Childminder in Wiltshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11/01/2013 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

 Children show confidence in the childminder's care as she provides a caring and reassuring environment where they feel safe and secure. Home routines are respected which helps children settle well.  The childminder is skilled in promoting and supporting young children's communication and language skills.  Parents are provided with a wide range of helpful information that informs them of the childminder's practice.  The childminder is well organised and demonstrates a good attitude to improving her skills and knowledge.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Opportunities for younger children to explore a variety of natural and sensory objects are not fully utilised to enable them to develop their growing curiosity.  Parents are not yet fully involved in their child's learning to ensure continuity in children's learning and care.

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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 play room, kitchen and entrance hall.  The inspector had discussions with the provider.  The inspector viewed children's assessment and planning records.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed documentation including the written self-evaluation, written parent comments, a selection of policies, procedures and child records.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives with her husband and three school aged children in Chippenham, Wiltshire. Childminding takes place predominantly on the ground floor. There is an enclosed garden for outdoor play The childminder has two dogs as pets.

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Information about the setting

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She currently has seven children on roll all on a part-time basis. Of these four are in the early years age group. The childminder takes children to and collects from local schools, pre-schools and nurseries. She takes children to local parks, soft play and toddler groups and local places of interest.

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

 support further babies interests and development of sensory experiences, for example by providing a range of objects of various textures and weights in treasure baskets

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

 establish more effective ways for parents to share children's achievements from home to further promote continuity in their learning and care.

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who attend

The childminder provides a caring, friendly and stimulating learning environment. She has a good knowledge and understanding of how to promote the learning and development of young children. The childminder makes effective use of observations and discussions with parents to identify children's starting points. The childminder records carefully what children can do and their interests and effectively assesses their next steps in learning. Pictures and written records document the time they have spent with the childminder and this feeds into plans of further activities. All children are making good progress towards the early learning goals. Young children are well engaged, eager to learn and developing increasing levels of concentration. These skills help to prepare children for the next stage in their learning and ultimately for school. The childminder talks regularly with parents about their children's development and learning. As yet, parents are not fully involved in

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who attend

sharing their children's achievements from home to further influence planning. The childminder is aware of the need to provide parents with a progress check for their children when they are two-years-old.

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who attend

Children's early communication and language skills are supported very well. Good eye contact when speaking with and responding to young children's babbling promotes language. This helps children to develop their confidence in imitating initial sounds. The childminder talks to children constantly during their play activities and care routines, enhancing their developing language skills. Regular visits to a local singing group and rhyme time sessions at the library further supports children's emerging language. Children are curious and show high levels of interest in their early use of books. For example, they focus on the pictures and are eager to see what is on the next page, attempting to turn it for themselves.

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who attend

Resources are of good quality and meet children's interest, age and stage of development. The childminder sits on the floor to play and this helps the children to be involved and concentrate. Young children develop a strong sense of who they are. They view their image in a variety of mirrors; smiling and gurgling at their own reflection. They look at the childminder as she repeats their name. Children observe the childminder closely as she gives clear guidance. They reach out and repeatedly bat moveable rotating objects in a wide variety of activity cubes and attempt to hold knobs on musical boxes. Children are interested in everything around them and are fascinated by crinkly books and a textured toy lion. However, young children do not always have opportunities to explore a broad range of different textures within everyday objects, such as those used within treasure baskets, to enhance their sensory development.

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

Children develop warm and trusting relationships with the childminder as they actively respond to her caring and reassuring approach. For example, babies wake happily from their morning sleep and show confidence in reaching out and touching her during their play. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure the individual needs of each child are met. The childminder is on hand at all times to offer support, guidance and frequent praise and encouragement. As a result, children develop a strong sense of well- being in the childminder's care.

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

The childminder has arranged her home so that it is a welcoming place and children play safely throughout the downstairs area. Her home is equipped with good quality and accessible resources which enable children to freely choose what they want to play with. Children quickly develop familiarity with routines, showing that they feel safe and secure. For example, young children snuggle close to the childminder when tired. She regularly checks on sleeping children to help keep them safe. The childminder promotes safety well on outings and within the home. For example, she talks about road safety with the children and they regularly practise evacuation procedures.

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

Children are learning to live healthy lifestyles. There are good hygiene arrangements and children settle quickly to have their nappies changed, showing good control of their body and their movements. Children have good opportunities to be active in the fresh air each day through daily walks and play in the garden. Visits to soft play areas and parks promote children's developing physical skills. Newly acquired skills, for example as children learn to roll over and stand are supported well. The childminder is on hand to offer support and encouragement, enabling children to gain confidence in their developing skills. Children enjoy a range of fresh fruit for their snacks, enabling them to make healthy choices and try out new tastes. Older children are encouraged to develop their self-care skills as they develop their independence in feeding themselves and drinking when thirsty from a beaker. Children are developing good skills to help their transition when they move

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provision

The childminder provides a safe and secure environment where she assesses risk well. Children are suitably supervised when on outings and when playing in the home and garden. Children's welfare and safety is positively promoted. This is reflected through the childminder's written policies, procedures and guidelines that are updated in line with changes in requirements since registration. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues and she knows the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. There are effective systems in place for the safe collection of children. The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She regularly evaluates the provision to monitor the educational programme.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a strong capacity to develop her provision. She has adopted systems to evaluate her practice. This includes the use of ongoing self-evaluation along with the introduction of parental questionnaires and regular discussions with the local childcare officer and childminding colleagues. She values ongoing training and makes effective use of knowledge gained through courses such as 'Food Safety for Childcarers' to promote positive outcomes for children.

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provision

The childminder builds positive partnerships with parents. She is well organised and supplies families with a varied and helpful range of information through displays and newsletters. She regularly discusses their child's achievements and completes a day sheet so they know how their child has been throughout the day. She respects parents' wishes, follows routines from home and they work together to provide the best possible care for the children.

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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 EY446356 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 803077 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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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

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

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