Childminder in Bradford

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique Reference Number EY151937 Inspection date 13 July 2005 Inspector Melissa Louise Patel

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Type of inspection Childcare Type of care Childminding

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This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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ABOUT THIS INSPECTION

The purpose of this inspection is to assure government, parents and the public of the quality of childcare and, if applicable, of nursery education. The inspection was carried out under Part XA Children Act 1989 as introduced by the Care Standards Act 2000 and, where nursery education is provided, under Schedule 26 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998. This report details the main strengths and any areas for improvement identified during the inspection. The judgements included in the report are made in relation to the outcomes for children set out in the Children Act 2004; the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding; and, where nursery education is provided, the Curriculum guidance for the foundation stage. The report includes information on any complaints about the childcare provision which Ofsted has received since the last inspection or registration or 1 April 2004 whichever is the later.

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The key inspection judgements and what they mean

Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough For more information about early years inspections, please see the booklet Are you ready for your inspection? which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk.

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

On the basis of the evidence collected on this inspection:

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

The quality and standards of the care are good. The registered person meets the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

The childminder has been registered since December 2002. She lives with her husband and two children aged ten and seven years. They live in a semi-detached house, in a residential area. She currently minds five children. There is local access to schools and parks. The dining room area on the ground floor is used for children and occasionally the living room. There is access to the first floor bedrooms and bathroom. A small, enclosed area of the tiered back garden is currently available for outdoor play. There are no pets.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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Helping children to be healthy

The provision is satisfactory. The children enjoy a range of suitable physical activity which contributes to their overall good health. Every day the children benefit from outdoor activities such as playing in the garden and have access to a range of suitable equipment to develop gross motor skills appropriately. For example, there is equipment to ride on and push and pull. Children also benefit from regular walks and outings. Indoors, children have use of a well-organised environment where there is freedom to move around freely and develop independence and self-confidence appropriately. Children are appropriately nourished and receive healthy snacks and meals. For example, there is access to fresh fruit, sandwiches, foods on toast and meals with pasta. Children are able to access regular drinks including drinking water. Dietary needs are met well, through discussion with parents and recording and following

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Helping children to be healthy

through their wishes. Children are also able to move around in a clean and healthy environment. They are learning the importance of good hygiene practices by the childminder encouraging appropriate hand washing and talking about why hand washing is necessary.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The provision is good. Children are cared for in a home where risks are mostly identified and minimised. They are kept very safe by the childminder's understanding of good safety procedures. This means the children are able to move around safely and with confidence and are learning how to keep themselves safe. For example, the children are supervised well whilst being encouraged to walk down the drive themselves and climb into the car. The childminder gives high priority to promoting children's safety. However, the fire evacuation practice should continue to be developed. Children are able to self select activities and resources that are in good condition and stored safely. The childminder has the required procedures in place to ensure children's safety is protected and promoted. For example, the childminder has a suitable understanding of local Area Child Protection Committee procedures and has attended child protection training.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The provision is good. Children are very happy and relate well to the childminder. The childminder has a good understanding of the children's needs including children under three years. This means children of all ages are learning well and enjoying

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 becoming independent by choosing their own activities which are appropriate for their stage of development and are readily available for them. For example, all children are able to be creative and are learning by experimenting with different textures such as paper, material and paints. Children are learning well through good communication whilst completing jigsaws and through a good range of resources/activities such as music, mark making and books. Children are learning to recognise colours, shapes, numbers and size through planned fun activities. For example, the children had made their own sized hand and foot prints. Their achievements had been valued well by displaying their work. Children are also learning well about day to day life, for example by completing charts for the days of the week and the weather.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The provision is good. Children are well settled and good behaviour is reinforced by the childminder's appropriate use of praise such as, 'well done'. The children are learning well about boundaries. For example, the children know where to hang their coats and to help tidy up the toys after play. Children's individual needs are well met and children are able to express themselves. For example, they are able to do activities they like and the childminder knows what they can or cannot do such as putting together a jigsaw with or without help, or self toileting. They are learning well from making independent choices such as what activities to choose next. The childminder has a good range of resources/activities to help children learn and to promote a positive view of differences in our society today. For example, a range of positive images are readily available through books, posters and dressing up, such

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Helping children make a positive contribution

as costumes and materials. The children's consistency of care is promoted appropriately as the childminder works in partnership with parents, by providing appropriate written information. She also provides daily verbal information regarding their day and routine.

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Organisation

The organisation is good. Children benefit well from a very safe, well-organised environment inside and outside. This enables them to develop independence and confidence well when carrying out daily activities such as selecting activities freely and going on outings. Appropriate documents are available to promote and maintain the welfare of any child and keep parents well informed about the service provided. Children benefit well from the childminder's knowledge gained from training courses

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Organisation

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 such as first aid, the local authority approved childminder's pre-registration training course and child protection. Overall, the provision meets the needs of the children who attend.

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Improvements since the last inspection

Since the last inspection, the childminder has improved medication procedures by ensuring she has written permission from parents before administering any medication and ensuring parents sign the record book to acknowledge the entry. The childminder has also improved safety by enclosing the ranch style banister on the upstairs landing.

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

On the basis of the evidence collected on this inspection:

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

The quality and standards of the care are good. The registered person meets the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding.

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The quality and standards of the care

To improve the quality and standards of care further the registered person should take account of the following recommendation(s): • continue to develop the practice of the emergency escape

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The quality and standards of the care

procedures set out in the leaflet Building better childcare: Compliments and concerns about inspectors' judgements which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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The quality and standards of the care

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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