Childminder in Wiltshire

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Unique reference number EY319521 Inspection date 10/06/2009 Inspector Beverley Blackburn

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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 registered in 2005. She is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband and three children in Chippenham, Wiltshire. A fully enclosed rear garden is available for outdoor play. The family has a cat.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for one child in the early years age group at any one time. Currently she cares for two children on a part-time basis.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the quality of the provision is satisfactory. The childminder provides a safe and secure environment for the children. She meets the needs of the children in her care and attends to their individual requirements as appropriate. The childminder has made some improvements since her last inspection and has plans for further development to her provision and outcomes for the 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?

 develop an understanding of the early learning goals in order to plan, observe and assess the children's progress so that they can be appropriately moved on to the next steps in their learning and development  develop a self-evaluation process in order to continuously evaluate the improvement and quality of the provision  ensure cat bowls are inaccessible to the minded children

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provision

The childminder organises her home appropriately to provide a suitable learning environment, both indoors and outdoors. She has the required documentation in place, which is used appropriately to meet the needs of the children. The childminder is aware of her role in safeguarding children and her responsibility to keep children safe. Children's well-being is appropriately supported because of her sound understanding of child protection issues and of her role and responsibilities should there be a concern.

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provision

The childminder takes reasonable steps to ensure hazards to children are reduced. Her risk assessment includes the whole house, her car, and outings and visits. This ensures the children's safety is maintained at all times.

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provision

The childminder has not completed the process for self-evaluation because of various reasons. She has identified some areas for development, such as to continue to increase her knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 working with a childminder group in order to network and gain new ideas to improve her practice and provision.

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provision

The childminder's communication with parents enables her to provide continuous care for the children. She seeks all the appropriate written permissions and exchanges information with parents daily, for example, through verbal feedback about their child's day and use of a daily diary. She also shares newsletters and information about the Early Years Foundation Stage with parents. Observations and progress records are shared with parents in order to encourage them to contribute to their children's learning and development. Feedback from the parent questionnaires is positive; parents are happy with the care their children are receiving.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children enjoy their time with the childminder and are settled and relaxed in her company. Appropriate standards of hygiene are maintained; however, the cat's bowls with food and water are easily accessible to the children. The childminder helps the children to learn about the importance of good personal hygiene through daily routines. Children are able to enjoy a range of outdoor activities, such as walks, playing in the garden or use of the local park, which help improve their skills of coordination, control, manipulation and movement. They are provided with healthy snacks, and meals if required. The childminder is aware that some children may have special dietary requirements and is able to appropriately meet their needs if it is required. Children are encouraged to keep hydrated by regular drinks made available. As a result, children's good health is maintained and their individual needs are met where appropriate.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children have access to a suitable balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities that help them to make some progress in their learning and development. The childminder has a basic knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and how the activities she provides are linked to the areas of learning and development. Children have access to a range of toys and resources, enabling them to be independent in their choice of what they play with. The toys and equipment available are suitable for both boys and girls. However, her resources that promote anti-discriminatory practice are few and need extending. Children experience a suitable range of activities, such as craft, creative and imaginative play. They enjoy playing with the storage boxes, where they are able to freely use their imagination. They are beginning to learn to share and take turns and play cooperatively with each other. The childminder is aware that some children may need more help than

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

others and ensures suitable support is available to all children.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's behaviour is managed appropriately, according to their age and stage of development. The childminder helps children to understand what is acceptable behaviour. She teaches children about fire safety and how to safely evacuate themselves from the house. The childminder is aware that liaising with other services and providers helps to ensure the progression and continuity of care and learning for the children. 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? 2 How well are children helped to be healthy? 2 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: 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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