Childminder in Bradford

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY439739 Inspection date 04/07/2012 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 2012. He lives with his partner and two children aged two and 11 years in the Thornton area of Bradford. His partner is also a registered childminder and they work together. The ground floor and first floor are used for childminding purposes and there is an enclosed yard at the front for outdoor play. The childminder lives close to local amenities, including parks, shops and schools.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight years at any one time, no more than three of whom may be in the early years age range. Of these, only one may be under one year. When working with the co- childminder, they are registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight years at any one time, all of whom may be in the early years age range. Of these, two may be under one year. The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently three part-time children on roll, all in the early years age range.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

There are good systems in place to promote the welfare needs of children. A range of activities are provided and children make steady progress in their learning. Partnerships with parents and others are satisfactory and children are valued and respected as individuals. The childminder assesses the effectiveness of the setting on a basic level and the capacity to continuously drive improvement is adequately demonstrated to ensure that outcomes for children develop positively.

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further?

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

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further?

 strengthen the links with nursery where children attend to compliment learning between the settings  improve the system for self-evaluation, to drive improvement in outcomes for children  improve systems to help children increase their ability to select resources independently and make decisions, especially with regard to their awareness of the full range of toys which are available for them.

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the early years provision

Safeguarding procedures and practices ensure that children are protected well. All household members have undergone appropriate checks. The childminder has a This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 good understanding of how to report any concerns he may have about children because he has completed safeguarding training. A record is kept of any visitors to the home during childminding hours. Suitable risk assessments are implemented effectively and security procedures are good to ensure that children remain safe. For instance, the keys to the front door are kept out of reach so that children may not leave unsupervised. The home is clean and well-maintained so children's health is safeguarded and the childminder fastens the baby into the high chair to minimise the risk of falling. Records of attendances and accidents are precisely logged. The childminder has all necessary written consents from parents and holds

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the early years provision

Toys and resources are safe and suitable. The childminder sets out a selection of toys at child-height so they are able to make some choices about what they want to do. However, many of the resources are kept in the garden shed or upstairs and children may not be aware of the full range available which limits their decision making ability and independence.

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the early years provision

Relationships with parents are satisfactory. The childminder talks to them about what their child has been doing and activities they have enjoyed, in order to promote development between the setting and home. Full details of children are recorded and the childminder follows individual home routines so they settle with minimum disruption.

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the early years provision

The childminder takes and collects children from nursery where they attend for half days, but he does not yet have a system in place to exchange information with the staff there in order to compliment children's learning between the settings.

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the early years provision

The childminder uses basic means to evaluate and improve the service he provides but there is no formal system for evaluating the service yet. He has only recently begun childminding and has rightly focussed his attention so far on building relationships with children and their parents. He uses his observation of children's development to identify resources which will help their progress. For instance, he bought a sturdy baby bouncer which helps babies to bear weight on their feet and allows them to be upright. He asks parents if they are happy with the service and they confirm their satisfaction. The childminder has plans for future development; he is enrolled to complete training for the new Early Years Foundation Stage requirements and to become a qualified practitioner to level 3.

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and outcomes for children

The children make steady progress in their learning and development. The childminder makes observations and assessments for children and discusses these with his co-childminder who makes entries in the children's individual development records. These include what children are doing and their next steps for progression. The childminder has an awareness of the individual interests of children, such as recognising letters and sounds; he takes account of these to provide suitably challenging and enjoyable experiences for them. For instance, children use sticky-backed letters to form words and, with adult support, they This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 make a door sign which reads 'dads room'" and embellish it with sequins to give to their father. This promotes children's skill in communication, language and literacy, helps their creativity and gives them pride in their achievements.

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and outcomes for children

Children have good relationships with their childminder. They are happy and relaxed because he gives them high levels of attention and follows their home routines so they are emotionally secure. Children learn appropriate self-care skills, such as drinking and feeding themselves. They enjoy each other's company and are well-behaved. The childminder introduces children to the use of technology as a means of obtaining information. He sits with them at the computer to search for pictures of rabbits to copy for face painting. The child makes her selection and is delighted to have her face painted.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder uses humour to engage children and make learning fun. He teaches them about where food comes from. When children ask for more milk to drink, he says he will have to buy another cow because that is where we get milk from. The childminder teaches children very well about staying safe. He gives a full explanation to children about the safe use of scissors. They know the difference between adult's and children's scissors and that adult ones are sharp and they might get hurt and cry. Children begin to learn about counting, weighing and measuring through baking activities.

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and outcomes for children

Healthy active lifestyles are promoted. The childminder gives children sufficiently nutritious meals and snacks which include beef and rice, and cereals with milk. Children have sufficient space to move around the home and babies use furniture to pull themselves up and bear weight on their legs. Consequently, they build their muscle tone, learn to balance and coordinate their movements in preparation for walking. The childminder regularly takes children out in the fresh air to the park and for walks so they learn to run, climb and balance. 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 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 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 3 The extent to which children feel safe 2 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: 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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