Childminder in Hampshire

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Unique reference number EY371917 Inspection date 23/09/2008 Inspector Catherine Hill

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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 registered in 2008. She lives with her two children, aged 15 and 13 years, in a residential area of Church Crookham, Fleet, Hampshire. The property is within close proximity to schools, shops and parks. The childminder is registered on the Early Years, compulsory and voluntary Childcare Registers and is able to care for a maximum of six children at any one time. She is currently minding eight children under eight years at various times during the week. Minded children have access to all areas of the home on the ground floor, which include bathroom and rest facilities. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outdoor play. The family have a dog, hamster and guinea-pig as pets.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder efficiently organises her time and resources to provide children with a warm, loving and stimulating home environment for their care and learning. Detailed information shared between the childminder and parents contributes to an outstanding partnership which ensures children's welfare and learning needs are well known. Children have their individual needs and interests taken into account which creates an inclusive environment. The childminder's regular assessment procedures ensure she is aware of areas for further development. Documentation is in place to support all areas of practice with the majority containing good levels of detail.

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further?

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

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further?

 improve documentation by including children's full names in attendance records and by ensuring children's record forms are fully completed

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provision

The childminder is very well organised and has very effective systems in place to ensure children's welfare is safeguarded. A detailed written policy supports her practice in this area and all visitors to the home are recorded and children closely supervised at all times. The quality of risk assessments and actions taken to minimize hazards are good, with written risk assessments in place for outings, such as to the park and for school pick-ups. At home, children play safely as the premises are secure and safety gates used, as appropriate. The childminder makes excellent use of her environment to provide children with a stimulating surround for play and learning. The dedicated playroom has child size furniture and colourful displays of educational posters and children's work. A wide range of resources are available which promote learning in all skill areas.

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provision

Children are making very good progress in their learning and development because This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 the childminder has a secure understanding of how to support them in progressing their skills. She has been pro-active in attending training to further develop her own knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage [EYFS]. She is committed to improving her practice and has good systems in place to monitor and evaluate her childminding service. The childminder has written policies to support her practice in ensuring all children are included and have equal opportunities to achieve. She treats all children with equal concern and enables children to develop an understanding of differences through daily experiences and access to resources which promote diversity. Excellent partnerships are in place with parents. They are effusive in their praise of the childminder, highly recommend her, and state she

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provision

provides their children with 'interaction, stimulation and education'. Very good quality written information is shared with parents. Overall, documentation to support the childminder's practice is maintained to a high standard. However, a little detail is missing from some records, for example, children's full names are not recorded within the attendance register.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children flourish within the childminder's care. They have access to a healthy diet and daily opportunities for fresh air to promote their good health. Young children develop an understanding of hygiene procedures as the childminder wipes their hands before they eat. Her policies and procedures protect children from illness and infection. For example, all children have their own face cloths on labelled pegs. Children learn how to keep themselves safe as they take part in regular recorded fire drills and the childminder teaches them about road safety when out.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children show an interest in their environment and move freely around, actively exploring the different toys easily accessible at their level. They play amicably alongside one another and are sensitively supported by the childminder, who interacts with them to challenge and develop their learning. For example, she encourages children to develop their senses by exploring the contents of a treasure bucket. Children handle shells and learn about numbers as the childminder counts how many are in the bucket. Children giggle and laugh as they reinforce their fine motor skills by taking the hair of a play figure and putting it back on again, repeating the action several times. The childminder has a thorough understanding of the differing needs of the children in her care and gives them time to consolidate their skills at their leisure. She maintains detailed observation records about their development and links her assessments to the different areas of learning. The next

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

steps in children's learning are recorded and all information is shared with parents. The childminder also displays a range of information for parents, for example about the EYFS.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are confident and develop in self-esteem as a result of the genuine praise and affection they receive during play. They enjoy looking at books and sit at ease with the childminder who talks to them about the pictures. They take an interest in interactive toys and press buttons to activate sounds. The childminder verbalises young children's actions to reinforce language and to develop their conversation skills. A colourful display of a tree in autumn with hand print leaves shows children This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 that their creative skills are valued. Children enjoy themselves at the childminder's as they are able to play or rest according to their needs. 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? Outstanding

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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? Outstanding

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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 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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