Childminder in Bradford

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY216439 Inspection date 09/12/2009 Inspector Kaldip Kaur Chaggar-Brown

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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 0300 123 1231, 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: 0300 123 1231 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 2002 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 a semi-detached house and the whole of the ground floor and part of the first floor is used for childminding and there is a garden for outdoor play. The childminder lives with her husband and two children aged 10 and 11 years.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to provide care for six children under eight years of age; of these no more than three can be in the early years range. At present the childminder cares for three children in the early years range. She also cares for children aged over eight years. The childminder takes and collects children from the local nursery and school. The childminder is a qualified Nursery Nurse and is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children's learning and development is satisfactorily promoted by the childminder and they are making suitable progress. The learning environment supports children's learning and ensures they have appropriate access to both indoor and outdoor play. The childminder works with parents to ensure that together their relationship promotes children's welfare, although this is not fully developed with other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Appropriate policies and procedures are in place and shared with parents. Documentation related to children's progress and achievements are in place although not completed fully. The childminder has satisfactory systems in place to evaluate and improve her practice. However, there is a weakness with regard to the childminder's first aid qualification as this has now expired. The childminder offers an inclusive and welcoming service to both children and parents.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure a current paediatric first aid certificate is held (Qualifications, training, knowledge and skills) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register). 30/01/2010

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further?

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

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further?

 develop links between children's progress and achievments and their next steps in learning and also link these to the early learning goals when planning This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  further develop toys and resources related to information technology equipment  develop further the relationships with parents and other providers of the EYFS.

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the early years provision

The childminder has suitable systems in place to ensure children are safeguarded. For example, she checks visitors' identification and asks them to sign in and out and she has a suitable understanding of child protection procedures. The childminder has suitable polices and procedures in place that state how she is to run her provision, copies of which are given to parents. Records related to children are also in place ensuring the childminder is fully aware of their individual needs, she discusses how these are to be met, with parents.

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the early years provision

The childminder has adequate systems in place to involve parents in their child's learning and development. For example, discussions take place often at collection and drop off times in the school playground. Partnership with other providers is not fully formed and therefore continuity of children's care and learning is not wholly promoted.

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the early years provision

The childminder has attended an Early Years Foundation Stage course and is continuing to develop her understanding of it. However, the childminder does not have a current first aid certificate, therefore, she is not up to date with current practice in this field. This is a breach of requirement and compromises children's welfare. The childminder has capacity to make positive changes to improve her practice. For example, she recognises that her provision of information technology equipment is limited and she has applied for a grant to enable her to add to this provision. The childminder has satisfactory systems in place to ensure children are kept safe, these include risk assessments and written parental consent forms.

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the early years provision

Children make suitable use of the premises, for example they move easily from indoors to outdoors. They make satisfactory use of toys and resources which are easily accessible to them and, as a result, make good decisions about their play. Steps taken to promote children's good health and well-being include taking regular fresh air and exercise as well as making good healthy choices about what they eat and drink. The childminder offers good support to children and she actively engages with them in their activities.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a satisfactory understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She supports children's learning and development through planned and unplanned activities including following children's interests. Children use the pictures and posters on the wall to support their learning, for example, they count numbers on a number chart. Systems for planning of activities and experiences for This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 individual children are adequate and are not fully linked to children's next steps in learning. However, the childminder has planning for the year that covers activities and experiences which she provides. The childminder records children's progress adequately, however children's next steps in learning and development are not always clearly identified.

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and outcomes for children

Children receive good support from the childminder as she offers suggestions about their play, encourages them to think about routines such as where do they hang up their coat? They are also able to vocalise what they want or do not want. The childminder knows individual children's likes and dislikes such as which stories they like to listen to. Children's imagination is developed through role play, for example, when playing with a pram, children say they are going shopping and talk about what fruit and vegetables to buy. Children's ability to develop skills for the future are restricted due to the lack of information technology equipment.

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing an understanding of the wider world as the childminder cares for children from different backgrounds. She uses suitable opportunities to plan activities that include festivals from around the world. As children go on regular outings, they are learning about their local environment such as where to feed the horses. The childminder reminds children about what they have done previously such as picking apples to make pies.

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and outcomes for children

Young children are beginning to understand how to keep themselves safe, for example they know where to line up when practising the evacuation procedure and that to be careful when cutting with scissors. Children are encouraged to develop good ways of behaviour as the childminder offers regular praise. She also gives out 'well done' certificates when children achieve something. Children develop their independence through self selection of toys and activities. Children are happy and familiar with the provision and are settled in the childminder's care. As a result, children are progressing satisfactorily towards the early leaning goals. 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 3 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 4 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 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 3 The extent to which children feel safe 3 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 3 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 3 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 3

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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 in the early years section of the report (Qualifications and training) 30/01/2010

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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 (Qualifications and training) 30/01/2010

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