Childminder in BradfordOfsted inspection, 15 Jun 2009

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Unique reference number EY254442 Inspection date 15/06/2009 Inspector Ingrid Szczerban

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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

Children only attend this setting before and/or after the school day and/or during the school holidays. The judgements in this report reflect the quality of early years provision offered to children during those periods.

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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 partner and two children aged five and 15 years on the outskirts of Bingley, in West Yorkshire. The living/dining room and kitchen are used for childminding and there is an enclosed garden is available. The front door is used for access where there are three steps, and six steps lead from the house to the back garden French windows.

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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 caring for three children on a full and part time basis. All the children are within the early years age range. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register, the compulsory part of the Childcare Register and the voluntary part of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

Regular visits are made to toddler groups and to parks. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association, (NCMA) and receives support from the local authority.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the quality of the provision is good. Close attention is given to meeting the welfare needs of children. Children partake in a wide range of activities and make good progress in all areas of learning. Inclusive practice is promoted well and children are valued and respected as individuals. Good links have been made with other settings delivering Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The childminder is able to assess her provision well and can identify areas for improvement. She demonstrates good capacity to continuously improve.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop the records of children's development to ensure all six learning areas are consistently covered  develop the risk assessments to include specific types of outings.

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provision

The childminder manages her provision well. She uses effective means to evaluate and improve the service she provides. Ofsted self-evaluation has been half completed; she consults with parents and children about the service, meets with other childminders and development workers regularly, and has fully implemented the recommendations made following her last inspection. The childminder has taken good steps in the areas for improvement, which she has identified. As a result, documentation is more accurate and additional equal opportunities and outdoor play equipment has been provided. In addition, funding for further This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 equipment such as a children's digital camera and laptop has been secured. The childminder is committed to ongoing training and she has attended courses including training for EYFS.

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provision

Children are safeguarded well. The childminder is suitably vetted and takes appropriate steps to ensure that children remain safe both on the premises and on outings. Detailed risk assessments for the home and the garden are effectively implemented to ensure that children are kept from harm; however, these do not include specific types of outings. All accidents and medication are recorded and the childminder holds a current first aid certificate.

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provision

Partnerships with parents and carers are good. There are effective systems in place to exchange information. Daily diaries, child development records and discussions are used to ensure that the needs of children are met and parents are informed of how to extend learning at home. Good links have been made with other settings providing the EYFS. Parents sign to say they have read and agree with, the policies and procedures and the childminder keeps all necessary written consents.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The welfare needs of children in the EYFS are met well. Very good hygiene routines are followed and the sickness policy is rigorously implemented in order to help prevent the spread of any infections. Children learn about the importance of oral hygiene and brush their teeth after meals. Healthy and nutritious meals, such as homemade vegetable soup, are provided for children and fresh fruit is available daily. Children are encouraged to help prepare food, and through discussions, they learn about which foods are good and bad for them. Children receive fresh air each day on outings and build up good stamina as they walk to school.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Effective practices are employed to ensure that children learn how to keep themselves safe. They learn about road safety on outings and regularly practise the fire drill. The childminder reinforces children's understanding of safety issues by reading stories about safety matters.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder has begun to make accurate observations and assessments in development files for each child. The next steps for learning are identified but there is no systematic approach to ensuring that all six areas of learning are consistently covered. The childminder uses information gathered from parents in 'all about me' books prior to commencement to plan ahead for new children. She sets appropriate challenges for children, for instance, the three-year-olds love to play in the water so activities to discover which items float and sink are organised to extend their learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are confident, happy and settled in their warm and loving relationships with the childminder. They receive high-levels of attention and learn to take turns and how resolve their own minor disputes. The children get on well together and are encouraged to consider the needs of others as the childminder talks to them This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 about how their behaviour makes others feel. The children make their own decisions about what they wish to play with and they are given choices, such as, which colour they would like the water to be. Children can independently and safely select their preferred toys.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are beginning to learn about the world around them. High-value is placed on teaching children to value their own customs and to raising their awareness of other people’s customs and cultures. A variety of festivals is celebrated and children use a good range of resources, which reflect all aspects of diversity. They try foods from other countries. They talk about themselves and their families, such as their grandparents who live in France and they learn how to greet in several languages. Through these activities children are learning to respect themselves and to embrace diversity.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children learn about shapes and numbers in everyday activities. They weigh and measure to make their own pizzas and cut them into quarters and three year olds can count confidently up to 12. They use their imaginations and language well to problem solve in role-play activities. In small world play with farm animals, they put the pigs back in the pen and close the gate to stop them from eating all the pumpkins. 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? 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? 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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