Childminder in Portsmouth

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Unique reference number EY363125 Inspection date 04/02/2009 Inspector Anne Gunston

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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 2007. She is registered on the Early Years Register and both compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register to care for a maximum of four children under eight. She currently cares for two children in the early years age range and two school age children. She lives with her two children in a residential area of Baffins, Portsmouth. The property is within close proximity to schools, shops and parks. Children have access to all areas of the home and there is a fully enclosed garden available for outdoor play. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the quality of provision offered by the childminder is satisfactory. Children are well settled and safe; the partnership with the parents is working well. It ensures that children are valued as individuals and have their specific needs met. The childminder has a positive attitude towards improving her knowledge by attendance on relevant training and she is beginning to reflect on and evaluate the service she provides.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the observation and assessment systems to ensure children's progress in all areas of learning is monitored.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure the risk assessment clearly states when it was carried out, by whom, the date of review and any action taken following a review or incident (Documentation) 18/02/2009  provide parents with details for contacting Ofsted (Safeguarding and welfare). 18/02/2009

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provision

The childminder has a secure knowledge of her responsibility to protect the children in her care and is meeting most welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. She is able to safeguard the children as she has a sound knowledge of child protection procedures and ensures that children are only cared for by vetted individuals. The childminder understands the importance of working to the EYFS framework and has created a range of policies and procedures, which comply with it in most respects. However, the complaints This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 procedure does not inform parents how to contact the regulator if they need to, and the childminder does not complete risk assessment documents thoroughly. Although the childminder does a visual check of her home to minimise accidents or harm to children, the maintenance of these documents is a specific legal

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provision

requirement. The childminder attended recent childcare training as she wished to improve her ability to provide quality learning and development opportunities for children. She provides a balanced range of activities for children, both in and out of her home; she realises that these are necessary to promote children's physical development and raise their awareness of their local community. Although the activities provided are appropriate for the age of children who attend, the childminder completes irregular observations of children's achievement in relation to each of the early learning goals. She is able to identify and support children's progress where she has made observations, but has yet to monitor that the activities she provides incorporate every area of learning and are effective in ensuring children make progress. The childminder promotes children's welfare successfully by maintaining good relationships with parents and frequently sharing

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provision

essential information concerning their child's health and well-being.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children benefit from the childminder's skill in managing their behaviour in a firm but positive manner. They learn to show care for each other and generally play co- operatively. The childminder gives praise easily for any thoughtful act, so children learn that good behaviour brings reward. Children receive comfort and attention when they are distressed and have genuinely affectionate relationships with the childminder. They show good levels of interest in the resources the childminder provides for play. Children are able to access an acceptable range of toys independently as most are stored at a low level. The childminder has begun to supplement her own resources with those from a toy library to provide additional stimulation and variety for the children. Children are able to play in comfort in the lounge and use the conservatory of the childminder's home with her supervision. The childminder is very aware of her responsibility to the children and is able to

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

assess when they are mature enough to begin to take some responsibility for their own safety. For example when walking out of the home, older children are allowed to walk a little ahead and learn to wait at an agreed point. Children are reminded to walk, not run, in the home and are beginning to treat their play materials and the environment with respect.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder's practice promotes children's good health well. Children receive healthy snacks of fruit, and a drink at regular intervals during the day. The childminder also shows flexibility in provision of a more substantial snack for older children at the end of the school day. She provides nourishing breakfasts, which may consist of cereal, yogurt and fruit, and is prepared to serve packed lunches if parents prefer to provide these for their child. Children are learning to manage their own care and are becoming independent; the childminder offers them disposable wipes for cleaning hands and faces and reminds them of the importance of hand washing at appropriate times. She supports children who are learning to feed themselves and agrees the arrangements for sleeping children with their parents. The childminder's own health and safety practice is good, she This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

has attended food hygiene training and complies with the requirements of the environmental health department as a food provider.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children receive daily opportunities for exercise and fresh air as the childminder encourages walking to schools or pre-schools in preference to the use of a car. Children use a wide range of toys in the childminder's garden such as swings or the egg and spoon race, promoting their physical health in an enjoyable way. Children are cared for in secure premises, where safety equipment such as a door chain and stair gates are in use. The childminder completes periodic fire drills with children in her care to prepare them for evacuating the home in emergencies. 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? 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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