Childminder in Leeds

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Unique reference number EY292609 Inspection date 22/04/2009 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 has been registered since 2004. She lives with her partner and children aged nine and six in Leeds. The ground floor, first floor bathroom and back bedroom of the property are used for childminding purposes and there is an enclosed garden for outdoor play. The family has three guinea pigs and a hamster.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to provide care for children on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of four children at any one time and has three children on roll, all of whom are in the early years age group. The childminder takes and collects children from school and they access local groups. She is a member of the National Childminding Association and holds a Modern Apprenticeship in Early Years Care and Education.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the quality of the provision is good. The childminder effectively meets the individual needs of children through promoting their care and well-being and recognising their uniqueness. Children make sound progress in all areas of learning, however, the childminder does not identify their developmental stages when beginning to care for them. All the required documentation is in place, and the childminder regularly reflects on her provision to maintain continuous improvement. The childminder communicates effectively with parents and other agencies to ensure that all children are settled, secure and encouraged to effectively contribute to their learning.

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further?

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

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further?

 obtain information about what children know and can do when they first attend.

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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. A wide range of policies and procedures, including risk assessments, are in place to enhance the children's health and safety. Additionally, stringent systems are consistently implemented to ensure that children are only collected by authorised adults. If the childminder cannot meet the adults she requests a photograph and password to confirm they may collect the child.

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provision

The childminder consistently works in partnership with parents and all children benefit from the sharing of information and communication with other providers This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and services. For example, visiting local groups and regular discussions with staff at the schools that children attend. In addition to completing the required training the childminder has completed a course regarding the Early Years Foundation Stage. This ensures that she is knowledgeable about current legislation and able to effectively promote the outcomes for children.

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provision

The childminder actively seeks parents views and regularly evaluates her practice which leads to the identification of areas for further development. A number of improvements have been made since the last inspection which contribute towards promoting children's care and learning. For example, the childminder has amended some documentation and hand washing procedures. Additionally, she has reviewed the availability of resources and reduced this as she highlighted that too many toys could be confusing for younger children.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children have a sound awareness about good personal hygiene and are very familiar with washing their hands before snack time. They each have an individual towel which reduces the risk of cross infection. Children are developing an awareness and understanding about making healthy choices and enjoy nutritious meals and snacks. They regularly participate in physical activity and enjoy being outdoors on a daily basis. Children are learning about keeping themselves safe as they regularly discuss road safety, stranger danger and participate in emergency evacuations to develop their knowledge of how to leave the home quickly and safely.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The children are interested, keen to participate and eagerly explore the activities available. They enjoy accessing and investigating a varied range of adult planned and child initiated play experiences across all areas of learning. Children clearly enjoy the time they spend with the childminder and share warm relationships with lots of hugs and affection. They behave well and understand what is expected of them through the clear, consistent and realistic boundaries set by the childminder. She is a positive role model and consistently offers children meaningful praise which promotes their confidence and self-esteem.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The children's learning and development is enhanced through the sharing of information with parents. Although the childminder does not obtain information regarding children's knowledge and abilities when beginning to care for them, their development profiles show activities they enjoy, how she supports them and the simple next steps in their individual learning journeys. The childminder is fully aware that it is the process rather than the finished product that is important to effectively promote children's learning towards the early learning goals.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder instinctively uses activities to promote many areas of learning. For example, when baking the children are developing social skills as they take turns, language and maths as they measure out the ingredients, and science as they watch the mixture change. The childminder naturally follows the children's interests and they talk about the trees and birds as they look out the window. The childminder develops children's vocabulary and names the bird as a Magpie. She This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 skilfully extends children's awareness of shape and colour as they match the colour of the balls to the bricks and other items, such as the children's jumper. 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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