Childminder in Leeds

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Unique reference number EY384001 Inspection date 24/06/2009 Inspector Ann Webb

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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 2008 and works at the home of her co- childminder in the Guildersome area of Leeds. The co-childminder's husband and two children live at the property and the family has a dog. There are currently 18 children on roll, nine of whom are in the early years age range. The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. All of the ground floor of the premises is used for childminding and there is a rear garden for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

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 good. The childminder and co-childminder work well together to provide an efficient and well organised service which is tailored to meet the individual care and learning needs of all the children. The children make good progress in all areas of learning and are fully included. They have excellent opportunities to make healthy choices through diet, exercise and self-care, and are able to make a positive contribution to their own safety. There are successful partnerships with parents and other providers which ensure that children receive consistency in their care and education. The childminder has made an appropriate start at self-evaluation. However, not all aspects are evaluated and records of risks are not fully completed.

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further?

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

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further?

 update the record of risk assessment to include any assessments of risks for outings and trips  continue to develop the processes for the evaluation of the settings strengths and weaknesses.

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provision

The maintenance of records, policies and procedures is good and has a positive impact on the safe and efficient management of the Early Years Foundation Stage, ensuring that the individual needs of all the children are consistently met. The childminder, mostly, has detailed assessments which clearly identify all possible hazards to children, both indoors and outdoors, and the actions taken to eliminate risk. However, risk assessments for trips and outings are not recorded.

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provision

Furniture, equipment and toys are checked daily to ensure that they are safe and suitable for the ages of the children. They are presented well and enable the children to make their own choices. The children's safety is further promoted This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 through the childminder's clear understanding of how to safeguard the children in her care, for example, through well understood child protection procedures. Additionally, the childminder and her co-childminder follow procedures which ensure the day-to-day management of children's individual routines are effective and efficiently delivered, for example, meal and sleep times.

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provision

Since her registration the childminder has considered feedback from parents and information gathered from tracking children's progress to identify some areas for improvement. However, she does not reflect on all areas of the provision in order to fully identify all areas of strengths and weaknesses. Professional relationships with parents are well established and ensure that a two-way flow of information is shared verbally each day, reinforced with written documentation. For example, accident and medication records.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The children's learning is well supported by the childminder; children are keen and interested to learn in a language rich environment. They have close bonds with the childminder and their peers and have good opportunities to become independent and to make a positive contribution. For example, they confidently get their own shoes for outdoor play and know to apply protective creams when it is sunny. Additionally, they become familiar with routines for hand washing, emergency evacuations and road safety advice.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

There are excellent opportunities for the children to understand about being healthy. For example, they have five portions of fruit and vegetables each day and enjoy a very healthy and balanced diet. Additionally, opportunities for exercise and fresh air are given a high priority and each day the children are physically active outdoors. In the garden they make dens on the climbing frame, have rolling races on the grass, climb steps and ladders and make full use of the good range of outdoor play equipment. For example, the trampoline, playhouse, sand and water.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

During their everyday play they use numbers to count and solve problems. For example, they know they have three strands of play dough and make good attempts to add three more. They sing number songs and rhymes and complete matching puzzles and games. They are developing a good understanding of what is expected of them and they respond positively to the childminder's encouragement and guidance. The childminder uses praise to encourage good behaviour and, consequently, the children behave well. They are becoming familiar with the diversity of the community in which they live and access a good range of resources which reflect positive images of race, gender and disability.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder tracks the children's progress with written observations. These are used successfully to monitor the children's development and to plan for their individual learning needs. Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents are kept fully informed of the progress their children make and are invited to add their own observations and comments regarding their development. Links with other providers are developing in order to provide a consistent approach to the children's care and learning. 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? 1 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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