Childminder in Hampshire

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Unique reference number EY298487 Inspection date 08/10/2008 Inspector Hazel Stuart-Buddery

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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 since 2004. She lives with her husband and one child in Farnborough. The property is close to local schools and amenities and there is a park nearby. The ground floor only of the house is used for childminding, with sleeping facilities available on the first floor. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and attends the local carer and toddler group. She is registered to care for a maximum of five children at any one time and is currently minding three children. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder provides a warm, welcoming and child friendly environment. She interacts well with the children and effectively supports their learning and development. All children are included and the childminder works with parents and others to fully promote inclusive practice. Children are fully safeguarded while they are in the childminder's care. She recognises the importance of self evaluation and is proactive in developing her practice through ongoing training.

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further?

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

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further?

 further develop the systems for regularly identifying and sharing children's next steps in learning with parents.

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provision

The childminder organises her home well to ensure all children have independent access to a wide range of age appropriate, good quality resources. Children have easy access to a well equipped outdoor area. The childminder works closely with parents with written and verbal information exchanged on a regular basis about the development of their child. She provides a full and comprehensive set of policies and procedures that parents have signed to acknowledge. A notice board informs parents of food menus and other relevant information. All required parental consents are in place.

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provision

Children are safe and secure in a clean, homely environment. Their welfare is fully safeguarded, full written risk assessments are completed regularly and the childminder has a detailed child protection policy. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection and had organised advanced training in this area to further her knowledge. She recognises the importance of self evaluation and her This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 continuing professional development by attending training to enhance her knowledge and understanding of childcare and education. All issues raised on the last inspection have been fully addressed. The childminder completes learning logs on all children that parents look at on a regular basis. The childminder meets formally with parents twice a year to talk about their child's progress, although there are no systems in place to include parents in setting future learning targets

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder supports children well and works directly with them to enhance activities. Children respond well to the childminder and confidently communicate with her. They happily choose their own activities and are totally relaxed and at ease with the surroundings. Children enjoy craft activities and sit for a sustained period of time as they paint tubes in preparation to stick jewels on, to make candles to celebrate Divali. They excitedly drip glue onto coloured paper and choose a variety of different glitters to make sparkling pictures. The childminder helps children to develop their understanding of numbers as they count the glitter pots. Children confidently count to 10 and smile proudly when they receive an enthusiastic round of applause. The childminder encourages independent play and labels boxes to help children make their own selections. Children spontaneously choose books from the play room and

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

sit on the sofa chatting to themselves as they look at the books.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder makes written observations on the children and these are supported with photographic evidence. She has started to record children's achievements under the six areas of learning and has linked their progress to the early learning goals, although these records do not clearly show what the next steps of children's learning are. The childminder has a good understanding of the welfare and learning and development requirements within the Early Years Foundation Stage. She fully supports children's learning and development which enables them to make good progress in their development.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children learn how to keep themselves safe and confidently explain the procedures in the event of a fire. Their good health is promoted through the provision of healthy snacks and home cooked meals. Pictures and posters of healthy food displayed in the kitchen helps children to learn about healthy lifestyles. Children enjoy different topics that the childminder changes every month. Photographic evidence shows children dressing up as doctors and nurses as they learn about different people who help them. The childminder has a positive behaviour management strategy and offers constant praise and encouragement, as a result children display high levels of self-esteem. 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

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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of children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

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

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How effective is the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement? Good

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How well does the setting work in partnership with parents and others? Good

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? Good How well are children helped to be healthy? Good How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? Good How well are children helped to make a positive contribution? Good

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped develop skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being? Good

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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 last inspection.

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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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