Childminder in Bath and North East Somerset

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26/02/2013 10/10/2008

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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

 The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements and a secure knowledge of how young children learn. Consequently, children enjoy stimulating and varied play experiences across all areas of learning.  The childminder has developed secure relationships with children meaning they are happy and settled and feel safe in their surroundings.  The childminder continuously talks to children so they hear new words and develop their language for communication. The childminder provides a welcoming and stimulating environment with a good range of easily accessible resources.  The childminder works well in partnership with parents, enabling them to support their children's learning and development at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 the arrangements in place at mealtimes, do not fully support children's growing independence.  story times do not fully support the youngest children's involvement and there are missed opportunities to link storytelling with other areas of learning.

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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 dining room, lounge, kitchen and garden.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder, parents and children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled a range of documentation including records of children and learning journals, safeguarding procedures, and other required policies.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder throughout the inspection to clarify the observations.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives with her partner and two children in Keynsham, Bath and North East Somerset. The childminder uses the whole of the house for childminding. There is an enclosed garden for outside play with grassed areas to the front and sides of the house.

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Information about the setting

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is currently minding five children in the early years age range. The childminder offers care each working day from 7.30am to 5.30pm.

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Information about the setting

The childminder takes children to and collects them from local schools. She attends the local children's groups and takes children to the park and library.

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

 consider ways to promote young children's independence by allowing them to pour their own drinks and serve food

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

 enhance storytelling by using puppets, real objects or photographs as props to promote learning opportunities across all areas.

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who attend

Children enjoy their time with the childminder, participating in a broad range of good quality activities and play opportunities. For instance, children find torches, among the resources, and are fascinated by the beam reflecting from the black television screen. The childminder skilfully points out how the light separates into lots of colours. Children play cooperatively and older children show consideration to the younger ones, making sure they can switch their torch on. Children learn to be active and creative learners, making discoveries and testing ideas for themselves. The childminder encourages them to develop their own role play ideas, as the settee becomes a car and they drive off. All children enjoy laying out a make-believe picnic, and younger children find all the cups and items of food that belong together. Children are keen to share a story, and the childminder stops at intervals to let children anticipate key events. However, the childminder is not yet

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who attend

developing opportunities during storytelling to enhance children's learning across all areas. This particularly relates to how she involves younger children, for example, by using puppets and other props, to support their emerging communication and language skills.

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who attend

The childminder supports children's emotional development well. She joins in with them and demonstrates different ways of doing things. The childminder provides children with ongoing praise and encouragement as they attempt new tasks. For example, when a child identifies a different way to make sound with an instrument, she praises this achievement. This helps children to feel highly valued and promotes their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder engages effectively with children, through her lively interaction, initiating and developing conversations while they play. Children respond with delight as they sprinkle seeds over toy dinosaurs on a tray, and notice it sounds like rain.

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who attend

The childminder has a good understanding of each child's learning and parents share what they know about their children. The childminder assesses children's achievements in all areas, and identifies next steps to help them make good progress. She uses photographs to illustrate children's achievements and to share with parents, so that they can see how their child is achieving. Parents report that they are able to engage well with their children's learning.

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

Children are happy, settled and develop a strong sense of belonging as the childminder supports their individual needs. Children use a range of good quality toys and resources that are appropriate for their age and stage of development. They can independently reach the toys they want so they make their own choices about what they do. The childminder is preparing children well for the next stage in their learning when they start school. She takes children to playgroups where they learn to be part of a larger group. The childminder is a very positive and calm role model. She knows the importance of offering clear and consistent methods to manage children's behaviour. Children respond well to her positive approach.

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

Children have good opportunities to learn about keeping safe. For example, young children enjoy a game of hide-and-seek under the table, while the childminder gives high priority to their welfare as they move around. Children take part in fire drills, which help them begin to learn about personal safety in the event of an emergency. Parents know their children feel safe because of how they behave; they enjoy being with the childminder.

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

The childminder promotes children's health well, as she talks about the importance of hand washing and using their individual towel. The childminder sits with children at mealtimes to promote good table manners and provide support if required. Children learn about healthy foods because the childminder provides a balanced nutritious diet for all children. Children use cutlery proficiently, relative to their age, and the childminder encourages them to be independent as they eat. However, the childminder does not yet encourage children to prepare snacks, serve themselves food, and pour drinks, to extend their developing independence. Children become active, getting plenty of fresh air and exercise through daily play in the garden, and regular trips to the park and playgroup.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of the welfare and safeguarding requirements and is attentive in her supervision and care of children. She conducts regular risk assessments to identify potential hazards and implements effective safety procedures to protect children's welfare. The childminder has devised a comprehensive range of policies and procedures, which she shares with parents and uses to underpin her service, so that children stay safe in her care.

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provision

The childminder dedicates time to improving her provision for children. She has successfully addressed actions and recommendations from the previous inspection. The childminder regularly liaises with her early years support worker to evaluate her practice. She is able to identify strengths as well as areas that she would like to develop further in order to improve outcomes for children. The use of action plans help the childminder clearly identify and prioritise aspects of the provision to be developed. The childminder attends courses to enhance her knowledge and skills. She is currently waiting to update her safeguarding training.

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provision

The childminder asks parents to complete a questionnaire. valuing their views and using their comments to help improve her provision. Parents are very happy with how well their children settle. They feel involved with their children's day, through conversations with the childminder about how their children are getting on, alongside regular text messages. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities in meeting the learning requirements. She demonstrates a secure knowledge of the areas of learning and undertakes regular observations of children, which influence her planning. Children progress well towards the early learning goals. The childminder completes children's two- year progress check to support their learning and development and aid their smooth transition into pre-school. She works well with other partnerships to make sure there is a consistency to every child's learning and development. The childminder has forged good

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provision

links with the local school and pre-school.

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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 EY372437 Local authority Bath & NE Somerset Inspection number 815622 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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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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