Childminder in Bradford

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY271090 Inspection date 23/05/2011 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 was registered in 2003. She lives with her husband and two children aged 12 and 10 years old. The family live in the Thackley area of Bradford. The ground floor and first floor bathroom are used for childminding purposes and there is an enclosed garden for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminding provision is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years of whom three children may be in the early years age range, at any one time. She is currently caring for three children under eight of whom one child is in the early years age range. The childminder minds children over the age of eight years. The childminder takes and collects children from local schools. She runs a local toddler group. The family has pet fish. The childminder has links with other early years provisions.

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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 effectively met overall, ensuring children are safe whilst enjoying a balance of indoor and outdoor activities. Observations and assessments are used purposefully to support the children's individual developmental progress. Partnerships with parents are good in promoting children's welfare and learning. The childminder has established some links with local early years provisions where children may attend in the future and she understands her role appropriately with regard to working in partnerships with them, to support children's overall well-being. Evaluation systems promote good progress of the provision overall and, therefore, the outcomes for children are positive.

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further?

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

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further?

 extend further the activities to support children's learning about diversity  review the current parent questionnaire in place to promote further progress of the provision, for example, by focussing the questions on specific information linked to aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage, such as about how effective the provision is in supporting children's learning and development. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good understanding of her role to safeguard children, for example, she understands the signs and symptoms of child abuse and what to do if concerned about a child. Written procedures to support the protection of children are effective. Children are supervised well in the home to keep them safe. The record of written risk assessments are well maintained and help minimise risks to children, inside, outdoors and on outings. The fire evacuation procedure is clear and practised with the children. The organisation of the environment works effectively overall, to support children's learning through the good use of space and resources. The childminder supports equality and diversity well and there are some good resources within the environment to help children learn positive messages regarding the differences in people. However, the activities planned are not yet maximised to further extend children's understanding regarding different

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the early years provision

Children are supported well through good working relationships with the parents. For example, regular dialogue with the parents regarding children's daily routines supports children's individual needs. The learning profiles are readily available. The parents are included in their child's learning and development by viewing these files and making comments, supporting children's progress. The documentation to demonstrate the smooth operation of the childminding provision are effectively maintained and readily available. There are suitable links established with some other early years provisions in the neighbourhood that children in the Early Years Foundation Stage may attend in the future, to support their transition to these provisions and to promote their overall well-being and learning appropriately.

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the early years provision

The monitoring systems for the provision are good overall. The childminder uses written evaluation to reflect on the progress of her childminding provision. This helps her make plans for the future and maintain ongoing continuous improvement effectively and, therefore, the outcomes for children are good. Parents are also included in evaluation systems through simple questionnaires which support the provision and include parents well, although, the questions used are not maximised to gather parent's full views on aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage to further extend progress of the provision. The recommendation that was raised from the last inspection has been successfully met, through ensuring the complaints policy is updated. In addition, the childminder has developed effective systems to support children's individual learning progress. Children's knowledge and understanding of the world has been extended through helping them plant

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the early years provision

and grow vegetables outdoors and the childminder has implemented further challenges to the development of their physical skills, through introducing balancing equipment outdoors. These improvements support children's learning and welfare effectively. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

The environment is arranged effectively to support children's learning and development. For example, children use a good quality range of resources which are easily accessible presenting them with choice and extending their independence skills well. Children demonstrate a good understanding about the different types of dinosaurs as they explore a large variety of dinosaur toys. They know what a volcano is through exploring resources and they confidently demonstrate their confidence as they name colours. Children are developing excellent skills for the future, supported skilfully by the childminder. For example, challenges are presented to them as they work out how to operate equipment, such as removing pieces from the construction set and fixing and assembling equipment, which they do very well. They show enthusiasm and skill as they operate the touch screen computer, moving from screen to screen and they play

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and outcomes for children

matching games. Children communicate freely, asking questions and they show very good skills in counting. Very young children demonstrate an excellent understanding of the early stages of calculation, for example, through an activity children spontaneously state two and two makes four and they are able to sort objects into two different groups and add them together competently. Children enjoy being creative. They fill different colours into the pots, adding glitter to make sparkly paint. Children happily make marks with paint, after selecting the size of brush they wish to use and they paint with their fingers.

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing a good overall understanding about diverse communities. For example, children can use some good quality books and dressing-up costumes and materials to support their play. In addition, the children celebrate some festivals, such as, some of the Christian festivals and the Chinese New Year. Children view positive images of people through images displayed, such as on a welcome poster and they also view different language text. However, the activities planned are not fully extended to maximise children's understanding regarding diversity. Children behave safely as they explore the environment, for example, they act happily, smiling often and they are willing to participate in new activities. Children's emotional well-being is effectively supported by the childminder during activities and routines, through praising their achievements. Children are learning well about keeping themselves safe. For example, they competently answer

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and outcomes for children

questions regarding how to cross roads safely whilst on outings. In addition, they handle resources carefully in the environment.

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and outcomes for children

The observation and assessment systems that are in place are used effectively overall, to extend children's learning progress. For example, through ongoing observations, plans are in place to help children enjoy and become interested in mark making and extending social and self-care skills effectively. Consistent observation helps children extend skills for the future extremely well. In addition, their learning is regularly reviewed to ensure any gaps in their learning are filled successfully.

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing a good knowledge of the importance of living a healthy lifestyle through experiencing regular outdoor play. Children go on walks and to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 parks where they can develop their physical skills using a varied range of equipment. For example, good photographic evidence shows children receiving challenges as they climb a sloping wall to get to the slide. In addition, they keep fit and active planting foods, such as, carrots and potatoes. Children drink water or dilute sugar free juice. They eat healthy meals, such as, corned beef stew and ham and tomato sandwiches. They are also involved in preparing food. For example, children have opportunities to make homemade pizza's. They eat fruit and yogurts for snacks. Children demonstrate a good knowledge about appropriate hygiene routines. For example, they explain that they can catch germs if they don't wash

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and outcomes for children

their hands. 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 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 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 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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