Childminder in Bradford

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY407605 Inspection date 03/03/2011 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 2010. She lives with her husband and their three children aged nine, six and four years in the Sandbeds area of Keighley in West Yorkshire. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding purposes along with a first floor bedroom and bathroom. Children access local areas for outdoor play. The childminder is able to take and collect children from local schools and pre-schools. The family has a pet a cat, guinea pig and a tortoise. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four 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 four 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. The childminder

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Description of the childminding

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 satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder is currently meeting most of the requirements and is committed to making the necessary adjustments, such as, improving risk assessment procedures. Self-evaluation identifies priorities for improvements and the beneficial impact on the children's welfare, learning and development is evident. The childminder is developing links with the children, parents and other local childcare providers. The children make satisfactory progress in their learning and development. They are developing a positive approach to being healthy and have regular opportunities to practise their physical skills.

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further?

To meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 take all reasonable steps to ensure that any hazards in relation to the low-level glass are kept to a minimum (Suitable premises, environment and equipment) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register). 31/03/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 share the children's learning journals with parents  provide opportunities for children to gain an awareness of other cultures  increase the range of resources which reflect diversity. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

Safeguarding procedures are satisfactory and all the required checks have been carried out on the childminder and her husband. The childminder has an appropriate safeguarding children policy in place, which is shared with the parents. The childminder has completed safeguarding children training as part of her childminder registration course. As a result, the childminder knows to record any concerns and seek advice where necessary.

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the early years provision

The children are supervised at all times, unauthorised persons are unable to gain entry to the premises and there is a record of visitors. Some positive steps have been taken to keep the children safe; for example, safety gates are fitted to prevent children accessing the front door and stairs. Written risk assessments have been undertaken and reviewed. However, not all hazards in relation to the low- level glass have been identified and minimised, which does pose a risk to the children's safety and is a breach of requirements.

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the early years provision

Self-evaluation is undertaken by childminder, who has clear priorities in place for future improvements. Plans are well placed to bring positive outcomes for children, for instance, these include taking the children to a local playgroup to improve their social skills.

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the early years provision

The parents are generally well informed about the children's care and achievements, through the completion of individual diaries and daily discussions with the childminder. However, the childminder has not shared the children's learning journeys with parents. The childminder has started to build links with other childcare providers, where minded children receive care and education from more than one setting. For example, she has introduced herself to the child's teacher.

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the early years provision

The children have regular opportunities to learn about the local community and the natural world. This is because the children are taken out to feed the ducks and travel on buses. The children have access to a small number of resources which reflect positive images of diversity; therefore, there is scope to increase this range. Also, the children have limited opportunities to gain an awareness of other cultures. Resources of other toys and equipment are deployed satisfactorily to support children's progress.

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and outcomes for children

The children have regular opportunities to visit the park and soft play centre. They are developing a positive attitude to exercise, for instance, one child commented, 'I like to go down the slide'. The children adopt good hygiene practices because the childminder encourages them to wash their hands prior to eating and after handling pets. The children make choices about what they eat and drink. They independently access drinks and choose what sandwich they would like to eat This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 during lunch time.

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and outcomes for children

Appropriate fire detection and control equipment is in place, such as, a fire blanket and carbon monoxide detector. The children are beginning to learn to keep themselves safe because the childminder has devised and practised the fire evacuation procedure with them. While on outings the childminder helps to keep them safe, as young children travel in the pushchair and older children are encouraged to hold onto the sides of the pushchair.

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and outcomes for children

Clear and simple planning systems are in place, which responds directly to each child's individual needs, interests and parental preferences. The system for assessing and recording the children's development identifies the children's achievements and next steps. As a result, the children are making satisfactory progress in their learning and development. Monitoring systems are in place which highlight gaps in the curriculum planning and children's learning.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy making marks with crayons and pencils and more able children can write numbers, such as the number 5. The children can correctly name colours, for example, one child explained, 'I do not want the black pencil'. They also use mathematical language in play, for instance, another child said 'I am a big boy as I am four'. All of these activities develop children's skills and contribute to children's future economic well-being.

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and outcomes for children

The children settle well, they make choices about what they would like to play with and are well behaved, for example, they share and take turns. Young children show an interest in living creatures. They point at the guinea pigs' cage when they hear or see the pet moving about. Younger children play alongside other children and imitate what they are doing, such as, turning the laptop on and off. More able children like doing everyday tasks for themselves; for instance, they are eager to put on their own outdoor shoes on with no help from adults. 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 3 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 3 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 3 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 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 3 The extent to which children feel safe 3 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 3 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 3 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 3

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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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Arrangements for safeguarding children). 30/03/2011

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Arrangements for safeguarding children). 30/03/2011

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