Childminder in Hampshire

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Unique reference number EY365655 Inspection date 06/01/2009 Inspector Judith Reed

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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, and is registered to care for a total of five children under eight years of age. She lives with her husband and two children in a house in Sarisbury Green, Hampshire. The whole of the house is registered and there is a secure garden available for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children at any one time and is currently caring for one child in the early years age range all day and two older children after school. The childminder walks to and from the local school to take and collect children. The childminder also attends the local parent and toddler group.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder has a pet dog which has restricted access to the home. She is a member of the National Childminding Association. The childminder is registered under the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children's welfare and development is promoted as the childminder ensures she finds out about all the children in her care. She builds her knowledge by getting to know the parents and children when they first start and by continuing to communicate with parents regularly. Children benefit from the constant development of the provision and premises, however, the childminder does not fully identify her strengths and weaknesses through ongoing self-evaluation.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure all medication administered to children is recorded in the appropriate documentation  provide individual hand drying towels for children

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provision

Children benefit from the ongoing development of the childcare provision the childminder strives to continually develop her provision of childcare. However, she has not carried out formal self evaluation to help target areas for improvement. Children's safety is a priority and the childminder has made several improvements to the environment. These include replacing a stair gate in the kitchen doorway with a locked door, to keep children separate from the dog. Some written records are not always recorded in the correct documentation as medication administered is recorded on a piece of paper, instead of the appropriate record book. Children are safeguarded well as the childminder is fully aware of the procedures and has a This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 written policy. Parents are provided with copies of all policies and procedures and return a signed copy to the childminder. She encourages parents to settle their

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provision

children into her care slowly and to build a close working relationship with the childminder. This enables the childminder to find out children's starting points for their learning journey and to learn about their interests. The childminder writes a daily diary, illustrated with photographs, for each child. This is shared with their parents regularly and provides an interesting developmental record of their activities while with the childminder.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children have a familiar and warm relationship with the childminder. They are comfortable in her home. Children are busy and well occupied with the range of activities which are available to them. They move around freely and choose their own activities. The childminder changes the activities set out for children daily and also encourages them to choose what they wish to play. She is involved with the children and encourages their learning and development. For example, children ask to play with a toy computer. They require help to count items shown on the screen and the childminder is available to assist and to point out letters when necessary.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder plans a range of interesting activities. She sets up a vets surgery with a range of cuddly animals, a cage, a nurses dressing up outfit and a medical set. Children explore the animals and the cage. They talk about visiting the vet. The childminder plans to take the children on a bus to visit the pet store and vet's surgery later in the week. Children also play with the Happy Land set and count the number of dogs set out. They pretend to visit the vet surgery in this imaginary play set and talk about the possible injuries to the animals.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are active and enjoy the daily walk to and from school. They often walk through the local park and make regular observations of the wildlife. Children learn about crossing the road and keeping themselves safe. Children follow sound procedures for good health by washing their hands before meals and snacks, however, a shared towel is used by all and therefore children are at risk of cross infection. Children are offered a choice of healthy snacks and meals according to their parents wishes. The childminder tries to extend children's variety of vegetables and meals consumed by offering interesting choices including chicken wraps with spinach and salad vegetables.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's behaviour is generally good and the childminder praises and encourages children throughout their play. They learn about sharing toys and taking turns. 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? 3 How well are children helped to be healthy? 3 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 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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