Childminder in Wiltshire

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Unique reference number EY348551 Inspection date 11/03/2009 Inspector Jenny Scarlett

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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 2007. She lives with her husband and young baby in the Bishopdown Farm area of Salisbury in Wiltshire within walking distance to local shops, schools and parks, and the park and ride system. 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 three children at any one time and is currently minding one child in the early years age range on a part-time basis. The childminder is registered with Ofsted on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. The childminder offers a warm and welcoming environment to all children in her care. She clearly enjoys her work and as a result children progress well in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Children receive a wide range of different activities and resources planned to meet their individual stages of development and play preferences. The childminder has a positive approach to continuous improvement and has the ability to build on her existing strengths to improve outcomes for children in her care.

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further?

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

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further?

 further develop knowledge of the six areas of learning and development to help you observe plan and assess your activities with children based on their individual needs.

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provision

The childminder has implemented an informative set of policies and procedures that are shared with parents and reviewed regularly. All records are carefully maintained and kept confidential. The childminder is clearly enjoying her work with children and shows commitment to developing her knowledge of childcare and education. She has carried out a full risk assessment of the home and regularly reviews these. She has risk assessments for all outings and makes these available to parents. There are good procedures in place to prevent the spread of infection and to ensure children's good health, such as daily cleaning and ensuring young children's noses are regularly wiped. All information regarding children's health and dietary needs is gathered before children are placed in the childminder's care. This enables her to meet their daily routine care needs effectively.

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provision

The childminder has friendly but professional relationships with the parents. They This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 receive plenty of feedback through daily diaries and discussions at the start and end of the day. Parents are encouraged to share their children's achievements and to become involved in their children's learning. The childminder seeks the views of parents who use her service and they are exceptionally pleased with the care and attention she provides for their children. The childminder has begun to reflect on her practice, enabling her to target areas for improvement that have a positive impact on the quality of the provision and the outcomes for children.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are happy and secure with the childminder and are eager to explore their environment. The children play well and have good relationships with the childminder. They chat and communicate using speech and gestures. Children receive lots of praise to reassure them as they play in a very safe environment. The childminder responds to children's individual routines, for example, recognising when they are becoming hungry or reminding them where their cup is to ensure they do not become dehydrated, so that they stay refreshed to enjoy their play.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children play in a home that is clean, safe and comfortable for them to move around in. There is a very good range of toys and resources available and children have plenty of free choice. Activities are set out ready for the children's arrival in the lounge with craft activities such as sand and 'gloop' accessible in the kitchen. The childminder knows each child and their individual needs well. Planning is flexible and covers all areas of learning. Her written observations identify the children's approach to learning and begin to identify their next steps although the childminder is still grasping which area of learning activities relate to within the EYFS.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children arrive happy and confident, settling at favourite activities such as trains immediately on arrival. They explore the magnets on the trucks and persevere showing good attitudes to problem solving when making up puzzles. They build towers with large Duplo bricks and explore how to race cars through the tunnel they have made. Children play three in a row games and request the childminder's husband to read a story which shows the confidence they have in the setting. They have good access to indoor and outdoor play and experience regular visits to parks, and social and toddler groups, in order to form relationships with peers their own age.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder supports children's individual learning well by asking questions that encourage them to think. She skilfully introduces mathematical language and concepts while children play with puzzles and build with large bricks. Activities are challenging but achievable, ensuring children remain confident and motivated. Children have plenty of opportunities to practise new skills both independently and with support when needed, such as posting shapes into the sorters. They behave extremely well and develop positive attitudes to learning because the childminder shows an interest in everything they do. She is always close at hand with praise for every achievement, no matter how small. As a result, children make good progress towards the early learning goals. 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 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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