Childminder in Hampshire

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Unique reference number EY258305 Inspection date 24/03/2009 Inspector Heidi Abernethy

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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 2003. She lives with her partner and two adult daughters aged 17 and 19 years. They live in a house in New Milton, Hampshire. Their other two children, who are aged over eight years, stay in the home on a regular basis. The whole of the childminder’s house is used for childminding although minding mostly takes place downstairs. Toileting facilities are downstairs. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age range. She works with her partner, her co-childminder and when working together they are registered to care for a maximum of 12 children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than six may be in the early years age range. They are currently minding nine children between them in this age group. They also offer care to children aged over five years. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. Both childminders have equal responsibility for the childminding practice.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder drives to local schools to take and collect children. She attends toddler groups on a regular basis. She is a member of the National Childminding Association. The family have hamsters and fish.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory. The childminder has formed sound relationships with the children and has obtained information about children's home lives, families and routines to ensure their needs are met. She has a sound understanding of helping children to generally develop through the areas of learning although due to the childminder's limited understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) their progress is not fully promoted. The childminder evaluates her provision and practice alongside her co-childminder but has not successfully identified all areas for improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop a secure knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage to ensure children's learning is matched to the expectations of the early learning goals and to identify children's individual next steps in learning  develop systems to obtain a regular two-way flow of information with other early years providers to ensure consistency with children's learning and progress.

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further?

To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must: This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  obtain and maintain a current paediatric first aid qualification (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 21/05/2009  ensure the regulatory body are informed of significant events such as any change to the persons aged 16 years or older living on the childminding premises (Suitable people) 31/03/2009

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provision

The childminder works alongside her co-childminder within the same premises. She has the main responsibility for devising, implementing and updating documentation. The childminder communicates with her co-childminder to ensure he has a sound knowledge of all paperwork. The childminder has a sound understanding of informing the regulatory body of any significant events. However, the childminder and her co-childminder have not informed the regulatory body about a change in persons over 16 living within the household.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of child protection procedures and knows the types of signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect. She and her co-childminder have an incident record in place to enable them to record any pre-existing injuries, signs and symptoms. The childminder's first aid qualification has expired and has not currently been updated. However, the childminder has some knowledge about administering first aid from previous first aid courses and is booked onto a course to update her qualification in the near future.

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provision

The childminder has addressed past recommendations from her previous inspection by making necessary amendments to the attendance records. This feeds into the continuous improvement of her provision. The childminder communicates with her co-childminder on a daily basis to discuss what needs doing and any concerns. They have identified some strengths of the setting, such as the child centred playroom.

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provision

The childminder and her co-childminder meet with parents at the outset to inform them about their provision and practice. Parents are given written information detailing the sickness policy and other information they need to know, such as what clothing to provide each day. The childminder and her co-childminder communicate with parents daily. However, systems to obtain a regular two-way flow of information between other early years providers have not yet been established. This does not ensure consistency for children's learning and development for those who attend other providers such as pre-schools. 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

The childminder has a sound understanding about the areas of learning. However, she and her co-childminder have a limited understanding about the EYFS. They are currently not fully aware about the learning and development and welfare requirements. The childminder demonstrates a satisfactory knowledge about the children's stages of development and knows their individual interests. She supports children alongside their everyday experiences, asking open questions to extend and consolidate their learning. For example, young children help the childminder to hang clothes on the washing line in the garden. The childminder asks open questions such as 'can you find me a blue peg?' and 'how many red pegs can you see?' However, the childminder and her co-childminder do not currently utilise the information they obtain from observing and playing with the children to fully identify children's individual next steps in learning.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder and her co-childminder show equal respect to each other and to the children, serving as good role models. Children are kind to one another and some children help each other to build with the coloured Duplo blocks. The childminder recognises when children are hungry or if they are due a sleep. Children who become upset are given reassuring cuddles from the childminder. Children develop an awareness of looking after their environment as the childminder encourages them to tidy away their toys before getting the next toy or activity out.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder and her co-childminder take children out and about within the local community on a daily basis. This enables children to foster an awareness of their local environment. They go to local shops and to the local farmhouse where they help to choose and buy the food. Children develop an awareness about where food comes from during their visits to the local farm. They are involved with the whole process of mealtimes as they help the childminder to prepare food, such as chopping the fruit and vegetables.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children have opportunities to learn some basic 'Makaton' signs as they sing songs with the childminder. In addition, the childminder watches a television programme called 'Something Special' with the children where they learn and copy signs from the people in the programme. Children play with some multicultural and diversity resources such as small world play people in wheelchairs and families from different cultures. The childminder has provided children with a low level toilet step in the bathroom which enables all children to access the toileting facilities.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder encourages children to be kind to each other and uses distraction methods for any unwanted behaviour. Praise is given for children's achievements and good behaviour which in turn boosts their confidence and self esteem. Children develop a basic understanding about the effects exercise has on their bodies as they are encouraged to take their jumpers off when they become warm. 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

 devise and implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children to ensure they are safeguarded from abuse or neglect (Arrangements for Safeguarding Children) 03/04/2009

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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

 take action as specified in the compulsory part of the Childcare Register 03/04/2009 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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