Palmer-Read, Claire Michelle

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25/01/2013 07/07/2009

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 Children make secure attachments with the childminder. This helps them to confidently engage in learning through play.  Children are cared for in a safe environment where they can explore freely and develop independence.  The childminder is proactive in developing the service she provides. She seeks parental opinion through questionnaires. She has undertaken a level 3 course to enhance her knowledge and skills of young children's care and learning.  The childminder prepares interesting activities that engage the children.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Children's routines, that develop their understanding of healthy practices, are not followed consistently.  Toys and activities are not set out for young children when they first arrive and this affects their ability to make choices.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector made observations of the childminder with the children.  The inspector sampled records and documentation.  The inspector spoke with parents at the inspection.

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Information about the setting

The childminder has been registered since 2008. She lives with her family in New Milton. The childminder's home is a first floor maisonette with no lift access. The whole of the maisonette is used for childminding and there is a bedroom on the lower floor for sleeping. There is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play.

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Information about the setting

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary part of the Childcare Register. She is currently minding four children in the early years age group. The childminder has a recognised early years childcare qualification.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 encourage children's understanding that good practices with regard to hygiene can contribute to good health, for example, by consistently introducing them to routines such as washing hands before meals

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 support children to choose what they want to do and how they will do it, when they first arrive, by making a wide range of age-appropriate toys easily available.

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who attend

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming home environment where children can learn through a good range of activities. For example, children regularly take part in cooking. They look up the recipes on the laptop and go to the shop to buy the ingredients. They enjoy making cupcakes and biscuits and talking about the process they follow. Children plant potatoes, broad beans and courgettes in the garden. These activities support children's communication, language and mathematical development. The childminder promotes children's technology skills well by providing a variety of programmable toys. She is skilled at engaging the children and holding their attention especially when she is reading a story to them. The childminder supports children's communication and language fully through discussion and by asking open questions that encourage children to express themselves.

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who attend

The childminder promotes an inclusive environment and, through her good interactions, she increases children's awareness of colours, shapes and new words. For example, children use their creativity and personal expression in art and design activities, such as painting and making papier mache. Children help to make the play dough and mix colours to see what happens and to paint pictures. The childminder makes sure that the youngest children are able to join in by providing resources, such as paint pads, so that they can paint with their hands easily.

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who attend

Many opportunities exist for children to be physically active on a daily basis to develop their coordination, control and muscle strength. They play in the garden every day. They use the large trampoline, the rocker, swings, climbing frame and playhouse. They put rice, food colouring and jelly in a tray and use different sizes and shapes of containers to learn about textures, weight, measure and volume. Children build dens in the garden and really enjoy taking part in bug hunts. Regular visits to toddler groups, parks, the library and shopping further promote children's learning and enhance children's opportunities to develop social skills and make sense of the world. This effectively prepares children to move on successfully to their next stage of learning.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children demonstrate they feel secure and safe while in the childminder's care. They respond well to the childminder's positive interaction and have built positive relationships with her. Children confidently explore the environment and readily approach the childminder for cuddles and reassurance. She remains close to the children, engaging and cooperating in their play. This reassurance encourages children's self-confidence and independence. The childminder uses appropriate ways to manage behaviour and sets realistic boundaries that result in good behaviour. She offers children clear and consistent messages to help them learn and understand what is expected and why. For example, she supports children in being kind to others, sharing, caring and taking turns.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Overall, the childminder organises the available play space well so that it is attractive for children and conducive to learning. Resources are stored around the room or in boxes, so that, for the most part, children can select what they want to play with. However, there are very few age-appropriate toys set out for young children when they arrive at the setting. This limits children's ability to choose their activities right from the outset of their time with the childminder.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children's welfare is promoted well and, largely, effective procedures meet the welfare requirements. The childminder operates a hygienic nappy changing routine and keeps a clean and well-maintained home. However, children do not always wash their hands before eating and this has an impact on their understanding of how to live healthily. Children enjoy regular opportunities for outdoor and physical play. For example, they relish playing in the garden and going to the beach. Here, they are able to whizz along on their scooters and collect pebbles and shells.

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provision

Children play in a secure, safe environment where high priority is given to safety. The childminder has a good awareness of safeguarding and is confident about the process to follow in the event of a concern, in order to help protect children from harm. She has attended safeguarding training, and is due to attend an advanced level course to increase her knowledge and understanding. She completes comprehensive risk assessments for the home and outings in order to help keep children safe. All written policies and procedures are readily available to parents. The childminder has a thorough understanding of how to promote children's welfare. She has a paediatric first aid certificate and effective documentation for recording accidents and medication. The childminder has emergency evacuation procedures that she practises with the children. This helps to ensure that they know what to do in the event of an emergency.

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provision

The childminder is well qualified in childcare and has a secure awareness of how children develop. She has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Children's records are detailed and show how hard the childminder works to meet children's individual needs. The childminder has implemented the assessment check for children aged two years. Planning covers all areas of learning and details how each activity successfully promotes children's learning. Consequently, this facilitates children's development effectively. The childminder communicates well with parents and carers through informal face-to-face discussions and development records. Parents spoken to at the inspection highly value the service the childminder provides and her commitment to meeting their children's needs.

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provision

The childminder strives to provide a high-quality provision and is keen to develop her skills, through regular training, indicating she knows how to continually improve her provision. She seeks the opinions of parents through questionnaires and verbal communication. She reflects on her knowledge and practice to inform her self-evaluation. The childminder has not yet cared for children who attend other settings; however, she shows a thorough understanding of how to establish partnerships when needed.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY378718 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 815749 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted', which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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