Childminder in Leeds

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Unique reference number EY320569 Inspection date 01/06/2009 Inspector Ann Webb

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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 lives in the Farnley area of Leeds with her husband and son aged 13 and daughter aged 9 years, close to schools, shops and parks. She has been registered for three years and is currently caring for two children both in the early years age range. She is registered on the Early Years register and both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare register. The childminder uses the whole of the ground floor for childminding and there is a rear garden for outdoor play. The childminder 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. The children benefit from the childminder's ability to communicate well with parents and other agencies which ensures that the individual needs of the children are met successfully. However, information about children's starting points is limited and the childminder has not updated required training. Her knowledge of children's individual needs contributes effectively towards their all round welfare, well being and self confidence. The childminder reflects effectively on the service she provides and therefore the children progress well in all areas of learning and development. Good evaluation systems support plans for improvement and she acts promptly to address most area's of weakness.

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further?

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

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further?

 collect information from parents about what the children know and can do when they first start to attend.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure that a current paediatric first aid certificate is in place at all times (Qualifications, training, knowledge and skills) 14/06/2009

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provision

All required records and documents are easily accessible and contain clear details of individual children's care and learning needs. Well documented risk assessments detail all possible hazards to the children both indoors, outdoors and on outings and the childminder ensures that there are good levels of safety procedures within the home. For example, emergency evacuations and parental permission to use larger play equipment in the garden. However, the childminder does not hold a valid first aid certificate which is a breach of regulations. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The children's safety is further enhanced through the childminder's clear understanding of how to protect the children in her care. She is confident with the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures and knows how to record and report any concerns. The childminder is mostly well organised and plans a varied and

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provision

interesting program of activities around the children's attendance patterns. She is considerate of the children's ages, interests and individual development needs and presents resources which the children can safely and independently access.

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provision

Self evaluation, parental questionnaires and a prompt response to the recommendation from her last inspection supports the childminders commitment to continuous improvement. She effectively identifies most areas for further development such as the Early Years Foundation Stage. Professional partnerships with parents ensures that information is shared and ensures consistency of care, however, information about what the children know and can do when they first attend is limited.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The children eagerly join in with a good range of activities which support their learning in all areas. For example, they sit together with replica animals making a jungle, their conversations are relaxed and they are confident to direct their own play. Some children bring the animals to the childminder and they count the animals and identify the colours of their fur.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Well documented development profiles detail how the children progress, they are supported with photographs and examples of the children's art work and the childminder plans effectively for the next steps in their individual learning. There are good relationships with other providers, such as the nursery which the children attend and partnerships with parents are well established. They are strongly encouraged to look at the children's development profiles and to discuss all areas of their care and learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The children are confident to make their own choices and as a group select vehicles and small world play, they decide together how to arrange the resources and share the task of getting the toys they need. The children behave very well, they are polite, well mannered and well able to make their needs known. During their everyday play they explore their environment, having good opportunities to use resources for mark making, such as pens and paint. They easily talk between themselves and with adults and the childminder supports their language development with relaxed and informal conversations.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The children are developing a good understanding of how to make a positive contribution toward their own hygiene, good health and safety. For example, they make their own snack meals from salad and bread wraps, join in with emergency evacuations and take daily exercise outdoors visiting the park and walking to and from school. They access toys and resources which reflect positive images of race, gender and disability, such as small world figures and books and celebrate a variety of traditions such as Easter and Chinese New Year. 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) 14/06/2009

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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) 14/06/2009

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