Childminder in Leeds

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Unique reference number EY307086 Inspection date 24/06/2009 Inspector Liz Whitehead

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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 has been registered since 2005. She lives with her husband and children aged 10 and four in Pudsey, a suburb of Leeds. She works with another registered childminder. The ground floor and first floor bathroom of the property are used for childminding purposes and there is an enclosed garden for outdoor play. The family has two rabbits. The childminder takes children to and collects them from school and attends local groups.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of five children at any one time and 10 children when working with her co- childminder. They have seven children on roll; six of whom are under eight years with five of these in the early years age group. Both childminders have equal responsibility for the childminding practice.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. Children are happy, confident and share very good relationships with both childminders, who respect them as individuals. All the required documentation is in place and is mostly maintained appropriately. Successful partnerships with parents and other settings effectively promote children's care and well-being, therefore, they make sound progress in all areas of learning. The childminders know the children's developmental stages well, although they do not obtain this information from parents when beginning to care for children. The childminders regularly evaluate their practice to highlight the key strengths and weaknesses of the setting.

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further?

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

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further?

 implement systems to identify what children know and can do when they first attend.

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further?

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

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further?

 improve the record of risk assessment so that it includes information on who conducted it, date of review and any action taken following a review or incident. (Documentation) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 08/07/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder and her co-childminder actively develop and maintain effective partnerships with parents and share full information regarding the children's care on a daily basis, which enables them to successfully meet children's individual needs. The childminders know the children well and have good communication links with other settings to enhance the children's care and learning through regular discussions with the teachers.

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provision

The childminder is responsible for maintaining records regarding her individual children. All the required documentation is in place, although risk assessments do not identify who conducted them, which does not fully meet regulations. Children are effectively safeguarded as the childminder has a sound understanding of the signs, symptoms and procedure to follow if she has concerns regarding a child in her care. She regularly develops her knowledge and skills through accessing relevant training. For example, the childminder has recently attended a course regarding preparing for the early years inspection to ensure that she effectively promotes the outcomes for children.

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provision

Improvements made since the last inspection successfully contribute towards children's care and well-being. The childminder now displays the certificate of registration and consistently maintains details of children's attendance and ensures that she obtains parental signatures on accident records. The childminders regularly reflect on their practice and actively obtain children's and parents' views through regular discussions and questionnaires. Comments are positive and complimentary and parents are very happy with the childminding service and care the children receive.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The children are interested and keen to participate and explore the varied range of adult-led and child-initiated play experiences. They are encouraged to make independent choices, such as if they would like to play out, and they really enjoy moving freely between the indoors and the outdoors. Children comment that they 'help decide what activities to do but don't have full control as health and safety comes first'. The children clearly enjoy their time with the childminders and form meaningful relationships with them and also with their peers, seeking out the childminders and their friends to share their games, such as playing skittles.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are learning to keep themselves healthy and safe. They are very familiar with the routine for cleaning their hands before meals and know that it is to 'get rid of germs so don't get poorly'. Additionally, hand sanitizer and wet wipes are readily available and consistently used to further enhance good hygiene procedures. Children proudly state, 'I love vegetables, they make me healthy'. They understand road safety and have pretend traffic lights when riding their bicycles. They know that red means stop and green means go. Additionally, children frequently participate in emergency evacuations from the home to ensure they are familiar with the procedure for leaving quickly and safely. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children are encouraged to share the toys and take turns. They behave well and follow the clear and consistent boundaries set by the childminders. The sharing of

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

information with parents enhances children's learning and development. However, the childminder does not obtain information regarding what children know and can do when beginning to care for them. Regular observations of the children enable the childminders to effectively plan the next steps in individual children's learning. They skilfully use children's interest in fictional super heroes to develop their awareness of colour, therefore, children confidently name the colour of their outfits as they dress up.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children know how to operate simple information and communication technology and are especially proud of pictures they have completed on the computer. They enjoy expressing themselves creatively through sticking and painting and spontaneously sing 'see-saw Margery Daw' as they rock on the see-saw. They also initiate a game of 'Jack in the box' as they hide under the table before jumping up. Children are developing an awareness of the world around them through regularly accessing books and resources that promote positive images of culture, gender and disability. 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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (CR8). 08/07/2009

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (CR8). 08/07/2009

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