Childminder in Swindon

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Unique reference number EY384224 Inspection date 21/04/2009 Inspector Karen Louise Prager

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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

Children only attend this setting before and/or after the school day and/or during the school holidays. The judgements in this report reflect the quality of early years provision offered to children during those periods.

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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 2008. She lives with her partner in the Rodbourne area of Swindon in Wiltshire. The family have three cats.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is able to care for a maximum of five children and is available each day throughout the year. She is currently caring for one child within the early years age range on a part time basis. There is easy access at street level and the whole of the ground floor is used for childminding with the bathroom facilities upstairs. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children. She lives within easy walking distance to community facilities including shops, a library, parks and a toddler group.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of provision is good. The childminder offers a secure, well- organised, inclusive provision that supports children's welfare and learning needs. Children’s safety is generally well promoted though the childminder does not hold a current first aid qualification. The childminder arranges a varied programme of child-initiated and adult-led activities, both inside and out that encourages the children to be active, independent learners. She helps children make good progress within the Early Years Foundation Stage and regularly shares information with parents and other providers. The childminder considers her own strengths and weaknesses and is keen to make improvements in order to develop and enhance the service she offers.

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further?

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

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further?

 further support safety for children by extending the record of risk assessments to include outings  incorporate the identified next steps of learning when planning activities To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 promote the good health of children by completing an appropriate paediatric first aid course (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 21/08/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

Children are cared for by a qualified and experienced childcare worker who shows a good understanding of how children learn. The childminder has a positive attitude towards developing the quality of her provision. She critically self- evaluates her practice and seeks feedback in order to enhance the service she offers to children and their parents. The provision is well arranged to encourage children to be active, independent learners. All legally required documentation is correctly maintained, securely stored and immediately available to support children's welfare. The childminder protects children well as she constantly reviews risks presented to children, both in the home and on outings. Detailed risk assessments are recorded for the home and garden, though a record is not in place for outings. The childminder is aware of the correct administrative procedures to be followed if accidents occur or medication is required by the child,

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provision

however, she does not hold a current first aid qualification. Parents are made aware of the childminder's policies and procedures that guide her practice as part of the registration process. A correct complaints procedure is in place and parents are made aware of the role of Ofsted. The childminder completes learning journey records for all children within the Early Years Foundation Stage, which are always available to the parents. In addition, she liaises with them on a regular basis with regard to their children's achievements. She has established excellent links with other settings children attend in order to support their learning and gives equal regard to all aspects of the curriculum when planning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children play and relax within a provision that is clean, suitably maintained and of an appropriate temperature. There is a designated play area where the careful arrangement of resources at children's height create a welcoming environment. The childminder also sets out a range of activities in the garden from which children are free to choose. All children are encouraged to be active, independent learners, whilst benefiting from the childminder's involvement in their play, for example, when she supports their use of computer games.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder plans a range of child-initiated and adult-led activities both indoors and outside. The childminder undertakes written observations and assessments of the children, which she uses as evidence in their learning journey records and as a means of evaluating the next steps in their learning. Children have only been attending this setting for a few weeks and the identified next steps of learning have not yet been incorporated into planning. Equal focus is given to all aspects of the curriculum and the childminder seeks input about children's learning and development from other key practitioners, such as their school teacher, to support her planning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder knows her minded children very well. She has a clear understanding of their interests and abilities. All are treated as individuals and always fully included. She reinforces and extends children's knowledge. A wormery is introduced and children learn about the recycling of their banana skins to make This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 compost, which they use to feed the plants. Children develop their imagination and enjoy moving freely as they dance to a variety of music and imitate movements on the trampette. The childminder builds on a child’s love of number as they weigh items on scales and count money when role-playing shops. Children play with water on the patio and enjoy washing the scooter or pouring the coloured water between containers.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder acts as a good role model and uses effective strategies to promote children's positive behaviour. As a result children are well behaved in her care. She has a sound understanding of child protection issues and knows her important role in safeguarding children. Children take part in daily health promotion routines such as washing their hands before eating, thereby helping them to learn good hygiene procedures. Detailed risk assessments are in place and through age appropriate activities such as tidying away toys and practising road safety skills, children are learning how to keep themselves safe. The childminder is flexible in her provision of food for the children depending on the wishes of the children and parents. Children may enjoy a choice of fruit and a biscuit after school, or a more substantial meal to complement what has been eaten earlier in the day. Children enjoy helping to prepare some meals, have the chance to note their own eating

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

habits and increase their awareness of healthy options. 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? 3 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: 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

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report 21/08/2009

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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 21/08/2009

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