Wiles Barbara Lynda

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14/01/2015 04/03/2010

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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 has a good understanding of how children learn through play. She provides a wide range of activities and experiences to promote children's learning and supports children effectively, so that they make good progress.  The childminder builds good relationships with children and promotes their personal, social and emotional development well. Consequently, children are happy, settled, secure and behave well.  Children are kept safe because the childminder is aware of her responsibilities to protect them from harm. She successfully identifies and minimises potential risks to children.  The childminder develops good partnerships with parents to enable frequent sharing of information. This effectively promotes a consistent approach towards children's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Opportunities for children to explore and investigate a very broad range of materials during their play, both indoors and while playing outside, are not fully maximised.  Observations and assessments of children's development are not yet used with maximum effect, to provide an extremely sharp focus on planning for children's next steps in learning. Children's progress is not yet very robustly monitored, so that support is precisely targeted and their needs are exceptionally well met.

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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 a tour of the premises with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed play and learning activities in the childminder's home and garden.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at a selection of children's assessment records, planning, policies and procedures, and a range of other documentation.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's and assistant's qualifications and training, and suitability for all adults in the household.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 1997 and is on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband and adult children in a house in Stratford-upon-Avon. Her parents live in a separate annex of the house. The whole of the ground floor and the rear garden are used for childminding. The family has a cat and some goldfish as pets. The childminder attends local toddler groups. She visits the shops and parks on a regular basis. She collects children from local schools. There are currently seven children on roll, five of whom are in the early years age group and attend for a variety of sessions. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She is able to provide funded early education places for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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

 enhance opportunities for children to explore and investigate an even wider variety of materials during their play, both indoors and while they are playing in the garden

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

 consider ways to maximise the use of observations and assessments, so that planning for children's next steps in learning is extremely sharply focused. Monitor children's progress even more rigorously to target support more precisely and meet children's needs exceptionally well.

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who attend

The childminder provides a wide range of good quality toys and resources to promote children's learning across the seven areas. She has a good understanding of how children learn through play. The childminder works with an assistant, who has a relevant childcare qualification, and draws on previous childcare experience to successfully support children's learning. The quality of teaching is good. There is a good balance between adult-led activities and opportunities for children to play and lead their own learning. The childminder and her assistant give children opportunities to use their senses as they explore materials. For example, the children enjoyed dipping ice cubes into paints and using them to make marks on paper. They experienced the coldness and wetness of the ice as it melted. They enjoyed exploring the paints with their hands and using their fingers to create imaginative paintings. However, there is scope to provide even further

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who attend

opportunities for children to explore and investigate a wider variety of materials during their play, both indoors and while playing outside. Children develop good communication and language skills as they chat and converse with adults and the other children. Their listening and attention skills are promoted as they join in with stories, songs and rhymes. The childminder and her assistant effectively support children's understanding of number through everyday routines and planned activities, such as counting objects and finding the corresponding numeral.

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who attend

Before she begins looking after children, the childminder obtains information from parents about what their children like and can do. She uses this information, and her own observations, to get to know children very well. The childminder understands children's individual personalities, interests and needs. She plans opportunities and activities that support children to make progress in line with expected developmental milestones. As a result, children make good progress and gain the skills that they need to be ready for the next stage in their learning and for starting school.

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who attend

The childminder develops good relationships with children and their families. She talks with parents daily to share information and also provides them with a daily written diary with information about their child's day in her care. The childminder compiles a 'learning journal' and a photographic record book for parents of children's experiences during their time in her provision. The childminder shares a written progress summary with parents, twice yearly, giving them opportunities to add their own comments about how they feel their child is progressing. The childminder and her assistant also complete the progress check for children between the ages of two and three. Their assessments of children's development provide relevant information for parents and for partner professionals who monitor children's progress, such as the health visitor. This effectively promotes a consistent approach towards children's care and learning.

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

The childminder ensures that her home is welcoming for children and their parents. Settling-in arrangements are agreed with parents, so that they are tailored to parents' wishes and children's individual needs. This supports children's emotional security and, consequently, children are well-settled, develop good relationships with the childminder and her assistant, and enjoy their time in the provision. The childminder effectively supports children's personal, social and emotional development. Children have opportunities to choose and select resources for themselves. The childminder teaches children to share, take turns and be good friends with one another. She is a good role model and gives clear guidance for children about what is acceptable behaviour. The childminder reinforces children's positive behaviour with praise and encouragement, which raises their self-esteem. As a result, children are happy and behave well, given their ages

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

Children's good health is promoted as the childminder works with parents to encourage children to eat healthy foods and to extend the variety of foods that they will eat. The childminder follows good hygiene procedures to ensure that children's health is assured. Children's personal care skills develop as they learn to wash their own hands before eating and after messy play, and as they learn to manage their own toileting needs. Children have opportunities to develop physical skills as they use a variety of equipment. For example, as they play in the garden with scooters and wheeled vehicles and when they visit soft-play areas and local parks. Children learn to keep themselves safe, for instance, as they are reminded not to go up the step in the garden on wheeled vehicles.

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

The childminder provides opportunities for children to socialise with a wider circle of children and adults, for example, as they attend toddler groups. This enables children to develop confidence as they become familiar with different environments and situations, supported by their secure attachments with their childminder and her assistant. Consequently, children become emotionally well-prepared for their move on to other early years settings, and for starting school.

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provision

The childminder has a suitable understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She and her assistant attend relevant safeguarding training and are aware of their responsibilities with regard to protecting children. The childminder knows what procedures to follow should she have concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. She ensures that her home and garden are safe and secure. The childminder makes sure that all required documents, policies and records are kept up-to-date. All members of the household, including the childminder and her assistant, have been subject to relevant suitability checks. The childminder and her assistant both hold a current paediatric first-aid certificate, which means that they are well-prepared to support children in the event of an accident or emergency. Consequently, children are effectively protected and kept safe from harm.

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provision

The childminder supports children effectively, so that they make good progress. However, systems for observing and assessing children's development are not yet fully maximised, to ensure that there is an extremely sharp focus on planning for children's next steps in learning. There is scope to monitor children's progress even more rigorously, so that their needs can be exceptionally well met and additional support can be even better targeted. The childminder delegates some aspects of her provision to her assistant, such as updating children's 'learning journals' and creating written planning for activities that they discuss and agree together. The childminder works well in tandem with her assistant, monitoring her work, to successfully maintain the quality of their practice.

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provision

The childminder invites parents to regularly review and evaluate her service and provision. She takes account of their views to inform her practice. Partnerships with parents are good. Parents share very positive views on the childminder and her provision. For example, parents comment that 'the arts and crafts activities are excellent and the day trips are very well organised'. They comment on the 'brilliant service', reporting that the childminder is 'friendly and professional, always able to help out when needed'. The childminder understands the importance of partnership working and seeks to establish links with other settings to support continuity of learning for children.

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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 201720 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 871054 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 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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