Childminder in Bath and North East Somerset

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 03/04/2013 11/03/2009

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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 develops good partnerships with parents, supporting them well in continuing children's learning at home.  Children's personal, social and emotional development is good. They behave well and develop good relationships that enhance their well-being.  Children are inquisitive and learn through exploring the indoor and outdoor environments.  The childminder provides good support, so that children become active learners and make good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not always encourage children learning to use the potty, to wash their hands afterwards, in order to enhance their awareness of good hygiene practices.  Children have limited access to resources in dual languages to extend their literacy development and promote a positive awareness of families attending the setting who speak additional languages at home.

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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

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged 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 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  scheduled 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 children in both the indoor and outdoor environments, and the childminder's interaction with them.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of written feedback from parents and the childminder's development plan.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked all safeguarding information, and sampled the childminder's written policies and procedures, and children's development files.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives with her two children, who are both over eight years, in the town of Keynsham, near Bristol. The whole house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed back garden for outdoor play. The family has two pet cats. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register, and on both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is currently childminding three children in the early years age group. She also offers care to children over five years. All children attend on a part-time basis. The childminder walks or drives to local schools to take and collect children.

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

 extend children's awareness of good hygiene practices with regard to potty training

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

 increase the use of dual language resources that match the languages spoken by families using the setting.

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who attend

The childminder seeks good information from parents on children's abilities and interests, when they first start at her setting. She makes regular observations of children's achievements and keeps a record to share with parents. This enables her to plan effectively for children's on-going development. The childminder shares good information with parents so that they continue to support their children at home. The childminder monitors children's learning and provides parents with appropriate summaries, identifying children's next stages or any areas of concern. As a result, overall children make good progress in all areas of their development.

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who attend

The childminder provides generally good support in promoting children's speaking and listening skills. She responds well to young children, reacting to noises they hear and engages them in conversations. This promotes their skills through their own interests. The childminder asks questions and introduces new words, so children expand their vocabulary. She helps children make links in their learning, such as reminding them of real experiences. For example, children playing with the small world people and town recall going to the post office and posting parcels. This also promotes their awareness of their own community. The childminder plans good activities to encourage children to use their favourite stories in their play. For example, they act out a story about a bear and the childminder pauses so that children fill in the words they know. Children recall building a snowman when they notice snow in the picture and this prompts a discussion about what

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who attend

happens to snow when the sun comes out. The children enjoy using the props, which promotes their physical development and their imagination as they climb through tunnels into a tent, pretending it is a cave.

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who attend

The childminder encourages children to learn through being involved and independent, exploring the resources in their own way. Consequently, children are inquisitive and become active learners, remaining at activities and demonstrating concentration. For example, the cornflour and water fascinates children. They try passing it through a sieve and when the childminder points out the marks they leave behind with their fingers the children try to draw a picture. Children learn about volumes, such as empty and full, and experiment with different size containers. Children develop positive attitudes to learning, which prepares them effectively for their next stage of learning and school. They are confident learners and select resources independently, seeking support from the childminder when needed. The childminder demonstrates how to use equipment and then gives children good opportunities to try for themselves. She encourages children to see

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who attend

what might happen and then to find out if they are right, so children learn about cause and effect.

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

Children develop strong relationships and demonstrate that they feel secure in the childminder's home. This is because she works closely with parents to understand children's individual needs and routines. Parents comment that the childminder really understands their children as individuals. The childminder acts as a good role model so that children behave well and understand her expectations. Children are very proud of their achievements because the childminder uses praise and encouragement, which also promotes their self-esteem. The childminder helps children to settle and engage in the activities and when the time comes, she effectively supports their transfer to other settings.

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

Children use a good range of well-maintained resources both indoors and outdoors. They are able to choose the equipment from low-level containers and shelving, independently. This enables them to initiate their own learning and promotes their independence. For example, children go indoors to get toy cars to use in the sandpit outdoors. The childminder provides all-in-one wet-weather outfits so that all children can play in the outdoors all year. Children use good resources that provide positive images of people's differences. However, there are limited resources that support the additional languages spoken by children at home. Children talk eagerly about the regular trips and outings they enjoy, which supports their awareness of keeping themselves safe away from the setting and builds their confidence. Children enjoy a healthy diet and understand the importance of having regular drinks and exercise. Young children feed themselves and the childminder works closely with parents

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

to support children's growing independence. Children wash their hands before eating and demonstrate some good hygiene practices, such as blowing their nose. The childminder wears gloves to protect children's health when changing nappies or helping children to use the toilet. However, she does not always remind young children to wash their hands when they are being potty trained. This means that they do not consistently learn about the importance of good hygiene practices. Children gain a good awareness of safe practices. They learn not to sit on the edge of storage boxes in case they topple over. The childminder encourages younger children to think of what may happen because of their actions. Therefore, they help to tidy up to prevent tripping over toys. Since attending training, the childminder now encourages children to be aware of road safety on all outings.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities in safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. She keeps good records of any injuries to children, medication administered and incidents. The childminder has a sound awareness of child protection procedures and has good documentation for further guidance. The childminder checks her safety equipment on a regular basis and regularly practices the emergency evacuation procedures. The childminder carries out good risk assessments and installs appropriate equipment to keep children safe. The childminder has a first aid qualification, so is able to respond appropriately if a child should have an accident.

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provision

The childminder has made good improvements since her last inspection. She now uses the indoors and outdoors as a whole learning environment, to meet the needs of all the children. She effectively assesses her own development needs and attends training to update her knowledge continually, for example, she has booked onto child protection training. She purchases and borrows resources to enhance children's learning further, such as chalks for the garden so children can draw or write outdoors. The childminder has increased her awareness of the learning and development requirements and now makes improved observations, to better plan for children's development. Through good self- evaluation the childminder recognises where she can make improvements to the activities provided. She completes progress checks for two-year-olds and provides parents with a written copy.

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provision

The childminder has positive relationships with parents. She keeps them well informed on their children's care and learning through verbal discussions, daily diaries and development files. The childminder has written policies and procedures, which she has recently updated to keep parents informed of how she protects their children. Parents comment positively that they feel very involved in their children's learning and the childminder works with them to provide consistent care. The childminder has prepared good systems in preparation for working in partnership with other settings should the need arise.

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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 action. 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 EY262448 Local authority Bath & NE Somerset Inspection number 843520 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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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: 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, which are usually the childminder’s 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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