Fox, Andrew

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 05/03/2013 27/05/2010

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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's individual needs are well met, because the childminder communicates well with his co-childminder and consistently shares his observations.  The childminder encourages children to take risks within safe limits and provides support and encouragement as they experiment and discover new skills.  Children show curiosity, because the childminder dedicates his time to joining in their play, helps them as needed without taking over or directing to fit in with their ideas.  Children concentrate intently because the childminder invites their responses, as he patiently gives them guidance and time to consider how to use the resources.  The childminder develops warm supportive relationships with children, stays close by and provides a secure presence, which helps them at times they may be anxious.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder has not sufficiently considered how to strengthen the opportunities for children to enjoy sensory experiences, for example, by providing media, such as gloop.  The childminder has not developed strategies sufficiently to involve parents in sharing next steps for their children's development on a more regular basis.

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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

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged 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 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  scheduled 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 observed indoor activities in the childminder's home and garden.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector talked with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including children's developmental records and self-evaluation.  The inspector took account of parent's comments within documentation.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2006. He lives with his wife, who is also a registered childminder and their school-aged child, who is aged over eight years. They live on the outskirts of Aldershot, Hampshire, close to shops, parks, schools and public transport links. The ground floor of the childminders' home is used for childminding and one room on the first floor is used for sleeping purposes. There is a garden available for outside play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are two children on roll under eight years of which one is in the early years age range. The childminder walks/drives to local schools and pre-schools to take and collect children. He is a member of the National Childminding Association. The provision operates from Monday to Friday for most of the year.

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

 strengthen the opportunities for children to enjoy sensory experiences, for example, by providing real life resources and media, such as gloop for them to handle and manipulate

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

 develop further strategies to involve parents in children's learning in the provision, by sharing next steps for their development on a more regular basis.

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who attend

Children show curiosity, because the childminder dedicates his time to joining in their play and shows his own interest as they discover new things. He helps them as needed without taking over or directing and fits in with their ideas. For example, when children decide to play inside a small house in the garden, he stays nearby so they feel reassured. Consequently, they concentrate and persist as they actively engage and use their imagination. This enables children to develop an approach that helps them be well prepared for their future and starting school. Children make good progress in relation to their developmental starting points. This is due to the childminder's good knowledge of their progress, his ability to move them on in their learning and help them reach their full potential. For example, since some children have started at the provision, they have begun to engage in activities and developed confidence with expressing themselves. The

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who attend

childminder talks with parents at the beginning and end of each day, which means that children's individual needs are clearly identified and met. This includes sharing information about children's on-going achievements. The childminder provides opportunities for parents to look at and discuss children's learning journals every three months. However, parents are not regularly consulted and involved with identifying the next steps for children's learning, which reduces their involvement and continuity in children's care and learning.

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who attend

Children concentrate intently on activities of their own choosing, for example, when using role play resources. They listen and focus their attention when the childminder talks to them and smile with pleasure as they copy his facial expressions. Children who are learning to walk have good opportunities to practice their skills. For example, they push wheeled toys around the outside play area and use furniture to pull themselves up to standing. Children show independence and find new ways to do things, because the childminder shows them how to use the resources. For example, children show interest as he shows them how to roll a soft inflatable ball into a small football net.

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

The childminder has a sensitive approach towards the children. He gives them time to consider what is going to happen throughout the day, because he does not rush them between events in the daily routine. Children concentrate intently and develop independence, because the childminder patiently gives them guidance and time to consider how they want to use the resources. He develops warm, supportive relationships with children, stays close by during their play and provides a secure presence. This helps them to overcome their feelings at times they may be anxious, for example, when encountering unfamiliar people. Children cooperate well during routine events, such as nappy changing and mealtimes. For example, they are happy to come in from the outside play area and be lifted into their high chairs and fed.

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

Children are provided with food and snacks by their parents that are generally healthy. The childminder gives parents guidance about healthy eating in an information pack. He sits close to children and feeds them at mealtimes, which helps them enjoy their food. Children are encouraged to drink water at regular intervals throughout the day, which promotes their good health. They are protected from the risk of cross infection, as the childminder follows good hygiene practice, for example, when changing children's nappies. Children are provided with a welcoming environment. There is a good range of indoor and outdoor play equipment, that promotes their exploration and enthusiasm for learning. The childminder introduces additional resources that arouse children's curiosity. For example, he inflates toy cars, which inspire them to climb inside and throw plastic balls. However, there are limited opportunities for children to handle real life resources and media, such as

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

cornflour and water 'gloop', which reduces their sensory development.

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

Children are beginning to learn about their own safety. The childminder allows them to take risks within safe limits and provides support and encouragement as they experiment and discover new skills. For example, he stays close by when they successfully attempt to negotiate a doorstep between the inside and outside play areas. The childminder has a good knowledge of children's individual needs and fully embraces their individuality. Children are beginning to develop an awareness of difference, as they use resources that reflect positive images and look intently at people when they are talking.

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provision

Children's welfare is safeguarded because the childminder has a good knowledge of child protection procedures and knows what action to take if he was concerned about a child. Children's safety and security is well maintained. The childminder completes risk assessments of the indoor and outdoor play areas before children arrive and takes action as needed. He uses his observations of children's progress, as well as feedback from his co-childminder, to monitor children's enjoyment and achievement and adapt activities. Consequently, activities generally have sufficient depth, breadth and challenge, and reflect the needs, aptitudes and interest of children. Since the last inspection the childminder has completed additional training, which has enabled him to review and update his understanding of the areas of learning, to successfully promote children's development. Self-evaluation is good and most recommendations made at the last inspection have been

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provision

met. The childminder works well as a team with his co-childminder to meet children's individual needs. This good communication means that the childminder shares and implements ideas for on-going improvement. For example, since the last inspection, he has reviewed and re-organised play equipment, so that it is accessible and age appropriate for the younger children who have recently started at the provision. This includes the installation of drain pipes fixed to the fence, for children to use during their play and discover how objects travel down slopes. The childminder uses questionnaires to seek parents' views about the provision. These show they are happy with the care of their children.

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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 action. 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 EY337644 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 843995 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: 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, which are usually the childminder’s 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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