Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20/05/2014 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable 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 develop confidence and enjoy their time with the childminder, who enables them to take part in a wide range of activities and play experiences both inside and outside the setting.  Children are happy and content with the childminder. She treats them with kindness, encouraging their development of self-esteem and a good sense of belonging.  Children are welcomed into a warm, friendly home where they are valued and included.  The childminder builds good relationships with the parents and shares information regularly to keep them fully informed about their child's progress once children have settled.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not always gain information from parents for each child when they join the setting, to consistently identify the children's starting points for learning to plan for their next steps.

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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 discussed the format of the inspection on arrival.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector observed activities in the indoor and outdoor environment.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in a house with her husband and adult son in the Eastleigh area of Hampshire. There is an enclosed garden available for outdoor play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. All of the ground floor is used for the children, with an upstairs bedroom and bathroom. The childminder is currently caring for four children in the early years age group on a part time basis. The family have two dogs, a cat, a tortoise and an outdoor bird aviary.

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

 strengthen the two-way flow of information with parents, when children first start, to consistently identify children's starting points for their learning and development.

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who attend

Children enjoy their time with the childminder as she gets to know each child well to meet their individual needs. The childminder enjoys supporting children's learning and takes an interest in what they say and do. Children's vocabulary is developing well due to the good interaction between the childminder and children. They are becoming confident in using their communication and language skills and chat happily to the childminder during their play. The childminder uses questions and discussion with the children to challenge their learning and extend their thinking and creativity. All children are making good progress in their development as the childminder has a sound knowledge of the different areas of learning. Children enjoy some adult-led activities and can also initiate their own play. The childminder makes observations and assessments of each child's progress and identifies the next steps in children's learning once children have settled. She uses a tracking sheet,

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who attend

which shows the progress the children are making in each area. Children's mathematical skills are developing well. Children are learning to count confidently during their play and the childminder supports the younger children by counting with them so that they develop an understanding of numbers. Children are offered interesting and challenging experiences across the different areas of learning. The childminder uses very good teaching methods as she sits at the children's level, uses eye contact and open questions and listens and responds to what the children say.

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who attend

Parents sign a wide range of agreements when their children first start, including information on children's needs and development. However, this is not always consistent. Not all parents have completed the information to enable the childminder to know each child's starting points when they join the setting. This has an impact on how effectively the childminder is able to plan for all children's next steps to help them make progress in their learning and development. However, parents are kept fully informed about their child's learning and development via the information the childminder gives them each day, and the regular sharing of the child's progress records. The childminder has a good understanding of how to implement progress checks for children who are aged between two and three years when relevant. Children benefit from a caring childminder who meets their needs well and supports them in making good progress in their learning and

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

Children are welcomed into a warm, friendly home where they are valued and included to ensure none are disadvantaged. Children benefit from the childminder's attentive and caring nature and her enthusiasm to promote learning through play. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure each child's individual needs are met. Children develop independence as they select activities from a good range of resources.

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

Children learn about keeping healthy as the childminder talks about why fruit is good for them at snack time, and why they need to wash their hands before eating or after using the toilet. Children play outdoors in all weathers to benefit from regular fresh air and exercise. They enjoy playing in the garden or visiting local parks or play areas. The childminder has good systems in place for managing children's behaviour; she is consistent and positive and gives children lots of praise and encouragement. There is a thorough behaviour management policy in place, which is shared with parents. Children are well behaved and are learning to share with others. They enjoy the many activities provided and talk excitedly when playing. Children's safety is promoted effectively and good systems are in place to ensure the home remains secure at all times. Children understand the need to keep safe as they practise the emergency evacuation procedure

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

regularly and talk about road safety when out for walks. The childminder helps prepare children for the move to school by encouraging them to develop the skills needed, such as developing independence and recognising their written name. This ensures a smooth transfer, consistency of care and learning and reassurance for each child.

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provision

The childminder supervises children at all times and has systems in place to safeguard children appropriately. She has a good understanding of the procedures to follow if she has any child protection concerns and is aware of her role and responsibilities regarding safeguarding. The childminder also safeguards children's welfare by keeping and maintaining necessary documentation, such as accident and medication records. The childminder is developing her systems for self-evaluation to help monitor and improve her practice and the outcomes for children. The childminder has started to identify her strengths and some areas for development. She is developing a good understanding of the learning and development requirements to help children make progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder welcomes all children into the setting and makes sure their health, safety and wellbeing is a high priority. She implements a good range of

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provision

policies and procedures and shares them with parents so that they are aware of how she cares for their children. This helps her to fully support the welfare and learning needs of all children. Written risk assessments are in place and used to make sure that all areas accessible to the children remain safe and free from hazards. Equality and diversity are promoted well and the childminder offers an inclusive setting.

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provision

The childminder has a good awareness of the importance of developing partnerships with other early years providers where children attend more than one setting. For example, she has made links with a nursery to support continuity of care. The childminder works very well with parents. She shares her policies and keeps parents well informed about their child's daily routines and achievements. She completes the assessment records for each child in the early years age group, which include photographs and some examples of their work. This helps her monitor the children's progress and identify their next steps for learning. The childminder shares the observations and assessments she makes about children with their parents, who are able to add their child's achievements at home. This collaborative working enhances the children's learning and development effectively.

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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 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected within twelve months of the date of this inspection. 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

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Grade Judgement Description

the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. 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 EY470896 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 944153 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection not applicable

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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

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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