Childminder in Bradford

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 302291 Inspection date 20/04/2011 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 2000. She lives with her husband, adult son and grandson aged 11 years on the outskirts of Bradford. The whole of the ground floor, upstairs bathroom, and rear garden 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, and when working with a registered assistant can care for a maximum of eight children under eight years old. The childminder currently has 10 children on roll and, of these, six are in the early years age range and two 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. She has a dog and a rabbit as family pets

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Description of the childminding

The childminder holds a Level 3 childcare qualification and is quality assured and 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 outstanding.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder has an excellent understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and, consequently, all children are well cared for and make rapid progress in their learning and development. Children are fully included in all activities and routines of the day and feel extremely safe and content in the childminders very welcoming and relaxed home. The childminder has excellent partnerships with parents and others who provide care for the children. A comprehensive range of policies and procedures are in place to ensure that children's safety and welfare are effectively promoted. The childminder is skilled in self-reflective practice and has used the process of self-evaluation accurately to ensure positive outcomes for children and inclusion of all.

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further?

To further improve the high quality early years provision the registered person should consider:

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further?

 developing further the labelling of the toys and resources to ensure children learn that print carries meaning.

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the early years provision

Rigorous safeguarding procedures are maintained at all times. All adults in the childminder's home remain suitable and children are directly supervised. Children's safety is promoted by full and comprehensive risk assessments of all parts of the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 home used for childcare, along with outings. The childminder has completed all training required by legislation and clearly identifies additional training to support her continuing professional development. All registers and visitor records are meticulously maintained and enable the childminder to clearly account for all children and adults in her setting at any time. Children's health, safety and well- being are significantly enhanced by the robust and highly consistent implementation of policies, procedures and required documentation, all of which is regularly reviewed and also shared with parents, further ensuring the smooth daily

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the early years provision

Equality and inclusion are at the heart of all that the childminder does with the children. She is highly effective in ensuring that all children are included. The childminder ensures that children learn about the wider world through an extensive range of resources and the celebrating of a variety of festivals. Each child's individual needs are recognised and catered for exceptionally well as the childminder has developed highly effective partnerships with parents to meet any individual requirements. The parents receive regular newsletters and are encouraged to contribute in their own children's learning journeys. Parents are provided with very good quality information about the care provided. They also complete questionnaires, all of which are very positive and all their comments are taken on board by the childminder and implemented into the planning. The childminder also has very good links with others who provide care for minded

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the early years provision

children and shares observations and plans for children's developmental needs to ensure continuity of care and education.

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the early years provision

The childminder is using her self-evaluation form as a working document to secure her outstanding capacity to improve. She highly values the benefits of continuing professional development to extend her skills and support further improvement in her practice.

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and outcomes for children

Children relate very well to the childminder, her assistant and members of the family and are highly involved in their activities, having fun, enjoying challenges and making choices. They make exceptionally good progress in their learning given their starting points as the childminder knows individual children well and uses the Early Years Foundation Stage effectively. She makes quality documented observations in children's profiles, supports these with photographs and sets realistic targets and challenges for future development. The childminder also completes assessment records for each individual child's progress, which clearly identify the next steps of learning and their stage of development. All children access a vast selection of toys, independently choosing what they would like to play with, along with very good interaction from the childminder and her assistant, although toys and resources are not easily identified due to the lack of labelling to

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and outcomes for children

encourage children to learn that print carries meaning. The children play very enthusiastically with the greengrocers shop. They confidently name the fresh vegetables and pay for them, pressing the numbers on the toy till. The childminder shows the children the coconut and shakes it, listening to the milk inside. She cuts This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 up the coconut and children taste it, pulling faces of dislike. Children get very excited as they sit to the table to make Easter baskets, and they take turns to mix the cornflakes in the chocolate and place them in the bun cases. They then count the small chocolate eggs into the basket and help to take it to the kitchen to cool down. Children get lots of opportunities to play in the very well-resourced garden. More able children put on their own shoes and help the younger ones, then eagerly go out into the garden. Once outside, children learn to balance on the

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and outcomes for children

climbing frame and, with help from the assistant, jump onto the grass. Younger children mix the water with the sand and make sandcastles, receiving lots of praise with their success when making them. They choose the outdoor chalks and show the childminder the different colours and draw circles on the paving slabs. Children show the childminder how their herbs seeds that they planted are growing, and she tells them that they are also going to plant flowers in the tubs soon. The children show the visitors how they can use the computer and have very good mouse control as they decide which game they are going to play. The childminder ensures that children have a very good understanding of keeping healthy. They are encouraged to wash their hands after using the toilet and before having meals, and they also use wipes and antibacterial gel prior to baking. The childminder also encourages them to brush their teeth after meals and she also

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and outcomes for children

follows a very vigilant nappy changing routine. For example, disposable gloves are worn, mats are wiped down before and after and the hands of the childminder and children are washed afterwards. They also receive very good healthy and nutritional home-cooked main meals. A weekly menu is displayed for parents to see. Children eat lots of fruit at snack time and also ask for toast and sit very nicely as they eat. They have their own cups and can also access drinks of water throughout the day independently. The water jug is also taken outside when they play in the sun and the childminder ensures that all children have plenty of fluids and sun cream applied and wear sun hats prior to going out. All of these stringent procedures ensure a healthy, safe and hygienic environment for children. The childminder ensures that children learn about how to stay safe. They are encouraged to learn about road safety in role play. For example, children use the

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and outcomes for children

car mat and cars, make a crossing area on the road and use small figures to show how to cross safely. Children also participate in regular fire drills and the childminder ensures a safe setting through safety gates and fire blankets being sited appropriately. Children's behaviour is exemplary; they are explained to why it is nice to share and are encouraged to be polite to each other and their peers. This is very effective through the childminder and her assistant being good role models to the children. The environment is very pleasant, with lots of the children's work displayed, and they have lots of fun in a happy and loving home. 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 1 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 1 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 1 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 1

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 1 The extent to which children feel safe 1 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 1 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 1 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 1

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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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