Childminder in South Gloucestershire

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Unique reference number EY364544 Inspection date 17/09/2008 Inspector Louise Bonney

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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 report includes information on any complaints about the childcare provision which Ofsted has received since the last inspection or registration whichever is the later, which require Ofsted or the provider to take action in Annex C.

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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 was registered in 2008. She lives with her husband in Church Crookham, Fleet, Hampshire. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding and is easily accessible, with bathroom facilities on the first floor. There is no garden available but children are taken out daily. Local parks, shops and schools are within easy walking distance. The childminder attends the local childminding group.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder currently has four children on roll, all of whom are on the Early Years Register. She is able to provide care for up to three children at any one time on the Early Years Register and for older children on the Childcare Register. The childminder holds an NVQ3 qualification in Childcare Learning and Development.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder supports children's care and development satisfactorily through organising routines and activities that reflect their individual needs and stages of development. This helps create an inclusive environment. She is beginning to assess her provision and takes action to continually improve. She is starting to observe children's achievements and is seeking training to develop her understanding of the Practice guidance for the early years foundation stage.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.  develop opportunities for outdoor play to improve scope for free movement and well-spread activities

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provision

The childminder organises activities and resources to support children's welfare, learning and development. Children access some of their toys independently and there is a sufficient range of resources to reflect their individual levels of development. Children do not have access to the garden as it is currently unsuitable, although they do go out daily on walks or to the park. However, this reduces their opportunities for free movement through well-spread activities when at home. The childminder develops written policies and procedures and shares these with parents. She understands how to safeguard children and knows when it is appropriate to discuss concerns with parents or to directly contact other agencies. She risk assesses her premises and outings and reduces hazards effectively, such as by using safety gates to prevent access upstairs and ensuring younger children are on reins when walking near the canal.

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provision

This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder evaluates her provision and is currently seeking training for the Early Years Foundation Stage to further develop her understanding of planning and observation. She provides an inclusive environment, where each child has their individual needs taken into account and reflected in her routines. She liaises closely with parents and introductory visits help develop trusting relationships as she learns about children's interests and home routines. She provides a very flexible and supportive service for parents who work shifts. The childminder shares information with parents and other carers, such as nurseries, about the children's development. This helps to ensure children progress, such as during potty training when everyone uses a similar approach, or by following up on preschool activities by hunting for berries in the woods which children earlier made a collage with.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children settle well and play happily and safely with the close support of the childminder. They initiate their own play as they access some resources independently, although some toy boxes are stacked and hamper this. The childminder risk assesses the environment and outings and reduces hazards effectively. Children learn to play safely and assess risk, such as when they use large play equipment, or as crawlers begin to use sturdy furniture to pull themselves up to standing. They follow daily routines that promote their understanding of good health and hygiene. They take off their shoes indoors and clean their hands before eating. They enjoy healthy snacks, such as apricots, bananas and breadsticks, and babies enjoy developing independence as they feed themselves with occasional support.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children make choices about their activities and have opportunities to initiate their own play freely, as well as times when the childminder suggests activities such as a game or looking at model animals from other countries. Indoors, babies crawl and explore resources as they learn how to use a zip or toys that respond with sounds when buttons are pressed. They have good emotional support as they occasionally return to the childminder for a cuddle and reassurance. Toddlers explore shape and colour as they use building blocks. Older children talk about animals, naming models and using books for reference as they look them up with the childminder. The exclusion of the garden limits the space and range of activities freely available to the children. However, they do go out daily for walks to the woods or to the park, where they enjoy exploring nature and using large apparatus to climb and swing on. Children anticipate future activities, such as a bear hunt in the woods, and plan to

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

take a book so that they can look up the names of the trees. This helps children extend their knowledge.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder is beginning to observe children and plan activities in advance, although plans do not yet identify possible learning outcomes to support children's progress effectively. She is aware of how to promote children's learning through play and provides sufficient activities and resources to support this. She sometimes identifies children's individual areas for development, such as games for older children and activities to support younger children's language development, and promptly ensures any additional resources and activities needed are available. This This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 helps to provide an inclusive environment where individual children's needs are met. The childminder is currently liaising with the local authority for a place on an Early Years Foundation Stage course to support planning and assessment within her provision.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children behave well and learn to take care of equipment and each other as they play, particularly around babies. The childminder is kind and consistent in her management of the children, which supports the development of appropriate behaviour. She gently helps children develop self-control as they become over- excited during conversations and introduces games that require turn-taking. This helps them develop behaviour that supports learning. 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

Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound 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? Satisfactory The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement. Satisfactory

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How effective is the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement? Satisfactory

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How well does the setting work in partnership with parents and others? Satisfactory

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How well are children safeguarded? Satisfactory

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? Satisfactory How well are children helped to be healthy? Good How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? Satisfactory How well are children helped to make a positive contribution? Satisfactory

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped develop skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being? Satisfactory

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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 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

This section of the report includes details of any complaint/s made to Ofsted when:  we took action for the provider to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  we asked the provider to take action in order to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  the provider had already taken any necessary action to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register.

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

We will not report on any complaint where the provider met the requirements of the Early Years Register or did not require any action by Ofsted or the registered provider.

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Detail of the complaint/s

There have been no complaints made to Ofsted since registration.

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Detail of the complaint/s

The provider is required to keep a record of complaints made by parents, which they can see on request. The complaints record may contain complaints other than those made to Ofsted.

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