Miluk, Jenny (Mrs)

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 July 2015 18 April 2011

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

p.1

This provision is good

 The childminder works in partnership with parents to ensure they are fully involved in their children's learning and aware of their children's achievements. As a result, parents support their children's acquisition of new skills at home.  The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility with regard to child protection to protect children from harm. Her home is safe and excellent steps are taken to reduce potential dangers. Children are extremely safe in her care.  Partnerships with other professionals are strong. As a result, effective communication and information sharing takes place in written format and verbally. This helps to provide continuity to meet children's learning and care needs.  The childminder provides good running commentary to children throughout their play activities and routines. This approach has a positive impact on children's communication and language skills.

p.1

This provision is good

 Children are highly valued as unique individuals and inclusive practice is fully promoted. This means that children are extremely confident and very independent learners. Children with special educational needs/and or disabilities and those that learn English as an additional language receive the childminder's full support.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are fewer opportunities in the outdoor area for children to make connections between letters and sounds, and increase their understanding and use of print in various contexts.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 provide more opportunities for children to see and use print in various contexts when playing in the outdoor area.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children at play indoors and outdoors.  The inspector sampled a wide range of paperwork including policies, procedures, risk assessments, children's files and the childminder's suitability documents.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector sought the views of parents through comments made on feedback forms and in learning journals.  The inspector discussed the provision with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.

p.2

who attend. This is good

The childminder ensures that children make good progress because she understands how they learn and develop. She uses their interests to build on and extend their knowledge to become competent learners. Her knowledge of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage ensures she provides activities that are stimulating and interesting. Children engage well because they are motivated through challenging experiences. For example, they enjoyed cooking activities and learnt about textures and new skills as they made their scones. The childminder uses the nearby amenities to offer children different experiences. These visits make learning fun for the children and enable them to learn about the wider world. The childminder is mindful to provide varied opportunities for all children learning with differing abilities.

p.3

outstanding

The childminder is extremely skilled and sensitive in helping children of all ages form secure emotional attachments. This is due to the excellent introductory visits that she provides to support children's move from home to her care. Children's emotional well- being is very high and they give her lots of cuddles. The childminder has a very caring and gentle manner, which creates an extremely calm and reassuring atmosphere for young children. The environment is highly stimulating and there is a broad range of accessible resources to interest all children. The childminder promotes very good manners and ensures that children learn to share and take turns. She meets with other childminders at the local community groups, where children enjoy independent play in larger social groups. This means that they develop very secure relationships, which help to prepare them extremely well emotionally for the larger environment of nursery or school.

p.3

provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She carries out accurate observations and assessments of children to track their progress and identify gaps in their learning and their next steps. The childminder is committed to providing good-quality provision. She reflects on her practice and identifies strengths and areas of development in her self-evaluation. This process includes the views of parents and children. The childminder shows a drive to improve her practice and regularly completes training to update her skills and knowledge, for example in managing children's behaviour effectively, which has a positive and strong impact on children's emotional well- being.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 145375 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 836707 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

p.4

Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 April 2011

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1993. She lives in the town of Trowbridge, Wiltshire. The childminder receives the government funding for two, three and four-year-old children. The childminder cares for children all year round.

p.4

Telephone number

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.

p.4

Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may copy all or parts of this document for non-commercial educational purposes, as long as you give details of the source and date of publication and do not alter the information in any way. To receive regular email alerts about new publications, including survey reports and school inspection reports, please visit our website and go to ‘Subscribe’.

p.5

Telephone number

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

p.5