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Inspection report for early years provision

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EY307490 Unique Reference Number 17 January 2007 Inspection date Sheila Collins Inspector

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Childcare Type of inspection Childminding Type of care

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This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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ABOUT THIS INSPECTION

The purpose of this inspection is to assure government, parents and the public of the quality of childcare and, if applicable, of nursery education. The inspection was carried out under Part XA Children Act 1989 as introduced by the Care Standards Act 2000 and, where nursery education is provided, under Schedule 26 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998. This report details the main strengths and any areas for improvement identified during the inspection. The judgements included in the report are made in relation to the outcomes for children set out in the Children Act 2004; the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding; and, where nursery education is provided, the Curriculum guidance for the foundation stage. The report includes information on any complaints about the childcare provision which Ofsted has received since the last inspection or registration or 1 April 2004 whichever is the later.

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The key inspection judgements and what they mean

Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough

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The key inspection judgements and what they mean

For more information about early years inspections, please see the booklet Are you ready for your inspection? which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk.

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

On the basis of the evidence collected on this inspection:

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

The quality and standards of the care are satisfactory. The registered person meets the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

The childminder was registered in 2005. She lives with her husband and three children aged ten, eight and three nine years old in Popley, Basingstoke. The whole of the childminder's house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children at any one time and is currently caring for two school aged children, after school in term time only. The childminder takes and collects children from local schools. The family has one cat.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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Helping children to be healthy

The provision is satisfactory. The children are independent in their personal hygiene and know to wash their hands after going to the toilet and before meals.

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Helping children to be healthy

The childminder actively promotes the good health of the children and responds appropriately when they are ill. She has accident and medication records, but was unable to show written permission for first aid or emergency advice. She is unable to show a current first aid certificate. The childminder has knowledge of the children's medical and dietary needs. The children have a good range of nutritious meals and can access drinks easily when they are thirsty.

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Helping children to be healthy

The children enjoy physical exercise outdoors when the weather is good and have adequate space within the home in which to play.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The provision is satisfactory. Children move around the rooms safely and freely. The home is clean and well maintained. The childminder has thought about potential risks for the children and is vigilant to ensure that there is little risk of accidental injury. The children know the boundaries and the ground rules which the childminder has put into place for their safety, for example not going upstairs without permission.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The childminder ensures the children's safety when out in the car. However, the childminder has yet to obtain written permission for taking the children in the car and other outings.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The children direct their own play and are able to access the resources easily for themselves. The toys are stored in the bedrooms and the children play upstairs by choice. Children choose from a wide variety and enjoy imaginative play.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The childminder has a working knowledge of safeguarding issues, which further ensures the children's welfare and safety.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The provision is satisfactory. The childminder talks with the children on the way home from school to find out what they would like to do. The children enter the house confidently and make themselves at home. They are independent in choosing what they would like to do and have permission from the childminder to play upstairs.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The children choose between a variety of toys, books and activities. They negotiate with each other and decide which activities they would like to do jointly or decide to watch television. They direct their own play, supported by the childminder. The children have good relationships

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 with each other and obviously enjoy each other's company. Activities are varied and include those that help their creativity and imagination such as role play.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The provision is satisfactory. Children know the rules for acceptable behaviour and the childminder talks with the children so that they are aware of why any unwanted behaviour is unacceptable. The children are happy and settled and generally behave well. The childminder knows the routes of referral if she has any concerns about a child in her care.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The children access a range of age and stage appropriate resources which allows for their individual development and abilities.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

By working in partnership with the parents, the childminder ensures children's individual needs are met. Not all the required written permissions are in place. The children tell their parents what they have done during their time with the childminder and the childminder talks with the parents on a daily basis.

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Organisation

The organisation is satisfactory. The childminder meets the needs of the range of children for whom she provides.

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Organisation

The childminder displays her certificate of registration for parents to see, which ensures that they can check registration status and conditions. Most other documentation is in place, although she does not have written permission from parents to seek emergency medical advice or treatment or to take children in the car.

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Organisation

Although there are no written policies and procedures in place, the childminder discusses all aspects of care with parents. Continuity of care for each child is ensured through the use of contracts and detailed information which is shared between the childminder and parents.

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Complaints since the last inspection

Since the last inspection there have been no complaints made to Ofsted that required the provider or Ofsted to take any action in order to meet the National Standards.

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Complaints since the last inspection

The provider is required to keep a record of complaints made by parents, which they can see on request. The complaints record may contain complaints other than those made to Ofsted.

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Complaints since the last inspection

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

On the basis of the evidence collected on this inspection:

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

The quality and standards of the care are satisfactory. The registered person meets the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding.

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The quality and standards of the care

To improve the quality and standards of care further the registered person should take account of the following recommendation(s): • complete an appropriate first aid course that includes training in first aid for infants and young children • ensure that all the required documentation is completed and signed by parents including written permission to transport children in the car and to seek emergency medical advice or treatment.

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The quality and standards of the care

set out in the leaflet Complaints about Ofsted Early Years: concerns or complaints about Ofsted's role in regulating and inspecting childcare and early education (HMI ref no 2599) which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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The quality and standards of the care

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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