Childminder in Leeds

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Unique reference number EY268600 Inspection date 12/08/2009 Inspector Kaldip Kaur Chaggar-Brown

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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 April 2004. She lives with her husband and adult son in the Bramley area of Leeds. The whole of the ground floor of the house is used for childminding purposes and there is an enclosed rear garden and a paved area to the side of the house, available for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for up to six children under eight years at any one time and there are currently three children on roll who are in the early years range. The childminder also cares for school aged children. The family has a cat, which minded children have supervised access to. 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 because the childminder is not meeting a number of legal requirements. Although the childminder has identified weaknesses in her provision, she has only taken some action to put into place systems to ensure the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage are being met. Children's safety and welfare is compromised as a result. The children do make satisfactory progress in their learning and development, however there is scope to improve the quality of information related to what children can do and their next steps in learning. All children are included in the provision and their care needs met. Partnership with parents is satisfactory.

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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?

 devise a record of risk assessments, identifying aspects of the environment that need to be checked on a regular basis, including outings (suitable premises, environment and equipment) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register). 18/09/2009 To improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 further devolp ways to identify what children can do, their next steps in learning and development and how this links to early learning goals  put into place, ways to improve the provision as already identified through self-evaluation. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The leadership and management of the Early Years Foundation Stage is inadequate. The childminder has undertaken some self-evaluation and identified some weaknesses in her provision, such as obtaining different ideas for play activities. However, currently there are no plans in place to show how weaknesses are to be addressed. The childminder does show she has capacity to bring about improvements to her provision as she obtained the latest information about child protection following a recommendation made at her last inspection. The childminder has a satisfactory understanding of the child protection procedures.

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provision

The childminder has in place, some records, polices and procedures as required. For example, she has suitable insurance, a first aid qualification and permission from parents to administer first aid. However, risks to children are not fully well managed as the childminder has not clearly identified what these are. As a result she does not have a record of risk assessments in place. Procedures related to complaints and safeguarding are also not in place. The children are helped to stay safe as the childminder reminds children to be careful when playing out. Younger children are supervised closely and the childminder spends time with them showing them how things work and how to use toys safely.

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provision

Children make suitable use of the premises, for example, they move freely indoors and outdoors with permission from the childminder. Children make appropriate use of resources which are accessible to them. They make suitable choices about their play and show good independence skills. Children's welfare needs are met, for example, children's dietary needs are taken into account when planning meals and snacks. They take part in fresh air and exercise each day as they walk to school. Children demonstrate that they understand about good hygiene practices as they wash their hands without being reminded. This prevents the spread of infection. The childminder discusses with parents, her polices and procedures and they share information about the children, such as what they are learning both at home, at school and at playgroup. Links with the local school and nursery are being developed by the childminder to promote the integration of care and education.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are settled in the childminder's care, they are familiar with the environment and the toys and resources. They are also aware of each others likes and dislikes. This helps them plan what they are to do next as they negotiate with each other to reach a compromise. Children sit and chat with each other when they undertake activities, such as sticking maize shapes into a pattern or a picture. They take ideas from each other to add to their picture. The childminder supports children in an appropriate way, she spends time with children talking about what they are doing, as well as making suggestions as to what they can do next.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder records children's progress adequately. However, she is not able to clearly identify how this links to the early learning goals and children next steps in learning. Additional needs are discussed with parents and support offered. The This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 childminder uses appropriate methods to manage children's behaviour. Children listen to her when she is talking to them and follow any requests, such as to tidy away equipment. Children have suitable good opportunity to be active learners as they take part in activities, such as art and craft, computer games, making play dough and baking. Children express their enjoyment at the activities offered. At playgroup children take part in activities with other children and learn about socialisation.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The learning environment is used well, children have access to charts and pictures which they can refer to. Children learn about their local environment as they walk to school and playgroup. They are also learning about the wider world through activities, such as growing, where they talk about where different food comes from. Activities are used by the childminder to promote children's understanding of number and language. For example, when making play dough children learn about different types of measurements and how different types of kitchen equipment is used. Children are developing an understanding of their own bodies through outdoor play, they learn how to stop safely when running, what happens to their heart when they exercise and what they need to replenish their bodies. 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? 4 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

 make available to parents a written statement that provides details of the procedure to be followed if they have a complaint (CR7) (also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register) 18/09/2009  make available to parents a safeguarding policy(CR2) (also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register) 18/09/2009  take action as specified in the early years section of the report (CR5) 18/09/2009

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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 (CR5). 18/09/2009  take action as specified in compulsory part of the Childcare Register(CR2)(CR7). 18/09/2009

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