Childminder in Bradford

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY248900 Inspection date 18/01/2011 Inspector Abigail Cunningham

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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 2003. She lives with her husband in the Crossflatts area of Bingley, West Yorkshire. The whole of the ground floor property is used for childminding. There is an enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder is able to take and collect children from local schools and preschools.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age range. There are currently five children attending who are within the Early Years Foundation Stage, all of whom attend on a part-time basis. The childminder also offers care to children aged over five years. She is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. She is a member of the National Childminding Association and is quality assured through the Bradford Childminding Network.

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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 working particularly well to ensure all children are included and their individual needs are fully met. The children are kept safe at all times and enjoy learning about their local area and the wider world. They are making good progress, given their age, ability and starting points. Self-evaluation is effective in identifying strengths and weaknesses and the childminder is able to demonstrate how she has worked hard to make improvements to her provision. The childminder has also developed positive links with the children, parents and other childcare providers.

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further?

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

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further?

 further develop the children's assessment records, so that they clearly identify the next steps in children's learning  encourage parents to add their comments and observations to their child's development record.

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the early years provision

All the required checks have been carried out on the childminder and her husband. Comprehensive written policies, procedures and documentation are in place to ensure children's welfare is safeguarded and promoted. The childminder has completed child protection training. She demonstrates a sound understanding of safeguarding issues and procedures in line with the Local Safeguarding Children This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Board guidance. For example, the childminder knows to record any concerns and seek advice where necessary.

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the early years provision

Risk assessments for the home and outings are regularly undertaken and reviewed and all potential hazards have been identified and minimised to ensure children's safety. The system for managing access to the premises is good as unauthorised persons are unable to gain entry due to the exterior doors being kept locked at all times and all visitors have to sign the visitor's book. The children are beginning to learn how to keep themselves safe as use the childminder has devised and practised a fire evacuation procedure with them.

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the early years provision

Plans for future improvements are well placed to bring positive outcomes for children. The parents and children are involved in the self-evaluation process, as their views and ideas are regularly sought. For example, after consulting the children, the childminder took the children to have a ride on a steam train.

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the early years provision

The childminder knows the children and their families very well. She has initial meetings with parents and shares her polices, procedures and training certificates with them. She also asks parents to complete an 'all about me form' and finds out about the children's individual needs, interests and routines to enable her to provide personalised care. The notice board in the childminder's kitchen displays relevant information, such as the childminder's registration certificate, public liability insurance certificate, fire evacuation plan and safeguarding procedure. Additional information is available within the childminders prospectus, which contains copies of her policies and procedures. This ensures that parents are fully informed about the service provided. The parents receive clear and detailed information about the children's care through the completion of daily diaries, individual development records, regular newsletters and discussions with the

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the early years provision

childminder. However, parents are not currently adding their comments or observations to the children's development records.

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the early years provision

To promote joined up working, the childminder has developed positive links with other childcare providers, where minded children receive care and education from more than one setting. For example, she has permission from parents to share information; she regularly chats to the teaching staff, reads the settings newsletters and looks at the notice boards to find out about upcoming events and planned activities.

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the early years provision

The children are developing a positive attitude to others and a good understanding about the wider world and community. They enjoy playing with a broad selection of resources which reflect positive images, including books and dolls. They also learn about interesting events, such as the Olympics and Eid.

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and outcomes for children

The children are active and understand the benefits of physical activity. They have regular opportunities to walk to and from school, visit different parks and go bowling. The children adopt good hygiene practices as the childminder always This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 encourages them to clean their hands after blowing their noses and prior to eating. The children make healthy choices about what they eat and independently access drinks. They can assert their own needs and preferences. For example, the children are encouraged to choose what fruit they would like to during snack time. Mealtimes are a sociable event as the childminders sit with the children and they chat happily together. For example, one child explained, 'when I was a baby, I was in my mum's tummy'.

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and outcomes for children

Children's records show their achievements and progress and observations and photographs are linked to the six areas of learning. However, these do not identify what needs to be included in planning for children's individual next steps in learning. Monitoring systems relating to children's progress are fully in place, as individual assessments are regularly updated for each child and shared with parents.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder is very skilled at planning activities for the children, which are based on the children's interests, needs, stages of development and themes. The childminder takes the children out on a wide range of visits, for example, to the farm, seaside and museums. The children are developing a good knowledge of the natural world and have many opportunities to handle animals and creatures, such as rats and spiders. The children are making good progress in their learning. They are developing a positive self-image and show that they are comfortable with themselves. For example, one young child proudly showed that she can write her own name, recognise and name colours, eat up all her lunch, put her own coat on and count all the numerals on the clock.

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and outcomes for children

The children make choices about what they would like to play and independently choose their own activities, for example, one young child asked to play with the train set. The children are eager to participle fully in activities and concentrate at tasks for long periods of time, for example, one young child played with the art and craft materials for two hours.

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and outcomes for children

The children regularly go out for walks in the local community and have very good opportunities to mix with other children, for example, at the local toddler and childminding groups. The childminder is a good role model and she gives the children lots of praise and encouragement. She skilfully explains why certain behaviours are inappropriate. As a result, the children are well behaved. For example, young children fully cooperate with routines and use good manners when prompted to do so. 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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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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