Childminder in Bradford

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Unique reference number 302321 Inspection date 13/01/2009 Inspector Melissa Louise Patel

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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 has been registered since November 1994. She is registered to care for six children, included on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. There are presently three children being cared for on the Early Years Register, one child on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register and four children on the voluntary part of the Childcare Register on a part time basis. There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The childminder lives with her husband, son of 15 years and her two grown up step- children. They live in a three bedroom semi-detached property in the Saltaire area of Shipley. The areas of the home used for childminding purposes are the ground floor and the bathroom on the first floor. Children access outdoor play in the gardens to the front and rear of the property. There are shops, parks and the local school all within easy walking distance and the area is on a local bus route. The

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Description of the childminding

childminder provides school collections. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association. The childminder has links with other early years practitioners.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

There were no children present at the inspection. However, the childminder provides good evidence to demonstrate the Early Years Foundation Stage is promoted effectively overall, through a well-organised environment, sound knowledge of child development and detailed documentation. The evidence also demonstrates that the children are safe, included and are developing well with their learning. Partnership working with parents and other agencies works well, ensuring relevant information is shared to support children. Clear identification of strengths and areas for improvement promotes positive outcomes for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 gather further information regarding children's starting points when they first attend the setting  further clarify the risk assessments for outings.

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provision

Through discussion and the availability of good quality documentation, the childminder is able to show she maintains robust policies and procedures which are required for the safe and efficient management of the Early Years Foundation Stage. For example, there are clearly recorded accident and medication procedures, and a detailed health and safety policy, which includes how children are helped to learn about staying safe. Risk assessments are very clear overall. However, the risk assessments for all outings are not fully detailed. Systems in This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 place to safeguard children and to support children's overall development are effective.

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provision

The childminder works well with parents, keeping them informed of day-to-day events and changes to requirements, such as the implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Parents have access to the policies and procedures available and are involved in their child's learning and development through ongoing discussion and access to their child's individual development records. Links have been made with other early years practitioners to complement what children do at other settings, supporting their overall welfare. The evidence sampled demonstrates that parents are happy with how their children develop and progress whilst at the childminder's.

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provision

The childminder promotes improvements well for children. For example, she has identified the importance of developing her learning and development records and has attended relevant training to support children, such as inclusion. She has implemented a new policy on inclusion to further support all children. The childminder has met the recommendations made at the last inspection. For example, she has updated the complaints information available in line with current regulations, developed all the planning and development records to include all ages and stages of development of children and ensured her fire evacuation procedure is clear. These changes support children's overall welfare effectively.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates that children are cared for in an environment that supports their learning well. For example, there are displays showing numbers and letters and there is a variety of resources for children. For example, children have access to toys that make sounds and that develop fine manipulative skills by twisting, pressing and turning. The childminder plans activities and children can choose their own resources to use, developing their independence skills.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Through discussion and well recorded documentation it is clear that children learn from real life experiences and that they are all included in activities and events whilst at the childminder's. For example, the children learn positively about the wider world and different communities as they visit the lights in a local town for the Hindu festival of Divali. They visit a local store and try Asian sweets. They can select a range of resources to support their understanding about people from different cultural backgrounds and with a disability. Photographic evidence shows children enjoying themselves and that they are creative and effectively challenged. For example, they concentrate hard whilst creating their pictures of stars. They fix small pieces to thin strips of card, developing fine physical skills and hand and eye co-ordination as they do so. In addition, children are helped to develop their mark-

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

making skills by having lots of opportunities to use different materials, such as crayons and pencils.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder makes regular observations of children individually and identifies what they can do in order to plan further activities to help them develop well across the six areas of learning. This demonstrates how children progress This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 effectively. Children are helped to learn as the childminder complements what children learn at other settings, such as learning poems, counting and recognising colours. This supports children's language, early reading and creative skills. There is some verbal information obtained from parents with regard to children's abilities when they first attend the setting. However, the information is not recorded on the children's development files to clarify initial starting points, help inform future planning and further aid children's progress.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The evidence demonstrates that children are helped to stay safe effectively. For example, through discussions whilst on outings, such as on trains and on visits to local towns, the children learn about 'stranger danger'. Children learn about the importance of road safety and they practise the fire evacuation procedure. Children are encouraged to eat healthy foods, such as fruit and chicken. They play out regularly in the garden and go to local parks where they can have fun whilst having exercise, developing their gross physical skills well. 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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