Childminder in BuckinghamshireOfsted inspection, 2 Oct 2012

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 02/10/2012 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 Children are really well settled into the setting and as a result of the positive relationships they make they are happy and confident learners.  Children are gaining a good understanding about how to stay healthy through daily routines, which encourage good hygiene, healthy eating and being physically active.  Children are meeting expected levels of achievement because the childminder focuses learning to what she understands children already know and plans challenges for children appropriate to their abilities and interests.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder is not fully extending children's interest in books and encouraging them to make their own books of their family or favourite things.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminders practice and discussed her findings.  Two letters were received from parents and used to evidence their views.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at documentation to support safeguarding and welfare requirements.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at documentation to support planning, observations and assessments.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives with her partner and three children in Pitstone, Bedfordshire. The home is situated close to shops, parks, schools and public transport links. The ground floor of the home is used for childminding. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She has three children on roll in the early years age range. The childminder collects children from the local school and goes to several toddler groups regularly. She operates her business all year round.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 develop children's interest in books by making a family book containing photos of the child's family members, significant people in their life and familiar everyday objects.

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who attend

Children enjoy a broad range of opportunities to learn through play and exploration. As they explore the environment, the childminder interprets and gives meaning to the things that interest them. Young children experiment in using sounds which increasingly turn into words, and give meaning to their thoughts. They copy familiar expressions when they are pleased with themselves. Children are beginning to show an interest in books and enjoy sharing the experience of looking at favourite books, although this activity has not been fully extended in to encouraging children to make books of their own They enjoy making marks and can do this on a large scale on the chalkboard in the garden or through hand, foot and body painting. This offers them opportunities for sensory exploration. Children hear references to numbers, shapes, colours and volume during every day activities and within their routines, developing their understanding of mathematics and

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who attend

numbers. They are fully engrossed in their play as they connect bricks, joining one to another, with the childminder offering suitable encouragement and assistance. Resources, such as an interactive drum, help young children to understand how things work. Children take notice of the noises they can hear outside and stop to listen to the traffic. Their walks to and from school give them opportunities to collect conkers, which they later use in hide and seek games. Although children are relatively new to the setting, the childminder clearly knows what each child can do and what interests them. She has high but achievable expectations of the children. Her planning challenges children to try to do things for themselves. Tasks are re-shaped to help them practice the things they have learned. Children are comfortably achieving at expected levels.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children settle into this setting because the parents and the childminder work together to enable the child to build trusting relationships. Home routines and habits are shared enabling children to predict and recognise what comes next in the day. The childminder offers warm, loving and consistent care, which helps children to feel secure. Children have opportunities to engage with others through outings to local groups. This enables them to socialise with others and begin to appreciate their individual differences. Opportunities to be with other children help them to learn skills such as sharing and turn taking. Children are developing the skills they need to be independent learners. Babies have confidently mastered self-feeding and older children are encouraged to manage their own personal needs. Children make choices about the resources they want to play with. These are often challenging and children like to try the activity for themselves before asking for

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

help. The childminder plays with the children and encourages them to explore and discover new things. She stays close by to offer reassurance. The childminder models how to behave and gives much praise and encouragement to support the children's understanding of what they have done well. This helps children to understand how to play safely and care for others. Healthy drinks and meals are available throughout the day. Children sit down to eat around the table. This helps them to develop healthy eating habits. Regular walks to the school, garden time, outings to groups and the park offer children a range of different outdoor experiences. Children enjoy riding scooters, tricycles and using push and pull toys. In addition, they are gaining ball skills, such as kicking and throwing. They use fine hand control as they grasp small objects between their thumb and fingers. Children are developing an awareness of different parts of their bodies through a range of games.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Both indoor and outdoor environments are well resourced. Clear plastic storage containers and easily accessible resources help children identify and self-select toys. The good range of resources enable children to develop their interests, feel challenged and become active learners.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a strong understanding of safeguarding issues. She talks confidently about procedures to manage child protection concerns, including the use of mobile phones and camera's. She maintains a safe environment through regular visual checks and by keeping a risk assessment record. There is a range of records, policies and procedures in place. These enable her to organise and maintain children's welfare and safety. The childminder has a clear understanding of the curriculum and what she needs to do to support children in making progress. She uses resources effectively to ensure children receive a broad range of activities and opportunities to learn. She enables children to have free choice of activities and she sensitively joins in with play to extend and develop children's ideas. Assessments provide clear and accurate information to parents about children's development. They indicate the future next steps in learning for the child and

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provision

encourage parents to contribute towards their child's learning at home. In addition, there is space for parents to share what they know their children can do. Some children attend several settings. Where this applies, the childminder has contacted the other providers so that they can share developmental information. The childminder is keen to offer a service, which builds on a secure understanding of partnership working. She understands the importance of offering consistency to broaden the range of experiences for the children and extend their learning effectively.

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provision

The childminder collects the views of parents through questionnaires and daily discussions. This helps her to tailor her service to meet the needs of the parents and their children. She is aware of her skills and utilises them well within her service. The childminder has completed all the required training to support her registration. She has sought and completed additional training in key areas, such as safeguarding and food hygiene. Additional training has been planned to enable her to extend and develop her knowledge and skills and incorporate this into her daily practise.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY445530 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 793993 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted', which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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