Childminder in Bradford

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY421216 Inspection date 28/02/2012 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 lives with her husband and her daughter aged 21 months old in Baildon, a suburb of Shipley, West Yorkshire. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's house is used for childminding with bathroom facilities on the first floor. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She may care for four children under eight years, of whom two may be in the early years age range. She is currently caring for three children under eight years, of whom two are in the early years age range.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder attends the local parent and toddler groups. She has links with other early years provisions, such as schools.

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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, supporting each child's individual needs and well-being. Children progress well with their learning, according to the time attending the provision and their individual starting points. Partnership working with the parents and with other provisions where children also attend are good in supporting their transition and learning. Evaluation systems works effectively in promoting good ongoing continuous improvement 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?

 plan an environment that is rich in signs, symbols and words  extend opportunities to promote positive attitudes towards diversity, such as disability.

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the early years provision

Effective safeguarding systems keep children protected, supporting their welfare. For example, the childminder has a clear safeguarding policy and she understands her role well with regard to when and whom to contact if concerned about a child. The record of risk assessments are effectively used to manage children's safety indoors, outdoors and on outings. A regular fire practise is carried out to help children develop an understanding of dangers and how to stay safe. Written procedures are detailed and maintained well overall to support children's welfare.

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the early years provision

The arrangement of space in the home supports children's learning and development well. Also resources are accessible and in good condition. The This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 childminder promotes equality and diversity, through liaising with parents and other provisions to gain clear information to support children's welfare and learning needs well. She is starting to help the children understand the diverse society they live in well overall, through activities and the use of resources.

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the early years provision

The childminder evaluates the progress of the childminding provision effectively overall. This helps her reflect on her provision and to make plans to maintain good ongoing continuous improvements. This is the childminder's first inspection since being registered as a childminder and she has put in place some positive improvements for children. For example, the childminder has developed effective and consistent systems to support children's learning progress. She has attended all required training and additional training on the Early Years Foundation Stage, to support her in successfully supporting children. These improvements support children's well-being and learning.

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the early years provision

The childminder communicates regularly with the parents to support children. For example, information regarding children's individual routines and starting points is collected and their learning profiles are shared. Parents' views are obtained through questionnaires and the information available demonstrates that the parents are very happy with the care and learning their children currently receive. Policies and procedures are also shared with the parents and support children's welfare well. Clear links with other early years provisions where children also attend supports their transition to these settings and compliments their learning well.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy their time at the provision. They are making good overall progress with their learning in relation to their time attending the provision. This is because the childminder successfully uses observations of children and talks to parents to plan for their next steps in learning. For example, plans are in place to help children extend their communication, physical and creative skills. In addition, three monthly reviews of children's learning are in place to help the childminder fill any gaps in their learning and to make further plans to extend skills, such as problem solving and about the wider world.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy exploring different textures in the treasure baskets. They make their needs known through pointing, babbling and using simple words. The childminder aids their communication well by encouraging children to repeat words and through singing and rhyme. Children learn to solve problems effectively through investigating toys that encourage their thinking and that they have to work out how to operate. They investigate toys that make sound. They are fully absorbed as they investigate the jigsaw puzzle shapes and as they attempt to walk in a well- organised space. The environment is arranged to aid children's independence skills through choosing toys that are arranged at low-level and toys and equipment are well maintained. Although, there is some labelling and books, the environment is not yet rich in signs, symbols and words to consistently support children's understanding of the meaning of words.

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and outcomes for children

This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children's emotional well-being is effectively supported through the childminder consistently reassuring them and explaining what is happening in the provision. Children frequently smile and stay close to the childminder. They are starting to learn about diverse communities and the wider world well overall. For example, they learn about some of the differences in people's lifestyles, such as how the American people and English people celebrate Halloween. Children use books, which depict different lifestyles and varied language text. However, the resources to extend opportunities to promote positive attitudes towards diversity, such as disability are not yet fully developed. Children are learning about how to keep themselves safe well, for example, when crossing roads on outings and talking about stranger danger.

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and outcomes for children

Children stay healthy as they are cared for in an environment, which is hygienically maintained. They are active and understand the benefits of physical activity, for example, they have fresh air everyday, outdoor in the garden where they can practise their physical skills, such as climbing the small steps to the slide or they go to local parks. Children do understand and adopt healthy habits, such as good hygiene practices. For example, they use separate flannels and throw away hand towels to minimise germs. Children do make healthy choices about what they eat and drink from healthy options and they do have opportunities to choose their favourite foods, such as Brocolli and cauliflower cheese. They freely access drinks, such as water and dilute sugar free juice. 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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