Childminder in Kirklees

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY387578 Inspection date 09/11/2010 Inspector Shazaad Arshad

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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 2008. She lives with her two adult children in the Chickenley area of Dewsbury. The whole of the ground floor and the bathroom and main bedroom on the first floor are used for childcare purposes. Children access outdoor play in the garden to the rear of the premises. The childminder is registered to care for six children under eight years old and is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. The childminder is registered to provide overnight care. There are currently three children on roll, one of whom is in the early years age group. The childminder is a qualified nursery nurse.

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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 is an experienced and qualified carer. She uses her previous childcare experiences exceptionally well to provide high standards of care. The children receive high levels of interaction. Children's needs are fully met and the childminder has a very good understanding of children's learning and development. She fully promotes inclusive practice and has very good links with other settings, parents and other professionals. The childminder recognises the need for continuous improvement and has successfully completed training specific to early years work.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the self-evaluation system to monitor the provision and identify key strengths and areas for improvement.

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the early years provision

The childminder has an appropriate understanding of how to safeguard the children in her care, for example, she is aware of the Local Safeguarding Children Board's procedures and knows how to record and report any concerns. All persons living and working at the premises have undergone the required suitability and background checks. The premises are secure and children are unable to leave unaccompanied, the childminder monitors visitors to the premises with a signing in and out procedure. Features, such as, gates and smoke detectors further ensure the children's safety. In addition there are mostly well-documented risk assessments for all areas, including outdoors. These records identify potential hazards to children and the actions taken to maintain children's safety. The This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 childminder also uses the internet to download risk assessment information for

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the early years provision

planned visits. For example, safety information on visit to the National Coal Museum and Eureka.

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the early years provision

All records and documents needed for the safe management of the provision are in place, they are effectively organised and easily accessible. Written policies and procedures are reflective of the childminder's practice.

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the early years provision

The children are developing a good understanding of the diversity of the community in which they live, for example, they celebrate traditions and festivals other than their own, such as, Diwali and Eid. They access resources which reflect positive images of race, gender and disability, for example, small world figures, dressing up materials and books. The childminder is very committed to inclusive practice and has completed training in Special Educational Needs and Portage training. Her home is adapted for wheelchair access and she is very experienced on completing Individual Educational Plans. The home is exceptionally well resourced and all equipment is accessible to children at all times.

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the early years provision

Partnerships with parents and other professionals are good. The childminder gathers extensive information from parents to establish children's starting points and carefully plans for each child's individual needs. Children's achievements and learning and development records are shared each day with parents, who use the information to support their child's learning and development in the home. The childminder has made excellent links with other providers where children also attend to ensure every child is appropriately supported and to provide continuity in their learning by sharing learning and development records. For example, the use of the home to school development book. In addition, the childminder works in very close and effective partnership with portage workers, physiotherapists and school teachers. This ensures that children with learning difficulties and disabilities are supported sensitively

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the early years provision

The childminder is committed to her own professional development and continuous improvement. She is a qualified and experienced child carer. She continues to access training and support through her local authority. For example, she has recently completed a Level 3 National Vocational Qualification in this area. She has recently introduced a system of self-assessment and at present it does not sufficiently identify all areas for improvement.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a good understanding of children's development and the Early Years Foundation Stage. She observes the children regularly, identifies their next steps and plans to ensure that the children have many opportunities to achieve their goals. Each child has a learning journal which tracks their progress and allows the childminder to ensure that they are having experiences across all the early learning goals. This has a positive impact on their development as the tracking demonstrates children are achieving in line with the early years framework. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children have a broad range of toys and activities that are readily available for them and cover all areas of learning. For example, there are a large amount of books for all ages, both picture, non-fiction and story, electronic toys for all stages of development and lots of dressing-up clothes that all children thoroughly enjoy.

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and outcomes for children

The children enjoy a considerable range of adult-led and child-initiated activities. They self-select from the resources easily available. This results in children being confident, independent and having a positive disposition to their learning. Children use their imagination as they pretend to be musicians and use the musical keyboard and microphone to make high and low pitched noises. They use the floor mat to place animal figures and copy the noises made by sheep. The childminder sits with the children and they listen to their favourite stories. Children are developing well physically because they have lots of opportunities to move around. They use the small trampoline, dance and go on daily walks to school and also to places of interest within the community. The childminder has lots of photographs of children playing, which depict all areas of learning and also children's own work. These are displayed in children's very informative assessment records which are

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and outcomes for children

clearly referenced to the next steps in children's development.

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and outcomes for children

Children learn how to stay safe through highly effective measures that include discussing 'stranger danger' and road safety and taking supervised risks to learn about their own capabilities. The childminder takes positive steps to provide a safe and secure environment for children. For example, ensuring workmen sign in and out and ensuring fire evacuation procedures are practised for children of all ages.

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and outcomes for children

The provision of healthy and nutritious meals and snacks is planned effectively in the menu. For example, children taste different fruits and eat pineapple after lunch. The childminder also ensures that children can have drinks whenever needed and also have their own individual drinking cups. Children learn about healthy lifestyles as they discuss nutritious foods and why they need to wash their hands before meal times and after toileting. The childminder informs children of the time for nappy change and why she wears gloves. This means that children are developing a very good understanding about healthy lifestyles and practices.

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and outcomes for children

Children's behaviour is very good because the childminder sets clear boundaries. Children are very caring and respectful and respond well to gentle reminders to respect the childminder's home and to play carefully with small play figures. Children are proud of the praise and encouragement they receive for their efforts during music games and, consequently, they are highly motivated in their play and learning. 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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