Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY412268 Inspection date 29/11/2010 Inspector Lindsay Dobson

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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 was registered in June 2010. She lives with her husband and family in Dewsbury. The childminder uses the ground floor of the home for childcare purposes. This consists of a designated play room, kitchen, dining room and living room. Bathroom facilities are on the first floor. There is an enclosed rear garden for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register to care for a maximum of six children under eight years of age. There are currently four children on roll, all of whom are in the early years age range.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder holds a foundation degree in childcare and is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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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 recognises the uniqueness of each child well, therefore, ensuring their individual needs are met. Children make very good progress in their learning and development through the provision of a wide variety of experiences. Welfare requirements are promoted well and children are fully protected from harm or abuse. The childminder works closely with parents to support children's care and development and liaison with schools ensures continuity of learning. Systems for evaluating the childcare practice are developing and the childminder is fully committed to improving outcomes for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure children's individual learning journeys are up to date to inform and guide everyday planning  update the record of risk assessment to include any assessments of risks for outings and trips  ensure the risk assessment covers everything children may come into contact with and include the banister rail on the staircase.

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the early years provision

Effective safeguarding procedures ensure that children are well protected from the risk of harm. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of her role and the actions to take in order to act quickly and professionally if she has concerns about a child. She is secure in her knowledge to ensure that effective This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 vetting procedures are in place and is fully aware of her responsibilities with regard to supervising the children in her care. The childminder is aware of most potential hazards, although the banister rail on the staircase poses a potential risk to children. Risk assessments for the home, garden and the walk to school are in place, however, the childminder is yet to implement risk assessments for all the individual outing she undertakes with the children. The childminder is able to discuss the safety precautions she takes when out and about and a priority for her

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the early years provision

is helping the children to understand how to keep themselves safe.

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the early years provision

The childminder is highly motivated and committed to providing a high level of care and education to ensure the best possible outcomes for children. She has only been minding for a short period of time but has a good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage from her previous employment in childcare settings. The childminder is well qualified and is keen to enhance her good practice by liaising with other professionals and through further training. The childminder has started to self-evaluate her setting using the Ofsted form as a starting point. She has implemented parental questionnaires to enable her to gather their views and thoughts to add to her process of evaluation and reflection.

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the early years provision

Equality and diversity is promoted by the childminder through good practice, encouraging children to respect themselves and others. The childminder knows each child well and strong partnership working promotes the integration of care and learning for every child. Clear information is shared and exchanged with parents, carers and other providers to ensure children benefit from continuity of care. The childminder gathers detailed initial information from children and their parents, which enables her to fully support their individual care and learning from the outset. A portfolio of information provides parents with clear information about the childminder's practices, policies and procedures. They are kept fully informed through daily discussions and written information.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder organises her daily routines successfully, ensuring children's individual needs and interests are provided for. The stimulating environment is well planned with a wide range of good quality resources which children can easily access. This enables them to make choices about their play across all areas of learning. The childminder is developing her systems for observing and monitoring the children's development. She uses spontaneous and planned observations supported by photographic evidence to show how the children are progressing. However, children's individual learning journeys are not currently up-to-date to ensure their development is accurately monitored.

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and outcomes for children

Children's communication, language and literacy is effectively promoted by the childminder. There is good labelling around the play room to enable the children to understand that print carries meaning. The childminder has set up an office area for the children where they can access mark making materials, see letters and written words. The children can self-select from a good range of books to look at independently or for the childminder to read to them. For example, younger This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children choose 'That's not my puppy'. The childminder uses this touch and feel book with the children encouraging them to join in, feel the pictures and learn new vocabulary, such as, fluffy, bumpy and shiny. Children's problem solving and number recognition is actively provided for. Children work out how to make the train track by trying to connect several pieces and persevere until the pieces

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and outcomes for children

connect together to make the track they want. The childminder asks the children to think about how they can develop the track and they happily work out the problem for themselves. For example, children move a ramp piece to the other side of the bridge to allow the trains to go all the way over. The childminder has set up a mathematical area in the play room; this allows the children to see and recognise numbers and begin to understand numerical concepts. The area is supported by puzzles, activities and books.

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and outcomes for children

The children are learning the importance of developing a healthy lifestyle. They recognise that fresh fruit and vegetables are good for them. Children are provided with a nutritious range of home cooked meals and they enjoy regular outdoor play. They have good opportunities to use the garden, parks and local community to promote their health and physical development. For example, they have fun trudging in the snow in their Wellington boots. Children learn about their own safety as they regularly practise the emergency evacuation procedures. They develop an awareness of road safety through discussion and practice when on outings and are reminded of the dangers of talking to strangers. The childminder enhances children's learning by encouraging them to take their own photographs of the road signs they see to put on the play room wall, further promoting their discussions. Children's behaviour is good and they receive lots of positive praise for

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and outcomes for children

their efforts and achievements. 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 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: Met

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