Childminder in Bradford

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Unique reference number 302597 Inspection date 17/02/2009 Inspector Rasmik Parmar

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Type of setting Childminder 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. 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 two adult children and two children, in a terraced house in Wibsey, Bradford in West Yorkshire. The basement floor is available for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden at the rear of the house available for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

Local amenities include parks, library, shops, schools and nurseries. The childminder's premises are situated close to transport links.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register, compulsory part of the Childcare Register and the voluntary part of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of two children on the Early Years Register and a maximum of three children on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

Children attend a variety of sessions throughout the week. There are four children on roll.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The quality of the provision is good and children's welfare and learning outcomes are promoted well. The environment is used well to promote inclusive play and personal independence through free access to a good range of play provision. The childminder knows the individual children well and supports children's progress through the early learning goals. The childminder has a good capacity to maintain continuous improvement. She attends regular training and the recent completion of her self-evaluation works well to identify her strengths and areas for improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 further develop children's learning by working together with parents to extend learning at home  build links with other providers offering the Early Years Foundation Stage

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provision

The childminder has a good range of written policies in place and conducts regular risk assessments to ensure the premises are safe and secure. She continually monitors the overall provision and strives to make improvements. For example, she has accessed funding in order to make the rear garden more secure, increase storage spaces for resources and introduce more heuristic play for children. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder evaluates the provision to ensure children's learning and development needs are met and has introduced systems for observing and assessing children's progress. Each child has a separate folder that illustrates their progress through the early learning goals together with the next step for learning. The childminder has procedures in place for sharing information about children's learning with parents. However, the childminder does not work together with

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provision

parents to extend children's learning at home. Procedures have yet to be implemented to share information with other early years providers.

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provision

Procedures are in place to safeguard children’s welfare. For example, the childminder has a clear understanding of child protection issues and whom to report any concerns to, and all adults living on the premises are suitably vetted. Procedures are in place to ensure all accidents are recorded. The childminder has clear risk assessments in place and children benefit from the good level of supervision they receive. Children's good health and well-being are promoted as the childminder has all procedures in place. Good procedures are in place to prevent the spread of infection as the childminder ensures that the home and resources are kept clean. Children benefit from healthy snacks and meals, regular exercise and fresh air.

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provision

A good range of information is shared with parents regarding the childminder's business and the childminder has given parents questionnaires to complete which is then used as feedback to improve her service.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are making good progress in their learning because of the range of interesting and enjoyable activities provided. They benefit from a balance of adult- led activities and self-initiated play. The childminder supports children so their confidence and self esteem is well fostered. She is well experienced in her role and adapts her environment to enable all children to take part in activities; this ensures no child feels excluded or disadvantaged. For example, children are relaxed and secure in their surroundings as they independently select what they want to play with from low shelving and storage boxes in the play room. Children have access to many books and resources showing positive images of gender roles, disabilities and culture.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder uses lots of praise and interaction to promote language development and mathematical skills particularly in younger children. For example, repeating familiar words and encouraging counting at every opportunity.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Good hygiene procedures practised within the home reduce the spread of germs and infection and promote children’s good health. Children are encouraged to eat healthy snacks, such as fruit, and regular visits to play parks and the opportunity to play in the garden encourage them to be physically active.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children play safely indoors because the childminder maintains their safety through regular risk assessments and talks to them about fire. Children practise evacuation This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 drills to help them understand how to leave the property in an emergency. Children learn how to stay safe outdoors as the childminder talks to them about road safety issues, stranger danger and the need to hold onto the buggy to keep them safe. 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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of children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

How well does the provision promote inclusive practice? 2 The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement.

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How effective is the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement? How well does the setting work in partnership with parents and others? How well are children safeguarded? 2

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 2 How well are children helped to be healthy? 2 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 2 How well are children helped to make a positive contribution? How well are children helped develop skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being?

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

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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