Childminder in Bradford

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY366232 Inspection date 27/03/2012 Inspector Rachel Ayo

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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 2007. She lives in the Baildon area of Bradford in West Yorkshire with her husband and children aged 14 and nine years. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding purposes along with a first floor bathroom. Children have access to a secure rear garden. Local amenities include shops, parks, schools, nurseries and a library. The premises are situated close to transport links. Access to the rear and front of the property is gained via a small number of steps. The childminder has a dog.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years, no more than three of whom may be in the early years age group. The childminder is currently caring for four children in this age range and one child on the Childcare Register. The childminder 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 creates a welcoming home in which most policies and procedures which promote children's welfare and the efficient and safe management of the setting are implemented well. A variety of activities are provided across the six areas of learning and there are good systems for individualised observational assessment. Positive partnerships are held with parents and other providers in order to meet children's individual needs and ensure a coherent approach to their care and education. Overall there are suitable systems in place that reflect the childminder's commitment to the continual improvement of outcomes for children.

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further?

To meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 ensure that the daily record of the names of the children looked after on the premises includes their hours of attendance (Documentation) (also applies to the compulsory and voluntary part of the Childcare Register). 10/04/2012

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further?

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

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further?

 include anything with which a child may come into contact, with specific reference to the slide  use training made available by the local authority and other sources. 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 awareness of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect and displays the most up to date guidance in order to pass on concerns promptly which ensures children are safeguarded. Safety, in the home and outdoors, is well considered and risk assessments are updated regularly, for example, if equipment is broken and needs repairing, such as, a drawer catch. Although, the use of the free standing slide in the garden is not specifically included in the risk assessment. A daily safety checklist further promotes children's welfare and there are good procedures for keeping children safe on outings, for instance, the use of florescent jackets. Doors are kept locked for security with keys to hand, out of children's reach, in case of an emergency. A bolted gate with an external bell means that security of the garden is extremely robust. Records are generally well organised in order to meet children's individual needs and meet

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the early years provision

requirements. However, the daily record of attendance does not include the exact hours of certain children's attendance. This is a breach of requirements.

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the early years provision

The childminder promotes inclusion well. She actively encourages parents to share what they know about their child before they attend, for example, through 'My unique child' forms. This helps her to build an accurate picture of each child, enabling her to treat them as unique individuals and meet their individual needs. She ensures that all children can access resources equally and make choices about what they would like to play with. Diversity is positively reflected in the setting through resources and posters. In addition, children celebrate their own and others' festivals which enhances their understanding of the wider society in which they live.

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the early years provision

Information is exchanged effectively with parents through newsletters, questionnaires, which are very complimentary, displayed notices and the sharing of learning profiles and development summary forms. Parents are actively encouraged to support children's learning at home and the childminder follows home routines in order to work closely with them and promote consistency for children, which fosters their sense of security. The childminder has developed good links with providers where children attend school and nursery. She obtains copies of their planning, incorporating these within her own provision, and discusses children's development and individual next steps.

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the early years provision

The childminder uses the self-evaluation form and her local authority quality improvement plan document to assess her practice, and she links with her local authority advisor identifying adequate plans for the future. The childminder has made suitable progress since her last inspection, such as, addressing recommendation to improve children's awareness of disability and she keeps mandatory first aid training up to date. Although, she does not make use of any other available training in order to continue to develop professionally and utilise new or up to date knowledge to enhance outcomes for children. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy, enjoy their learning and are clearly well settled in the childminder's home in which the conservatory is enhanced with their artwork and educational posters. Children have appropriate space in which to move around freely and resources are stored at low level enabling them to make choices. The childminder utilises information from her observations and assessments well to plan for children's next steps and monitors her provision closely to ensure there are no gaps in children's learning. Children behave well and their self-esteem and confidence is effectively fostered as a result of positive relationships with the childminder. She enthusiastically engages herself in activities to support their learning and offers lots of positive reinforcement. Her animated story reading skilfully engages children's interest and she actively involves them by asking questions and incorporating simple counting and calculation, such as, 'How many

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and outcomes for children

pieces of fruit can the caterpillar see? Shall we count them?'

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and outcomes for children

Children have many opportunities to learn about nature and their environment through planting and growing differing fruit and vegetables from springtime onwards. This also helps children to learn about healthy lifestyles. They access many places of interest in the community where they benefit from fresh air and exercise and socialisation in larger groups. They show confidence in their physical skills as they climb the steps to the slide, although as they excitedly stand up at the top the childminder encourages them to sit down, explaining why to help them learn about keeping safe. She additionally talks to them about why they must wear a hat on in the hot sunshine.

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and outcomes for children

Children's early literacy skills are well supported by the childminder. She makes different marks on the chalk board outdoors, such as, a sun and children's family members, and she talks about feelings as she draws children's faces. As she makes circular marks quickly children giggle with delight and attempt to copy her. They show very precise fine motor skills with mark making resources as they demonstrate their emerging tripod grasp. The childminder encourages them to ascribe meaning to their marks by asking what they are drawing. Children's communication skills are developing well as they attempt to string words together to form simple sentences, copying the childminder. The childminder supports this further as she encourages their imaginative language as they pretend to shop using the toy trolley and play food.

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and outcomes for children

Children's all round good health is promoted well through nutritious meals and snacks; children clearly enjoy tucking into the fresh strawberries. The childminder is registered with the Food Standards Agency and follows the 'Safer Food, Better Business' document to ensure good food health and safety. Children readily take part in hand washing routines before they eat and use individual hand drying arrangements to avoid the spread of infection. They take part in other healthy activities during outings where children receive a toothbrush and the childminder obtains healthy snack ideas by the National Health Service which she utilises in her practice. 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 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: 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

 take action as specified above in the early years section of the report (Recprds to be kept). 10/04/2012

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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 specified above in the early years section of the report (Records to be kept). 10/04/2012

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