Childminder in KirkleesOfsted inspection, 1 May 2009

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Unique reference number EY385993 Inspection date 01/05/2009 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 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 husband and two sons aged five and seven years in the Salendine Nook area of Huddersfield. The whole of the childminder’s home is used for childminding, with the exception of the master bedroom. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding two children in this age group who attend part-time. She also offers care to children aged over five years to 11 years and overnight care. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently 5 children on roll attending part-time. The childminder collects children from the local school.

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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. The childminder pays particular attention to promoting children's awareness of health and safety and their own wellbeing. Observations of children are not yet used to inform planning and promote individual challenges for children. The childminder has begun a process of self-evaluation and identified areas for improvement through further training.

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further?

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

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further?

 use observations and assessments to identify learning priorities and to plan relevant and motivating learning experiences for each child  ensure that the daily attendance register of minded children is kept up-to- date.

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provision

The childminder has a positive attitude to her professional development through ongoing training. She has recently attended training in the Early Years Foundation Stage, observation training, safeguarding children and has been accepted to do an National Vocational Qualification at level 3 in Early Years and Childcare. There is no formal system for self-evaluation, however, plans are in place to attend training in self-evaluation and to introduce more formal planning systems. All required policies, procedures and documentation for the safe and efficient management of the setting are in place; however, the register of children attending is not kept fully up-to-date. Policies are comprehensive and well thought out and confidentiality is maintained.

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provision

All parents have contracts which are reviewed annually and information about This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 what children have eaten, sleep patterns and their activities is exchanged verbally and in daily written reports. Parents have access to children's diaries and records of achievement. Parents and children have settling in sessions where individual needs are discussed and information exchanged.

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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. She has very comprehensive and well thought out risk assessments in place and they are reviewed regularly. Parents are given information about her responsibilities and she asks that they inform her of any injuries sustained at home.

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provision

Children are cared for in a homely, spacious and welcoming environment. Resources, toys and equipment are all in good, clean condition and of satisfactory quality. They are easily accessible to the children and they can make choices about their play. This improves their confidence and independence skills.

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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. They are given individual support in an environment that supports their learning and development. The children have use of a designated playroom and two family rooms. They have lots of room to move around freely and make choices about their play and initiate their own learning. They have good, easy access to the outdoor play space. The childminder plans her routine to ensure that children have daily fresh air, exercise and opportunities for exploration, therefore extending children's learning. They walk to and from school each day and have weekly visits to the local park. The childminder spends time extending children's language skills, she constantly talks to babies and includes them in all conversations as she plays on the floor with them. She recognises a child's interest in sounds and music and makes opportunities to encourage his

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

interest by playing nursery rhymes, singing and providing resources to make sounds, such as musical toys, spoons and stainless steel bowls to bang together. The baby claps his hands in delight and sways to the music. Children have opportunities to express themselves with art and craft and their work is displayed in the playroom. This gives them a sense of pride and feelings of self-worth.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Interaction between the childminder and the children is good. They have lots of cuddles, eye contact and conversation and the childminder spends time playing with them at their level. There is no formal planning in place and 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 photographs but these need to be further developed.

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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 take care of themselves. They are learning about personal hygiene, safety and healthy eating. The children have separate face cloths and towels which are changed daily to prevent cross contamination. The childminder provides a healthy range of freshly prepared and nourishing home cooked meals and snacks. The children help This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 in food preparation and are currently choosing menus from recipe cards on healthy eating provided by a local supermarket. This encourages their understanding of healthy eating and is helping them to develop life skills. The children are learning to keep themselves safe. They understand basic road safety rules when walking to and from school, such as holding on to the sides of the baby buggy. They have recently completed a 'fire emergency task' where they did a tour of the house,

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

looked at escape routes, learnt where keys are kept and worked out and illustrated escape plans from three different areas of the house.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are well-behaved and learn about what is acceptable through positive strategies appropriate to their age. They have a very simple list of house rules which is displayed in writing and in pictures so that all children can understand them. They 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? 3

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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? 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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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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