Childminder in Swindon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 08/01/2013 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 has a secure knowledge of how children learn. She makes the most of natural opportunities to promote children's learning through a broad and balanced range of activities.  Children show confidence in the childminder's care as she provides a caring and reassuring environment where they feel safe a secure.  The childminder is well organised and demonstrates a positive attitude to developing her skills and knowledge.  The childminder works closely with parents to meet the care needs of children and to keep parents informed about their child's development.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 although the childminder supports children's listening and understanding well, she does not consistently support some of children's speaking skills, so that they distinguish the differences in sounds, words patterns and rhythms.  although the childminder makes effective use of every day opportunities for all children to count, she does not always provide a rich range of activities for pre-school age children to quickly build further confidence in their mathematical skills.

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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 inspection was carried out by one inspector.  The inspector observed activities in the lounge and kitchen/ diner.  The childminder had discussions with the childminder, children and parents.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed children's assessment and planning records and a selection of policies and procedures.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives with her adult son in Wroughton, Swindon. The ground floor of the home is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder lives within walking distance of shops, toddler groups and parks. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder has four children on roll, all within the early years age range.

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

 develop further activities that help children to distinguish different sounds, words patterns and rhythm.

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

 develop further opportunities for pre-school age children to use number by planning a wider range of activities and resources based on their interests, for example, collections of interesting things to sort, order and label in their play.

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who attend

Children are making good progress in their learning and development. The childminder assesses children's starting points at entry well, through discussion with parents and through observation. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to help children learn and develop. She makes regular written observations of children and this enables her to identify their progress and to plan for the next steps in their learning. Although these systems are in the early stages of development the childminder has a clear awareness of children's abilities and her planning supports and builds upon children's learning and development. As a result children thoroughly enjoy the opportunities for play and exploration and make good progress from their starting points.

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who attend

The childminder makes extensive use of a variety of visits out to playgroups and to the library to provide a rich range of activities for children. Children are eager to learn, engage well in activities and are developing increasing levels of confidence and concentration. Babies show confidence to explore, happily testing their skills and responding with giggles and smiles to the warm interactions with the childminder, her family and other children. Children are inquisitive in their play and show a keen interest in books from an early age. The childminder makes regular use of the library for children to choose books to bring away and also to take part in story times. Within the childminder's home, babies thoroughly enjoy handling the books exploring the texture and looking at the colours as all children have easy access to a wide range of books. Children's communication skills are supported well overall. The childminder encourages babies to point to make their wishes

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who attend

known and encourages their efforts to make sounds and to communicate. She keeps up a level of conversation about what babies are doing so they begin to link words to actions. The childminder supports older children to follow simple instructions and models the building of simple sentences by sensitively repeating back what children say in the correct way. However, this is not consistent to fully maximise children's speaking skills.

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who attend

Children thoroughly enjoy the opportunities to be creative. The childminder makes regular use of play groups that provide children with good opportunities to explore a range of media such as cut and stick activities. Within the childminder's home, they enjoy activities such as playing with salt dough. They roll out and explore the marks they make in the dough, tracing with their fingers the lines the cutter makes. They happily talk to themselves about the texture and spontaneously try to count the holes they make with their fingers. The childminder makes effective use of opportunities for all children to count in everyday situations. They recognise colour and count cars on the way to playgroup and the number of segments of fruit at snack time. However, the childminder does not always plan a wide and varied range of activities that build on their understanding of number. Babies sort and manipulate shapes learning about their physical world and developing

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who attend

their hand to eye coordination as they do so.

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who attend

Children have good opportunities to learn about the wider world. They thoroughly enjoy the opportunities to go into the garden and to plant and learn about nature and how things grow. They learn about their local community, such as through visits to the library. Children also learn about similarities and differences between themselves and others, such as through discussions when looking at Chinese picture books.

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who attend

The childminder is aware of the need to provide parents with a progress check for their children when aged two years. Parents speak highly of the service they receive and the support the childminder offers to their children. The childminder talks regularly with parents about their children's development and learning. They have access to the learning journal and are able to comment and share children's achievements and learning at home.

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

Children are relaxed and settle easily with the childminder. She provides lots of warm cuddles and attention and as a result children are happy and remain content in the childminder's care. All children form warm attachments and trusting relationships with the childminder and benefit from the warm interaction with her family. The childminder provides secure routines for children. This strongly promotes their personal social and emotional development. Young children have their individual care routines closely met as the childminder consults closely with parents. Regular visits to groups provide children with additional opportunities to socialise. Children quickly gain in confidence and self esteem. The childminder supports them well to take part in group activities and to join in with others when they feel able to, such as during story time at the library.

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

The childminder provides a very homely environment that is welcoming, safe and free from hazards. Children enjoy playing with the ample number of good quality toys set out on the floor. Their ability to self-select and make their own choices is not always as well supported as other toys are not as easily accessible. Children learn about how to manage risk and to keep themselves safe. The childminder helps babies to safely learn about the perils of standing on furniture. Children enthusiastically help tidy away toys before moving to a different activity in another room.

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

Children make good progress in their physical development because the childminder makes sure they go out each day into the garden or to the park or playgroup. They have good opportunities to be active. Babies explore their environment confidently as the childminder is on hand to offer support and encouragement as they test their new skills in standing, moving and 'cruising' furniture in safety.

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

Children adopt healthy lifestyles as they enjoy a diet of nutritious snacks of sandwiches and fresh fruit. The childminder encourages young children to eat well and to develop their tastes. Babies begin to develop their self-care skills, through handling finger food and through encouragement to hold a spoon. Young children have easy access to their own beakers. Children are relaxed and cooperative when having their nappies changed. The childminder provides a positive approach with consistent praise and so children behave well and get on very well together. They are developing the early skills well which ultimately help their transition when they move onto other settings, such as school.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues gained through regular training. She has a clear understanding of the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child. She is well organised and has a clear understanding of the welfare and safeguarding requirements as demonstrated through her written policies and procedures. This strongly promotes the welfare and safety of children as these policies and procedures underpin her working practice. She undertakes visual checks of her premises each day to make sure safety measures, such as safety gates are in place.

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provision

The childminder has a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements. She gives thoughtful consideration to the range of experiences she provides for children and this strongly contributes to her understanding of their abilities and progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder has effectively highlighted her strengths and areas for improvement, keeping her knowledge up to date through training, such as in safeguarding children and the revised Early Years Foundation Stage framework. This promotes the positive outcomes for children. She is committed to extending her current skills further, such as around best practice when implementing the two year progress check for children.

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provision

The childminder builds secure relationships with parents and carers. They report positively about the homely environment she creates, the good range of visits out for children and the childminder's good organisation skills. They are very appreciative of the time she takes to help children settle and the good continuity of care that she provides through detailed feedback and discussion. The childminder is aware of the need to establish effective partnerships with other practitioners should children attend other early years settings.

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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 EY448592 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 806515 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 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:

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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. 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

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Type of provision

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, safeguarding and child protection.

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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