Childminder in Bradford

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY438298 Inspection date 25/07/2012 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 2011. She lives with her two children aged three and eight years, in Bradford, West Yorkshire. There are several steps to reach the front door. The whole house is used by children with the exception of the main bedroom. Toileting facilities are on the first floor. There is an enclosed garden for outdoor play and the family have a rabbit and a cat.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight at any one time, of these not more than two may be in the early years age range. She is currently caring for two children on a part-time basis; of these, one is in the early years age range. There were no children present in the early years age range at the time of inspection. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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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 generally adequate systems in place to promote the welfare needs of children, however, not all required documentation is accurate. A range of activities is provided and children make steady progress in their learning. Partnerships with parents are satisfactory and children are valued and respected as individuals. Partnerships with others early years settings children attend are not yet in place. 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 meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 keep a daily record the children's hours of attendance (Documentation)(also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register). 27/07/2012

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further?

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

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further?

 devise a self-evaluation system to drive continuous improvement  make links with other settings where children attend to improve continuity of care and learning. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

Safeguarding procedures and practices ensure that children are mainly adequately protected. The childminder has undergone appropriate checks and has a satisfactory understanding of how to report any concerns she may have about children. Suitable risk assessments are implemented effectively to ensure that children remain safe. For instance, safety gates are used at the bottom of the stairs and on the bedroom door where children take daytime naps. The home is clean and well-maintained so children's health is safeguarded. All medication given is recorded, the childminder has all necessary written consents from parents and she holds a current first aid certificate. However, the hours of attendance of children are not recorded; this is a breach in legal requirements.

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the early years provision

Toys and resources are safe and suitable. They are all stored at child height so they are able to make choices about what they want to do; this supports children's decision-making ability and independence. There are toys which reflect diversity so children begin to learn about similarities and differences of the world around them. Relationships with parents are satisfactory. The childminder keeps daily diaries for each child; she regularly shows parents their child's development record and talks to them so that learning is shared between the settings. The childminder does not yet have links with the nursery where one child attends in order to complement learning.

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the early years provision

The childminder uses basic means to evaluate and improve the service she provides but there is no formal system for evaluating the service yet to ensure effective continuous improvement of children's development and learning. She uses her observation of children's development to provide fun activities which will help their progress, such as trips to museums. She asks parents if they are happy with the service and they confirm their satisfaction. The childminder acts on advice from her early years development worker who has helped her devise policies and procedures for her service and supplied information regarding methods for recording children's progress. She plans to do more training in future showing her commitment to improvement.

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and outcomes for children

The children make steady progress in their learning and development and the childminder has a satisfactory knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder makes observations and assessments for children and makes entries in their individual development profiles. These include what children are doing and their next steps for learning. The childminder uses information gathered from parents to plan appropriate activities for individual children. For instance, when parents told her their child liked cars, she organised a transport theme.

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and outcomes for children

The children made a junk model of a car and painted it together. This promotes creativity and working together. The childminder took them to the industrial This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 museum to see vintage cars and to the airport to see aeroplanes which fosters children's understanding of the world. They made biscuits in the shape of vans, played with a train track and rode pretend cars at playgroup. This helps children learn about shape recognition, problem solving and encourages their physical development.

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and outcomes for children

The children are happy in their environment and in their relationships with the childminder who gives them good levels of support so they feel secure. They learn self-care skills, such as feeding themselves and enjoy being with other children. The childminder encourages shy children to engage in activities at playgroup and supports them as their confidence gradually increases. Children communicate effectively. They use a few single words, gestures and facial expressions to convey their meaning. The childminder talks to them as they play and does singing, stories and nursery rhymes with them to further extend their language skills.

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and outcomes for children

Healthy lifestyles are promoted. The childminder gives children nutritious meals and snacks which include fresh fruit and water to drink. She gives children foods from around the world, such as Chinese food and curries, to offer variety to children and help them begin to learn about diversity. The children visit playgrounds, play centres and play in the garden, so they enjoy being active and learn what their bodies can do. The childminder makes outdoor play a regular feature of the routine. Children sleep according to their individual needs so they wake refreshed and remain healthy. The children begin to learn about how to stay safe because the childminder practises the fire drill with them and teaches them about road safety on outings. 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 3 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 3 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: 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 in the early years section of the report (Records to be kept). 27/07/2012

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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 in the early years section of the report (Records to be kept). 27/07/2012

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