Childminder in Bradford

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 302328 Inspection date 22/11/2010 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 assesses 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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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 1997. She lives with her husband and adult child, in Baildon, Shipley. Most areas of the property are used for childminding purposes. There is an enclosed garden for outdoor play. The family has three cats, two gerbils and a hamster.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to provide care for children on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She may care for a maximum of six children at any one time; three of whom may be in the early years age group. She has six children on roll; one of whom is in the early years age group. The childminder takes and collects children from school and they access local groups. She is a member of the National Childminding Association and the Bradford Childminding Network. She has achieved the quality assurance accreditation 'Children come first'.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder establishes close working relationships with parents and other early years providers to effectively meet children's differing needs. This enables them to make good progress towards the early learning goals. Most of the required documentation is in place and is maintained confidentially, which successfully promotes the children's health, safety and well-being. The childminder completes self-evaluation although this is not regularly reviewed to reflect the continuous improvement within the setting.

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further?

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

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further?

 update the record of risk assessment to include any assessment of risks for outings and trips  regularly review systems used for self-evaluation and how this is used to reflect the continuous improvement of the provision.

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the early years provision

The childminder is fully aware of her role and responsibility with regard to protecting the children in her care. The childminder has a detailed knowledge and understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect, and the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures. Additionally, all adults living on the premises have undergone the required background checks. The childminder has a sound understanding of how to ensure that children are cared for in a safe and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 suitable environment and completes and regularly reviews risk assessments. These detail hazards to children in the home and garden, although do not include the risks associated with outings, which does not fully protect children. The many policies and procedures, which are shared with parents, effectively promote children's health and well-being.

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the early years provision

The childminder makes full use of internal and external resources and has strong links with local providers and services, for example; advisory workers, schools and nurseries. This raises children's awareness of their community and eases the transition between settings. Children are learning about the wider world through daily access to resources, such as books and small world figures. The childminder seeks innovative ways to enhance the children's awareness through visiting a church and Buddhist and Hindu temples. The childminder regularly takes action to improve her practice, for example; recording emergency evacuation procedures and fitting new fences and gates to enhance children's safety. However, the childminder's self-evaluation is not regularly reviewed to reflect these improvements and how they benefit the children. Discussions and questionnaires encourage parents to contribute their views and opinions and they comment how

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the early years provision

safe and valued the children feel in the childminder's care. The childminder establishes strong professional relationships with the parents. Daily communication both verbally and through text messages ensures a two way flow of information regarding the children's care and learning.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder is highly committed to ensuring that children develop an excellent understanding of the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. She skilfully encourages children to eat nutritious meals and snacks as they self-select fruit from the bowl and they are fully involved in growing fruit and vegetables; such as strawberries and tomatoes. Children know that these make them "big and strong and give them energy and that cheese and milk are good for their teeth and bones". Children understand that lots of rest and sleep are as important as fresh air and exercise. The childminder encourages children to participate in a wide range of pursuits, including; swimming and long walks on both the flat and up and down hills. Children are aware of keeping themselves safe and their own limitations as they thoroughly enjoy climbing trees and skateboarding, whilst wearing a helmet, knee and elbow pads.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder carries out regular observations across all areas of learning and effectively uses this information to plan activities that develops children's knowledge and abilities. These are clearly recorded in children's individual books and include a wide range of observations, photographs and examples of work. Children feel really special and valued and proudly show their book to visitors carefully explaining what activities they are doing in the photographs. Children clearly enjoy their time with the childminder and parents praise how the children's development flourishes in the childminder's care. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children are developing a sound understanding of the difference between right and wrong. They behave well and follow the consistent and realistic boundaries set by the childminder. She is polite and courteous and gently reminds the children to say

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and outcomes for children

"please and thank you". The children concentrate well and listen carefully to instructions when baking. They show consideration for others and count how many buns they need to ensure that there is sufficient for everyone. Children spontaneously use mathematics in their activities and successfully count out nine bun cases. The childminder extends this by asking how many will they have if they add another one. The childminder quickly recognises when children are becoming restless and asks what they would like to do next. They develop active imaginations and good hand-eye co-ordination as they make up stories using small world figures, houses and cars; for example, children carefully place the figures on the motorbike and comment that they need to put their helmet on. 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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Early Years Foundation Stage

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 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 2

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 2 The extent to which children feel safe 2 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 1 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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