Childminder in Bradford

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 302247 Inspection date 29/03/2011 Inspector Melissa Patel

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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 1999. The childminder lives with her family including two children aged 13 and 17. The family live in a semi-detached house in the Long Lee area of Keighley in the Bradford district. They live near to schools and shops. The whole of the ground floor and one first floor bedroom and the bathroom is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside activities. The childminder has a pet cat.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for five children, of whom three may be in the early years age range. The childminder is currently caring for nine children, of whom three are in the early years age range. There are four children cared for over eight. All the children are currently cared for on a part-time basis. The childminder has links with other provisions where children also attend.

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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 Early Years Foundation Stage is promoted effectively. This ensures that the children receive fun experiences in a safe environment, both indoors and outdoors. Children's individual needs are considered well when planning activities, which ensures children progress well with their learning overall. Partnerships with parents are effective in supporting children's overall welfare. The childminder has established some good partnerships with other provisions where children also attend support to children's progress and transition. The evaluation systems are good overall, and promote ongoing continuous improvement well.

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further?

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

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further?

 extend the labelling in the environment to further support children's understanding that words have meaning, and develop the organisation of the environment to support diversity through extending images and varied language text  extend the observation systems in place to ensure it is fully clarified what the planned next steps in the children's learning are.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good knowledge with regard to her duties to safeguard children, for example, she has ensured all persons in the home have a suitable Criminal Records Bureau check, including persons in the home who have turned This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 sixteen since the last inspection. The environment indoors and outdoors is maintained effectively to keep children safe, and the children are learning about how to keep themselves safe. The accident and medication procedures are well maintained. The organisation of the environment is effective in promoting most aspects of children's learning. Equality and diversity are supported well overall, and there are activities planned and resources available to support children's learning about the differences in people's lifestyles and customs. However, the arrangement of the environment to fully embrace diversity is not maximised, with

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the early years provision

regard to images, signs, symbols and text.

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the early years provision

There is regular discussion with parents regarding children's individual routines and their learning, supporting children well. Good information is available for parents, regarding ideas for activities that parents can do at home and where to take children on outings. There is also lots of information available regarding the Early Years Foundation Stage. Parents are starting to be included in simple evaluations of the childminding provision to further promote progress. The policies and procedures to demonstrate how the childminding provision operates are effective and shared with the parents. The childminder has developed some effective links with other professionals and provisions that children also attend to support their learning and transition to these settings well.

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the early years provision

Systems in place for monitoring and evaluating the provision are good overall. The childminder uses written evaluation and she uses the Early Years Foundation Stage framework to help her meet requirements and to help her develop the childminding provision in the future. This ensures that the outcomes for children are good. Since the last inspection the childminder has ensured all safeguarding information is available and she has developed an activity file to help her with planning activities. In addition, the childminder has reviewed the information available regarding the operation of the provision, by making a file of policies and procedures and other information in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. These improvements support children's learning and welfare effectively.

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and outcomes for children

The home environment is organised well overall to support children's learning and development. For example, the children can make choices from a good quality range of resources which are easily accessible, aiding independence skills. Children build a tower from the bricks, developing their small physical skills. They are cooperating well together as they carry out this activity. Children name colours and count the bricks. The childminder supports the children well during these activities by asking children to count and recognise shapes. Some children are starting to demonstrate their skills of simple calculation as they group different colours together and start to add them together. They enjoy exploring the trains and can name them. They are learning self-care skills effectively as they confidently demonstrate how to put on their own shoes.

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing skills for the future effectively. For example, clear This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 photographic evidence shows children in baking activities where they are pouring and weighing ingredients. Children can freely access equipment that they have to work out how to operate, such as, children's toy computers. Children develop good communication skills through regular discussion with the childminder.

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and outcomes for children

Children are starting to put meaning to words through using books, although the arrangement of labelling in the environment is not maximised to consistently reinforce children's understanding that print has meaning. Children are beginning to learn about diverse communities positively. For example, children celebrate different festivals, such as, the Chinese New Year and the Hindu festival of Divali. Positive images of people from a variety of backgrounds are available through books and children use other resources, such as, diverse dolls. This all helps children learn to value the differences in people well. However, the environment is not yet arranged to make the most of diversity, through maximising diverse images and varied language text, to help extend children's understanding regarding the society they live in today.

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and outcomes for children

Children are safe in the environment. They handle the equipment with respect and they respond well to the childminder's requests during daily routines, for example, they take their shoes off when they come inside. Children are consistently supported through praise for achieving tasks. Children demonstrate clear knowledge about how to stay safe when crossing roads and they practice the fire evacuation procedure. In addition, the children learn about stranger danger.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a good knowledge of the children's individual needs, ensuring that the informal observations of children are used well overall to aid children's progression. For example, plans are made to help children extend a range of skills, such as, social skills, counting, colour recognition and independence skills. There are many photographs available to show what activities children participate in on a regular basis. However, there are no written records to show what is planned next to extend children's development to give a consistent and clear message with regard to how children's progress is monitored to maximise their learning, and to provide additional clarity for parents.

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and outcomes for children

Children stay healthy highly effectively, as they are cared for in an environment which is hygienically maintained. Children have a good knowledge of the importance of hand washing at appropriate times. Children's health is promoted through the very good procedures in place to support children's good health, such as, a clear oral health and nutrition policy which is practised. Children eat a range of healthy foods, for example they eat wholemeal sandwiches with tuna and fruit. The food planner demonstrates children are offered other healthy choices, such as, jacket potatoes and scrambled eggs. Children are encouraged to drink water, and they can drink diluted juice. Children are developing an excellent understanding of the importance of living a healthy lifestyle, through daily opportunities to exercise outdoors, for example, the children walk to nursery and go out into the community. In the garden, they explore a variety of equipment that they enjoy,

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and outcomes for children

and that helps them develop their large physical skills. For example, they eagerly demonstrate their balancing skills and skilfully control the sit and ride-on toys. In addition, they have opportunities to help with planting flowers in the garden. 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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