Childminder in Hampshire

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Unique reference number EY347176 Inspection date 19/11/2008 Inspector Deborah Page

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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 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 2007. She lives with her husband and two children aged six and four years old in Ringwood, Hampshire. The whole of the home is registered for childminding including a secure garden for outside play. There is easy access to the ground floor with toilet facilities on the first floor. The family have a pet rabbit.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered for a maximum of four children at any one time. There are currently three children in the early years age group on roll. The childminder takes children to and from local schools. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder also makes provision for children older than the early years age group which are registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report does not include an evaluation of that provision, but a judgement about compliance with the requirements. There are currently four children within this age group on roll at present.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are happy and settled as the childminder provides a relaxed, homely environment. The childminder has a clear understanding of how to meet the individual needs of children. This is as a result of a good partnership with parents and other agencies. The childminder provides good quality care and, learning and development opportunities for children. The childminder has identified the weaknesses in the provision and is building on good practice through further training and on-going evaluation.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to maximise children's learning in activities and develop observation systems to plan for the next steps in a child's learning

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure that a record of risk assessment is maintained for each type of outing and any action taken following a review or incident (Safeguarding and welfare) 03/12/2008 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder has policies and procedures to safeguard children and promote their ongoing safety and well being. These are shared with parents to promote consistency and ensure the understanding of a childminder's role. The required documentation is in place. Children's health and emotional well being is promoted well through the childminder's caring approach and effective health and hygiene procedures. Good safety precautions are in place and the childminder has maintained a risk assessment carried out on the premises however, the childminder has not maintained a record of risk assessment for each type of outing which is a legal requirement.

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provision

The childminder is completing a self evaluation of the welfare and, learning and development requirements, identifying areas for improvement including gaining more confidence in the learning and development requirements. All previous recommendations have been addressed and the improvements have a positive impact on the children therefore improving the outcomes for children. The childminder is pro-active in developing her skills by attending further training.

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provision

The childminder has a good relationship with parents, carers and other agencies. She informally keeps parents well informed of activities and how children are progressing. They share relevant information to ensure children's individual needs are well met. The childminder's good awareness of safeguarding issues keeps children safe and protects them from harm.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder knows the children she cares for well therefore she is able to support children's individual needs as they enjoy various activities. The childminder listens carefully to children as they respond to activities and ask questions. Children are familiar with routines such as taking off their shoes as they enter the house. They understand boundaries and expectations and relate well with others. Children are developing an understanding of the local community as they go on many outings and regularly walk to and from school. There is a sufficient range of resources to help children understand and embrace diversity.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder promotes children's safety well by making sure the areas used by children are safe and risk is minimised. However, risk assessment systems do not all include all outings. Children know what to do in an emergency as they practise the evacuation procedure with the childminder. Children are well supported as they learn how to handle tools, such as knives, safely during activities. Good routines are followed to promote children's health including washing hands thoroughly before they eat. Children are provided with healthy choices at meal times such as yoghurt and fresh fruit and, children have easy access to drinks at all times.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of children's needs and provides them with a variety of activities that cover the six areas of learning, in and out doors. However, the systems of observation and planning are not fully This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 focused on supporting children to take the next steps in their learning. The childminder provides a good choice of activities and, some challenge children's abilities such as cutting an apple into squares. Children concentrate well as they colour pictures and tell the childminder that they are writing their name. Children also create their own pictures and announce they have drawn a picture of their mummy with red lipstick. The childminder responds well and praises children regularly. Children are showing an interest in books as they watch and listen to others reading books. Children are learning how to count as they use their fingers.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder allows time at all activities for children to think about what they are doing and ask questions and, children's wishes are respected when they decide to change activities. 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? 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

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