Childminder in Swindon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14/01/2013 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 are happy and content in the childminder's care. She develops positive relationships with children and supports their emotional needs well.  Children receive lots of praise for their efforts and achievements, which supports their development of self-esteem and confidence.  Children enjoy physical exercise and exciting outings. They have good outdoor experiences which enable them to investigate the natural world.  The childminder takes appropriate action to minimise potential hazards to children. As a result, children are cared for in a safe environment.  The childminder has secure working relationships with parents and their positive feedback reflects how much they value her service.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder generally offers activities that support children's vocabulary and overall understanding of early mathematical skills but does not consistently help consolidate children's understanding of numbers, calculation and counting through everyday play and routines.  Children learn about the importance of a healthy diet as they enjoy nutritious and healthy snacks and meals. However, the childminder does not have consistent handwashing routines to support children in learning about the importance of washing their hands before eating.

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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 spent time observing the childminder in the main play room and outside.

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Inspection activities

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

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's observation records, a selection of policies and children's records.

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Inspection activities

 Feedback took place with the childminder about the outcome of the inspection and the recommendations that were raised.  The inspector took account of the views of several parents' written references.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She is working with another registered childminder, whose home childminding takes place in Swindon, Wiltshire. The children have access to the kitchen/dining and playroom on the ground floor and two bedrooms on the first floor. There is an enclosed garden available for outdoor play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. Currently, the childminder is caring for two children in the early years age group.

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

 broaden children's understanding of mathematical language, through modelling, play and talk about numbers, basic calculation and counting in everyday play and routines

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

 strengthen the promotion of good health and children's understanding of health and self care by: ensuring children have consistent routines and are encouraged about the importance of handwashing.

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who attend

Children enjoy a wide range of worthwhile and engaging activities, closely linked to their individual interests and developmental needs. As a result, children are making good progress in all seven areas of learning. The childminder is knowledgeable in how to deliver the seven areas of learning successfully. Together with her co-childminder they have created a fun and inviting learning environment where children can be independent in their play. Well presented activities and toys displayed at child height encourage children to explore and investigate. For example, children can easily access books, instruments, cars and walkers. Babies explore the activity centres and an exciting treasure basket, using touch, taste and sound to find out about the objects. Children benefit from daily outings that provide interest, new experiences and physical exercise. They take trips to the forest and explore the natural world. Visits to the local parks and schools, help

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who attend

children to begin to explore their local community.

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who attend

The childminder supports and fosters children's personal, social and emotional needs appropriately. She engages in playful interactions with children, as they play. For example, she rolls the balls out of the treasure basket and shakes the maracas from the instrument box to encourage children to explore their senses and handle different objects. She mostly takes her lead from the children and successfully builds on their interests. For example, when they explore the rain and vegetable patch outdoors, she asks appropriate questions about what they see in order to extend their learning. Children benefit from a broad range of activities, outings and play experiences. Through their play they learn to respect different cultures and how people celebrate individual traditions all over the world. The childminder promotes an inclusive environment and spends quality time with the children. She knows the children well and treats them with equal concern. Toys, resources and

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who attend

experiences promoting positive images are plentiful. They gain useful skills for the future. Children have many opportunities to experience music and imaginative play. Many opportunities exist for children to be creative. Children generally listen to some relevant mathematical language during their play and enjoy exploring building blocks, shapes sorters and puzzles. However, the childminder does not regularly extend this into other everyday practical situations and outdoors, to consolidate children's learning in all aspects of mathematics. Children are progressing in their language skills. The childminder repeats single words so young children can hear them clearly and they are able copy. They explore new words when they play with the musical instruments, confidently following the childminder's instructions to scrape the percussion scraper instrument. Older babies join in the activity, hitting the drum together to create their own sounds. This effectively supports

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who attend

children in acquiring the skills, attitudes and dispositions for the next stage of their learning and transition to school.

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who attend

The childminder has a good understanding of the children's starting points, interests and learning styles. She observes children and collates information to confirm her understanding of their progress. This enables her to effectively plan the necessary next steps in the child's learning. The childminder plans from the children's interests and is flexible, as she responds to the children's needs. She has a good understanding of the statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage and how young children learn through play. Good information is available for parents about the childminder's service, such as written policies and procedures. The childminder provides ongoing feedback about children through their work, verbal feedback, detailed daily diaries and access to the children's progress records. Overall, children are developing many age-appropriate skills and abilities which help set secure foundations for their future learning.

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

Children are safe and secure, as the childminder is responsive to their needs. She supports them emotionally when they show signs of frustration or tiredness. They begin to develop responsible behaviour by helping to clear away their toys. The childminder praises and encourages children's achievements and efforts. This further encourages their positive behaviour and helps to promote children's self-esteem and confidence. Children develop good relationships with the childminder who is intuitive to their individual needs. They confidently turn to the childminder to express their needs and to gain comfort. Consequently, children have their emotional needs well met in a calm and child friendly environment.

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

Children develop confidence in exploring their surroundings. They enjoy finding out what they can do as the childminder has made the home safe. The childminder supervises children appropriately and conducts checks on the home to minimise children's access to any potential hazards. This contributes to children's well-being and helps to ensure that children are safe. The childminder works with parents to find out about children's dietary requirements. Children learn about healthy eating practices as they eat an appropriate diet, mainly provided by their parents, and discuss healthy choices. However, the childminder does not have consistent handwashing routines to support children in learning about the importance of washing their hands before eating.

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

Children are encouraged to be active as they make regular trips to the local school to pick up children. They play outside in the garden or at local parks and enjoy using a variety of resources, which help to develop their muscles and coordination. There is a stimulating, well-resourced and welcoming environment both in and outdoors. Young children delight in putting on their rain suits and exploring the garden, splashing in the puddles and attempting to catch the rain as it falls. This helps children begin to develop a healthy lifestyle. Younger children are able to rest and relax when they need to throughout the day.

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provision

The childminder has made a positive start to her childminding business. She has worked hard to renew and update her policies and put in place the requirements of the reformed Early Years Foundation Stage. Documentation required for the safe and efficient management of the setting is in place. The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to the development of the children's care and education. Through her self- evaluation process the childminder is developing a good understanding of the strengths of her practice and areas that need improvement. She shares knowledge, understanding and good practice with her co-childminder andhas plans in place to complete further training. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to promote safeguarding. She is clear about her responsibility to the children in her care. She demonstrates a suitable understanding of the signs of abuse and the procedure to follow should she have any

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities in meeting the learning and development requirements, to enable her to monitor children's progress. Children play in an attractive and homely environment. They use a good range of resources that meet their specific stage of learning and development needs. The childminder is particularly keen to make the most of children's interests and things that they respond to. She effectively uses the Early Years Foundation Stage documents when planning and assessing activities.

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provision

The childminder has experience of building effective partnerships with other professionals and early years settings that children attend. Through parents' references, it is evident that they have high levels of appreciation and respect for the childminder. For example, parents comment positively on the care and support their children receive. They state that they receive regular updates and that the childminder is "reliable, flexible and has built up great relationships with the children in a relatively short space of time and would recommend her to other parents". Another parent comments that the childminder has a warm, friendly and no nonsense approach, which sets her apart from other childminders. She provides a wide range of fun activities, including plenty of outdoor exercise. The childminder is a great communicator encouraging good behaviour, kindness and compassion to others".

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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 EY448649 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 805646 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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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

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

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