Childminder in West Berkshire

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Unique reference number EY361146 Inspection date 11/03/2009 Inspector Tracy Bartholomew

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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 2007. She lives with her partner and son aged one year in a house on the outskirts of Hungerford in West Berkshire.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered for a maximum of four children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than two may be in the early years age range. She currently minds a total of two children in the early years age group. This provision is also registered on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

Minded children may use the entire house, although in practice remain downstairs. A fully enclosed rear garden is available for outside play.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the quality of this provision is good. The childminder offers an inclusive setting in which children's individuality is well recognised. Children's welfare needs are accommodated and children are confident and happy. Children make good progress in their learning and development as the childminder is skilful at meeting their individual needs, providing additional support when required. The childminder is developing her knowledge and skills to evaluate her provision well overall, although she does not meet some documentation requirements. However she demonstrates a strong commitment to improve her provision.

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further?

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

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further?

 further develop profiles for the children to ensure areas of development are promoted and supported  ensure that policies and procedures relate to the provision and cover all required documentation

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provision

The childminder has a professional approach to childminding. She is currently liaising with outside professionals to further support her knowledge and develop her understanding, which in turn will improve her practice and documentation which she lacks some details in. However this does not affect the children. The childminder works effectively to protect children's welfare very well, which includes her protecting them from any unchecked people. The childminder undertakes regular training, she is updating her knowledge of first aid before hers expires which enables her to improve the outcomes for children. She conducts effective risk assessments and monitors her home and environment for any potential concerns which helps her to minimise hazards to children's safety. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder monitors children's learning and development in the Early Years

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provision

Foundation Stage effectively overall, she provides children with a wide range of experiences that promote the early learning goals well, however her method of recording this needs to be evaluated to ensure all areas of development are being monitored effectively. The childminder has highly effective partnerships with parents which as a result has good outcomes on the progress children make. They work in sound partnership to ensure everyone is updated, which helps each person to assist the child's development individually. Parents receive a good amount of information about their children's day, for example, through the daily record books which detail the day's menus and outings.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children make use of the childminder's home, which is set up well to accommodate the children's learning and development. There is an extremely well stocked range of good quality toys and resources which supports the children's learning. For example, the childminder and children enjoyed music time, where they used a wide selection of musical instruments and a child orientated DVD to assist with actions and different back ground tunes, all of which helps promote children's early literacy development, which in turn will build on skills required later in their lives.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The children were clearly happy, settled and ready to learn, they looked for reassurance in the childminder and enjoy the play activities and experiences provided for them, which include a good balance of indoor and outdoor learning. They enjoy making choices about what to do through a well balanced range of adult support, however the childminder was skilful not to over direct the children which helps the children to develop as independent learners.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder knows the children extremely well individually. She observes their play carefully, gaining information about their capabilities, she clearly knows the children well and demonstrates this through verbal communication. She understands that children develop differently and is mindful of additional needs. She understands her role well and ensures that parents are fully included in any concerns to enable them to seek extra support, if needed. Excellent partnerships with parents contribute significantly to children's good progress, through effective two-way communications about children's interests and development.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder interacts well with children during their play to help them progress, such as putting the shapes in the sorter and playing with the balloon. She has sound methods of raising children's awareness of how people differ through use of celebrations and resources like puzzles, which include people from other countries and race.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Overall the childminder works well to maintain children's good health and protects their welfare. She is fully aware of how to prevent the dangers of cross-infection and minimises these through use of separate bedding and good hygiene practices, for example, wiping the nappy mat prior to changing children's nappies, wearing This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 disposal gloves and promoting children's awareness of good hygiene throughout, washing her and their hands afterwards. 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 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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