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Unique reference number EY350186 Inspection date 03/12/2008 Inspector Helen Mary Ball

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Type of setting Childminder This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Introduction

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of the registered early years provision. ‘Early years provision’ refers to provision regulated by Ofsted for children from birth to 31 August following their fifth birthday (the early years age group). The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and welfare, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Introduction

The report includes information on any complaints about the childcare provision which Ofsted has received since the last inspection or registration whichever is the later, which require Ofsted or the provider to take action in Annex C.

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Introduction

The provider must provide a copy of this report to all parents with children at the setting where reasonably practicable. The provider must provide a copy of the report to any other person who asks for one, but may charge a fee for this service (The Childcare (Inspection) Regulations 2008 regulations 9 and 10).

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Introduction

The setting also makes provision for children older than the early years age group which is registered on the voluntary and/or compulsory part(s) of the Childcare Register. This report does not include an evaluation of that provision, but a comment about compliance with the requirements of the Childcare Register is included in Annex B. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Description of the childminding

The childminder has been registered to care for children since 2007. She is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder lives with her husband, two school-aged children and one pre- school child in a house in the Whitenap area of Romsey which is close to local schools and shops. The ground floor of the property is primarily used for childminding and access to the premises is good. Toilet facilities are on the ground floor. There is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play. The family has two cats and one rabbit.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to provide care for four children, of whom two may be in the early years age range. There are currently three children on roll who attend on a part time basis. The childminder has good links with other childcare providers who care for the same children.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification and is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are welcomed into a warm, friendly and caring environment where they are all valued and included. They are exceptionally relaxed and have a clear rapport with the childminder; they have fun in her care. The childminder develops a suitable understanding of children's individual needs through working with parents and other settings that children attend. She provides suitable learning and development opportunities, although systems are still being developed to ensure that their ongoing progress is fully promoted. Children's welfare is generally suitably promoted. The childminder has recently started to reflect on her practice to secure future improvement.

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 use observations of children to assess the progress which children are making so that their next steps in learning are identified and planned for, so that children's individual learning needs are met  continue to develop knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage so that effective practice can be extended to help improve outcomes for every child  regularly evaluate all aspects of the provision so that ways to improve the quality of the children's learning, development and care are identified

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further?

To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must: This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  conduct and maintain a record of a risk assessment so that all aspects of the environment are checked on a regular basis so that any risks to children are identified and minimised (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 31/12/2008

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provision

The childminder is well organised and children’s health and welfare are effectively underpinned because most required policies, procedures and consents are in place. Space is very well organised so that children can move and play freely and stair gates and safety locks are used appropriately. However, the childminder does not have a record of risk assessment which is a breach of regulation. The childminder recognises the signs and symptoms of child abuse and has a clear knowledge of child protection procedures.

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provision

Children develop independence as they select their activities from a wide range of accessible resources. Daily routines ensure that children have good opportunities to play and learn both indoors and outdoors. The childminder observes children's development but has not yet developed systems to use these observations to plan children’s next steps in learning, and to plan activities and resources to suit their individual levels of development. Although the childminder has not fully evaluated her provision she has already identified planning as an area for development, as well as continuing to develop her knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Parents are kept informed about children's progress through informal discussions and through the sharing of observation records. The childminder works closely with other settings that also support the minded children, and this means that the children receive continuity of care and consistent messages.

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provision

The childminder is committed to improving her provision and in continuing with her professional development, although she does not yet carry out a self-evaluation. Since registration she has achieved a Level 3 qualification and has completed a first aid course.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has a clear love of working with children and her enthusiasm for activities is infectious. She gets to know children well, which enables her to provide them with a wide range of activities in which they are interested. The childminder has started making some observations of children's achievements and plans to expand systems to fully assess the level of their development and plan for their progress in all areas of learning. Children feel valued as they see their art work displayed, and this helps to raise their levels of self-esteem. They enjoy singing rhymes and join in using musical instruments with enthusiasm. The childminder promotes children's learning as she encourages them to count and recognise This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 colours. Children’s communication skills are very well promoted because the childminder listens to what children say and asks them relevant questions to

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

extend both their thinking and their vocabulary. This is a busy household where there is plenty of laughter and chatter between the children and the childminder. Frequent praise and the childminder’s calm approach to behaviour management, ensures that children are gaining in confidence and that their wellbeing is assured.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children can play freely using the ground floor of the property and the garden. The childminder ensures that children play outside every day and they return from the garden glowing and hungry. Children bring meals with them provided by parents but the childminder ensures drinks are always available. She provides healthy snacks for children and talks to them about how fruit and vegetables keep them healthy. The children enjoy making fruit kebabs using grapes, banana, peach and strawberries and the childminder is skilled at offering sensitive support to younger children to enable them to achieve.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children make choices of what to play with from a wide range of easily accessible resources, both in and outdoors, to meet their individual needs. This helps to develop children's independence. Children are learning how to keep themselves safe as they are reminded to sit at the table carefully and to tidy toys away from the floor. They learn about germs and the need to wash their hands to keep healthy. The childminder further promotes good hygiene routines because she provides individually named hand towels and the children delight in showing their towels to the inspector. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

The key inspection judgements and what they mean

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

Grade 1 is Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Grade 2 is Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Grade 3 is Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Grade 4 is Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough

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of children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

How well does the provision promote inclusive practice? 3 The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement.

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How effective is the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement? How well does the setting work in partnership with parents and others? How well are children safeguarded? 3

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 3 How well are children helped to be healthy? 2 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 2 How well are children helped to make a positive contribution? How well are children helped develop skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being?

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

procedures set out in the guidance available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Met This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

This section of the report includes details of any complaint/s made to Ofsted when:  we took action for the provider to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  we asked the provider to take action in order to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  the provider had already taken any necessary action to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register.

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

We will not report on any complaint where the provider met the requirements of the Early Years Register or did not require any action by Ofsted or the registered provider.

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Detail of the complaint/s

Since registration 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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Detail of the complaint/s

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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