Childminder in Bradford

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Unique reference number EY372982 Inspection date 24/04/2009 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 has been registered since June 2008. She is registered to care for five children included on the Early Years Register. She is also registered to care for children on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. There were no children present at the time of inspection in the Early Years Foundation Stage age range. The childminder lives in a semi-detached house. The whole of the ground floor and first floor bathroom are used for childminding, and there is a garden to the rear of the house for outdoor play. Access to the provision is via steps to the main entrance. The childminder lives with her husband and three children aged 16, 11 and three years, in Shipley, near Bradford. The family have one dog and a parrot. The childminder has links with other Early Years professionals. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the quality of the provision is satisfactory. There were no children present at the time of inspection in the Early Years Foundation Stage age range. However, sufficient evidence presented demonstrates children's needs are met through adequate organisation of the environment, keeping children appropriately safeguarded and included. Activity planning suitably supports children's progress. Partnership working supports children's welfare generally well. However, links with other settings to support children's learning are not yet fully operational. Evaluation systems promote sufficient improvements to support children's learning and welfare.

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further?

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

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further?

 further develop partnership working with other settings where children attend to support children's learning development  further develop the organisation of play activities to extend opportunities and challenges for children  further develop children's knowledge and understanding of diversity  gather further information from parents to help identify childrens learning priorities and starting points.

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provision

Through discussion and the availability of some well recorded documentation, the childminder is able to show she maintains clear policies and procedures which are required for the safe and appropriate management of the Early Years Foundation Stage. For example, there are suitable procedures to keep children safeguarded and adequately included. Risk assessments which are detailed identify and minimise risks to children indoors and outdoors. Systems to support children's This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 learning development are progressing generally well.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates she works appropriately with parents, keeping them informed of day-to-day events and involving them in their child's progress whilst at the setting. Parents have access to the policies and procedures available. They are encouraged to fill out a simple questionnaire to involve them and help promote improvements. Parents are also asked to make comments on their child's development records. Evidence also suggests that links have been made with other early years provisions where children attend to support children's welfare. However, information obtained is mainly limited to the child's care and not their learning. The evidence sampled demonstrates that parents are happy with how their children develop and progress whilst at the childminder's.

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provision

Since the last inspection, which was judged inadequate, the childminder has made some positive improvements to ensure the Early Years Foundation Stage is now met satisfactorily. The childminder has taken advice from a local Early Years Co- ordinator to help make improvements to her service. The childminder is now carrying out a basic evaluation of the service provided and has attended some training, all resulting in improved outcomes for children. For example, the childminder now keeps risk assessments that successfully help to minimise risks to children through regular review. Through discussion, it is evident the childminder is aware of the appropriate vetting procedure and has taken steps to ensure these procedures are suitably met. Children's learning and development progress is now monitored appropriately through simple but clear systems now in place. In addition, the childminder demonstrates she understands the importance of keeping

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provision

appropriate accident records, to support children. Through discussion and documentation it is evident that the childminder maintains an inclusive environment. However, this area although sufficient is not fully developed to help children's understanding and learning regarding diversity progress further.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates that children are cared for in an environment that supports their learning suitably overall. For example, there are some number displays and a range of good quality resources indoors and outdoors. Outdoor equipment is varied and arranged to ensure children's independence and to support their development of physical skills appropriately. It is evident through discussion and observation indoors that, although play opportunities are organised reasonably, they are not arranged to the full potential to extend challenges for children, and therefore further develop their learning opportunities.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Through discussion and documentation available it is clear children are helped to progress towards the early learning goals appropriately. For example, photographic evidence shows children helping to plant seeds and caring for them outdoors. Children whom show an interest in toy tools develop their learning through the use of books that show people in the community who use different types of tools for their jobs. Children are encouraged to count and recognise numbers through every day activities and whilst on outings. The evidence also suggests that they play number games to further support their understanding of numbers. The childminder This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 has started to make suitable and regular observations of what children do and makes plans to help them progress across the six areas of learning. For example, the documentation presented demonstrates that children whom do not always

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

communicate clearly are encouraged to use language more frequently and in different situations, such as whilst using their imagination through role play.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The evidence suggests, through discussion and documentation that partnership working with parents helps to supports children's welfare generally well. For example, a daily diary is shared with parents to help keep up-to-date with daily events and to promote continuity. However, information gained from parents with regard to children's abilities when they first attend the setting is limited, to aid with planning for children's individual learning needs and further aid progress. Partnership working with other settings is in progress to support children's welfare. However, information obtained has not yet progressed to fully support children's learning development.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Through discussion, documentation and observation it is evident that the childminder supports an inclusive environment appropriately. For example, the policy available clearly supports all children and the childminder strives to meet children's individual needs through observing children. There are some resources available to support diversity, such as a poster showing some differences in people positively, and there are some books. However, further activities to help children extend their knowledge and understanding of diversity and about the wider world are not yet fully developed.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Evidence suggests children are helped to stay safe appropriately. For example, discussions are held about road safety whilst out on outings and children are helped to climb down the stairs safely. In addition, children practice the fire evacuation procedure. The menu provided demonstrates a range of suitably healthy foods for children to eat, such as eggs on toast, jacket potatoes and fruit. Children play out regularly and go on outings, such as to a local farm. Therefore, they are starting to understand suitably about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle through practice. Evidence suggests that children learn to manage their behaviour appropriately through suitable procedures in place, such as discussion regarding any incidents that may arise. 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? 3

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 3 How well are children helped to be healthy? 3 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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