Childminder in Bradford

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY392459 Inspection date 25/03/2010 Inspector Rasmik Parmar

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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 was registered in 2009. She lives in a house in Queensbury, Bradford, West Yorkshire with her husband and three children aged 11, four and two years. The whole of the ground floor, and bathroom and two bedrooms on the first floor are available to children. There is a secure garden available for outdoor play. Local amenities include shops, parks, schools, nurseries and a library.

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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. She is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight years, of these, one child may be in the early years age group. The childminder may provide overnight care for one child under eight years. The childminder is minding one child in the early years age group.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder 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 are happy, settled and relaxed as the childminder has established a good relationship with them. Children are progressing satisfactorily towards the early learning goals as the childminder is building up her knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder works closely with parents to gather information in order to meet children's individual needs. Satisfactory systems for self-evaluation are used to improve the service provided to parents and children.

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further?

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

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further?

 Further develop knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage so that children's starting points can be used to provide individualised learning for the six areas of learning as children are progressing towards the early learning goals.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a clear understanding of her legal responsibilities regarding the safeguarding of children and the procedures to follow if concerns arise. She has a good understanding of the symptoms and signs of child abuse and is able to quickly identify and obtain support for a child at risk. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments of her home, both indoors and outdoors, and includes outings, to identify and address any potential hazards. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder organises her home effectively, providing children with good opportunities to independently select toys that interest them from the good range that she has built up. Resources which promote equality and diversity are stored at child height so that children can independently access them, as part of broadening their understanding of the wider world. Children behave well and are supported by

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the early years provision

a good role model and consistent boundaries.

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the early years provision

The childminder fosters good relationships with the parents and ensures their children's care needs are met. They receive good information at the start of the placement and have regular access to their child's assessment records, so they are sufficiently aware of the progress children are making in their learning and development. Questionnaires are used to gauge their continuing satisfaction of the service.

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the early years provision

Links with other settings have not been established yet as children in the early years age group are solely in the care of the childminder. The childminder is aware of her responsibility in establishing links with other settings, such as pre-schools and nurseries, once children use those services, to ensure continuity of care.

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the early years provision

The childminder has started to consider her strengths and areas for improvement as part of her self-evaluation in order to improve the quality of her provision. She has completed the necessary training courses to help her with the Early Years Foundation Stage and she meets up with other providers to share ideas for further improvement.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's home and they are making satisfactory progress in their learning and development. However, the childminder is not aware of children's starting points in order to identify their learning needs. The childminder has started to record observations regarding children's development, linking them to the early learning goals and these are in the early stages. Children's assessment records are shown to parents to discuss development and they are able to make comments as part of working together with the childminder.

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and outcomes for children

Children's language is developed as the childminder talks to them about their play continually. Skills such as problem solving and numeracy are incorporated into the daily routine. Children’s fine motor skills are encouraged as they use a variety of craft materials, including cutters, play-dough and stencils.

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and outcomes for children

Children learn about the importance of keeping themselves safe and secure through the input of the childminder. She helps children to stay safe by using wrist straps during outings. Children also learn about road safety and the need to stay close to the childminder. All required written permissions are in place for the childminder to administer medication and seek any necessary medical advice or treatment, enhancing children's well-being. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder introduces children to healthy routines, such as hand washing, from a very young age in order to establish good habits. Children receive plenty of fresh air and physical exercise as they have daily opportunities to attend local parks and farms. They understand the importance of healthy eating and enjoy snacks of fruit. The childminder provides nutritious home-made lunches, including

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and outcomes for children

lasagne, chicken pie, shepherds pie and home cooked pasta with plenty of vegetables.

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and outcomes for children

Documentation required for the safe and efficient management of the setting to meet the needs of children are well organised and informative. Appropriate procedures are in place to deal with sickness and to administer medication. The childminder maintains a current first-aid certificate enabling her to deal with minor accidents. 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 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 3 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: 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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