Childminder in Bradford

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY417555 Inspection date 15/09/2011 Inspector Thecla Grant

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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 and lives with her partner, five-year-old twins and two adult children in the Buttershaw area of Bradford, close to shops, parks and local transport links. The whole ground floor of the childminder's home is used for childminding purposes. The childminder cares for children from Monday to Saturday between the hours of 6.30am and 8.30pm. She also works occasional Sundays and cares for children in the school holidays. There is an enclosed garden available for outdoor play. The childminder has pets.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children under the age of eight years at any one time, no more than three of which maybe in the early years age range. She is currently minding one child in this age group. She also offers care to children aged over five years to 11 years. The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a qualified nursery officer and has a National Vocational Qualification at Level 2 (NVQ) The childminder is also 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 inadequate.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The overall effectiveness of the setting is inadequate. Clear systems are in place for safeguarding, however, the childminder has failed to implement them. Arrangements to promote children's welfare are satisfactory; the childminder satisfactorily supports the children in her care so that no group or individual is disadvantaged. Planning is available and general systems are in place to monitor and assess the children's learning and development. The childminder generally works in partnership with parents and systems are being developed to work in partnership with others. The childminder's capacity to maintain continuous improvement is suitable.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the early years provision requires significant improvement. The registered person is given a Notice to Improve that sets out actions to be carried out.

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further?

To comply with the requirements of the EYFS the registered person must take the following action by the specified date:

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further?

 make sure the safeguarding policy and procedure is implemented in order to safeguard and promote the welfare of the children (Safeguarding and welfare) 15/09/2011 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 To improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 make sure the equipment provided for the children to play outdoors are kept clean.

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the early years provision

The childminder has sufficient knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse and has devised a clear and concise policy for safeguarding children. However, she has not followed her legal responsibility to report concerns. This is a breach of the specific legal requirement in safeguarding and promoting children's welfare. Risk assessments are used as a working document and include all areas of her home to be assessed. For example, the main entrance to her home is secure and all fire prevention equipment is in place. A record of these practises are kept

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the early years provision

The childminder is motivated to seek further improvement and has suitably devised systems to monitor her provision. Through these she has recognised areas of weakness and has put in place action plans to address these. As a result, she is more proactive in behaviour management. Plans and visions for the future are securely in place. Parents are verbally informed of their children's progress and systems are in place to involve them as part of their ongoing observation and assessment process. Parents are also encouraged to support their children's learning.

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the early years provision

The childminder positively uses her home to develop children's learning. She ensures that children have enough space to move around and freely access a range of resources. The toys and equipment available are age-appropriate and offer enough challenge. The childminder shows a sound commitment to improving her knowledge and has attended training in the Early Years Foundation Stage which she uses to improve outcomes for the children. She has also attended paediatric first aid training to improve the welfare of the children. Systems in place to promote diversity are suitable and seen throughout the provision. These are easily accessible and enjoyed by the children. The childminder uses resources in the community, such as, the local mobile library to extend children's learning. She also uses the local children and family centre to support her care of the children.

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and outcomes for children

Although learning and development is very well promoted, certain welfare requirements are not met which negatively impacts on some outcomes for children. Children are cared for in a warm and welcoming environment. Their artwork is attractively displayed on the play room wall which positively promotes a sense of belonging and security within the setting. Children understand dangers and know how to stay safe. They have also taken part in developing the house rules. However, children are not effectively protected by the childminder in issues relating to safeguarding. Children are competent in speaking and listening. They This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 confidently talk about their day and what they are doing and listen attentively to the instructions on how to work the remote contol for the toy helicopter. They show sheer joy as it spins into the air.

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and outcomes for children

Children develop the skills they need in order to secure future learning. They learn about differences through resources and activities, such as, drawing portraits of each other and cooking foods from various countries. They also learn about the wider world through visits to the mobile library and going shopping with the childminder; the play house in the garden has been changed into a shop to extend this experience. Information technology, such as, electronic games are easily accessible to the children. Children know how to complete the programme and enjoy selecting the game they want.

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and outcomes for children

In the garden, children hop, skip and jump. They are able to access wheeled toys, slides and other outdoor toys. However, these are not selected as they are still dirty from the rain and wind the day before. The childminder teaches children about recycling through the use of arts and craft, consequently, children enjoy the arts and craft activity and skilfully use the various recycled materials. Children are secure in their knowledge of healthy life styles. They know what foods are healthy and what foods they can only have occasionally. Children have good personal hygiene routines and know the reasons for them. Planning includes a visit to the local children's centre to attend an event surrounding the promotion of health teeth. At the end of the topic their parents will take them to have their teeth polished.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has plans in place of what she will do with the children and themes are set from various festivals and government promotions. The children attending school have some input in the planning. The childminder keeps a record of observations and assessments of the children which show the next steps in their learning. 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 4 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 4

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 3 The extent to which children feel safe 4 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

 make sure the written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children intended to be safeguarded is implemented in order to promote their welfare (Arrangements for safeguarding children) (also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register) 15/09/2011

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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 regard to the compulsory Childcare Register. 15/09/2011

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