Childminder in Bradford

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 302119 Inspection date 27/04/2011 Inspector Jane O'Callaghan

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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 1997. She lives with her husband on the outskirts of Bradford. The whole of the ground floor, upstairs bathroom and both gardens are used for childminding purposes. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time. The childminder currently has three children on roll and of these three are in the early years age range and none are in the compulsory childcare group.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder collects and takes children to local schools, visits parks and places of interest.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder holds a level three qualification in childcare.

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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 knows the children and their families well and supports their individual needs effectively. She promotes their safety and welfare in a consistent manner and children are secure in their relationships with her. The childminder develops good partnerships with the parents and works collaboratively with other settings the children may also attend to ensure continuity in their learning. The childminder shows she is committed to continuous improvement and has effective systems in place to assist her in evaluating her service.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure the fire blanket is sited and easily accessible in the event of an emergency.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibilities in relation to child protection, confidently talking about the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect and the procedure to follow in the event of a concern. She regularly attends training to ensure that she has up-to-date knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures. Effective systems are in place to ensure that all children are safeguarded and children's individual needs met, along with a written policy. The childminder has well-written risk assessments for all areas of the home, including the garden and all outings that children go on. She does daily safety checks to ensure the suitability of indoor spaces, furniture, toys, This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and equipment.

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the early years provision

The childminder is committed to developing her service and monitors her practice through the Ofsted self-evaluation form, updating this regularly. The childminder uses this information effectively to identify strengths and areas for development. The childminder has a comprehensive range of policies and procedures which are in place and effectively implemented to promote the welfare of children.

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the early years provision

The childminder works in partnership with the children's parents and friendly relationships are established, with the sharing of information encouraged. There is plenty of verbal communication when children come and leave the setting. The childminder ensures that parents are aware of their children's learning journals, which contain photographs of activities they are involved in and also pictures that they have done. Parents are also given regular opportunities to contribute in them to ensure continuity of care and education for their children. The childminder has built good links with other settings that children attend who provide the Early Years Foundation Stage and shares their profiles.

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the early years provision

The childminder promotes equality and diversity, by enabling all children to participate in activities and differentiate their experiences. The children can access a good selection of resources to reflect all areas of diversity, for example, books, small world, dolls and jigsaws. The childminder also talks to children to about different cultures and also additional needs of all. This ensures children's knowledge and understanding of diversity continues to develop.

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and outcomes for children

Children are relaxed and settled in the childminder's care. They are curious and interested to engage with the play materials. Each child has their own folder containing observations of their play and photographs to demonstrate the range of activities carried out. Observations clearly identify children's stage of development and their starting points and next steps of learning are recorded. Children enjoy playing with the good range of toys and activities on offer to them, which are age appropriate and easily accessible. They are eager to show the childminder the nurse in the jigsaw who is making the children better. Children are keen to talk about the holiday to their grandparents and how they rode on a 'big train'. The childminder incorporates the completing of jigsaws into children learning about counting the pieces and recognising the straight sides. Children happily count up to 10 with lots of encouragement and praise from the childminder.

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and outcomes for children

Children get regular opportunities to develop their physical skills as the play outside in the garden, learning to balance on the slide and use their imagination as they take the dolls for walks in the pushchair. Children are very sociable. They get plenty of outings to a variety of child-orientated groups, for example, such as soft play centres where, with their friends, they jump into the ball pool and to toddler groups where they dance to the music. In the home children also learn to develop their creative skills as they participate in a good variety of painting, sticking and playing with dough. Children play with the fire persons toy kit. They pretend that This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 there is a leak under the cupboard and press the light on the torch and shine it. They access a good selection of books and choose their favourite about the emergency service and sit with the childminder to listen and join in with the story.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder extends children's development in literacy through regular visits to the library where they attend story time and also choose books.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder ensures that children learn about safety through having a mostly safe environment, where sockets are protected, safety gates are fitted and locks are on cupboard doors. However, the fire blanket is not sited or easily accessible in case of an emergency. She also talks to them when out and about regarding how to cross the road safely, explaining to them to look and listen and also about talking to strangers. Children are cared for in a healthy and hygienic environment, they are encouraged to wash their hands when coming in from outdoor play and before having snacks. All children have their own individual flannels and wet wipes and have clear instructions from the childminder regarding how to make sure their hands are clean and why we wash hands. Children receive a nutritional diet and are offered home-cooked meals which include fresh vegetables, meat and pasta dishes. The childminder also has fruit and healthy options for snacks and they can

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and outcomes for children

access drinks of water, juice or milk throughout the day in their own cups. Children are well behaved and thrive on the positive praise they receive from the childminder. She encourages them to share and take turns and gives good explanations to all children. She has a written behaviour policy to show parents and ensures that she is a good role model to all children through being polite and encouraging the younger children to say please and thank you. 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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