Childminder, Out-of school day care in Wiltshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 01/02/2013 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 develop close relationships and secure attachments with the childminder.  The childminder creates a warm and welcoming home where children are valued and included.  Children freely select what they want to play with and help tidy away afterwards.  Childminder is caring and supportive and spends her time focussed on playing with the children.  The childminder fosters positive relationships with parents and they share information about the children's care and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to promote children's understanding of mathematical language and concepts during play activities.  The childminder does not always provide opportunities for children's growing independence in self-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 the childminder and the children she was caring for.  Documents underpinning practice were sampled.

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Inspection activities

 Ongoing discussion and joint observation with the childminder took place throughout the visit.  The inspector accompanied the childminder and the child on a local walk.  Parents views were gathered through parent feedback letters

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives with husband and one school age child, in Calne, Wiltshire. The family has two cats and also keep fish. Minding takes place on the ground floor with sleep facilities on the first floor. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder also uses the local park and takes and collects children from the local primary school. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is currently caring for one chid in the early years age range who attends on a part time basis. An older child also attends infrequently.

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

 develop children's mathematical understanding further within their play by talking about numbers and shape in games, activities and everyday situations

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

 extend opportunities for young children to move towards independence, for example, by supporting them to wash their own hands.

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who attend

The childminder provides a caring, friendly and stimulating learning environment, where children are happy, content and safe. She demonstrates that she has a good understanding of how children develop. The childminder keeps good information about how well children are developing. She uses this information well to help support children in their play. Consequently children make good progress in their learning and development. Resources are of good quality and meet the children's age and stage of development.

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who attend

The childminder sits on the carpet to play with the children and this helps the children be involved and concentrate. The childminder takes an interest in what children say and do. She spends her time with children, following their lead with what they play with. The childminder appropriately fosters children's language development as she takes time to listen to the children carefully and speak clearly to them. She talks to children about what they are doing and what she is doing, which helps the children to think and control what they do. Children confidently chose what they want to do, choosing to put the farm toys away and getting a book from the shelves. They enjoy regular craft activities, exploring the marks they make and creating models from junk boxes. They also explore the texture of soil when they plant seeds.

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who attend

Children think about what they are doing, for example, they select the red cars to put in the garage. They are gaining some concept of number and use the word 'more' when they add another ball to the digger scoop. When playing with cars, children learn about shape and space as they line them up and sort out the colours of cars to place in the garage. The childminder extends children's play, for example, by asking if they can find other green engines. Children are gaining a good understanding of naming colours and the childminder supports this using sign language. However, aspects of number and shape are not yet regularly introduced to support children's deepening understanding of mathematics.

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who attend

The childminder is aware of the requirements for the progress check at age two years and has a good understanding of what children in her care are able to do. She completes summative assessments of the children's development throughout the year. The childminder talks regularly with parents about the children's development and she welcomes the comments from parents about what their children are doing at home. The childminder shares her overall assessment of the children with the parents and together they consider the next steps in the children's learning.

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

The childminder establishes warm and caring relationships with the children. They behave well, demonstrating they are emotionally secure and are confident to interact with the childminder or to play on their own. The childminder offers appropriate praise to promote children's positive behaviour. She obtains useful information from the parents before their children start attending so that she understands their needs and can maintain routines. Regular outings to toddler groups, where children meet other children of the same age, help children to develop relationships with others and to build their confidence outside of the main care setting. This prepares them well for the next big step in their life, such as going to pre-school or school.

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

The childminder builds children's understanding of safety well. She has assessed the risks in her home and on outings. As a result, she has stairgates for when young children attend and teaches older children safe boundaries and how to use the stairs safely. Toys are accessible to children in the lounge and they develop some independence, choosing what they want to play with. Children are confident to ask for help, for example, when they cannot fit the book back on the shelf.

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

Children enjoy daily fresh air and exercise either in the park or the garden where they plant seeds and play in the play house. Children sit at the table with the childminder to eat and she successfully promotes relaxed and sociable meal times. The childminder includes children in getting lunch ready. They chose which plate they want to use and fetch their lunch box. The home is kept clean and the childminder follows a range of hygienic practices to help promote children's good health. However, although she uses wet wipes to clean children's hands before eating, she does not currently support children to develop their independence skills in washing their hands with soap and water.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a clear commitment to promoting the welfare and learning and development requirements. She has developed a clear set of policies and procedures that reflect the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework well. These documents are regularly reviewed and updated as necessary. The childminder shares these policies and procedures with parents so that they know about the care their children receive. She regularly assesses children's development against the Development Matters guidance and this helps to ensure that the specific needs of the children's learning and development are being met.

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provision

The childminder provides a friendly family home where children can thrive. Children are kept safe and their well-being is promoted because the childminder clearly understands her role in child protection. The childminder has a secure awareness of safeguarding children issues and how to keep children safe. For example, she is clear about the procedures to follow should she identify that a child is at risk. She has clear referral details to hand so she is able to take prompt and appropriate action in the event of a concern. Appropriate care is given to children should they have an accident, as the childminder has attended an appropriate first aid course.

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provision

The childminder is committed to making ongoing improvements to the provision for children. She has made sure she is familiar with the recently revised requirements and guidelines of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. The childminder is reflective about her practice and keeps a record of her practice and areas to develop. She attends training to keep her knowledge up to date. The childminder receives support from the local authority's early years team. She acts on advice given in order to improve the provision for the children in her care. She thinks about how she can make improvements and makes changes where necessary. The childminder knows how to obtain further support, should any child require it. She has good channels of communication with the local primary school and regularly discusses matters relating to developing her yearly years practice. Partnerships with parents are positive and they comment that their children

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provision

enjoy attending and they value that she is easy to approach. These good channels of communication help to ensure that there is continuity in children's care and learning between their home and her setting.

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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 EY418947 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 725559 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 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

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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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