Childminder in Leeds

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Unique reference number 320554 Inspection date 25/08/2009 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 has been registered since 1996. She lives with her teenage daughter on an established residential estate in the Armley area of Leeds. The ground floor of the childminder’s house and a playroom on the first floor are used for childminding purposes. There is a garden to the front and side for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of 3 children and is currently minding 3 children under the age of eight years, 2 of whom are in the early years age range. 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 inadequate. Some welfare requirements are not met, therefore the leadership and management of the provision is not effectively safeguarding the children and not fully promoting their welfare. The children make appropriate progress in all areas of learning and appropriate planning for children's learning supports their development and understanding. Partnerships with parents are professionally established with two way communication used as a tool to evaluate some areas of the provision.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the early years provision requires significant improvement. The registered person is given a Notice to Improve that sets out actions to be carried out.

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further?

To comply with the requirements of the EYFS the registered person must take the following action by the specified date:

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further?

 request written parental permission to seek emergency medical advice or treatment (W1.1 Safeguarding and welfare) (also applies both parts of the childcare register) 16/09/2009  keep a written record of complaints and their outcome (W1.1 Safeguarding and welfare) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register.) 16/09/2009  maintain 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) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register.) 16/09/2009 To improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 continue to use self evaluation in order to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the provision. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder appropriately maintains some of the required records and documents, for example, a first aid certificate, medication and children's attendance. These are maintained confidentially, are easily accessible and ready for inspection. She has an appropriate understanding of some aspects of safeguarding, for example, she knows how to record and report concerns about the children in her care. However, she does not have parents written permission to seek emergency medical advice or treatment, this is a breach of regulation. Since her last inspection the childminder has improved some aspects of safety through accessing first aid training and implementing emergency evacuation practices.

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provision

Furniture and equipment is well maintained and suitable for the children's use, security is appropriately managed and the children are unable to leave the premises unaccompanied. Additionally, all safety features are in place, such as, smoke detectors, safety gates and fire guard. However, there are no records of identified risks to children indoors, outdoors and on outings, this is a breach of regulations. Partnerships with parents are professionally established, written contracts, policies and procedures ensure that parents are aware of the care their children receive. However, the complaints record is not completed. This is a breach of regulations.

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provision

The childminder observes children's progress and has an appropriate understanding about how to plan for the next steps in their learning. She shares this information with parents to ensure a consistent approach to children's learning. Additionally, the childminder supports all parents through translation services and daily verbal exchanges of information keeping parents appropriately informed of their children's progress and well being. Some evaluation of the provision takes place through parents comments and feedback and tracking children's progress through observations. However, this does not enable the childminder to establish targets for improvement across all areas.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The children are appropriately interested in the activities provided and investigate their environment with enjoyment and curiosity. For example, they select their favourite books and snuggle up with the childminder to browse pictures and mimic the sounds of the animals in the story. During their everyday play they appropriately develop their use of language and are suitably supported by the childminder to express themselves through relaxed conversations. They develop an understanding of diversity through resources which reflect positive images of race, gender and disability and become familiar with the local community through visits to the park, library, toddler groups and shops.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Daily routines ensure that children are settled and confident in a homely and friendly learning environment. They are confident to contribute towards their own This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 care needs, helping themselves to toys and drinks. Their independence is further supported by the childminder who gives the children appropriate opportunities to try things out for themselves, such as putting on clothing. The childminder plans activities which interest the individual children and support children's progress. They enjoy activities such as baking, painting, construction, role play and music. For example playing with shakers and sound making toys. They begin to use counting and numbers in their play and make appropriate attempts to name shapes and positions.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The children behave well and listen to the childminder's advice and guidance as she reminds them about the dangers of climbing on furniture. Their efforts are rewarded with praise and reassurance and consequently the children know what is expected of them. During outings to the shops the children choose their own fruit for their snack and develop an appropriate understanding of healthy eating at meal times. They follow road safety advice and rehearse emergency evacuations which appropriately supports their understanding of how to be safe. Daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise appropriately encourages the children to be physically active, they use the childminder's garden and local parks to develop the skills they need to climb, jump and run. 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? 3 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? 4

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 3 How well are children helped to be healthy? 3 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 3 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 Records to be kept). 16/09/2009

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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 Records to be kept). 16/09/2009

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