Childminder in Hampshire

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Unique reference number EY320096 Inspection date 12/01/2009 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 was registered in 2005. She lives with her husband and two children in Fleet, Hampshire. The whole of the childminder's house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children and currently has two children in the early years age range on roll. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. The family have no pets.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder's home is warm and welcoming and children have use of a dedicated play room with free access to the outdoors. She interacts with the children and supports their learning and development. The childminder has an awareness of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), although her understanding of the six areas of learning and the early learning goals is not secure. She organises the resources to ensure all children can freely select and works closely with parents, which promotes an inclusive practice. Most documentation to support an effective practice is in place. She identifies her own strengths and weaknesses and is committed to ongoing improvements.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements to promote the early learning goals and support children's progress  further develop the systems to monitor children's progress and achievements and use the information gathered to identify and plan for the next steps in their learning and development  develop self-evaluation systems, for example, by using the Ofsted self- evaluation form as the basis for an ongoing review of practice.

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further?

To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 develop knowledge and understanding of the current regulations for dealing with complaints and fully share with parents. (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 26/01/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder organises her home well, and children freely and safely select resources from an age appropriate range in a well equipped, dedicated playroom and garden. She confidently talks about her own strengths and weaknesses and is proactive in arranging and attending appropriate courses. She evaluates her own practice and has made recent changes to the environment to ensure the needs of the children are met. For example, the play room furniture was rearranged from low level table and chairs to a comfy sofa to allow younger children, who she now cares for, to snuggle up and listen to stories with the childminder. Parents are not currently encouraged to share information about the setting to form part of the childminder's self-evaluation. All recommendations from the previous inspection have been addressed, which has improved the welfare and safety of the children. The childminder develops good partnerships with parents. She shares a full set of

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provision

written policies and procedures with parents, who sign to acknowledge they have read them. However, not all policies and procedures reflect current regulations. Daily discussions about children's progress and achievements, both while at home and when with the childminder, help to ensure their individual needs are met.

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provision

The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection issues and of the procedures to follow should she be concerned. Parents are fully informed about her responsibility with regard to child protection. A full visual risk assessment is carried out in the home and a record of the date that checks are carried out is maintained.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. She supports children in their play and offers good levels of support while encouraging independence. She has a basic understanding of the learning and development requirements within the EYFS, although is not secure on what the six areas of learning are and how learning is linked to the early learning goals. The childminder talks to parents about the developmental stages of each child and pitches activities accordingly. She has started to keep photographic evidence of the activities children do and records some of the achievements that children make. However, these are not linked to an area of learning or the early learning goals and does not identify what the child's next stage of learning is. She confidently talks about the progress children have made although cannot link progress to the early learning goals. This is an area that the childminder has identified as a priority for her future

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children enjoy fresh air and exercise in the garden. They wait excitedly while their Wellington boots and coats are put on. Some children immediately go to the trampoline and jump up and down, being very careful to hold on tightly. Other children prefer to sit in cars and watch the other's play. The childminder checks regularly that children are happy just to sit in the cars and respects their response. Children make sound progress in their communication skills. They constantly chat to themselves as they play and communicate confidently with the childminder and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 other adults. Some younger children excitedly say 'side, side' and 'shoes' as they know they have to put on their shoes to play outside. Children are fascinated by different pots and holders, they concentrate hard as they transfer crayons from one pot to another and work out for themselves that not all the crayons from the

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has a good knowledge of the welfare requirements. She provides a safe and secure environment for children to play and encourages children to think about their own safety, when, for example, she reminds them to hold on tightly to the trampoline. A healthy, balanced diet is provided for the children, who sit happily and enjoy fresh fruit snacks. Children enjoy the time they spend with the childminder and proudly show off their mark making on the easel. Children are well behaved and listen carefully to instructions given to them by the childminder. They respond well to the praise and encouragement they receive and display good 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

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? 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? 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

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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