Childminder in Leeds

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Unique reference number EY319747 Inspection date 24/06/2009 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 has been registered since 2005. She works with another registered childminder and minds from her co-childminder's house. The co- childminder's husband and children aged 10 and four live at the property in Pudsey, 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 takes children to and collects them from school and attends local groups.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered for a maximum of five children at any one time and 10 children when working with her co-childminder. They have seven children on roll; six of whom are under eight years with five of these in the early years age group. Both childminders have equal responsibility for the childminding practice.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. The effective sharing of information with parents and other agencies ensures that all children are settled, secure and included. However, assessment arrangements are not fully developed. The childminder recognises the uniqueness of each child and effectively promotes their care and well-being, consequently children are learning and progressing well. This is further enhanced through the consistent implementation of the many policies and procedures, although risk assessments do not contain all the required information.

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further?

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

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further?

 implement systems to identify what children know and can do when they first attend.

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further?

To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 improve the record of risk assessment so that it includes information on who conducted it, date of review and any action taken following a review or incident. (Documentation) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 08/07/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminders successfully create a stimulating environment to appeal to children's interests. There is a dedicated playroom with a wide range of pictures, posters and children's artwork attractively displayed. Children's independence and confidence are positively promoted as toys and resources are well presented to enable children to freely access them. The childminders work together effectively to ensure that children's individual needs are consistently met, this is enhanced through improvements made since the last inspection. Systems are now in place to maintain individual records and to accurately detail children's attendance.

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provision

All children enjoy good interaction with the childminder and her co-childminder, who are interested in what the children do and say. The childminder works successfully in partnership with parents. She keeps them fully informed of their children's progress through a daily exchange of information. Inclusive practice is further enhanced through close links with other providers, such as the children's schools. Regular discussions with the staff ensure that children do not repeat activities that they have participated in at school and ease their transition into school life.

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provision

The childminder completes all required documents to keep children safe and well, for example, accident and medication records. The childminder has a sound understanding of how to minimise risks to children, which is enhanced through the consistent implementation of risk assessments. However, these do not detail who carried them out, which does not fully meet regulations. Effective systems are in place to highlight key areas to develop, which maintains continuous improvement and successfully promotes the outcomes for children. For example, the childminder has updated documentation in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage and has booked on a number of courses to increase her knowledge and skills.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children look forward to the time they spend with the childminder and her co- childminder. They participate in a wide range of interesting and stimulating activities across the areas of learning. The childminders know the children well and effectively plan their individual learning journeys. However, information regarding children's developmental stages are not obtained when starting at the childminders. The childminders work well together and are positive role models, therefore, children know what is expected of them and behave well. They are learning to resolve minor disputes between themselves and happily share the cars as they play.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder and her co-childminder encourage the children to be confident to try new activities and allow them time to regularly re-visit experiences to consolidate their learning, for example, counting and talking about colours and shapes as they play with the cars and practising coordination as they develop early writing skills. Well planned activities develop children's awareness of how to care for animals and photographs show them proudly holding baby chicks. The children This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 are developing an awareness of diversity through the celebration of festivals and cultural traditions other than their own, for example, Chinese New Year.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's creativity and early language and literacy skills are fostered effectively as they practise writing and recognising their individual name card. The childminders actively encourage children to recognise and acknowledge their feelings and emotions by placing pictures of how they feel next to their name. They then discuss these feelings using a range of words including happy and grumpy.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children make a positive contribution towards their own health and safety, recognising when they are thirsty, hungry or tired. They spontaneously wash their hands and know the importance of this. They are familiar with keeping themselves safe in the sun and consistently wear their sunhats when playing outdoors. Children's understanding of keeping themselves safe is further developed through activities such as pressing the button and waiting for the green man before crossing roads, and through visits from the police to talk about safety. There are regular opportunities for the children to practise large and fine motor skills through activities such as playing on the trampoline and turning pages in books. 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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (CR8). 08/07/2009

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (CR8). 08/07/2009

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