Childminder in Bradford

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 302314 Inspection date 13/10/2009 Inspector Melissa Louise Patel

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Type of setting Childminder to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It rates council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection. If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 08456 404040, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . You may copy all or parts of this document for non-commercial educational purposes, as long as you give details of the source and date of publication and do not alter the information in any way.

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Royal Exchange Buildings St Ann's Square Manchester M2 7LA

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T: 08456 404040 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk 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.

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Introduction

Please see our website for more information about each childcare provider. We publish inspection reports, conditions of registration and details of complaints we receive where we or the provider take action to meet the requirements of registration. 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 1993. She lives with her husband and adult daughter. They live in a large house adjacent to a farm which is in the village of Oxenhope, near Keighley. She uses the ground floor for childminding which includes the lounge, dining room, kitchen and toilet. Children access a bedroom on the first floor for sleeping. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The family pets are guinea pigs. She holds an National Nursery Examining Board childcare qualification, and is a member of the National Childminding Association. The childminder is registered to care for six children when working alone and seven children when working with an assistant, included on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. She is also registered to care for children on the voluntary part of the Childcare Register. She is currently caring for ten children, most of whom attend on a part-time basis. She

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Description of the childminding

has links with other early years provisions where children attend.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder has a good knowledge of the children's individual needs. This ensures that that they are safe, included and that their learning is promoted well. Good partnerships with parents ensures that regular information is shared to support children effectively overall. Links with other settings where children currently attend support children generally well. The evaluation of the provision process identifies most priorities and drives improvement ensuring that outcomes for children progress positively.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure at least one person whom has a current paediatric first aid certificate is on the premises and on outings at all times when children are present (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) (also applies to the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register) 27/10/2009

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the organisation of the provision with regard to extending children's learning about diversity  extend evidence to support partnership working with other settings where children attend, and extend systems to involve parents in the evaluation of the provision process. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

Children are safeguarded effectively overall as the childminder has a good understanding of how to implement the Early Years Foundation Stage welfare requirements. For example, the childminder has effective procedures in place to protect children, to include risk assessments which are robust and minimise risks to children indoors, outdoors and on outings. Accident and medication procedures are clear and support children's health and safety. The home environment is organised effectively overall to support children's learning and welfare indoors and outdoors. The assistant present supports the childminding practice well and is well versed on his role and responsibility. However, although the assistant is trained in first aid, he does not hold a paediatric first aid certificate, which is a requirement when caring for children alone. The childminder supports equality and diversity appropriately and there are resources available that reflect the differences in

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the early years provision

people generally well. However, the systems in place to extend children's understanding about diversity within the environment and through activities are not yet developed to the full potential.

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the early years provision

The childminder supports the children she cares for well by liaising with parents regularly to support their care and learning. This also promotes good partnership working with parents. The policies and procedures available to support the operation of the childminding provision are effective and are shared with parents. Information is displayed on the noticeboard regarding care and learning issues. In addition, the children's progress records are readily available. However, parents' views are not evidenced with regard to the evaluation of the provision, to extend children's learning and welfare. There are clear links established with other settings where children currently attend to support children generally well. However, the information available is not always fully evident to suggest how the system works in practice to further support children's learning and welfare.

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the early years provision

Systems in place for evaluating the provision are good. The childminder uses the Ofsted written evaluation and the Early Years Foundation Stage framework documents to reflect on her practice, which impacts well on her ability to maintain continuous improvement and, therefore, the outcomes for children are positive. For example, the childminder has kept up-to-date with changes in requirements by attending courses linked to the Early Years Foundation Stage and she takes advice from local authority early years workers. The childminder has made good improvements raised from the last inspection. For example, she has ensured a current first aid certificate is maintained and that the home is checked regularly to keep children safe and healthy. These improvements support children's welfare. In addition, the childminder has developed effective systems to help children progress well with their learning. Plans to develop her service are in place, such as including

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the early years provision

parents more in their children's learning and to continue to develop the children's development records. The childminder also identifies the importance of continued training to gain valuable knowledge to enhance her practice with children. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

Children respond happily in this environment which is organised well to meet children's varying needs, helping them develop skills for the future effectively. For example, children make choices about what toys to play with. They move around the environment confidently and communicate their wishes well. They put on their own shoes and coats developing independence effectively. Children are learning to care for pets. For example, they enjoy holding and feeding them. They respect resources well, helping pick up toys and put the books away.

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and outcomes for children

Children are progressing effectively across the areas of learning because they are able to follow their own interests, and a good range of activities are planned for them. For example, the children explore the environment outdoors and they are fully engaged as they decide to watch the bees and they discuss how they move. They collect seeds and plan to plant them with support from the childminder. They are developing their physical and numeric skills effectively as they push small tractors up and down the slide and they count them. Children are developing early writing skills as they spontaneously experiment with paintbrushes. They are also learning to be creative effectively as they explore the different colours and name them when asked during this activity. Children are learning through their senses as they experiment with play dough, pressing it into different shapes. They use a variety of tools well, such as plastic cutters and shapes, developing fine physical

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and outcomes for children

skills and hand-eye co-ordination effectively.

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and outcomes for children

Children's individual learning progress is monitored well overall through observation and assessment. The children's progress is tracked to ensure they are progressing across the areas of learning. For example, children who are counting well are helped to count in different situations and are helped to extend their counting skills. More able children have opportunities to extend their learning through sorting different colour shapes into groups, developing simple calculation and demonstrating recognition of colours. The childminder extends children's learning effectively through listening to them and giving them chance to answer. This helps develop children's self-worth and thinking skills well. Children are learning about diversity and the wider world and communities appropriately through some visits to local towns. They also use resources, such as books and dolls, to promote their understanding positively regarding the differences in people

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and outcomes for children

and some festivals are celebrated. However, the resources are not always arranged to the maximum potential to ensure families entering the childminder's and all children receive the message that all groups of children in society are welcome.

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and outcomes for children

Children behave positively in the setting and respond appropriately to requests. For example, they put on their coats when asked. Children eat healthy foods, such as organic meat and vegetables and they are encouraged to eat fruit. They are also learning through discussion what foods are healthy for them and are involved in planting tomatoes and strawberries, which supports children's understanding regarding healthy foods. Children receive lots of outdoor activities and exercise to keep them healthy, and are able to use a variety of play equipment to support This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 their physical skills well. For example, they can run, climb and dig in the sand. In addition, children enjoy an outdoor trip to a local farm. Children stay safe effectively. For example, they practise the fire evacuation procedure and they learn how to move around the environment safely indoors and outdoors.

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and outcomes for children

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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children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement

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and managed?

The effectiveness of leadership and management in embedding ambition and driving improvement The effectiveness with which the setting deploys resources 2 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 2 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 3 The effectiveness of the setting’s engagement with parents and carers

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Stage

The quality of the provision in the Early Years Foundation Stage 2

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 2 The extent to which children feel safe 2 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 2 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 2 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 2

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Stage

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 above in the Early Years Register section of the report (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare). 27/10/2009

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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 above in the Early Years Register section of the report (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare). 27/10/2009

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