Childminder in Wiltshire

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Unique reference number EY337896 Inspection date 20/05/2009 Inspector Catherine Louise Sample

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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 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 2006. She lives with her husband and two children, aged four and one, in Larkhill. The home is near schools, shops and play parks. All of the home can be used for childminding. There is an enclosed rear garden available for outside play. There are downstairs toilet facilities. The family have two rabbits, a small dog and a tank of fish.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a total of four children at any one time and for two children overnight. There is currently one child in the early years age range on roll.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder 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 good. Children are content and settled in the care of the supportive and enthusiastic childminder who works closely with parents to ensure that she can fully meet the unique needs of each child. She takes effective steps to ensure that all children are included and receive equal support. She informally monitors and evaluates her provision and has a positive attitude towards further developing the quality of children's care and education.

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further?

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

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further?

 further develop systems for monitoring and evaluating practice to identify the setting's strengths and priorities for development that will improve the quality of provision for all children  provide more opportunities for children to explore and experiment with different creative materials to allow them to respond to experiences and express and communicate their ideas

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provision

Children's welfare is promoted well due to the organisational skills of the childminder who keeps all necessary records efficiently and effectively implements her comprehensive range of policies and procedures. She takes positive steps to safeguard children. She makes daily and monthly safety checks of the premises and also risk assesses car journeys and outings. She has a sound understanding of child protection issues and shares her safeguarding procedures with parents. Children benefit from the childminder's commitment to professional development. She has completed various training since her last inspection and has identified more courses that she would like to attend. She informally monitors and evaluates This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 her provision through reflection and by seeking feedback from parents. She is starting to use this information to identify areas for further development.

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provision

Children benefit from the effective working relationship between the childminder and parents. Parents are kept well informed about their children's care and learning through regular discussion, a weekly journal and records of children's achievements. The childminder liaises closely with them to involve them in establishing their children's starting points and the next steps they need to take. Children are learning about wider society and inclusion by using resources that promote diversity, such as multicultural small word figures and through relevant discussion. The childminder has a good understanding of the importance of children's home language and how to support children who speak English as an additional language.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are learning about how to stay safe. The childminder explains why they should not climb on the furniture and is helping them to develop road awareness. She ensures their safety by taking positive steps to make her home safe and secure. Children follow good hygiene routines from a young age and use individual hand towels to prevent cross infection. They are learning about the importance of good dental hygiene and the childminder is introducing tooth brushing after meals. The childminder has an effective sickness policy and keeps a list of notifiable diseases. Children have nutritious snacks and their individual dietary needs are catered for appropriately. Young children are learning to say "ta" when they are given toys or food and are offered plenty of praise when they behave well.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are making good progress as they take part in a varied range of stimulating activities. There is a good balance of planned and child-initiated play that includes trips to toddler groups and the swimming pool and plenty of outdoor play. Young children particularly enjoy playing with the garage and watching the balls pop out of the top of a train engine. The childminder makes relevant observations of the children's progress and links them to the six different areas of learning. She uses her assessments to identify the next steps that each child needs to take in order to make continuous progress. She has an excellent awareness of children's individual learning needs and can explain clearly what she is doing to help them achieve. Children are developing their vocabulary as the childminder chats to them throughout the day and reads stories to them. They go out into the local environment to learn about the world around them and develop their social

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

skills and independence at toddler group. They are becoming aware of colours as the childminder introduces these during various play opportunities and are beginning to problem solve as they watch the balls come out of the engine and look to see how this is happening. 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

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