Childminder in Kirklees

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Unique reference number EY332194 Inspection date 22/05/2009 Inspector Shaheen Matloob

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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 in a three story mews terraced house, with her children aged 13 and four in the Taylor Hill areas of Huddersfield, close to shops, schools, parks and transport links. The whole of the first floor is used for childminding purposes, with toilet facilities on the second floor. There is a fully enclosed rear garden for outside play. The family has two cats.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and is able to care for a maximum of five children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more that three children may be in the early years age range. She is currently caring for 15 children in total, with five children under five, who attend various sessions. This provision is also registered by Ofsted on the Compulsory and Voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder walks to two of the local schools to take and collect children. She attends the local parent and toddler group, childminder support group and sessions at the local Sure Start centre. The childminder holds the level 3 Nursery Nurse Examination Board (NNEB) qualification.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. Children are cared for in a safe, supportive and child centred environment, where they enjoy caring and supportive relationships with the childminder and make good progress. Effective arrangements are in place to ensure children's safety and promote their welfare. Very good partnerships with other providers and services contribute significantly to promote learning and well-being for the children attending. The childminder liaises with external agencies to ensure that children get the support they need. The process of self-evaluation is effective and planning for improvement are generally well targeted to bring about further improvements for the provision and children.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop self-evaluation and reflective practice systems to identify the areas for priority and development that will improve the quality of provision for all children.

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provision

The organisation of the premises and resources is effective in helping to create a safe, secure and stimulating environment, which allows children to make independent choices and feel at ease and confident. The childminder and parents fully understand and follow the settings clear and comprehensive policies and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 procedures, to protect children, promote well-being and support children to learn and develop to their full potential.

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provision

The childminder is enthusiastic and makes explicit her vision for the settings continuous improvement. She fully involves children in decision making, including selecting and purchasing toys. She effectively uses and manages the available resources to meet the needs of children, accessing local toy libraries. She is committed to improving her knowledge and has attended some valuable training, which is reflected in her practice and children's outcomes. She has a good understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues, ensuring that she takes the necessary steps to keep children safe indoors and outdoors. She fully understands her responsibility to keep and maintain documentation and liaise with relevant agencies when a concern about a child's welfare and safety is raised.

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provision

The childminder actively promotes equality and diversity. She works very well with parents and external agencies to ensure that children get the support they need, and tailors planning to help children make progress and narrow the achievement gap. A good range of toys, equipment, posters and positive images representing gender, race and disability help children to develop an understanding of others. The childminder also seeks and values the expertise and knowledge of the parents, inviting them to the setting to become involved in making authentic dishes with children. She works well with parents and others, valuing their contributions as partners in learning and shares information with the local schools to ensure that the needs of all children are met, to support continuity of care.

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provision

Partnerships with parents are very positive and well established. The childminder regularly seeks the views of parents and children through good self evaluation systems and ensures that these are used to make changes within the provision. However, the systems currently in place to identify the areas for priority and development that will improve the quality of provision for all children is not fully established. Good use is made of the initial visits to gather important information about children so that she can establish their starting points and interests. Parents are kept well informed of their children achievements, well being and progress through regular verbal communication, a daily diary and written records, which they can take home and contribute towards their children's learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are happy and secure at the setting. Babies have a close bond with the childminder who shows them genuine love and affection. Children cuddle up to the childminder to look at books and help to turn the pages. Children have exciting activities to learn about shape, size and order. For example, a creative hand print activity is used to help children compare hand sizes and order them from the smallest to the biggest. Children understand and adopt healthy habits, including good hygiene practices. They all wash their hands and use anti bacterial gel through out the day. They have agreed on systems to maintain good hygiene. For example, they now put used tissues into a bag, then put it into the bin and follow this with hand washing. The childminder also implements effective hygiene practices for nappy changing and sickness to prevent the spread of infection. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are offered a variety of freshly made and wholesome meals and snacks that comply with parental wishes and children's individual needs.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's learning and development is rooted in the childminder's secure knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and she uses this, to support children in making progress towards the learning goals. The childminder dedicates her time to interacting and joining in with play, asking children questions and encouraging communication skills. Planning is tailored to suit the needs and interests of children and based on systematic observations of children's play. It is also flexible enough to allow for spontaneous events. Planning documents are displayed for parents information and children are also given tasks to complete at home with parents, so that they can contribute towards their children's learning. Thorough assessments of children achievements and progress and effective tracking systems, demonstrate that most children make good progress in relation to their starting points and capabilities. Children are involved, motivated and

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

engaged in a broad range of developmentally appropriate activities, showing good levels of independence, curiosity and concentration. They use all of their senses to explore jelly, squeezing it through their fingers, smelling it and tasting it.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

All children take part in regular fire evacuations, which are clearly recorded, including any problems encountered. A comprehensive risk assessment in conjunction with daily checks ensures that children remain safe and hazards are minimised. Children develop a good understanding of road safety through specialised activities, such as 'beep beep' day. Children have positive relationships and enjoy looking after one another. Older children have devised their own behaviour rules as well as having some input into the behaviour policy. This contributes significantly to promoting diversity and difference within all children and encourages children to value each others differences and to be aware of and challenge any discrimination. They also have opportunities to demonstrate their emotions and feelings, this is supported through stories, books and posters showing a range of emotions, which children can relate to.

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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

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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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