Childminder in Leeds

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Unique reference number EY387478 Inspection date 03/06/2009 Inspector Liz Whitehead

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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 may work with another childminder. She lives with her husband and children aged three years and 18 months in Bramley, a suburb of Leeds. The ground floor and first floor bathroom of the property are used for childminding purposes and there is an enclosed garden for outdoor play. The childminder may provide care for children on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is able to care for a maximum of four children at any one time and seven children when working with another childminder. There are two children on roll both of whom are in the early years age group. Children are taken and collected from school and access local groups. The childminder holds a diploma in nursery nursing and 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. Systems are effectively used to evaluate practice and to identify areas for the childminder to develop to ensure continuous improvement. Children are happy, confident and share warm and trusting relationships with the childminder who meets their individual needs well. Successful partnerships with parents and other settings effectively promote children's care and well-being. Therefore, they make sound progress in all areas of learning, although opportunities for children to experience positive images of culture, gender and disability are limited. All the required documentation and training is completed and maintained effectively.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop opportunities for children to experience positive images of culture, gender and disability.

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provision

The childminder actively develops and fosters an effective partnership with parents. To ensure that children's individual needs are routinely met she shares full information regarding the children's care and development on a daily basis through both verbal and written information. The childminder knows the children well and has established strong communication links with other settings that children attend to enhance their care and learning. For example, regular discussions with their teachers, reading children's school books with them and ensuring that she is aware of the menus so that meals are not duplicated. Additionally, the childminder regularly receives newsletters so she knows the themes and activities children are doing to enable her to complement these. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder is very committed to providing a high quality service and actively

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provision

seeks parents' and children's views through regular discussions and questionnaires. She continually reviews and evaluates her practice to highlight strengths and areas for improvement to enhance the service and enable her to effectively promote the outcomes for children. Improvements made since registration successfully contribute to children's care and learning. For example, the childminder is compiling a photograph album containing pictures of all the toys to encourage children of all ages to select what they would like to play with.

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provision

A wide range of policies and procedures, which are consistently implemented and shared with parents, contribute to the efficient running of the provision. Children are effectively safeguarded as the childminder has a sound understanding of the signs, symptoms and procedure to follow if she has concerns regarding a child in her care. Additionally, written risk assessments reduce hazards to children indoors, outdoors and on outings. The childminder regularly develops her personal learning through accessing a wide range of relevant training. For example, Managing and Assessing Risk, The Learning and Development Requirements and Self Evaluation.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children benefit from high quality interaction with the childminder who is motivated and enthusiastic. They share really good relationships with lots of hugs and affection and they clearly enjoy each others company. The childminder knows the children well and supports and extends their play to effectively promote their progress towards the early learning goals. Consequently, the children are interested, keen to participate and are confident to make independent choices about their play and learning. For example, they choose to use the play dough before going outside to play. The childminder actively supports parents in being fully involved in their children's learning through encouraging them to contribute to the development records and providing the words of songs to enable the parents to sing them with the children. Regular observations, show activities children enjoy, what they can do and the next steps in their individual learning journeys.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

All children are successfully developing an awareness about their personal health and safety. For example, they are very familiar with hand washing routines and know it is important 'to get rid of germs'. They recognise when they are thirsty and independently access drinks. Additionally, they know the importance of wearing sunhats to protect them from the sun. The childminder actively develops children's awareness of road safety through ensuring that they always cross the road at a crossing and they discuss waiting for the green man and for all the traffic to stop. Children's understanding of safety is further enhanced through their interest in motorbikes. The childminder explains the importance of sitting down and holding onto the bike and how it is designed to protect them from the heat of the engine.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children follow the positive example set by the childminder and develop good manners as they spontaneously say 'please' and 'thank you'. The childminder has a very calm and patient approach, therefore, children know what is expected of them and happily share the toys. Children learn about their community through walks in the area and visiting local groups, and the wider world as they celebrate This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 festivals, such as Chinese New Year. However, resources that promote positive images of culture, gender and disability are limited. The childminder skilfully uses one activity to promote many areas of learning for children. For example, they develop hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills and independence as they cut up an apple. Additionally, they count and share the pieces, discuss if they are big or little and learn about healthy eating and safety as they know the knife is sharp.

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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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