Nunn, Mandy Elizabeth

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique Reference Number EY233801 Inspection date 22 February 2006 Inspector Dawn Bonica Brown

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Type of inspection Childcare Type of care Childminding

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This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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ABOUT THIS INSPECTION

The purpose of this inspection is to assure government, parents and the public of the quality of childcare and, if applicable, of nursery education. The inspection was carried out under Part XA Children Act 1989 as introduced by the Care Standards Act 2000 and, where nursery education is provided, under Schedule 26 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998. This report details the main strengths and any areas for improvement identified during the inspection. The judgements included in the report are made in relation to the outcomes for children set out in the Children Act 2004; the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding; and, where nursery education is provided, the Curriculum guidance for the foundation stage. The report includes information on any complaints about the childcare provision which Ofsted has received since the last inspection or registration or 1 April 2004 whichever is the later.

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The key inspection judgements and what they mean

Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough For more information about early years inspections, please see the booklet Are you ready for your inspection? which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk.

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

On the basis of the evidence collected on this inspection:

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

The quality and standards of the care are satisfactory. The registered person meets the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

The childminder was registered in 2002. She lives with her husband and daughter aged 5 years. They live in a house in Clayton area of Bradford. The whole of the ground floor and basement are used for childminding purposes. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time and is currently minding four children under 5 years, on a part-time basis, and five

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 school aged children, two of whom are aged over 8 years. The childminder walks to the local school to take and collect children. She also attends the local parent and toddler group.

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Helping children to be healthy

The provision is satisfactory. Children are gaining a suitable awareness of good hygiene practise because they follow appropriate personal hygiene routines. They are protected from contagious ailments because the childminder ensures that children who are infectious do not attend. This helps to prevent the spread of contagious ailments and acts in the best interest of children to actively protect all children in the childminder's care. Children's welfare is suitably protected because the childminder holds a current first aid certificate. This means that she is able to promptly administer first aid in the event of an accident because she has the relevant knowledge. Children maintain a healthy lifestyle because they take part in regular physical activities, such as football in the garden or in the park, group sports and activities, such as badminton, tennis and building dens. Younger children play with sand and water in the garden and use the

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Helping children to be healthy

climbing frame. All children walk to and from the local school. Children learn about the importance of healthy eating through cooking activities. They are suitably encouraged to eat fresh fruit and vegetables because they are offered healthy choices of meals and snacks. They are well nourished with freshly prepared, nutritionally balanced meals. They develop positive attitudes to mealtimes because they enjoy meals and snacks as a social occasion.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The provision is good. Children are cared for by adults who are vigilant and suitable to care for them. They receive a good balance between freedom of choice and supervision, which supports their confidence and independence. They learn to keep themselves safe through effective procedures. For example, children practise crossing roads safely on a daily basis. They begin to recognise the potential hazards of traffic by looking and listening as well as observing sensible precautions with the childminder. They are taught how to use equipment safely, such as the proper way to hold scissors, and older children are knowledgeable about fire evacuation procedures. Children enjoy good play opportunities in a safe and secure environment that is well organised and stimulating. They use good quality equipment that is clean and well suited to their age and stage of development. Their safety is given high priority so

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

that risks are minimized. This means that toddlers develop good physical skills and move confidently around the setting. Children are well protected from abuse through the childminder's good understanding

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 of her responsibilities in line with the Area Child Protection Committee procedures. This means she can act quickly in the child's best interest to safeguard their welfare.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The provision is good. Children are well stimulated and highly involved in all stages of play. They enjoy a broad and balanced range of planned activities and spontaneous events which supports their development and overall learning. These include activities such as outings to the park and to various places of interest. They listen to music, sing nursery rhymes and dance to music. All children enjoy artwork with tactile materials and cooking that is suited to their individual abilities. Children benefit from the childminder's outcome based approach to extend their learning. For example, after reading the story of Elmer, they create individual collages based on the theme of the story. They gain further advantages from the child-led setting through appropriate intervention by the childminder to extend their learning. This means that toddlers increase their vocabulary rapidly and young children are well supported to recognise letters of the alphabet.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

Children are encouraged to become independent learners through good opportunities to explore their environment so that toddlers are confident communicators and their emotional and intellectual needs are very well met.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The provision is satisfactory. Children demonstrate considerations for others. They know what is expected of them because they are treated with respect and are appropriately encouraged to be kind to each other. Their self esteem is suitably fostered. The childminder knows the children well and follows their individual routines to help them become settled and to develop a strong sense of belonging. Children's behaviour is appropriately managed because they model their behaviour on the adults around them. They respond well to praise and encouragement and the childminder is alert so that she skilfully avoids confrontations. Children participate in all the activities provided because they are graduated to suit their differing abilities. Children are developing a positive awareness of the range of people in society and learning to value the similarities and differences of others through the resources that they use. They play with a suitable range of toys that

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Helping children make a positive contribution

reflect positive images of people in society.

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Organisation

The organisation is good. The childminder has a good understanding of child development which has a positive

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Organisation

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 impact on the care she provides for children. She makes good use of her time to support children and works appropriately with parents to ensure that children benefit from continuity of care by following their individual routines. Children use the available space well to move freely and select their own resources. Their welfare is suitably protected through the appropriate maintenance of documentation which underpins the childminder's reliable and professional practise. Children enjoy a welcoming, child-orientated environment with good access to a wide range of toys for all children. The provision meets the needs of the range of children for whom it provides.

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Improvements since the last inspection

At the last inspection the provider was asked to obtain written permission from parents for the application of sun creams, plasters and the use of photographs. She was also asked to provide a broader range of small world toys for older children. The documentation relating to children's welfare has improved through the inclusion of further written permission from parents. The small worlds resources for older children has increased to provide a broader range that includes ethnic models.

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Complaints since the last inspection

The provider is required to keep a record of complaints made by parents, which they can see on request. The complaints record may contain complaints other than those made to Ofsted. There are no complaints to report.

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

On the basis of the evidence collected on this inspection:

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

The quality and standards of the care are satisfactory. The registered person meets the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding.

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The quality and standards of the care

To improve the quality and standards of care further the registered person should take account of the following recommendation(s): • continue to promote children's understanding of healthy eating • continue to develop policies to support children's welfare

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The quality and standards of the care

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 procedures set out in the leaflet Building better childcare: Compliments and concerns about inspectors' judgements which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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The quality and standards of the care

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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