Childminder in South Gloucestershire

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Unique reference number EY302713 Inspection date 06/01/2009 Inspector Linda Janet Witts

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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). 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 first registered in 2005 and is a member of the National Childminding Association. She is registered on the Early Years Register and may accept three children in the early years age group, at any one time. There are currently two children on roll.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder lives with her husband and two children aged over 10 years. Their home is a three bedroom semi detached property in Yate, South Gloucestershire. The home is close to Kingsgate Park. Minded children play in the lounge/diner but have access to other areas of the home. Bathroom facilities are located on the first floor. The main bedroom is available for babies who need to sleep. There is an enclosed rear garden available for outdoor play.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children enjoy their time with the childminder and make good progress in their learning and development. The enthusiastic childminder demonstrates a good awareness of each child's individual needs and works closely with children's parents to meet those needs. The childminder motivates and supports children in their play and ensures that all aspects of their welfare are promoted successfully. She reflects on her practice and is committed to improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 present a wide range of experiences and activities that enable babies and young children to explore many processes, media and materials and to make new things emerge as a result  ensure that planning successfully builds upon identified next steps for children's learning

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provision

The childminder is enthusiastic in her work and attends local training workshops for her own professional development and to benefit the children in her care. Daily routines take account of children's individual needs and include a balance of indoor and outdoor activities and visits that children enjoy. A strong partnership with parents is established. The childminder gathers information about each child's needs and uses this knowledge to support their learning and development. Parents are encouraged to take an interest in their children's learning, are kept informed of children's progress and are encouraged to contribute to their children's learning and development record.

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provision

Good arrangements exist to ensure children are safe and well cared for. Hygiene This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 practice is mostly very good and healthy eating is encouraged. The childminder maintains all legally required documentation well and has developed clear written information about her provision which she shares with parents. The childminder has begun to evaluate her practice and has identified areas for improvement.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The young children attending are aged under two years. They are settled and happy in the childminder's care. They gain confidence to try things for themselves, knowing that the childminder is there for reassurance as needed. They are able to access a suitable range and variety of resources set out so they can select them safely for themselves. Children like to explore the contents of the toy boxes. They examine the objects, feeling the different textures and features. They giggle when the items make different noises. The toddlers enthusiastically jig to nursery rhyme music and explore the sounds of musical instruments they shake. The childminder supports the children, encouraging language development. Children are introduced to new words and are encouraged to practise newly acquired sounds and words. Children snuggle up with the childminder to share books. They like to dress up and engage in role play, such as, cooking and serving food to themselves and the

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder knows children's individual needs, likes and dislikes. She gathers information from parents and carries out ongoing observations of the children at play, some of which are documented and shared with parents. Next steps are identified to aid children's development. However, this information is not always used to plan interesting and exciting activities that build upon what children already know and can do. For example, children's curiosity to explore and be creative is not fully nurtured. Toddlers have some opportunities to draw and crayon but rarely explore paint or other media. Ongoing communication with parents ensures consistency of care. The children are taken out into the local community and learn to value diversity using resources that reflect positive images of culture, ethnicity and disability, such as, books.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children see how the childminder keeps the home clean and tidies away activities. Nappy changing procedures are acceptable and children see the steps the childminder takes to minimise cross-infection. Children are encouraged to eat healthily. The home is safe and secure and the childminder is vigilant in her supervision and understands her role in risk assessment. She maintains a record of how she minimises risks within the home and 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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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 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 the last inspection.

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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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