Childminder in Dorset

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 03/10/2013 04/11/2010

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early years provision

This inspection: 3 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 3 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 3

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This provision is satisfactory

 Children are making satisfactory progress across the areas of learning as the childminder provides a suitable range of activities indoors and outside.  Children are cared for in a welcoming homely environment where they form secure relationships with the adults looking after them.  Parents contribute information on their children's starting points and they are kept well informed on children's progress. The partnerships with other early years provisions is also is actively fostered to encourage the sharing of information relating to children's learning and development at home.  Healthy options are provided at snack times to promote children's good health.

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It is not yet good because

 The programme for literacy development is not fully developed.  The organisation of resources does not encourage children to make their own choices about what they want to play with and develop their own learning.  The childminder is not fully aware of her role to complete a developmental summary review of children aged between two and three years as required.  The childminder's use of self-evaluation as a tool to identify priorities for improvement and plan for how these will be achieved is not well developed

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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 had discussions with the childminder relating to her practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at areas of the premises used for childminding and sampled relevant documentation.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children's activities and the childminder's interaction with them.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2010. She works with her co-minder who lives with her husband and adult child, in Isleworth located in the London Borough of Houslow, close to shops, parks and transport links. All areas of the home are used for childminding and there is an enclosed garden for outdoor play.

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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 offers care from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. She is currently minding three children in the early years age group; all of whom attend on a part time basis. When working together with her co minder they currently care for a total of eight children, all attending on a part time basis.

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must:

 improve the educational programme for literacy to provide sufficient opportunities for children to access writing tools and experiment with writing for a purpose, such as during role play and to learn that print carries meaning

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must:

 organise and store resources effectively to enable children to make their own choices about what to play with and to make independent choices about their own play and learning.

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must:

 formally review the progress of all children aged between two and three years and provide parents with a short written summary of their child's development in the prime areas of learning. This must include the children's strengths and any areas where the children's progress is less than expected.

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

 develop the use of self-evaluation as a tool to identify priorities for improvement and plan for how these will be achieved.

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who attend

The children feel secure because the childminder and her co-minder provide warm, friendly care and are attentive to their individual needs. The childminder obtains basic information regarding children's starting points from parents at the start of the placement. This helps her to meet children's individual learning needs and value parents as the first educators. The childminder completes some observations on the children and keeps photographs of them engaged in activities, which she links to the areas of learning. Children's next steps and learning priorities generally inform planning, and take account of children's interests and learning needs. However, the childminder is not aware of the requirement to formally review children's progress when they are aged between two and three years and to provide parents with a written summary of their child's progress. However, the observations she does make enable her to identify any possible gaps in

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who attend

children's learning. Therefore, overall children's progress is satisfactory and they are developing the skills required for the next stage in their learning.

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who attend

The childminder provides a satisfactory balance of indoor and outdoor activities to develop children's understanding of world. They learn about the wider world and diversity through planned cultural activities and play resources. Children acknowledge a range of cultural and religious festivals throughout the year. These include Diwali, Christmas and Easter. They also have access to a range of resources that reflect positive images of diversity to develop their understanding of similarities, differences and the wider community. Children's personal, social and emotional development is progressing suitably. They benefit from weekly visits to toddler groups where they mix with a wider age range of children and take part in large and small group activities. Children's communication and language is fostered suitably. The childminder suitably encourages children's language through conversations during play and at mealtimes. For example when looking at

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who attend

photographic scrapbooks she encourages children to talk about their friends and family in the pictures. Children's expressive arts and design skills are promoted sufficiently. Older children access bricks and use these creatively to construct buildings. Children's literacy skills are not fostered fully. They have access to a well resourced book rack and story sacks. However, they lack access to mark making materials to write or draw for pleasure or purpose. In addition, there is relatively limited print in the environment to encourage children to learn that print carries meaning.

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

Children have positive relationships with the childminder and her co-minder. Children are emotionally secure in their care. The children have access to an adequate range of resources that are stored in three storage boxes. The toys in the boxes are rotated on a fortnightly basis. The organisation of these resources does not encourage children to self- select equipment. Therefore, they are not fully encouraged to take charge of their own play and learning. Children also have access to a sufficiently resourced activity kitchen and book rack. Toys and books are of suitable quality and the home is clean and maintained appropriately. Children have access to ample play space where they can rest, play and move around freely. Children enjoy healthy snacks, this helps them to develop good eating habits. Parents are responsible for providing main meals. They also have access to drinking water throughout the day to enable children to think about their own needs and

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

help themselves when they are thirsty. The childminder makes sure children benefit from fresh air and exercise. They are out on a daily basis visiting local parks, soft play areas and drop-in clubs. Children are developing a satisfactory understanding of the importance of being healthy.

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

The childminder implements appropriate hygiene routines. These routines suitably develop children's understanding of healthy practices. They have access to wipes to clean their hands before meals and snacks. There are also suitable nappy changing arrangements that promote children's safety. Children learn about staying safe when on outings. For example, the childminder teaches them about road safety. They are also learning about safety by practising the emergency evacuation procedure. This enables them to know what to do in the event of an emergency. Children behave suitably and the childminder uses satisfactory strategies to help them learn wrong from right. She encourages good behaviour through using continuous praise. This helps children to develop their confidence and self-esteem.

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provision

The inspection was carried out as a result of concerns raised to Ofsted. Ofsted carried out an unannounced visit and issued a warning letter to ensure the provider took appropriate action to meet the required ratios. It was found that the provider had re-organised furniture in order to meet the space requirements and documents were available for inspection. At the inspection the childminder demonstrated that she is now fully aware of the number of children she is able to care for, both when working alone and with her co- minder. This demonstrates she has made improvements to her practice.

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provision

The childminder has a satisfactory awareness of safeguarding issues. She knows the procedures to follow if concerns about a child's welfare were to arise. The children are further safeguarded as there is a visitor's book in place. The co-minder takes the lead in ensuring the premises are regularly risk assessed and written records of these are compiled, to support her in monitoring safety. Therefore, the environment is suitably safe for the care of children. The co-minder also organises appropriate paper work for the setting, such as records of children's attendance. Required documentation and records are in place and are maintained adequately.

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provision

The childminder completes self-evaluation, through feeding into co-minders Ofsted's online form. However, the evaluation is not fully reflective as areas of development are not identified. This does not enable her to fully identify all weaknesses, such as providing parents with a progress check when their child is two years old. She has made progress in addressing the actions and recommendations made at her last inspection, to improve the quality of her documentation. Since her last inspection the childminder has completed a number of courses, which include safeguarding, first aid and food hygiene. This demonstrates the childminders satisfactory commitment to driving improvement.

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provision

The childminder encourages friendly relationships with parents and exchanges verbal information to provide continuity of care for children. A range of relevant information is on display for parents, including her insurance certificate. The childminder is suitably monitoring children's progress. She compiles observation folders, which are shared with parents. This enables them to continue children's learning at home. There is currently one child on roll who currently attends another setting. The childminder has developed links with the school to ensure there is progression and continuity in the 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 EY409020 Local authority Hounslow Inspection number 933983 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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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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