Childminder in Bradford

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 302444 Inspection date 08/06/2010 Inspector Liz Whitehead

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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 1996. She lives with her husband and two children aged 16 and 15 years in Clayton, a suburb of Bradford. The ground floor and first floor bathroom and a bedroom of the property are used for childminding purposes, and an enclosed garden is available for outdoor play. The family have a pet rabbit.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both parts of the Childcare Register. She is able to care for a maximum of six children under eight years, with no more than three in the early years age group at any one time. There are four children on roll, three of whom are in the early years age group. They are taken and collected from school and access local groups. The childminder is qualified to level 3 in childcare.

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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

The childminder establishes suitable relationships with parents to generally promote the children's learning and development. She is beginning to evaluate her practice although this does not always identify gaps in the provision. The childminder appropriately meets the individual needs of children and mostly promotes their safety, well-being and independence. Consequently, children make steady progress towards the early learning goals. The required documentation is in place, readily available for inspection, and generally maintained appropriately.

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further?

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

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further?

 provide opportunities to involve parents in their child's continuous learning and development and to share information regarding what children know and can do when they first attend  provide opportunities for children to independently access fresh drinking water  develop the systems to identify the setting's strengths and priorities for development that will improve the quality of provision for all children  update the record of risk assessment to cover anything with which a child may come into contact.

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the early years provision

The childminder is aware of her responsibility to protect the children in her care. She has a suitable knowledge and understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect, and the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures. All This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 adults living on the premises have undergone, or are undergoing, the required suitability checks. The childminder completes and reviews risk assessments, although these are still being developed to enable children to play safely at all times. They detail most hazards to children, however, the childminder has not included risks associated with the fire hearth being accessible to children. The policies and procedures appropriately contribute towards the children's health and safety, and are shared with parents to keep them informed of the childminding service.

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the early years provision

The childminder suitably implements the Early Years Foundation Stage into her daily practice. This enables her to meet the children's individual needs and appropriately promote the outcomes. The childminder has begun to evaluate her practice but this does not always lead to the clear identification of areas for further development to effectively maintain continuous improvement. The recommendations raised at the previous inspection have been suitably addressed. Additionally, the childminder successfully secured funding to replace the garden fence which enhances children's safety when playing outdoors.

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the early years provision

Children benefit from the childminder's regular communication with other providers and services. She establishes working relationships with staff at the local nurseries and schools to discuss children's daily activities. She regularly uses local resources, such as visiting groups, shops and the library to appropriately develop children's awareness of their community. They are learning about the diversity of the wider world through access to some equipment that promotes positive images of race, gender and disability.

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and outcomes for children

Children are encouraged to make healthy choices through being offered nutritious snacks and meals. Drinks are available with food and on request, although children are unable to independently access drinks. Children are familiar with washing their hands after using the toilet and before they eat and know that it 'gets rid of germs'. Children are learning about keeping themselves safe as they practise how to leave the home quickly and safely in an emergency and they talk about road safety and stranger danger. When playing with the cars children discuss driving carefully and not running people over. Children are learning about right and wrong and what is expected of them through the consistent boundaries set by the childminder. She remains calm and patient and distracts children to alternative activities when they become restless. The childminder is a positive role model, therefore children spontaneously say 'thank you' when passed a toy.

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and outcomes for children

The children's welfare needs are appropriately met through the consistent sharing of information with parents. The childminder obtains information about the children's routines and likes and dislikes; however she does not request details regarding their knowledge and abilities when beginning to care for them. The childminder carries out observations and records these in the children's individual files. However, opportunities for parents to view their child's development records are limited to once a term, which does not fully involve them in their children's This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 learning. Additionally, parents are not encouraged to contribute details of children's achievements to these records.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy their time with the childminder and spontaneously access the suitable range of toys and resources which are appropriate to their age and stage of development. They concentrate well and spend a long time playing with the cars, road and garage. The childminder encourages the children to work out simple problems. They agree that the garage lift is not working properly as the car is too big for it. They then introduce animals into their play and children spontaneously use number as they count how many animals they put into the truck. Children are confident to voice their requests; for example, asking for water to wash the animals. Through daily routines and activities the childminder naturally develops children's skills for the future. They help to serve meals, clear the table, wash up and learn to bake as they make buns. The children are learning about protecting the environment and recycling as they talk about not picking flowers as they will

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and outcomes for children

die and as they help sort paper and card into the appropriate bin. 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 3 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: 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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