Childminder in Hampshire

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Unique reference number EY350155 Inspection date 20/10/2008 Inspector Coral Hales

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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 was registered in 2007. She lives with her husband in the Waterlooville area of Hampshire. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

All areas of the property are used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. She is also registered to provide overnight care for one child aged under eight. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time and is currently caring for three children on the Early Years Register and three children on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. The family has a dog. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and drives to take and collect children from local schools.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder effectively meets children's needs and she consults with parents to ensure she is aware of their requests and of individual requirements. All children including those with learning difficulties and/or disabilities are welcome. The childminder offers good support to children and their families and this ensures that no one is disadvantaged. She has good systems in place to ensure she identifies and makes any improvements in her practice and has completed an up to date self evaluation document. Children are helped to make suitable progress towards the early learning goals and she has systems in place to promote their learning, however, some have yet to be implemented.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop and implement the planning system to ensure all children have opportunities to take part in activities to cover all areas of learning to enable them to make maximum progress  continue to develop the written risk assessment in line with new guidance.

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provision

The childminder is organised and has a positive attitude towards developing the quality of her provision. She is committed to training and is keen to further develop her knowledge. The childminder keeps up to date with childcare initiatives and is aware of her strengths and weaknesses. She works with other professionals to meet children's individual needs for example, portage workers. She liaises with teachers and staff at pre-school groups and ensures relevant information is shared with them for the benefit of the children. She has a formal self-evaluation in place to ensure she reviews all areas of her practice in order to best promote positive This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 outcomes for them. There are good links with the parents and the children's extended families which ensures continuity of care for the children. Learning Journey assessment records have been implemented and as these are new the

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provision

childminder continues to monitor their effectiveness.

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provision

The provision is well-arranged to encourage children to be active, independent learners. The childminder has a written risk assessment in place and this is effective and includes written assessments for specific outings. She is currently making improvements to this document to ensure all hazards are identified to maintain children's safety. Policies and procedures are shared with parents before care commences. A daily diary is provided for the younger children giving details of care arrangements, activities and achievements. Children are safeguarded as the childminder is aware of her duty to protect children and has attended additional child protection training.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children play and relax in a home that is clean, suitably maintained and bright, warm and child-friendly. There is a designated playroom where colourful wall displays and the careful arrangement of resources at child height creates a welcoming environment for the children. They have space to play and move around freely. The childminder knows her children well and has a clear understanding of their interests and differing abilities. For example, she very effectively works with children with specific need spending all her time playing with them at their level. She provides age appropriate resources, such as a feely shape ball and stacking cups to develop curiosity and coordination and encourage physical abilities. Children enjoy listening to favourite songs and show excitement as they recognise them. They are provided with active times for exercise and this allows them to acquire new skills such as rolling over and sitting up. As a result she is confident in meeting

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

children's needs, especially those with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. Through discussion the childminder describes activities for the school aged children, for example, they love to visit the park, take part in craft or just relax after a busy day at school. She takes children out to different groups during the day to develop their social interaction with others. This helps them to become aware of the local community and the wider world around them.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder encourages the children to become independent in their toileting skills and suitable nappy changing arrangements are in place that meet individual children's needs. The children are provided with quiet areas to rest or sleep as required should they become tired. Suitable policies and procedures are shared with parents to keep them informed.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder provides home cooked nutritious meals for the children and all sit down together after school to eat their dinner. She has a good understanding of how to promote healthy eating. Children enjoy fresh fruit, vegetables and breads for snack. Younger children are given time to feed themselves and this ensures that their skills are allowed to develop, for example, learning to drink from a cup or using a spoon to feed themselves. They are provided with regular drinks and a tray is set out for the older children to allow them to help themselves independently. Children's This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 long term health is supported as they start to understand the benefits of maintaining a balanced diet.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder talks to the children about keeping themselves safe when she takes them out both walking and in the car. In the home suitable safety equipment such as stair gates maintain children's safety and regular emergency evacuations take place to ensure all are aware of the procedures to follow. The children discuss suitable and expected behaviour with the childminder and have created a house rules list which is displayed in the playroom. The childminder has a good understanding of how to deal with issues for the children in her care. They are settled and happy and respond really well to praise. 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? 2 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? 2

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 2 How well are children helped to be healthy? 2 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 3 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

There have been no complaints made to Ofsted since registration.

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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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