Childminder in Hampshire

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Unique reference number EY305172 Inspection date 28/01/2009 Inspector Carole Gronow

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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 live with her partner and two children who are both of school age in central Totton. Accessibility to the premises is good and although the entire house is available for childminding this normally occurs downstairs. The family has one cat and they keep fish.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Year Register and on both parts of the Childcare Register and can care for a maximum of six children under the age of eight years at any one time. She is currently has eight children on roll. All the children attend on a part time basis. two of them attend just before and after school. On occasions an assistant works with her. The childminder walks to and from Lydlynch and Abbotswood Schools and to preschool groups in the local area.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory. Children are happy and have developed good trusting relationships with the childminder. The childminder has a good knowledge of each of the children in her care and works with parents and carers to support individual children appropriately. Her limited knowledge about the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) means that children do not make as much progress as possible in their learning and development. Self-evaluation is very limited and consequently has failed to identify all the areas for further development.

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further?

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

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further?

 update knowledge and understanding around safeguarding so that any concerns about children are responded to appropriately  develop knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage in order to ensure that children are effectively supported so that they can make good progress in all areas of their learning and development  undertake regular observation and assessments of all children in order to assess their achievements and to be able to plan appropriate learning priorities for each of them  develop self-evaluation in order to effectivey identify key areas for improvement so that children's learning and development is enhanced

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further?

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

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further?

 request written permission from parents for seeking emergency medical advice or treatment (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 31/01/2009  obtain written permission from parents before administering medication to children (Safeguarding 31/01/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and promoting children's welfare) (also applies to the compulsory part of the Childcare Register)

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provision

The childminder is very enthusiastic about her work and is very fond of the children she cares for. She is keen to update her knowledge and understanding about issues relating to her work, is currently studying for a relevant childcare qualification and has also completed other related training. However, she is not sufficiently familiar with safeguarding issues to be able to confidently act in children's best interest. Recently within the home there have been building alterations so that one room can be dedicated as a play room for the children she cares for. This has been furnished with low level easily accessible storage for children's toys. The childminder has undertaken the required risk assessments, including ones to ensure children's safety whilst building work was going on. The childminder ensures that doors are kept locked so that children cannot leave the premises unaccompanied; to further protect children she will not release them to

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provision

Children's records containing their personal information are generally well maintained and are stored away in separate folders to ensure confidentiality. Most of the necessary information has been obtained and documentation such as accident records are correctly completed. However, there are breaches of regulation because the childminder has not met the requirements around administering medication or obtaining parental consents which means that children may not be cared for appropriately if they become ill or are hurt. The childminder writes a daily diary for the younger children she cares. She discusses older children with their parents and carers both at drop off and collection, they share how the child has been to ensure there is continuity in the care they receive. The childminder works well alongside parents and carers to support their children in anything they wish, for example, with issues around toileting.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are happy and are fond of the childminder. They are well cared for and they enjoy the range of activities provided which are all appropriate to their age and stage of development. The childminder ensures that throughout the week children are able to experience a variety of different things. They attend different groups in the mornings where they socialise with other children and engage in a range of activities such as arts and crafts, soft play and music time. Children get fresh air and physical exercise daily. They walk to and from school and they visit local parks to feed the ducks. The childminder has a well equipped rear garden which children access all year round.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has organised her home to ensure that it is safe and suitable for the children she cares for. Doors are kept locked and safety gates ensure that children do not access unsuitable areas. Children enjoy playing with toys that are This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 safe and suitable, for instance, older children only play with the small size cars on the road mat when babies are asleep to prevent the risk of them getting them accidentally. Children enjoy the individual attention that the childminder gives them and happily ask her to play with them. Babies enjoy making connections as they are encouraged to fit shapes like the triangle base on the pink pig on the farm trailer. They respond to the childminder's encouragement smiling back at her when she praises them and copying her trying to say 'pig'. Older children talk about the zoo animals and work out with the childminder which giraffe is taller and which pig

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children learn how to keep themselves safe. They understand how to evacuate the premises in an emergency and the childminder has made a game of crawling on the floor and keeping their heads low so that they would be able to get out without being frightened. Children are safe when they are outside. On planned trips, the childminder puts bracelets on the children which has her mobile phone number on and tells them not to talk to strangers but to find a member of staff. Children also understand about road safety because the childminder makes sure that they practise the Green Cross Code daily when they are out and about.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder knows about the EYFS and is aware that she needs to develop the system to assess children by undertaking and recording observations so that she can plan for each individual child's next stage. Although she is aware of individual children's abilities and their preferences she does not keep any records about this and does not routinely use the EYFS framework to ensure that children are making consistent progress in their learning and development. 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? 3 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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 provide a written statement of procedures to be followed to safeguard children being cared for from abuse or neglect 14/02/2009  provide a written statement of procedures to be followed in relation to complaints 14/02/2009  take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 31/01/2009

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 provide a written statement of procedures to be followed to safeguard children being cared for from abuse or neglect 14/02/2009  provide a written statement of procedures to be followed in relation to complaints 14/02/2009 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 the 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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