Childminder, Out-of school day care in Leeds

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Unique reference number EY344636 Inspection date 08/07/2009 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

Children only attend this setting before and/or after the school day and/or during the school holidays. The judgements in this report reflect the quality of early years provision offered to children during those periods.

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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 2006 and occasionally works with an assistant. She lives with her husband and two children aged eight and three years in Horsforth, a suburb of Leeds. The whole of the ground floor of the property is used for childminding purposes and there is an enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children at any one time and is currently minding four children, before and after school, two of whom are in the early years age range. She is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The children receive the majority of the Early Years Foundation Stage with other providers.

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Description of the childminding

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 childminder effectively supports the children's learning and welfare with well organised routines and procedures, however, some details from in risk assessment records are not completed and systems for self evaluation are not fully developed. The childminder provides good opportunities for the children to be actively engaged in a varied and interesting range of learning experiences and to be fully included. She effectively plans excellent opportunities for the children to be physically active, make healthy choices at meal times and contribute successfully toward their own personal hygiene. There are successful partnerships with parents and other providers which ensures that children receive good quality and consistent care and education.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop systems to evaluate all aspects of the provision. To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 keep a record of the risk assessment clearly stating when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action taken following a review or incident (W5 Documentation). 24/07/2009

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provision

The childminder maintains all the required records and documentation needed for the safe and effective individual care and learning of all the children. Risk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 assessments are completed with most of the required detail, however, they are not signed and dated. All areas of the home are safe for the children's use and furniture and equipment is well maintained. Access to the premises is consistently managed and the children are unable to leave the premises unaccompanied. The children's safety is further promoted as the childminder has a clear understanding of how to safeguard the children, for example, she knows how to record and report any concerns.

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provision

Since the last inspection she has implemented procedures to rehearse emergency evacuations and complete medication records. Additionally, she has increased resources which reflect a positive image of disability. The childminder has also identified a further area for development and has installed a hand rail to enable the children to safely and independently use garden steps. She reflects positively on the service she provides and identifies training opportunities which enable her to keep up-to-date with current childcare practice. For example, the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has not yet established a system to fully identify strengths and weaknesses of all areas of her provision.

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provision

Partnerships with parents are professionally managed and information is given and received during settling in periods and verbally each day. Additional details are available in policies and procedures and information regarding her registration are clearly displayed. The childminder takes and collects children from the local school and has links with teaching staff through parents and the children. She complements the Early Years Foundation Stage which the children receive elsewhere, ensuring that the children are able to complete homework projects and relax after a busy school day.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The children are extremely well behaved, well mannered and polite. They interact well with their peers, showing care and concern and a willingness to help and work in cooperation. For example, during a biscuit icing activity they sit together sharing their icing bags and admiring each others creations. They have very good relationships with the childminder, chatting and laughing in a relaxed and home from home environment.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The children are confident and independent and develop an excellent understanding of being healthy. For example, they eat an exceptionally varied range of home cooked meals and enjoy a sociable tea time meal of chicken curry and rice. The childminder engages the children in the cooking of meals and snacks, showing the children how to separate eggs and safely use the whisk. Additionally, the children have good opportunities to be physically active and to enjoy the fresh air during outdoor play. They are able to choose to be indoors or outdoors and organise their own role play experiences.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder effectively complements the children's early years experiences as the children receive the majority of the Early Years Foundation Stage with other providers. She has a good awareness and understanding of the children's individual interests and learning needs and plans a stimulating variety of This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 experiences. For example, baking, art and craft, role play and games. Consequently the children explore and investigate their environment with eagerness and interest, becoming immersed, engaged and ready to participate.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

They develop a good understanding of safety and make a positive contribution during emergency evacuations and can describe how they cross roads and listen for traffic. The children use a range of resources which reflect a positive image of race, gender and disability, such as books and role play items. Additionally, they celebrate a variety of cultures and traditions other that their own, for example, Chinese New Year. Their parents receive good information about the children's care and development and close working partnerships ensure a consistent approach toward their welfare and progress. 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? 1 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 24/07/2009

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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. 24/07/2009

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