Childminder in Swindon

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Unique reference number EY303948 Inspection date 05/03/2009 Inspector Hilary Elizabeth Tierney

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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 2005. She is on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder lives with her three children aged four, seven and nine years old, in the residential area of Shaw in Swindon. The whole of the house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight years at any one time. She is currently minding three children in the early years age group. The childminder also cares for two children over eight years of age. The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children. She attends the local playschool group and toddler group, and takes children to the local library, park and shops. The childminder has partnership arrangements with other early years settings, including the nearby pre-school group, Acorns.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder holds a Level 3 qualification in home-based childcare. She is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory. Children are included and their uniqueness is recognised. They are progressing satisfactorily in all areas of learning and development. The childminder has developed a satisfactory relationship with parents and information is shared daily. Partnerships with other early years settings are in their infancy. The childminder has not completed a formal self-evaluation, but is able to identify 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 regular evacuation drills are carried out and details of them recorded develop the links between sensitive observational assessments and general planning of activities that include children’s interests, so that all children’s individual needs continue to be met.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop a procedure to follow in the event of a child becoming lost or a parent failing to collect a child. (Safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare) 02/04/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder is careful to keep all documentation relating to her childminding business secure and confidential. It is well organised and easily accessible for inspection. Although the childminder has not completed a formal self-evaluation, she is able to successfully discuss the areas of improvement she has identified. A satisfactory partnership with parents has developed and verbal information is shared daily on collection and when parents leave their child. Daily diaries are used for younger children to inform parents of their child's day. The childminder is in the process of developing her partnership with other early years settings that children attend.

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provision

The childminder understands about safeguarding children and supervises them well at all times. She is confident in the procedure to follow should she have any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder does not have a written procedure in place for the safeguarding of children or a complaints procedure. However, she does display the parents poster and have a complaints log in place. The premises is secure and necessary precautions are taken to prevent children leaving the premises unsupervised. The childminder is careful to only allow authorised people to collect children in her care. Regular fire drills have not been practised with children and no records kept of any done in the past. The childminder is unclear about the procedure she would follow in the event of a child becoming lost or a parent failing to collect a child.

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provision

Children have access to a lovely range of resources that are in good condition and easily accessible. These are used satisfactorily to help children learn and develop. The childminder is in the early stages of developing the general planning of activities, observations and assessments. However, she has not yet started to link these together to help her plan for children's next stages of development and learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are confident and happy at the childminder's home. They are welcomed into a clean, warm, friendly environment where they settle quickly into their play. The children have a lovely playroom where they may access the resources freely. Children are progressing satisfactorily in all areas of learning. Children enjoy looking at books with easy access to them in the playroom. They develop their imagination with access to small world resources and dressing up clothes. Children understand they may ask to get more dressing up clothes from the upstairs rooms. For example, one child wanted to dress in a tutu, so the childminder took them upstairs to put it on. The child then came downstairs proudly showing everyone the dress. Good interactions between the children and childminder ensures children's language skills are developed well.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are taught about healthy eating and personal hygiene practises. The children understand the reason for washing their hands before meals and after using the toilet. The childminder is a good role model and children see her This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 regularly washing her hands before preparing food and cleaning the table before they eat. Children were observed eating sandwiches and fruit at lunch time, the childminder sits with them and they eat lunch together. This helps to teach children good table manners and enables them to talk to the childminder about what they have done at pre-school.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children have suitable opportunities to develop a knowledge of the world around them. Children have regular access to fresh air and exercise with outings, garden play and regular walks to school. Children are taught to keep themselves safe when out and about and understand about holding hands and being careful near roads. Children enjoy completing puzzles and counting. The childminder carefully guides them as they complete puzzles successfully. She offers plenty of praise and encouragement and children respond with good behaviour. Children are polite, share and take turns as they play. The childminder shows affection towards the children and is calm and consistent in her approach towards them. 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? 3 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? 3

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 3 How well are children helped to be healthy? 3 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 3 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

 develop and implement written statements of procedures to be followed for the protection of children and for any complaints. 02/04/2009

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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 02/04/2009 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

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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