Childminder in South Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13/01/2015 21/04/2009

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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

 Children are settled, happy and secure because the childminder meets their social and emotional needs well.  The childminder provides enjoyable experiences that link with children's interests and level of development well. Therefore, they make good progress in their learning.  The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding and makes sure children are cared for in a safe environment.  The childminder builds good relationships with parents. She shares information with them effectively which helps her to understand and meet their needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not always extend children's growing independence by encouraging them to undertake suitable tasks as often as possible.  The childminder does not always extend children's exploration and learning through sensory experiences.

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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 activities in the home.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her childcare practice.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from parental questionnaires.  The inspector toured the areas of the premises used by the children.  The inspector sampled a range of documents used for childminding.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 1993. She is registered on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder lives with her husband in Yate, South Gloucestershire. The whole of the house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The family has a pet dog. The childminder is currently minding four children in the early years age group. She also offers care to older children. The childminder takes and collects children from the local playgroup and two local schools.

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

 extend ways to strengthen children's independence especially during meal times

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

 extend the range of activities for children that stimulates and widens their learning and development experiences, such as sensory and messy play.

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who attend

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She gathers information about children's skills and abilities when children first start, including what they like to play with and what they can do. She builds on this information with her own observations of the children and uses what she knows to plan for and support children's learning. The childminder has a good understanding of the progress check for two-year- old children and of the requirement to share this with parents when complete. Children benefit from a broad range of activities. The childminder talks about these with parents. This enables parents to talk to their children about their day and continue learning at home. This helps all children progress well in their learning.

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who attend

The childminder uses her observations of children to assess their stage of development. The quality of teaching is good and the childminder takes effective steps to extend children's learning. For example, she is aware children are currently learning about numbers and colours. She uses their interest in cars to develop this through counting the cars in the garage and wondering together about what the different colours are. This also prompts children to think and be curious.

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who attend

The childminder plans activities for children which she links to their current stage of development and their interests. For example, to provide children with opportunities to develop control using their fingers, she provided matchsticks for children to decorate a hedgehog. They showed concentration as they stood the match sticks on end. The childminder included children of different ages as younger children enjoyed the feel of the matchsticks and spent time transferring these between containers. However, the childminder does not always extend children's exploration and learning through sensory experiences, for example by providing a broad range of media. The childminder helps children to build on their language by repeating and adding words. This effectively facilitates the children's developing language and they develop confidence speaking with their friends. The childminder takes children on a range of outings around the local area.

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who attend

Children benefit from the fresh air and exercise they experience when they explore mud and water in their wellingtons. Regular visits to group play sessions provide useful opportunities for children to develop their social skills when they play with other children.

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

The childminder provides a welcoming environment, which helps children to feel safe. Children develop positive relationships with the childminder. The children learn to share as they play with other children and the childminder gently supports them in the level of behaviour she expects. As a result, children behave well. The childminder is a positive role model to the children. She uses praise and encouragement to reward children's achievements and positive behaviour. This boosts children's confidence and self-esteem. As a result, children are prepared for moving to pre-school and school.

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

The childminder establishes daily routines for resting, playing and eating, which help children feel secure. The childminder responds promptly when children show they are hungry and she prepares lunch for them. Children learn about healthy eating through the nutritious meals provided. The childminder regularly encourages children's next steps in independence by involving them in finding their coat and putting on their shoes. However, she does not make the most of meal times by encouraging children to help prepare or clear away. Nonetheless, children move freely around the living room and play with the toys set out or choose others from those stored under the stairs. This means children are able to make independent choices in their play and learning.

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

Children benefit from fresh air and exercise through daily outdoor activities. They frequently visit the park and use the large equipment to climb and swing on. This means children are developing suitable physical skills and an awareness of the importance of exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe. They learn about road safety when out on walks. Children listen and respond well to the childminder, which contributes to their safety. For example, children know they must stop and wait at the curb until the childminder tells them it is safe to cross.

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provision

The childminder understands her responsibilities to support children's learning and development. Her knowledge of the learning and development requirements is sound and she provides stimulating activities for children to make good progress in their learning. She organises her procedures, records and mandatory documents well and they are easily available. They underpin the good practice the childminder offers to children. The childminder makes risk assessments of her home, garden and for outings, to help ensure she keeps hazards to a minimum. For example, she keeps children safe when she takes them to the park, through clear rules, boundaries and procedures. The childminder is qualified in first aid so she can respond appropriately if needed. The childminder has completed training in safeguarding children and has a clear knowledge of safeguarding procedures and a written policy which she shares with parents. She supervises children

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provision

well, making sure they are not left alone with other people that have not been fully checked. The childminder continually reflects on the quality of care she provides. Since the previous inspection, she has developed her knowledge of the way children learn and plans activities based on children's interests. She has also recently completed training on food allergies which enables her to provide appropriate food for children who may need to be on a specific diet.

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provision

The partnerships established with parents and carers are good. Parents value and appreciate the daily feedback. The childminder talks with them about the activities children have done at home which enables her to provide complementary care and activities. Parents say they are very happy with the childminder's care and the activities she provides to support children's development. Parents comment on how their children are always happy to attend and they are impressed with what their children eat when they are with her.

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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 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. We re-inspect nurseries and pre-schools judged as requires improvement within 12 months of the date of inspection. 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

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Grade Judgement Description

is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. 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 136402 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 842999 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

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

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