Childminder in Kirklees

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Unique reference number EY385053 Inspection date 08/04/2009 Inspector Carole, Jean Craven

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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 report includes information on any complaints about the childcare provision which Ofsted has received since the last inspection or registration whichever is the later, which require Ofsted or the provider to take action in Annex C.

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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. She lives with her partner and two children aged four and six years in the Cowlersley area of Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. The whole of the ground floor and upstairs bathroom of the childminder’s house is used for childminding and there is an enclosed garden for outside play. Access to the premises at the front and rear of the property is via several stone steps.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder drives or walks to local schools to take and collect children. She attends the local Sure Start Centre, takes children to the local library and to the local park. The family have a small pet dog.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder holds an NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care. She is registered to care for four children and is on the Early Years Register, the compulsory part of the Childcare Register and the voluntary part of the Childcare Register. There are currently four children on roll attending part time. She offers a flexible service to cover parents working patterns.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the quality of the provision is satisfactory. The children are making progress in their learning and development and their welfare is well promoted. Observations are not yet used to promote, challenge and show progress and there are no planning systems in place to reflect children's individuality. Close liaison with parents enables the childminder to promote children's welfare and meet their individual needs. The childminder pays good attention to promoting children's awareness of their own safety and well being.

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further?

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

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further?

 use observational assessment to inform planning for each child's continuing development through play based activities  ensure that observations in children's records of achievement are dated to show progress  ensure that the process of self evaluation is ongoing and includes feedback from parents

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provision

The childminder has a positive attitude to her professional development through on going training. She has recently attended training in the Early Years Foundation Stage, health and safety, paediatric first aid and safeguarding children. There is no regular system for self evaluation, however, plans are in place to improve the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 outdoor play area and the childminder has applied to do her NVQ level 3 in childcare. All required policies, procedures and documentation for the safe and efficient management of the setting are comprehensive and well thought out and confidentiality is maintained.

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provision

All parents have contracts which are reviewed four weeks after the beginning of the placement and then every six months. Policies and procedures are shared at intake and plans are in place for parents to have the choice of having a printed copy or a copy on disc or memory stick. Parents are given verbal feedback on a daily basis and the childminder makes time to talk to them. Children have a daily diary which keeps parents informed about what children have eaten, sleep patterns and their activities. The childminder maintains regular contact with local toddler groups, Sure Start projects and other childminders in the area. She offers a very flexible service to cover parents shift patterns and extended days.

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provision

The childminder understands her responsibility under the Children Act to keep children safe and keeps up to date with training and changes to legislation. Parents are given information about her responsibilities and she asks that they inform her of any injuries sustained at home. She has very comprehensive and well thought out risk assessments in place and they are reviewed regularly.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are making satisfactory progress towards the early learning goals and their welfare is well provided for. The children have room to move around freely, make choices about their play and initiate their own learning by choosing their toys and resources. They can rest or sleep as they need. The childminder plans her routine to ensure that children have daily fresh air, exercise and opportunities for exploration, therefore extending their learning. They are learning about the world about them from visits to the local garden centre where they choose plants and bulbs and watch them grow. They have bird feeders in the garden and logs and plants to attract insects and butterflies. Children are beginning to learn about problem solving, reasoning and numeracy in their day to day practice. A two year old is very excited when she builds a tower of bricks, 'I did it, I did it' she exclaims and claps her hands. She is encouraged to count how many bricks are in the

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

tower. Children are supported and praised for increasing their social skills, such as peeling their own fruit, asking for the potty or putting on their coats and shoes. This gives them a feeling of self worth. The childminder talks to the children to develop their language skills and understanding and asks open ended questions such as 'what colour is this, how many are there?'.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

There is no formal planning in place to inform children's development. The childminder takes her lead from the children, discussing with them what they like to do and play with. She has begun to put together children's records of achievement which include evaluative observations and art work. However, some of these are not dated so do not fully show children's progress.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are cared for in a safe, clean environment where they learn to look after themselves. They are encouraged to take care of their environment, both indoors This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and outside, by picking up litter and tidying their toys away. They are learning how to keep themselves safe when outdoors. The childminder reminds children that not all animals are friendly and they learn to ask before stroking any that they meet on their walks. The childminder provides a healthy range of freshly prepared and home cooked meals and snacks. Fruit and drinking water are available to the children at all times. Resources, toys and equipment are all in good, clean condition and of safe, satisfactory quality. All resources are easily accessible to children as they are stored at their level in open toy boxes and baskets.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children were observed to be caring and sensitive to each others needs. For example, they were observed to find resources for each other and are learning to share equipment during their play. Older children sit and read stories to the younger ones. They play well together and are happy and content in the childminder's care. 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? 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 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

This section of the report includes details of any complaint/s made to Ofsted when:  we took action for the provider to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  we asked the provider to take action in order to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  the provider had already taken any necessary action to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register.

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

We will not report on any complaint where the provider met the requirements of the Early Years Register or did not require any action by Ofsted or the registered provider.

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Detail of the complaint/s

There have been no complaints since registration.

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Detail of the complaint/s

The provider is required to keep a record of complaints made by parents, which they can see on request. The complaints record may contain complaints other than those made to Ofsted.

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