Childminder, Out-of school day care in West Berkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 06/11/2012 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 make secure attachments with the childminder. This helps them to confidently engage in learning through play.  The childminder has a secure awareness of children's starting points and promotes learning and development well overall.  Children are cared for in a safe environment where they can explore freely and develop independence.  Communication and relationships between the childminder and parents are good. They work in partnership effectively to support children's individual needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not always mimic and repeat the children's spoken words correctly to help them learn how some words should be communicated.

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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 within the childminder's home.  The inspector looked at planning documentation and policies and procedures.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled records relating to children's progress and development and safeguarding.  One inspector carried out the inspection.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband and two young children, in Newbury. There are shops, toddler groups and parks within walking distance. The whole of the house is used for childminding. There is an enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder currently minds two children within the early years age range and three children over the age of five, on a part-time basis.

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

 increase children's understanding of how to pronounce and use words, for example by responding and repeating what children say in the correct way, to enable them to hear the word clearly.

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who attend

Children make good progress in their learning and development given their abilities and starting points. The children are happy and contended in the childminder's care and have secured relationships with the childminder and their peers. Overall the quality of teaching is good; the childminder is skilful in motivating and stimulating children. As a result, children develop the attitudes and dispositions they need to be ready for their next stage of learning and school.

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who attend

Children experiment with language and sound and follow instructions competently. The childminder is a good role model for children; overall she supports their language well by consistent communication and questioning. However, she does not always repeat words back to young children clearly, so that they learn the correct pronunciation. They are encouraged to count during play activities and whilst preparing their snack. Children sing and play excitedly; they develop their physical skills as they play 'horses' up and down the hallway. Large amounts of laughter and squeals of excitement can be heard as the childminder joins in, pretending to ride the horses they have made out of construction bricks. Children have access to a wide range of activities and the childminder supports child-initiated activities skilfully, particularly during role play. The childminder challenges children's thinking during planned and spontaneous activities. For example, when playing

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who attend

shops she encourages children to think about what they need the food for and what ingredients they need to make 'eggy bread'.

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who attend

Children approach the childminder confidently throughout the day and enjoy cuddles for reassurance. Children enjoy regular outings to places of interest, parks and the leisure centre. In addition to this they like going out within the community, which successfully promotes the children's physical and social development. The childminder bases her planning predominantly on children's interests. She provides good levels of support to enable children to make steady progress in their learning and development, taking into account their starting points. Children's 'learning journeys' are used well to show the progress children make across all areas of learning. The partnerships with parents are good and they have access to a broad range of information including well-written policies and procedures. Children's learning journals, informative notice boards and daily discussions keep them fully informed of their children's progress.

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

Children feel very secure with the childminder who takes care to ensure she obtains frequent information from parents. As a result, this enables the childminder to meet the individual needs, routines, likes and dislikes of the children on a daily basis. The childminder shows the children how to use equipment and toys safely, for example the hammer for tapping the ball through a frame. Safety is a high priority and risk assessments successfully minimise and reduce hazards to children. This means that the children have a safe place to explore independently. The home is well organised to promote and support children's learning. Resources are accessible and well utilised to encourage children's play and independence. For example, a wide range of toys and play materials are accessible to enable the children to select from them as they choose.

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

Planning successfully covers all areas of learning and clearly the childminder incorporates a wide range of activities to meet the children's developing needs. Children's behaviour is good because the childminder provides gentle reminders about what children should and should not do. Children learn about healthy eating and the benefits of exercise through their daily routines. They choose from healthy snacks and drink regularly to avoid becoming thirsty.

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provision

The childminder has made a good start to her childminding service. She is well organised and has developed effective documentation and procedures to underpin her daily routines and practices. The childminder has developed an effective system to monitor children's progress in their learning. She has started to complete a system of self-evaluation and has identified some areas for development. She demonstrates a clear vision for the future and is keen to pursue further training.

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provision

The childminder has a secure understanding of her role to safeguard children. She has a good understanding of the routes of referral and signs and symptoms for child protection. Safeguarding and children's well-being are given high priority within all policies and procedures. The childminder has a record of risk assessments in place for the home and outings. This helps to ensure that possible hazards are identified and minimised. The childminder makes sure that parents have access to her policies and procedures and that required documentation is in place to support children's health and well-being.

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provision

The childminder has good relationships with the parents. She communicates with parents verbally every day and provides parents with a diary book to back-up the verbal communications with written information. She regularly seeks the views of the children's parents to enhance her practice. She uses questionnaires, in addition to discussion, to obtain parental views. She then uses these effectively to further develop her childminding service. Suitable methods are in place to aid the working partnership with other settings children attend, such as pre-schools and schools, which in turn promotes consistency of 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 EY447429 Local authority West Berkshire (Newbury) Inspection number 799784 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 5

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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: 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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