Childminder in Bradford

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY248900 Inspection date 18/05/2010 Inspector Rachel Ayo

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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 2003. She lives in a property in the Crossflatts area of Bingley, West Yorkshire with her husband, who also works occasionally as her assistant. Local amenities, including parks, shops, nurseries, schools and transport links, are within walking distance. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding purposes along with a bathroom on the first floor. There is an enclosed rear garden available for outside play. Access to the premises is gained through the back door only.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She may care for a maximum of six children under eight years, of whom three may be in the early years age group. The childminder is currently caring for three children in the early years age group and four children on the Childcare Register. The childminder is quality assured through the Bradford Childminding Network.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is inadequate.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder has failed to fully understand and implement certain policies and procedures required for the safe and efficient management of the Early Years Foundation Stage. As a result, she is not meeting specific legal requirements. The childminder ensures that inclusion is actively promoted to ensure that children's individual needs are met and that they effectively learn about the wider world. The childminder works in partnership with parents in most aspects and there are good links with other providers delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage to promote continuity in children's learning. A good range of activities are provided to help children make progress across the six areas of learning. The childminder demonstrates a commitment to continual improvement, however, her systems for self-evaluation are insufficient in identifying key weaknesses and priorities to be addressed.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the early years provision requires significant improvement. The registered person is given a Notice to Improve that sets out actions to be carried out.

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further?

To comply with the requirements of the EYFS the registered person must take the following action by the specified date:

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further?

 ensure that there is always at least one person who has a current paediatric first aid certificate on the premises at all times when children are present (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 01/06/2010

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further?

 ensure that the premises are secure (Safeguarding 01/06/2010 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and promoting children's welfare)  ensure that records are readily accessible at all times and ensure that the record of risk assessment clearly states when it was carried out, date of review and any action taken following a review or incident (Documentation). 01/06/2010

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further?

To improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 improve hand-washing routines to promote children's all round good health further  increase the level of supervision with young children playing out in the garden, in particular, when they are accessing the small slide  extend the range of equipment to meet children's individual needs, with specific reference to sleeping arrangements.

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the early years provision

The childminder's management of her provision is inadequate as she has failed to implement certain policies and procedures to safeguard children. She has breached legal requirements by leaving her assistant in sole charge of children when her conditions of registration do not allow her to do this. She has not requested written parental consent from parents and her assistant does not have a current paediatric first aid certificate. This means that children are not sufficiently protected in the event of an accident or emergency. In addition, the premises are not adequately secured. The front door is left open, including when the childminder goes upstairs to the bathroom with the children. This means that unwanted visitors could readily enter the premises, putting children at risk. Most regulatory documentation is maintained in line with requirements. However, medicine records are not readily accessible to confirm that certain previous

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the early years provision

recommendations has been addressed, and the record of risk assessments does not include the date they were carried out, date of review and any action taken following a review or incident.

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the early years provision

The childminder is able to identify possible signs or symptoms of abuse and neglect and she has a very detailed policy in place for passing on any concerns. There is a written fire evacuation procedure and a log is kept of regular practices and checks undertaken on safety equipment, such as smoke alarms and the carbon monoxide detector. Hazards are generally identified and minimised to keep children safe, and supervision levels are generally adequate. Although, this does not extend fully to young children's use of a small slide.

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the early years provision

Good links are held with other providers. For example, where children attend school, there is good liaison with regards to children's care and education to ensure a consistent approach. Parents are provided with a copy of the childminder's detailed prospectus to inform them of the provision, and ongoing information is exchanged through newsletters, displays and daily diaries. Daily friendly chats inform parents about their child's progress and how they can support This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 their children's learning at home. Parents suitably share what they know about their child, such as their likes, dislikes, home routines, comforters and skills, such as in self-care. This ensures that the childminder is fully aware of and can meet children's individual needs, including where additional support may be required.

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the early years provision

There are suitable systems for monitoring and evaluating the provision to support continuous improvement. For example, the childminder is quality assured, and as part of this, she undertakes additional training and has regular announced and unannounced visits. However, self-evaluation is not sufficiently robust in ensuring a thorough knowledge is held of the new framework in order to identify and ensure all legal requirements are met. Certain recommendations identified at the last inspection have been addressed to enhance outcomes. Children now use individual hand towels in the bathroom and written parental consent is obtained to seek emergency medical treatment or advice, undertake outings and transport children in a vehicle.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy and confident. They are clearly at ease in the home from home environment as they readily explore, self-selecting toys from readily accessible tubs. There is a generally good range of well maintained furniture and resources to meet children's needs, although equipment for sleeping children is more limited. Information from observations is used well, and tracking sheets have recently been introduced to further support children in making optimum progress. A broad and balanced curriculum is planned, with good use being made of groups within the community, such as stay-and-play sessions linked to story sacks, music time, role play and model making. Children effectively learn about diversity through resources and celebrations incorporating interesting and practical activities. For example, when it was Eid, children made cards, engaged in hand painting, made Asian food and visited traditional sweets and clothes stores.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder supports children while also allowing them to develop independence. She shows an interest in what they do and say, and demonstrates how things work, for example, the vibrating bumble bee. She gently places this against a toddler's hands and face for them to experience the unusual sensation. Children use language confidently as they talk about their home life and events, such as a sibling bouncing high on a trampoline. They are supported well in linking sounds to letters and clearly enjoy looking at a favourite story. Toddlers attempt to copy words and the childminder supports their recognition of objects by naming them and encouraging toddlers to repeat what she is saying. Children behave well as a result of the childminder's good understanding of appropriate ages and stages of development and effective strategies, for example, when toddlers are testing boundaries and experiencing frustration.

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and outcomes for children

Children readily approach the childminder, demonstrating that they feel safe and secure with her, and children learn about safety through gentle reminders. The childminder explains to toddlers they will trap their fingers as they attempt to close the door and explains why the children need suntan cream on. Children have This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 helped to design posters for the smoke alarm and fire procedures and take part in road safety play sessions.

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and outcomes for children

Children have good access to fresh air and exercise as they play in the garden, which they clearly enjoy, and take part in visits within the local and wider community, such as a trip to the seaside and 'be active' physical activities organised by the local authority. Interesting activities are also planned to make exercise fun, such as the Olympic games. Children engage in running and jumping games, receive medals made by the childminder, learn about different countries, make flags and play computer games linked to the theme. Children collect nature items to make collages and leaf prints, and learn about different creatures as they attend an animal road show. This was followed up by rubber insects being purchased so that children could recall what they had looked at. Children show good imagination as they enthusiastically sing and dance to music on the laptop and engage in role play. Toddlers giggle with delight as large bubbles appear when

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and outcomes for children

the bubble wand is waved. They respond positively to the childminder's praise and encouragement as they create bubbles themselves.

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and outcomes for children

Overall, the childminder models and encourages good hygiene practices, although, this does not always extend to hand washing after noses have been wiped. Children effectively learn about a healthy lifestyle. They have grown tomatoes, strawberries and green beans, have borrowed books from the library and go strawberry picking. The childminder has also downloaded pictures of fruits for children to learn about different nutrients. Homemade nutritious meals and healthy snacks, combining the recommended daily portions of fruit and vegetables, are provided, and drinks are readily available to ensure that children stay hydrated. 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 4 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 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 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 2 The extent to which children feel safe 3 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: 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

 ensure that you are present on the premises at all times when childcare is being provided unless prior written approval has been sought from Ofsted for you to be absent for short periods of time while another suitable person cares for the children (Welfare of the children being cared for) (also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register) 01/06/2010

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 ensure that no persons can enter the premises without the knowledge of a person who is caring for children on the premises (Suitability and safety of premises and equipment) (also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register). 01/06/2010

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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 above in the compulsory part of the Childcare Register section of the report (Welfare of the children being cared for) 01/06/2010

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified above in the compulsory part of the Childcare Register section of the report (Suitability and safety of premises and equipment). 01/06/2010

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