Childminder in Swindon

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Unique reference number 505964 Inspection date 06/01/2009 Inspector Charlotte Jenkin

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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 has been registered since 2000. The childminder cares for children on the Early Years Register and both parts of the Childcare Register. She lives in a first floor flat, accessible by stairs, in south Swindon. There is no garden but the childminder takes children to nearby parks each day for outdoor play. She is registered to care for no more than six children under eight years at any one time. She occasionally works with another childminder at both homes. She is also registered to care for two children overnight. She currently has four children in the early years age range on roll.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are cared for in an inclusive environment where they have their needs fully met by the childminder. She is extremely aware of their individual needs and values and respects the children in her care. Hence, she helps them develop a positive sense of identity in the provision and fully promotes their welfare, learning and development, helping them make good progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder demonstrates her ability to improve her practice, having made most required improvements since the last inspection. She attends training to enable her to implement new ideas into her practice, although self-evaluation is not yet effective in identifying future areas for improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure hand washing routines are consistent in preventing the spread of infection  observe the children to find out their interests and plan further experiences based on these to promote children's learning and development  develop systems to evaluate the provision and identify future areas for improvements and how these impact on outcomes for children

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further?

To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 complete an appropriate paediatric first aid course by 16/02/2009 (Promoting good health) 16/02/2009

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provision

Children are cared for by a suitable and appropriately qualified childminder. All required information regarding individual children's needs are kept and well organised and this enables the childminder to meet the children's needs on a day to day basis. Most policies and procedures are implemented in the provision in This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 order that children's welfare, learning and development is promoted to a good standard. Risk assessments fully identify potential hazards and how these are minimised to promote safety in the provision. The childminder gains information from parents regarding children's routines and individual needs and respects these, caring for children in line with parents' wishes. Discussions are held daily regarding children's general well-being, as well as their progress and achievements and this encourages parents to support their child's development at home. This enables

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provision

parents to be fully informed of their child's day and of their progress and achievements. The childminder has attended additional training to support her professional development. This has enabled her to make changes to her practice and implement new ideas in the provision, including the use of reward charts for encouraging good behaviour. Hence, children's welfare, care and learning is enhanced. The childminder has made some improvements since the last inspection, including ensuring smoke alarms are tested on a regular basis to improve fire safety for the children. However, she has not yet attended a first aid course which is a requirement of the Early Years Foundation Stage and this puts the children's health at risk in the event of an accident. The childminder is aware of some areas she wishes to improve with regard to her practice. However, she has not fully evaluated her provision, nor identified future areas for improvement

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provision

and how these will impact on outcomes for children.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children appear happy and confident in the childminder's care. They enter the premises confidently and are aware of the routines, knowing to take off their shoes and coats and put them away. This demonstrates their sense of belonging in the setting. Children form good relationships with peers, talking together and discussing their play. They decide who is going to be a 'Princess' and who is going to be 'Cinderella'. Children show care and concern for younger peers, comforting them when they are upset and making them laugh. Children show a positive attitude towards their learning, being keen to choose the toys they wish to play with and to sit together and engage in activities. They confidently choose a card game and sit with the childminder, who includes all children in the activity at their own level. The childminder demonstrates her knowledge of the early learning goals through her good interaction with and questioning of the children during activities.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

When looking at animal pictures on cards, she encourages children to talk about the colours and patterns and then they discuss where the animals live, what they eat and how they move. The childminder interacts well with the children, talking to them about what they are doing and responding well to younger children's attempts to communicate. When the baby babbles, she responds and babbles back, which helps them become more confident in communicating with others. Children have access to a good balance of structured and child initiated activities that help them make sound progress towards the early learning goals in all areas of learning. The childminder is very aware of the children's abilities and the developmental areas she is supporting them with. However, she has no formal systems in place for observing children at play, finding out their interests and incorporating this into future planning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children play and rest in welcoming and child friendly environment, where there This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 are stimulating posters on display and bright displays of the children's work around. They have access to a wide range of toys and equipment that supports their development in all areas of learning. These are stored at low level and encourage the children to make choices in their play, thus promoting their confidence and independence. Children learn about the importance of staying safe when out and adhere to the rules when leaving the premises and going to the car. This helps their understanding of the need to keep safe when out. Children play in warm, clean premises, where good standards of hygiene are maintained. The childminder demonstrates a suitable awareness of the need to promote hygienic routines with the children in her care. However, children were not encouraged to

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

wash their hands prior to eating lunch and this puts them at risk from cross infection. The childminder is aware of the importance of promoting healthy eating with the children, encouraging them to have a balanced and varied diet to promote their growth and development. Hence, children develop an awareness of the importance of healthy eating in the provision. Children's behaviour is good in the provision. The childminder is aware of the methods to use for managing children's behaviour, including the use of praise and reward. She liaises closely with parents regarding techniques to use, to ensure children receive consistent messages both at home and whilst in her care. 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? 3 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: 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 (Welfare of the children being cared for) 16/02/2009

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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 (Welfare of the children being cared for) 16/02/2009 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

Since the last inspection no complaints have been made to Ofsted that required the provider or Ofsted to take any action in order to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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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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