Setting EY389944

Report for Childcare on Domestic Premises

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 June 2016 24 November 2009

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The provision meets requirements

 The provider demonstrates a secure knowledge of safeguarding issues. She is clear about the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child. She knows how to complete risk assessments and how she will take action to minimise hazards to children.  The provider knows how to make the premises a safe, secure and welcoming environment. Children will have access to a wide range of resources and learning opportunities.  The provider demonstrates a good knowledge of how she will plan appropriate activities to support all aspects of children's learning. She understands how to track children's progress to identify their individual learning needs.  The provider discusses how she will take action to implement continuous improvement and evaluate her service. She understands the importance of her own and her staff's ongoing professional development.  The provider understands how to promote children's well-being and explains how she

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The provision meets requirements

will foster their attachments and relationships. She understands how to promote positive behaviour and develop children's self-esteem.  The provider describes how she will promote children's health and well-being. She discusses the importance of promoting children's good health through diet, physical activity, fresh air and good hygiene practices.  The provider holds a current paediatric first-aid certificate, and has the knowledge and skills to meet children's needs in the event of an accident or an emergency.  The provider discusses how she will work closely with parents and the schools that children attend. She discusses effective strategies to engage parents, other providers and outside agencies to fully support children's learning and development. There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and

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The provision meets requirements

an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector carried out a tour of the premises.  The inspector discussed with the provider her knowledge and understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements.  The inspector checked evidence of the provider's suitability and qualifications. She discussed the self-evaluation process for improving practice.  The inspector looked at documentation, records and a selection of policies and procedures that the provider will use when caring for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY389944 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 849830 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 10 Number of children on roll 0

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 24 November 2009

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Telephone number

Oakwood Acorns was registered in 2009. The provision employs five members of childcare staff. Of these, all hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The provision opens each weekday from 8am until 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays, including the week between Christmas and the New Year. The provision provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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.

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Telephone number

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