Childminder in Bradford

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY320879 Inspection date 28/10/2009 Inspector Dawn Bonica 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 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 was registered in 2006. She lives in a house in the Wilsden area of Bradford with her son aged seven years. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's house is used for childminding. In addition, both the rear and front gardens are available for outdoor play. The family have one cat.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register to care for five children at any one time. She is currently caring for a total of four children, of whom three are on the Early Years Register. She supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder takes and collects children from local schools 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 outstanding.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder meets the needs of all children exceptionally well because she recognises the uniqueness of each child and supports them all so that no individual is disadvantaged. She demonstrates clearly that the majority of children make excellent progress in all aspects of their learning and development and that she promotes their welfare. Her processes of self-evaluation are effective and she uses partnerships with parents and other agencies to promote good quality education and care. The childminder demonstrates strong drive and ambition. Her plans for improvement are well targeted to bring about further improvement to the provision and good outcomes for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 providing greater consistency in the quality of observational notes for all children in the setting.

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates excellent maintenance of the records, policies and procedures required for the safe and efficient management of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and works effectively with parents to ensure that the needs of all children are met. She uses an information folder which describes her setting and policies and procedures which help parents work with her to protect children. The childminder has an in-depth knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures and retains the up-to-date contact numbers for reporting concerns. She has undertaken training in child development This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 to degree level and keeps herself abreast of new developments in childcare through continuous training.

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the early years provision

The childminder is very enthusiastic about caring for children and demonstrates a strong capacity to make improvements through regular quality checks and self- assessment to identify targets for further improvement. For example, all areas for improvement identified at the last inspection have been exceptionally well addressed, and superb use of ongoing self-evaluations ensures that she is continuously improving the service she provides. The childminder's strength of ambition, drive and determination to do her best for children is evident in all areas of her provision. The risk assessments are comprehensive, robust and identify all areas of her home. She provides parents with detailed risk analyses of each venue for outings and describes how she minimises possible hazards.

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the early years provision

The resources provided are of a high quality and maintained in very good order. The extensive range of books meets the needs of all age groups. These include dual languages, reflect positive images of cultural diversity, disabilities and gender roles and are stored where children can select them easily. Children help themselves to non-stereotypical dressing-up clothes which reflect cultural diversity and a wide range of role play resources. There are plenty of resources to support physical development and promote creativity. Children's independence is fostered well because the childminder gives them effective opportunities to choose from a wide range of toys and activities. For example, resources are stored at floor level in clear plastic boxes with labels as well as pictures of the toys that are inside.

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the early years provision

The childminder is very committed to sustainability and helps children to learn about the environment through a variety of activities. These include making their own resources, such as wind chimes with copper pipes. They recycle material for their play, such as cardboard, and use a range of materials creatively to make musical instruments and other resources.

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the early years provision

Inclusive practice is fundamental to the service the childminder provides. It threads through all areas of her provision and is evident in all aspects of children's welfare and learning. They are consulted about their individual preferences, which are then given high priority. For example, they complete a questionnaire about her setting, together with their parents. As a group they make informed decisions on the outings they undertake and learn to think about the needs of the whole group when making decisions.

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the early years provision

The childminder has established good working relationships with parents and formed effective links with the schools that the children attend. Parents are very happy to leave their children in the childminder's care and express positive opinions of the range of activities provided. They appreciate the close relationship that the childminder has with the children and feel confident that they are safe with her. Parents are fully included in all aspects of the children's welfare and learning because they are given information about the EYFS and the childminder's planning. Parents also contribute to their children's learning journeys. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

The childminder uses her extensive knowledge of child development to follow children's individual patterns of learning and enhance all areas of her practice. She helps children to achieve success in their play and learning by ensuring that her home, both indoors and outdoors, is maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and that resources are inviting and organised in a manner which enhances their play.

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and outcomes for children

Children's experiences of exploratory play are purposeful, enjoyable and challenging. The childminder promotes their problem-solving skills by providing activities that are adapted to suit their differing abilities and ensures that all children are fully engaged and feel a sense of achievement. For example, she manages their self-chosen group activity to use a large cardboard box to make a 'Halloween cave' sensitively by asking them the right questions to get them to think of solutions to problems for themselves.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder manages children's behaviour extremely well so that they understand how others may feel as a consequence of their actions and respond to her expectations of good behaviour. They learn how to be aware of what is going on around them and keep themselves safe through discussions and activities about safety and by daily practice of safety routines.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder teaches children to understand and adopt healthy habits, such as good hygiene practice, and adapts her resources to enable all children to understand the hygiene rules throughout all the activities they engage in. Children learn be active and understand the benefits of physical activity because the childminder makes exercise fun. They take equipment with them to the park to practise skills, such as using wheeled toys, and their play is full of spontaneity and discovery. For example, experimenting with sounds under the 'echoing bridge' and using the 'speaking tube' at a nearby park to have long distance conversations. Indoors children follow a DVD to practise dance routines in which they all take part and work together to make sure that all enjoy the experience. In the garden they dig for worms and make mud pies as well as planting sensory herbs.

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and outcomes for children

Children learn many new skills in numeracy and literacy as they follow the childminder's picture chart to make a cake. For example, they find the resources they will need for the cake, count and weigh the ingredients and learn new vocabulary as they follow the sequence of pictures which shows them how to make it.

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and outcomes for children

Information from observation and assessment is used successfully to plan activities that are tailored to the needs and abilities of each child. The childminder ensures that she covers all the areas of learning and uses photographs with notes to analyse children's significant achievements and highlight areas for further support. However, she has not achieved the same level of consistency for all the children she cares for. She uses information gathered from parents very effectively to continue with the themes and special interests that children initiate at home. For This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 example, to carry on the theme of a Spanish holiday, and to encourage them to eat a greater variety of food, the childminder helps children to make paella. 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 1 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 2 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 1

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 1 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 1 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 1

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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: Met

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

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

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