Childminder in Wiltshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10/12/2012 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 1 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 Children benefit from highly successful systems that help them feel settled, safe and secure. As a result, they are forming very secure attachments with the childminder.  The childminder promotes children's healthy lifestyles extremely well to support their health, safety and well-being.  The warm and welcoming environment and close support from the childminder ensures children explore with interest and remain engaged in their play.  Children's learning is planned and monitored successfully and according to their individual interests and developmental stage. As a result, they are making good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Children are occasionally not provided with thinking time in discussions, and do not always benefit from commentary about what they are doing in their play.  The childminder does not always consistently promote children's enjoyment and involvement in stories, for example, through using puppets, soft toys, or real objects as props.

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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

 Information about the inspection  The inspector observed activities and the quality of the childminder's interaction.  The inspector observed the management of children's care routines.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the childminder's documentation and discussed her knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives with her husband and their children aged seven and 13 years in Tidworth, Hampshire. The space available for childminding includes the childminder's sitting room, kitchen and toilet on the ground floor. There is a garden for outdoor play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She offers overnight care for two children. The childminder is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two. She has four children on roll. The family has three pet dogs.

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

 develop children's enjoyment and involvement in stories further through using puppets, soft toys, or real objects as props.

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

 strengthen further children's language development, for example, through providing them with more thinking time in discussions, and more commentary about what children are doing in their play.

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who attend

Children are making good progress in their learning and development. The childminder plans and monitors children's progress individually and in close partnership with parents from the start. Parents regularly view and contribute to their child's 'Learning Journey', which provides an accurate reflection of their child's achievements and development. The childminder uses her observations of children's interests and development to identify next steps of learning to promote on-going development effectively. Children benefit from a good range of experiences and activities, both adult organised and child led. The childminder interacts with interest and enthusiasm. She asks children lots of questions and provides continuous encouragement and praise. As a result, children remain interested and engaged. These experiences provide children with a good range of skills to prepare them for their future learning.

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who attend

Children are happy and settled, and forming close and loving attachments with the childminder. They explore freely and with curiosity and play contentedly with their favorite toys. They enjoy playing alongside others in their small group in which they are learning to share, take turns and help with consideration. Children listen well to others talking and respond to the childminder's requests positively. Babies express themselves well through shrieks of delight, babbling and gurgling in response to the childminder's interaction and cuddling in warmly to her when picked up. Other children vocalise their needs and views through words and short sentences, as well as learning new words to extend their vocabulary.The childminder asks children lots of questions to encourage them to think and share their knowledge and views. However, she does not always give them sufficient thinking time to respond or talk about what they are doing to promote their language

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who attend

development further. Children are making very good progress in their physical development. Babies have lots of soft floor space to stretch, roll safely and explore freely. Children join in action songs. The childminder fully includes babies through clapping with them and encouraging their wiggling. Children also play outside with enthusiasm, using a good range of equipment and activities in different environments each day.

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who attend

Children look at a good range of books to read stories and to find out information. They listen well at story times, but are not always fully involved, for example, through being able to use toys or real objects as props. Children are developing a good understanding of numbers, shapes and size. They count aloud with the childminder and sing number songs together. They explore many objects in treasure baskets. For example, babies suck, bang, squeeze and shake objects. Other children try to fit objects into one another or try on bracelets. As a result, they know when things are 'too big' or 'too small'. They use their knowledge well to complete puzzles and simple practical problems. Children's individuality is valued and reflected through photographs and displays of their work. Children are involved well in the local community in which they visit play facilities, walk to explore the environment and meet up with friends to play and socialise. They explore the cultures and

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who attend

beliefs of one another, and of those from around the world. For example, they learn how other countries celebrate Christmas and other festivals throughout the year.

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

Children benefit from highly successful systems implemented that help them settle in, and feel safe and secure from the start. The childminder arranges home visits prior to children starting and these continue once in her care. She works very closely with parents to ensure she meets children's routines and needs consistently. As a result, children are developing extremely warm and loving attachments with the childminder. The childminder nurtures this excellent sense of well-being through the provision of an extremely warm and welcoming environment. This includes a cosy play area with lots of soft furnishings, and an excellent range of colourful and natural toys. She displays these at the children's level and labels them with text and picture cards. As a result, children develop independence as they choose and explore freely and with great confidence.

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

The childminder promotes children's healthy lifestyles to a high standard. Children are cared for in a very clean and well-maintained environment in which they practice very good personal hygiene routines. Children's safety and well-being is of paramount importance to the childminder. She has highly successful systems to maintain a very safe and secure environment and supervises children very closely at all times. As a result, children move around freely and safely at all times. They are also learning about keeping safe very effectively. For example, they learn about safe road crossing using traffic lights and practise the emergency evacuation procedure. As a result, they learn about safe behaviour on outings and when playing at home. Children benefit from lots of outdoor and physical play activities daily. They walk locally, play actively in the garden. They also visit the local play parks and indoor soft play centre. The childminder ensures younger children

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

especially are dressed up warmly in cold weather to help keep them involved and having fun while in the fresh air.

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provision

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has effective systems in place to help safeguard children's welfare. For example, she conducts thorough risk assessments and keeps records of visitors, fire drill records and up-to-date policies and procedures. As a result, she promotes children's welfare effectively. The childminder has a good understanding of the correct safeguarding procedures to follow in the event of any concerns. For example, she knows who to contact to report any concerns to, which further promotes children's welfare and safety.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a good commitment to maintain continuous improvements to the quality of her provision and personal development. She has completed an accurate self-evaluation form and has identified many aspects for improvement to her provision which will have a positive impact on the children in her care. She has established close links with the local authority and welcomes guidance and recommendations, which she is proactive in addressing to improve outcomes for children.

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provision

The childminder has established successful partnerships with parents with whom she is committed to developing trusting relationships. She provides parents with comprehensive information from the start, regarding her provision. Parents sign to agree to all aspects of the provision. They complete 'Early Years Passports' which provide information to support the childminder in meeting their child's needs accurately. The childminder's displays, daily discussions, emails and home diaries keep parents closely informed about their children's progress. Parents' views are valued and sought through their contributions to their child's daily home diary and their progress files. Parents state the childminder's 'facilities, ethos, standards, dedication and expertise are second to none'. They appreciate their children's learning journeys which they feel 'will be unique and wonderful keepsakes'. Children do not attend any other settings. However, the childminder is aware of the need to establish

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provision

links with any other carers in future as necessary, to promote consistency in children's care and learning.

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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 EY448346 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 805642 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4

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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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