Childminder in Bradford

Inspection report for early years provision

p.1

Unique reference number 302383 Inspection date 25/11/2009 Inspector Kaldip Kaur Chaggar-Brown

p.1

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.

p.1

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

p.2

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

p.2

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.

p.3

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).

p.3

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.

p.3

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

p.3

Description of the childminding

The childminder has been registered since 1989 and is registered on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The provision is open all year round except for the childminder's holidays. The childminder lives in the Clayton area of Bradford. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding and there is a garden for outdoor play. The childminder lives with her two adult children.

p.4

Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time, of whom no more than three can be early years range. Currently seven children are minded altogether, two are in the early years range and the rest are aged eight. The childminder sometimes minds with an assistant. The childminder take and collects children from the local school as well as attending local childcare groups. The childminder is also a member of the National Childminding Association.

p.4

The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is outstanding.

p.4

The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The setting is highly effective. Outcomes for children are consistently good as children receive excellent support from the childminder. Children's welfare, learning and development requirements are promoted exceptionally well. As a result children are making very good progress given their capabilities and starting points. Effective and strong partnerships with parents ensure that children’s individual needs are fully met. The childminder is effective in carrying out a self- evaluation of her provision and undertakes identified improvements successfully. Overall, an inclusive and welcoming service is provided.

p.4

further?

To further improve the high quality early years provision the registered person should consider:

p.4

further?

 develop further the learning environment to create a more visually stimulating environment.

p.4

the early years provision

The childminder has leadership and management skills that are highly effective. To help ensure that the provision is efficiently managed she has developed a comprehensive polices and procedures file. This draws on information from a variety of sources. She has effective systems in place to safeguard children. For example, all adults involved in the care of children are vetted and she has permission for assistants to be left in sole charge of children. The childminder has This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 a very good understanding of the procedure to follow if she had any child protection concerns about a child.

p.4

the early years provision

The childminder is very committed to improving her provision as she continually seeks to make changes that will have an effective impact on the service provided. For example, she regularly consults with other practitioners of the Early Years Foundation Stage to seek new ways of working. She undertakes self-evaluation of her setting and includes parents, assistants and children in this. For example, children are involved in reviewing and planning menus. The childminder has made a number of improvements including addressing all the recommendations made at the last inspection.

p.5

the early years provision

The childminder has very effective systems in place to identify risks and how these are to be minimised or removed. The premises are organised to ensure children are able to enjoy a wide range of play and learning opportunities. However, there is scope to create a more visually stimulating learning environment. Children of all ages self select good quality play materials, which are stored within reach and do so with confidence. The childminder makes very effective use of resources and as a result children learn increasingly about equality and diversity, sharing and creativity. For example, one on going activity involves the childminder making a food book which shows children enjoying taking part in activities involving food from around the world. They make and eat different foods together, dress up in clothing related to the country and make flags of the countries involved. The childminder continually evaluates the activities to see if they are successful or need

p.5

the early years provision

Children benefit from excellent relationships between the childminder and parents. They work very closely together, sharing relevant information about the children and agreeing how they are to be cared for. This has a very positive impact on children's welfare, care and learning. Records related to children's progress include children's starting points, their interests and their achievements which are demonstrated through up to date, good quality observations. These are then used to effectively plan for individual children's next steps in learning. These records are shared with parents and they have opportunity to comment on them. Parents are very happy with the care provided, stating that she is an 'excellent childminder'. They also appreciate that children benefit from regular routines and healthy meals. The childminder has built good links with a local school and nursery, to help in the transition of children moving on.

p.5

and outcomes for children

The childminder's understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage significantly enhances children's welfare, learning and development. Their all round development is fully supported through a range of excellent activities and experiences, such as digging up flower bulbs, storing them safely and replanting them the following year. There is a excellent balance between the activities planned indoors and outdoors and which are adult and child led. The childminder collects ideas for future activities and experiences to sustain children's interests. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder effectively follows children's interests, when children show interest in a jigsaw, she supports their learning by asking careful questions that make them look and think. Very young children show that they understand her questions by pointing or communicating by making noises. The childminder knows the children

p.5

and outcomes for children

very well and recognises what they say or if they want something. Her interaction with children is highly effective. The childminder selects when to interact and when to allow children space to play on their own or with others. She naturally uses opportunities to further children's learning, such as taking time to count young children's toes slowly, which they enjoy thoroughly giggling in delight. Through her thorough knowledge of the children she plans individual activities, such as providing stacking cups rather than posting type toys for children who are unable to do this.

p.6

and outcomes for children

Children are developing good skills, such as how to use a mouse on a computer or spread butter on a cracker. They are learning about changes, including how a cube of jelly changes from a solid to a liquid and then back to a solid. They show inquisitiveness in empty boxes and sit inside and sing 'Row, row the boat'. Children also show pride in what they have achieved, showing what they have made or delight in singing a song.

p.6

and outcomes for children

Children are extremely happy and settled in the care of the childminder. They respond well to her and approach her for ongoing support and reassurance. Children enjoy all activities as the childminder effectively engages them all. For example, older children enjoy taking part in painting and creative activities; very young children are given drawing boards rather than paper as they may eat it. The childminder devises quizzes to develop children's observational skills, including asking older children what colour is the lounge carpet. Young children enjoy looking for animals in a storage box and show that they know some of the noises they can make.

p.6

and outcomes for children

Children's independence is very much encouraged and developed from an early age. Young children eat confidently with little help and are proud that they can put on their own socks. Young children have space to crawl and learn to walk, the childminder supports this type of development by putting toys just out of reach and by placing boxes and other equipment around the room so children can move easily between them. All children are encouraged to help to tidy up which reinforces that children can work together and take responsibility for putting things away. Children's care needs are very well supported by the childminder, these include day time sleeps. Children's well-being is actively promoted through discussions about making healthy choices about what to eat, what clothes to wear depending on the weather. Children enjoy playing outside in the rain.

p.6

and outcomes for children

Children take part in regular activities where they learn about the wider world. This includes celebrating different world festivals, learning to count up to 10 in French and tasting food from around the world. They are also learning about the local environment, as they go on regular walks, visit the school and local childcare groups. Children learn to socialise with others through these outings. They are learning how to keep themselves safe through the effective use of activities that include building a village and road track. This reminds children to look for safe This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 places to cross the road when out and the childminder also asks them to check car lights to see if one is coming out of a driveway before crossing it. Children take part in regular fire evacuation practises. Children have regular opportunities to exercise as the childminder plans dancing activities as well as undertaking walks in

p.6

and outcomes for children

the locality. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

p.7

Annex A: record of inspection judgements

The key inspection judgements and what they mean

p.8

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

p.8

children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement

p.8

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 1 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 1 The effectiveness of the setting’s engagement with parents and carers

p.8

Stage

The quality of the provision in the Early Years Foundation Stage 1

p.8

Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 1 The extent to which children feel safe 1 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 1 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 1 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 1

p.8

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

p.8

Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are: Met

p.9

Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Met

p.9