Childminder in Bristol

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Unique reference number EY266840 Inspection date 09/06/2009 Inspector Nigel Lindsay Smith

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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 2003. She lives with her husband and two children, aged eight years and four years in Shirehampton, Bristol. The whole of the house is used for childminding. There is an enclosed garden for outside play. The family have a number of small family pets. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding three children in this age group. She also offers care to children aged over five years to 11 years. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register, compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder takes children to and collects from local nurseries and schools, and takes children to local places of interest, for example the zoo, local parks and Horseworld. 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 make good progress in the childminder's care as she has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and is committed to continually improving her practice. She has a good understanding of how to identify the needs of individual children, and ensures all children are fully included. She works closely with parents and other settings to identify and meet the needs of each child. She provides safe and secure care for the children, with whom she builds good relationships.

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further?

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

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further?

 further develop the use of observation and assessments to identify the next steps in children's learning  develop appropriate knowledge in order to implement the safeguarding children policy and procedure in the event of any concerns about children

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provision

The childminder is committed to ongoing professional development and has attended training events to update her practice. She has demonstrated a willingness to assess her practice and maintain improvement through completing the local authority's quality and assurance scheme. Children are safe in the setting and on outings due to the childminder's thorough risk assessments, which are reviewed to ensure that they are effective. Comprehensive policies and procedures support the childminder's practice. Records of accidents are thorough and medication is administered appropriately, with the childminder informing parents. Children are safeguarded because the childminder has a commitment to protecting This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children if there are any child protection issues, although she is not sufficiently clear about the appropriate agency to contact. The childminder is committed to

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provision

The childminder establishes good relationships with parents and provides them with a comprehensive information relating to her setting. The childminder has established links with other day-care settings attended by children minded by her which also provide the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is in the process of establishing similar links with schools.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's learning and development is promoted well through a good range of activities provided by the childminder. Children enjoy learning through planned activities, such as learning to experience and enjoy textures using pasta and mashed potato.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children also have the opportunity to choose their own activities and are well supported by the childminder's skill in helping them to explore and develop their interests. A child selects plastic coins from the range of items placed around them and inserts them into a money box, clapping themselves with success. They then experiment with rolling cars down a chute and fitting together construction items. They thoroughly enjoy extending their toddling skills in the garden, moving around and exploring the equipment set out in different areas such as the coupe car and the sand. They discover the rabbit in its hutch and watch with fascination.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children have good opportunities to practise making marks with a variety of items such as paint brushes, sponges, and printing with vegetables. They have regular opportunities for stories and rhymes. They practise counting in everyday activities such as climbing stairs and they are helped to learn shapes through the childminder providing laminated examples for them on the wall. They enjoy music; a young child repeats the word 'row' and shows pleasure as the childminder sings 'row the boat' to them. They are patiently helped to learn to climb stairs, dress themselves and to identify their named tags on clothes pegs and cups.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's physical development is promoted though using the garden and local parks, for example balancing as they walk across the bridge in the park. The childminder makes observations of the children and is developing their use in her planning for the next steps in promoting children's learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children learn self-care skills, for example regularly washing their hands. They enjoy healthy and nutritious food and drinks. They learn about keeping safe, for example, by discussing practising road safety. They behave well because the childminder supports them well in their play. They learn to understand about valuing difference through using a selection of equipment representing a range of cultures. 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? 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? 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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