Childminder in Bradford

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique Reference Number 302321 Inspection date 17 March 2006 Inspector Melissa Louise Patel

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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 has been a registered childminder since November 1994. She is presently caring for 11 children on a part-time basis. The childminder lives with her husband and her son of 13 years of age and two adult children. They live in a three bedroomed semi-detached property in the area of Shipley. The areas of the home used for childminding purposes are the ground floor and the first floor. Children access outdoor play in the garden to the rear of the property. There are shops, parks and the local school all within easy walking distance.

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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

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Helping children to be healthy

The provision is good. Children of all ages enjoy a range of physical activities which contribute to their overall good health. They access outdoor activities, such as playing in the back garden. They have use of a range of good varied equipment to develop their gross motor skills well. For example, they can play with balls, use push and pull toys and a small slide. The children also receive regular fresh air on outings to the local park. This means children can develop control of their bodies through running and climbing. Indoors, children make use of a spacious and clean environment. They can move around freely and their independence is enhanced. Children are well nourished through receiving healthy meals, which include hot meals, snacks and plenty of fresh fruit. Children are often involved in trips to the supermarket to choose their own fruit. The children are able to access regular healthy drinks, such as water. Dietary needs are met well, through discussion with the

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Helping children to be healthy

parents and recording and following through their wishes. Children's accident and medication procedures are appropriately maintained. The children are learning the importance of purposeful hygiene practises. For example, they are encouraged to wash their hands at appropriate times.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The provision is satisfactory. Children are cared for in a home where risks are identified and minimised. They are kept safe by the childminder's understanding of suitable safety procedures indoors and outdoors. This means that the children are able to move around safely and with confidence. They are learning how to look after themselves appropriately. For example, the children are supervised well and are learning about safety through explanations from the childminder, such as whilst climbing steps indoors. Children are able to self-select activities and resources that are in good condition and stored appropriately. The childminder has the required procedures in place to ensure that children's safety is protected and promoted. For example, the children benefit suitably as the childminder has a clear understanding of the local Area Child Protection Committee procedures and fire evacuation procedures. However, the fire

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

evacuation plan does not currently include the first floor to fully promote fire safety.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The provision is satisfactory. Children are settled well, they relate appropriately to the childminder. The childminder has a suitable understanding of children's needs to include all ages and stages of development. This means children are learning and enjoying becoming independent

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 by selecting a suitable range of activities which are mostly accessible. For example, they are able to choose resources to keep them appropriately occupied, such as jigsaws, a play house, musical toys and some creative play materials, such as paints. Children have access to a range of books and they enjoy looking at them. They enjoy good one-to-one attention as they listen to a story and they talk about the characters in the story. Children also use a range of outdoor toys regularly. This means they have fun and develop their overall skills. However, the plans of activities are not fully in line with the aspects and approach described in the publication 'Birth to Three Matters framework', in order to further younger children's development. Children's care needs are met appropriately. For example, the children are fed at

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

appropriate times and they are able to rest when they are tired.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The provision is satisfactory. Children's suitable behaviour is reinforced through the childminder's appropriate use of praise such as, 'well done'. For example, they are praised as they tidy up the books. Children are reassured and comforted as necessary. This means children feel accepted and secure. Children's individual needs are appropriately met. For example, they are able to do activities they like and are able to self-select suitable resources. Children are learning appropriately about diversity, through a suitable range of play materials to promote a positive view of differences in our society today. For example, the children can use play materials, such as books, dolls and some dressing up costumes and materials. They also learn about diversity through simple celebrations, such as the Indian festival Divali and the Muslim festival Eid. The children's consistency of care is generally well promoted as the childminder

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Helping children make a positive contribution

works in partnership with the parents, by obtaining appropriate written information. She also provides daily verbal information regarding their day and routine. However, to fully maintain this, knowledge of the complaints procedure with regard to new regulations requires updating.

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Organisation

The organisation is satisfactory. Children benefit from a safe, suitably organised environment inside and outside, which enables them to develop confidence generally well. For example, they carry out daily activities, such as moving around, exploring, selecting activities freely and playing outside. Appropriate documents are available to promote and maintain the welfare of any child, and keep parents suitably informed about the service provided. Children benefit sufficiently from the childminder's knowledge gained from attending training courses, such as first aid, basic food hygiene and child protection. Overall the

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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 provision meets the needs of the children who attend.

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Improvements since the last inspection

At the last inspection the childminder was asked to ensure that the procedures for completing the accident and medication records are followed correctly. The childminder has ensured that these documents are appropriately maintained. This means that the children's accident and medication procedures are now fully met.

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Complaints since the last inspection

There are no complaints to report. 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.

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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): • develop planning in line with the Birth to Three Matters framework • extend the fire evacuation plan to include the first floor • update knowledge on the complaints procedure October 2005.

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The quality and standards of the care

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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