Childminder in Swindon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 09/01/2013 05/03/2009

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 3 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 happy, settled and enjoy their time with this outgoing friendly childminder.  Children become confident in different social situations and learn to play cooperatively with others through outings into the local community and visiting various playgroups.  The childminder supports children's language development very well. She listens carefully to them, asks questions that make them think and gives them time to respond.  Children become highly independent as they are able to choose what they want to play with and are encouraged to manage their own personal care.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Information about children's progress and their achievements at home are not consistently shared with parents and other to secure continuity in their learning.  Children's early reading skills and love of books is not extended, for example by displaying books attractively and visiting the library.

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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 care in the ground floor rooms and inspected other areas of the house and garden used by the children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at a selection of documentation including children's records, written policies and procedures and the childminder's certificates.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector accompanied the childminder and minded children on a walk to and from the pre-school to collect a child.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2005. She is on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder lives with her three school aged children in the residential area of Shaw in Swindon. The whole of the house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder currently cares for eight children, three of whom are in the early years age group. The childminder takes children to community groups, the local shops, parks and nature areas on a regular basis. She also takes children to and from local nurseries and schools.

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

 strengthen partnership working with parents and others involved in children's learning, by a) providing opportunities for parents to share and guide children's achievements at home and b) improving systems to share children's progress with key staff in other early years provision

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

 extend children's early reading skills by displaying a wide range of books, which they can easily see and choose from and consider regularly taking children to the library to borrow books.

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who attend

Children are making good progress in all areas of their development. The childminder understands how children learn through enjoyable practical activities and she plans and provides experiences that she knows will interest them. She knows the children very well and by watching and recording what they do; she can accurately monitor their development and plan the next steps in their learning. For example, she helps a child who enjoys physical play, to improve social skills by regularly visiting a soft play centre, where they meet and play with new children.

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who attend

The childminder makes good use of her spacious home so that children of all ages have room to follow their own interests. The playroom has a good range of toys that children can reach for themselves. This helps them become very independent and able to make choices. They confidently select what they want and even the youngest is happy to ask the childminder for activities that are not on view, such as play dough. The childminder makes good use of local amenities and community groups to complement what she does with the children at home. These add interest and depth to the children's experiences as well gaining confidence in new situations and playing in larger groups. This prepares them well as they start pre-school or reception class. Children develop a positive attitude to people's differences through celebrating each other's special festivals and the good example set by the childminder, as they meet a range of people in the wider community.

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who attend

The childminder sensitively supports children's play, knowing when to join in and when to sit back and let children take their own lead. She interacts well with the children and develops their language especially well. She plays alongside children describing what they are doing and repeating and extending sentences with the youngest. She explains things to them, for example, putting the lid on the play dough to keep it soft and asks them questions to make them think. They chat happily, as they play and talk confidently with the childminder and each other. The childminder adapts activities to meet children's interests and abilities. For example, she knows some boys are reluctant to start writing so makes the activity more appealing by using large sheets of paper and working as a group. She has a selection of books which some children enjoy sharing. However, these are not attractively displayed and story time and library visits are not part of the daily routine to

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who attend

The childminder discusses children's progress and their day with their parents and shares photographs, examples of children's work and written records with them. Parents are not, however, routinely encouraged to share information about their child's achievements at home to enhance the planning and involve them in their children's learning.

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

All children and their families are welcomed into this friendly family environment. The childminder uses effective arrangements to settle new children so they feel safe and secure in her care. Children are attracted to her warm personality and sense of fun and they readily go to her when they need comfort or help. The childminder works with parents to follow home routines whenever possible so that they are rested and well fed and ready to enjoy what they are doing. The childminder has made her home secure so that children can safely explore their surroundings. They become highly independent as they choose activities and play cooperatively with others. Children behave very well and the childminder sensitively supports young children as they learn to manage feelings of frustration. They learn how to keep themselves safe, for example, they practise road safety as they walk to and from school and community activities each day.

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

Children learn very well the importance of making healthy choices. They may enjoy nutritious meals, freshly prepared by the childminder or bring their own food. They sit together at the table for meals, where the relaxed atmosphere encourages them to eat well. They quickly learn to manage their own personal hygiene, by washing hands before meals. Even the youngest understands that food dropped on the floor must be thrown away and they willingly put it in the bin. Children have plenty of opportunities to enjoy physical play at the childminder's home as well as using facilities in the community. They walk to most places, regularly visit parks and a soft play area, and enjoy using larger equipment at the playgroups. This helps to promote their well-being and physical development. Children are well supported so they become confident, independent and sociable individuals, which prepares them well for their transition into other early years settings or

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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 clearly understands her role with regard to child protection, including the procedures to follow should a concern arise. She carefully assesses hazards in her home and on outings and takes effective steps to minimise risks. Consequently, children are well protected.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of her responsibility to promote children's learning and development. She provides a broad range of experiences so that children progress well in all areas. She accurately assesses children's development and takes account of children's interest. She monitors and adapts her planning to include what they need to learn next.

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provision

The childminder reflects on her practice and seeks to improve her provision for all children. For example, she has plans to develop her garden so children can play outside more frequently during the winter. She welcomes advice from her Childminding Support Worker and this has helped her develop an effective means of monitoring children's progress. She attends training to improve her knowledge, understanding and practice, for example, she is now able to carry out the required progress check on two-year-olds in her care.

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provision

The childminder has effective partnerships with parents and others so that children are cared for well. Links with other early years settings, provides opportunities to exchange information about children's welfare. However, information about children's learning is not systematically shared to provide a consistent approach to children's 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 EY303948 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 814900 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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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

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

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