally shown to parents.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

As a result of the childminder's thorough knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements, and extreme enthusiasm for what she does, inspiring and challenging activities are provided across the six areas of learning. Detailed profiles, including monthly assessment sheets, track children's progress highly effectively and excellent use is made of the Early Years Foundation Stage documents. Children's individual next steps are clearly highlighted and fully informed from observations. A 'unique child' individual planning sheet shows when particular activities were carried out and what the next steps are also including This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 'what I need to do'. Children are highly involved in sharing their ideas, such as suggesting a visit to the garden centre as part of the current theme. Monthly topic letters enable parents to be involved with their child's learning, such as bringing

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

items from home, and new skills or activities are shared so that parents can use these as a point of discussion at home. Excellent access to early years workshops and outings, such as to the farm, extend children's breadth of learning experiences and ensure that they benefit greatly from fresh air and exercise.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Furniture reflecting differing cultures, for example, Indian masks and totem poles along with resources positively depicting diversity, helps children to develop an excellent understanding of the cultures and beliefs of others. They experience foods from around the world, attend multi-cultural stay and play sessions and a garden party was held to celebrate Chinese New Year where lanterns made by the children were hung up and children dressed up in traditional costumes, listened to music and ate Chinese cuisine. Visits to the fire station, visitors to the setting, such as a police officer and 'people who help us', and stay and play sessions involving role play equipment effectively helps children to learn to keep themselves safe. Children make effective choices about what they eat through the provision of freshly prepared nutritious meals and their understanding of healthy practices is further highly promoted through topics and by finding out where food comes from

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

as they plant and grow fruit and vegetables at the allotment or collect eggs from hens. The childminder has been awarded a gold award for oral hygiene and good practice and this was further reinforced with the children in a stay and play session which involved a visit from a dental nurse.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

A very child-centred and stimulating environment is created, for example, with interesting mobiles, artwork and photographs, and children are enabled to make choices from readily available resources. They show high levels of confidence and are happy and well settled. Superb relationships with the childminder highly fosters their self-esteem and sense of belonging and results in excellent behaviour and socialisation. Children are animated and enthusiastic, for example, as they watch the dough oozing through their fingers as they manipulate this to create a flower shape. The childminder uses effective questioning and children communicate confidently. They recall a conversation about snails eating the flowers, talk about why they must add more flour to the sticky dough and they are encouraged to think about the difference between the dough that is used to make fresh bread and that which is used to make models. Everyday routines and planned activities,

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

such as growing sunflowers, effectively helps children develop an excellent grasp of early maths and science concepts. 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? 1 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? 1 How well are children helped to be healthy? 1 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 1 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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