Childminder in Swindon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28/06/2013 19/01/2010

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 2 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 provides a safe environment. This enables children to feel protected, happy and settled as they can explore and investigate in the homely environment.  The childminder promotes children's behaviour and self confidence skills very well to help children develop their understanding about sharing, turn taking and being kind to each other.  Children benefit from a childminder who has an accurate understanding of their individual needs. Detailed learning journeys accurately identify next steps in order that all children make good progress in relation to their starting point at entry.  Effective partnerships enable parents to be actively involved in contributing to their child's progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Younger children are not fully involved in making choices and decisions in selecting toys, resources and activities.  Children are not always able to move freely between indoors and outside, which at times does not reflect their individual learning styles and preferences.

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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 children's play and the childminders interaction, indoors in the two main play areas and the garden.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interaction between parents and the childminder at drop off times.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector examined documentation including children's records, learning journeys, policies and procedures.

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Inspection activities

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

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2009. She is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder lives with her partner and one school aged child in Swindon. Minded children may use the entire house, although in practice remain mostly downstairs with use of the bathroom, which is situated on the first floor. There is an enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder is currently caring for seven children and of these five are within the early years age range. All children attend on a part times basis. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3 and is a network childminder.

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

 enhance opportunity as far possible for children to move freely between indoors and outdoors to effectively support children's individual learning styles and preferences

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

 increase opportunities for all children to make choices and decisions when accessing toys and resources by using pictures, real objects and signs alongside words both in the indoor and outdoor learning environments .

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who attend

Children make good progress in relation to their developmental starting points. Children's creativity and decision making is well supported by the wide range of toys and creative activities available to them in low-level boxes. However, children are not always aware of all available resources. For example, illustrated and written labels are not in place to help them make independent choices and help them learn that words carry meaning.

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who attend

The childminder is skilled at interacting with the children and promoting their learning and development through everyday activities. She supports their communication skills and vocabulary very well by engaging with the children and asking appropriate questions. Children develop their speaking and literacy skills well as the childminder reads books to them. She extends their ability to concentrate by asking questions and talking about the pictures. Children's mathematics development is effectively supported as children are encouraged to count the crayons and puzzle pieces. Their development in understanding shapes is well supported through creative activities, as the childminder talks to the children about the shapes they have made with the cutters during dough play.

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who attend

Children concentrate well at activities and become absorbed in their play. They enjoy imaginative play as they pretend to change the dolls' nappies and feed them with bottles. The childminder develops children's understanding of how things grow, as they plant sunflowers together and then care for these. This along with a good range of programmable toys develops children's understanding of the world.

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who attend

The childminder knows the children in her care very well and can verbally identify how their development is progressing. She completes regular observations, assessments and tracking documents to show how children are developing. The childminder then uses this information to identify the next steps in children's learning and development. These are shared and reviewed with parents to promote continuity in care and education.

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

Children feel safe and secure in the childminder's care, as she is friendly and very attentive to their needs. She has warm relationships with the children and their families, which enable her to meet each child's individual routines and needs.The childminder enhances children's learning well, as she participates in their play, supports their needs, likes and interests with readily accessible toys and resources.

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

Children behave well as the childminder gives each child a good amount of attention. This, along with a good range of effective praise and encouragement successfully develops the children's self-esteem and confidence. The childminder promotes the children's awareness of a healthy lifestyle, through secure every day routines. For instance, washing hands prior to meal times and drinking fresh water regularly. Children benefit from the healthy snacks and meals provided by the childminder. The childminder helps children to be independent and provides opportunities for them to develop their skills, for example before children enter the home they take off their own shoes and put their belongings in the correct place. This aids their abilities to feel involved while helping them to develop their skills ready to move onto pre-school and/ or school.

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

Children have opportunities to go outside on a daily basis as they collect peers from pre- school and the local school. They have regular access to the childminder's garden, however are unable to go outside as they choose. This reduces opportunities for those children who prefer to learn outside to develop their all round skills further. Despite this, children frequently visit the local parks and places of interest. This supports their physical development further, while contributing to a healthy lifestyle.

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provision

The childminder has effective arrangements in place to promote children's well-being. The childminder has completed safeguarding and first aid training, and has an accurate understanding of her responsibilities. She has a thorough understanding of procedures to follow should she have causes for concern and has contact details readily available. The childminder understands her responsibilities to ensure that all people in home are suitable and ensures all checks are in place for the safety of the children. The childminder has detailed records in place to support children's welfare. For example, records of children's attendance, accident, incident and medication consents and forms.

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provision

The childminder's home is safe and secure. She has detailed risk assessments in place and uses appropriate safety equipment to minimise hazards to children. For example, stair gates and cupboard locks are positioned to prevent children accessing areas which could pose a risk. A detailed range of policies and procedures guide the childminder's daily practice. These are readily available to parents. These all contribute to children being appropriately safeguarded.

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provision

The childminder regularly reviews and reflects upon her practice to monitor children's progress. This enables her to accurately review and reflect upon her current practices. The childminder accurately uses guidance to guide her with planning activities and monitoring children's progress. She is keen to develop her already good strategies and proactively seeks further training to enhance her skills. The childminder engages very well with parents, she ensures that all parents receive verbal communication at the end of the day of the child's well-being and achievements. In addition she has secure working relationships with other providers and professionals who are involved in the children's care, which maintains consistency in children's care and learning.

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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 EY394248 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 913227 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 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

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

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