Digpal, Gurdeep

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY417259 Inspection date 18/01/2012 Inspector Ingrid Szczerban

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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 2011. She lives with her husband and five children one of whom is aged under 16 years. The family live near Roundhay on the outskirts of Leeds. The premises are within easy reach of public transport, shops, parks, schools and community resources. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder uses the lobby, a lounge room, kitchen and toilet on the ground floor for childminding purposes. There is an enclosed garden for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years and is currently caring for one child in the early years age group. She is a qualified childcare practitioner and holds a National Vocational Qualification at level 3. The childminder receives support from the local authority and is 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 good.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder provides a stimulating environment where children's welfare is effectively supported and promoted, in the main. Efficient procedures are followed to ensure that children are very well safeguarded. Children make good progress in their learning and development and enjoy their time at the setting. A positive approach to inclusion ensures children's individual needs are identified and taken into account. Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 increase children's awareness of plants and nature to help them further understand the world around them.

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the early years provision

Children are safeguarded very well. All adults in the home have appropriate checks and the childminder has a clear understanding of how to report any concerns she may have about children because she has completed training in child protection. Comprehensive written risk assessments are effectively implemented by the childminder to ensure that children are safe. For instance, she provides plenty of free space by pushing back furniture so that babies can safely move around and explore. The childminder has a current first aid certificate and all necessary written consents from parents are obtained. Records of attendance are accurate and up- to-date and a visitor's log is kept. A wide range of toys and resources are available This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 for children and are easily accessed by them. Resources are stored in boxes on the floor, on the low coffee table and in drawers organised at child height. The toys

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the early years provision

are of good quality and provide suitable challenges for the full age range of children.

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to continuous improvement. She evaluates her provision well and makes significant changes to enhance her provision. She seeks, and acts on, advice given by the local early years development worker to keep abreast of legislation. As a result the safeguarding policy has been reviewed and updated. She has recently begun a training course for business administration and computer skills to improve further the organisation of her childminding documentation. The childminder observes what children like to do, and so ensures that she plans activities around their interests, however, children are not yet involved in planting and growing activities to help them learn more about nature.

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the early years provision

Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder talks to them each day and shares with them their child's development record. The childminder makes a visit to the child's home before they start, to help with settling in, forming good relationships and to gather detailed information from the parents. Learning and development, such as potty training, is shared well to ensure continuity of care. Children's home languages are valued and an example of this included the childminder working in partnership with a child's mother to learn a lullaby in the child's home language. This approach helped to settle the child into the provision. Parents spoken to at the inspection confirm their complete satisfaction with the service they receive. None of the children currently attend other settings where the Early Years Foundation Stage is delivered, however, the childminder understands the importance of working in partnership.

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and outcomes for children

The children make good progress in their learning and development. Accurate observations and assessments are made by the childminder in the development records. These include what children are interested in, what they are learning, and recording their individual next steps for progression. There are suitable systems in place to ensure that the six areas of learning are consistently covered. The children are happy and settled because the childminder provides a regular routine for them based entirely around their needs. For instance, the childminder cuddles babies on her shoulder when they are tired before putting them down for a nap. Children feel safe and are at ease in their warm and loving relationships with the childminder who provides them with lots of smiles, cuddles, words of encouragement and practical support. High levels of individual attention are given to children and they are self-assured in their surroundings. The childminder practises the fire drill

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and outcomes for children

regularly with children so they learn about fire safety.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder gives healthy, nutritious foods to the children, such as lentil dahl, and they like to drink water. Children are very active and babies love to explore. They can crawl and stand against the sturdy furniture. The childminder gives good This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 support by holding them as they bear weight on their legs. She extends children's interest in movement by setting out sit-and-ride toys and a tunnel in the spacious hallway. The childminder supports children well to learn self-care skills, such as feeding themselves and using the potty. Children like problem solving and finding out how things work. Babies display advanced levels of concentration. They use shape sorters and inset jigsaws, and the childminder provides an old mobile phone as they show great interest in pressing buttons. The childminder takes babies to toddler groups to build their social skills and to teach them to share. Children

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and outcomes for children

communicate effectively through sounds, gestures and facial expressions. The childminder is very much attuned to their individual communications; she knows for instance when a child pats her on the shoulder that she is tired.

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and outcomes for children

Children love music and can move their bodies in time with the rhythm. They beat a drum with their hands and smile at the sounds they create. The childminder sings frequently with children, which promotes good language development. The childminder helps children to learn about the world around them. She took them to a Christmas market where they were entranced by the lights. 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 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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