Childminder in Wiltshire

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

 The childminder provides a welcoming and relaxed environment for children where they enjoy a variety of interesting play activities and enjoyable learning experiences.  The childminder promotes children's welfare effectively so that children keep safe and healthy in her care. She offers very good support encouraging children to be active and creative in their participation.  The childminder enthuses children through her friendly interactions, taking many opportunities to move them on in their learning. Children show high levels of independence, curiosity and imagination.  The childminder works closely with parents in order to meet children's individual needs. Information about children's learning at home and the setting is exchanged and this is used to enhance children's learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder is not making full use of the outdoors, for example, by extending play, learning and exploration opportunities in the garden to complement other experiences provided.

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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 activities in the main downstairs room and the garden.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the observations.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's learning journeys, planning documentation, talked about the childminder's self-evaluation and action plan and viewed a selection of policies and children's records.  The inspector took account of the views of two parent's written references.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives with her husband and young son, in Corsham, Wiltshire. The childminder uses the whole of the ground floor of the premises for childminding. Children can also access one room on the first floor for undisturbed sleep. There is an enclosed garden. The childminder makes use of local facilities such as parks, woods and playgroups. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification. She is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and the voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. Care is offered for children all year round. There are currently two children on roll in the early years age range.

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

 improve opportunities further for children's play and exploration outdoors by providing flexible resources that can be used in different ways

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who attend

Children blossom in this secure, stimulating and inclusive environment. They make good progress in all areas of learning and are supported in achieving, because the childminder has a comprehensive knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder confidently enables children to play a full and active role in their learning and to develop a positive attitude to this. Overall, children are offered a rich and varied range of resources and experiences that meet their needs and promote their development. The childminder's thoughtful and flexible planning ensures children's views are genuinely valued and they are encouraged to express themselves. This means that the childminder is aware of their interests and needs and includes this information in her planning to help ensure that children's individual development is promoted. Children's play is enhanced because the childminder readily joins in. For example, children have time to explore the sand and

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who attend

handling tools before the childminder brings out some shells and joins them. Together they make comparisons of quantity as they talk about the big scoops of sand.

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who attend

The childminder creates attractive profile records for each individual child. These include observations, noting their participation in activities and their achievements. She uses information gathered through observation and assessment well to plan for the next steps for children's individual learning. This helps each child to reach their full potential. Children are extremely happy in the setting and become absorbed in their play, for instance when pouring and shaping sand outside. They are encouraged to be independent and develop high levels of concentration. Children often receive individual attention and consequently acquire and develop new skills. In this way all children are well supported.

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who attend

Children's language development is fostered well through regular conversation at mealtimes and during activities and care routines as well as singing and story times. Young children are becoming secure in communicating their needs and preferences. This is enhanced by the successful implementation of visual aids, the use of the picture displays and labelling and Makaton sign language. Children's vocabulary is well within the developmental milestones for their age. They enjoy many opportunities to explore various media such as paint, play dough, chunky chalks and they enjoy gluing many items collected on their woodland walks. Children benefit from opportunities to play outside on a daily basis. However, the outdoor environment lacks flexible resources that can be used in many different ways to facilitate children's play and exploration. Nonetheless, children delight in regular visits to the local parks and woodland areas as well as playing in the

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who attend

garden where they negotiate steps and slides, garden and mark make. A variety of technological toys and computer activities help to reinforce children's learning in all areas. Overall, children enjoy their time with the childminder, developing skills for their future learning.

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who attend

There are effective systems to assess children's starting points on entry to the setting using information from parents. Parents receive useful information about their child's progress through detailed daily diaries and attractive learning journeys. In addition, they are regularly asked to share comments about the development of their child and have excellent opportunities to reinforce or continue activities at home. For example, the childminder prepares activity bags for parents to share with their child. As a result, parents are effectively involved in their child's development and progress.

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

Children enjoy a wide choice of activities in a supportive environment. The atmosphere is very relaxed and children develop close relationships with the childminder. Children show a strong sense of security within the provision and their behaviour demonstrates that they feel safe. They confidently choose resources, and approach the childminder for help. They show high levels of independence, imagination and concentration. They display an excellent awareness of responsibility. For example, children relish the opportunities to help tidy away toys and carry their plate and fruit to the table in preparation for snack.

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

Children's welfare is promoted effectively through the implementation of effective procedures which help ensure children keep safe and healthy. The childminder is attentive to good hygiene and the premises are clean and well-maintained. She demonstrates a good level of commitment to promoting children's safety. For instance, safety equipment fitted within the home helps to ensure the safety of children. In addition, the childminder carefully assesses risks to children in the home and when visiting local facilities. Clear accident and sickness procedures are in place; these have been agreed with parents and help ensure that prompt and suitable action is taken in all eventualities.

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

Children enjoy nutritious and well-balanced meals, snacks and drinks served throughout the day. Menus are organised in partnership with parents taking into account specific requests of parents as to the suitability of meals provided. Children are encouraged to develop healthy lifestyles. They are able to get outside each day into the fresh air, where the childminder encourages their physical skills.

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

Children's emotional development is promoted well as they develop secure, trusting relationships with the childminder and with each other. Children's good behaviour is promoted very well and children are learning to make appropriate choices and to manage their own behaviour. In addition, children are well supported and frequently praised so that they demonstrate good levels of confidence. The learning environment is generally well thought out and enables children to initiate their own play. This helps children progress towards the seven areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Many activities are rotated around and good use is made of the local facilities such as toddler groups and play centres to give children a change of learning and play environment. Furniture, equipment and resources are of good quality and generally suitable in meeting the needs of children cared for.

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provision

The childminder creates a welcoming, safe and stimulating environment. She has a suitable system in place to monitor and evaluate her service and children's care and learning. The childminder has clearly identified in her action plan a number of areas for improvement. She has identified how she will target improvement by developing an in- depth knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and the learning requirements. She is secure in accessing relevant materials and information to secure development promptly. She is keen to make the most of opportunities for further training to increase her knowledge and understanding in the early years.

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provision

The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding issues. She keeps useful reference materials to guide her in the event of any concerns and fully understands her responsibility to help safeguard children's welfare. She also has a good understanding of the welfare requirements. Children's individual backgrounds are enthusiastically valued within the provision. There is an extensive range of resources and activities that help to promote a positive approach towards diversity and inclusion.

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provision

Partnerships with parents are well established and the two-way flow of information helps to ensure that children's individual and welfare needs are met well. Information about children's learning at home and at the setting is exchanged and this enhances children's learning and development. Parents' write pleasing and positive letters to say they are extremely happy with the care their children receive. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of establishing links with additional settings that children attend. However, this does not currently apply to any of the children in her care.

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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 EY442455 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 883602 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

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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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