Childminder in Wiltshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19/02/2013 09/10/2008

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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 well cared for in a welcoming family home by a childminder who knows them well as individuals.  Children are happy and settled and make good relationships with the childminder and one another.  The childminder effectively promotes children's overall good progress in their learning and development through play and meaningful activities.  Positive partnerships with parents enable the childminder to meet children's needs well, overall.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not always request sufficient detail about children's achievements at home.  Children do not learn what behaviour is expected in an emergency situation, as the childminder has not practised the evacuation plan with them.

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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 children's activities in the conservatory, lounge and kitchen area.  The inspector discussed an observed activity with the childminder.  The inspector sampled records and documentation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents supplied by letter.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2008, and was previously registered when abroad. The childminder lives with her husband and two teenage children, in Salisbury, Wiltshire. Childminding takes place mainly on the ground floor, which includes a lounge, kitchen- dining room, conservatory and toilet facilities. Sleeping facilities are available on the first floor. There is an enclosed garden available for outdoor play.

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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. There are currently four children on roll, of whom two are in the early years age group. The childminder also cares for children aged eight and over.

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

 support further children's understanding of how to behave in safe ways in an emergency situation, for example by including them in practising the evacuation plan.

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

 strengthen partnerships with parents by requesting further information from them with regard to their children's achievements at home

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who attend

Children are happy and settled in the care of their childminder. The childminder provides a warm and welcoming family environment where children move around confidently and are keen to join in. They are involved in a broad range of activities that promote their learning through play and meaningful experiences. The childminder is clear about the importance of knowing when to join in children's play and when to stand back to let them explore independently. Children's communication and language is developing well. They are continuously learning new vocabulary as the childminder interacts with them as they play. She describes what they are doing, naming objects, people and actions. Children love to look at books. They confidently choose favourites for the childminder to read to them, or to look at by themselves. For example, a young child selects a book about a farm and likes to name familiar animals and make the relevant noises. A favourite activity is a water-

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who attend

based drawing mat, where young children start to put meaning to the marks they make. A child shows delight with their own achievement as they create a 'cat shape'. 'I done it' they say, with a big smile on their face. Children practise various tasks that promote their physical skills, such as turning shaped bricks to fit into the corresponding holes. They visit play parks and use large apparatus such as swings, slides and climbing frames to develop large muscle skills. Children's days include a variety of visits where they meet other people, learn about nature and explore their local environment. They regularly go to the local 'green' where they like to play chasing games around the trees. They notice changes in the weather and the seasons as they walk, 'crunching' or 'squelching' through the fallen leaves. The childminder knows the children well and plans learning experiences according to their interests. She seeks useful information from parents at the beginning of the arrangement,

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who attend

which enables her to know the children's stage of development when they start attending. The childminder has a clear assessment system to monitor children's progress in their learning. She is developing a 'Learning Journal' for each child, which includes observations and a summary report clearly linked to the stages in the 'Development Matters in the Early Years Foundation Stage' guidance. She uses this to plan children's next steps in their learning. However, she does not routinely seek detailed information from parents about children's achievements at home to contribute to her assessment of children's learning and skills. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to complete the progress check for children aged between two and three years.

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

Children play and learn in a welcoming family home, where they make choices from a good range of toys and resources. The childminder alternates the play equipment according to children's interests, and arranges it so that they select for themselves according to their age and ability. She provides low-level furniture so that children develop independence and access their activities safely.

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

Children settle quickly and develop warm and trusting relationships with the childminder and one another. The childminder offers them reassurance in new situations to make them feel secure. Young children enjoy one another's company and are learning the social skills to enable them to be a successful member of a group. They are beginning to take turns and share and they help the childminder put toys away. The childminder regularly praises their efforts and achievements, which helps boost their confidence and self- esteem. Children start to develop a positive attitude to people's differences through the childminder's good example in respecting everyone.

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

Children are learning about aspects of their own safety. For example, they practise safe routines for crossing roads and understand how to move around the home safely. However, the childminder has not included them in practising the emergency escape plan so that they learn how to behave in a real situation. Young children are developing independence in practical skills, which helps prepare them for the future. They clean their hands before and after handling food and are making choices from nutritious options at meal times. The childminder has started to take the children to a local toddler group. This will help prepare them for when they start at pre-school, as they become familiar with the building and use the alternative play equipment. Children have daily fresh air and exercise to promote their good health, as they walk to and from school, visit play parks or play in the garden.

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provision

Overall, the childminder implements clear policies and procedures that promote children's welfare and safety and she shares these with parents. She has a good understanding of how to recognise signs and symptoms that would cause concern about a child's welfare. She has completed safeguarding training to update her knowledge and is confident in the procedures to follow. She has a clear policy and materials for reference. All this helps to protect children from harm. The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's good progress in their learning and development. She is developing clear record systems to support her in monitoring children's progress. She organises her home well to meet the needs of the children in her care. The childminder completes detailed risk assessments and puts measures in place to provide a safe environment for children to play. She keeps clear records, which she completes accurately and stores confidentially.

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provision

Overall, the childminder promotes effective partnerships with parents. She supplies clear information to them about her provision, which includes written policies. She talks to parents daily to share information in order to meet children's needs, but does not always seek information about the children's achievements at home. Parents speak very positively of their children's care. They say that their children are very happy, and they like the welcoming environment that includes warmth and humour. They praise the communication the childminder has with them and the good progress that their children are making, particularly in social and language skills. The childminder is aware of the importance of sharing information with other practitioners when children also attend other early years settings.

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provision

The childminder has successfully addressed the recommendations set at the last inspection, which has improved children's enjoyment and learning. She evaluates her provision appropriately in order to identify areas for development. For example, she observes and listens to the children with regard to their activities and adapts planning and resources accordingly. She welcomes advice from early years professionals and shares good practice ideas with other childminders. She attends regular childminder forums to gain further knowledge in order to continue to improve her provision and children's experiences.

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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 EY370813 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 815603 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 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

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