Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20/06/2014 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 3 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 3 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 3

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This provision requires improvement

 Children's personal, social and emotional development is supported well. The childminder follows children's routines, which helps them feel settled and secure.  The childminder encourages the children to learn through playing and exploring, so that they can develop their own ideas.

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It is not yet good because

 The childminder does not providing parents with information about their children's ongoing progress towards the early learning goals.  The childminder is not reflecting on her service effectively, and involving families in improving her practice and the outcomes for children.

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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 the childminder indoors and outside with the children.  The inspector sampled documentation, including policies and procedures.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took into account the views of parents, both verbally and in written form.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's development records and planning documentation.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives with her three children, two cats and a small dog in Basingstoke, near the hospital. The children have access to the ground floor of the property for play and a bedroom for rest. There is a secure garden available for outdoor play. The childminder visits activities in the local community and can take children to, and collect them from, the local school and pre-school. The childminder works all year round. There are currently six children on roll in the early years age range who attend on a part- time basis. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register, and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder supports children who are learning to speak English as an additional language.

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must:

 ensure systems used to assess children's progress enable parents and carers to be informed of their child's ongoing progress and achievements to fully promote children's individual learning and development.

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

 develop an effective system of reflective practice to help maintain continuous improvement, which includes inviting the views of parents and children, to help improve the service provided to families and enhance the outcomes for children.

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who attend

The childminder has a suitable awareness of the learning and development requirements overall, and works with parents to share information. The childminder is developing a system to record children's development, using photographs and written observations. Overall, children are developing appropriately. The childminder offers children an adequate range of play activities in her home and through frequent outings in the local community. This contributes towards children making suitable progress in their learning in relation to their starting points. She also takes the children to soft play groups so that they can play with other children and explore different play activities. This gives the children a wide range of play experiences and helps them to develop their social skills.

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who attend

The childminder engages the children in conversations that are relevant to them and as a result children are confident communicators. Young children are beginning to link words together to form simple sentences and to understand about turn taking in conversations. The childminder extends children's learning by linking words to actions, such as up and down. The childminder demonstrates how to operate push button toys, and young children copy and then they move to the music. The childminder follows the children's lead, acquiring bubbles for the bubble machine, and using mathematic language to discuss the size and colours of the bubbles as the children excitedly try to catch them. They join in with songs as the childminder sings while the children sit on the see-saw. Children are active and clearly enjoy their learning, laughing and asking for more water as they play with the metal bowls and spoons.

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who attend

The childminder supports children who are learning to speak English as an additional language by asking parents for key words in their home languages. She also ensures that she takes into account children's dietary requirements when planning meals. The childminder encourages the children to be independent as they help her to tidy up the toys after playing in the garden.

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who attend

The childminder generally works in partnership with parents. She organises settling-in sessions, tailored to children's and parents' needs, to support children when they first start. Ongoing two-way exchanges of information between the childminder and parents help to support children's individual needs. The childminder understands how to complete the required progress checks for two-year-old children and the importance of sharing her findings with parents. However, the childminder is still developing her assessment systems, therefore, she is unable to inform parents about their children's progress and their next steps in learning. As a result, parents are unable to continue to develop children's learning at home. Parents comment positively about the children becoming confident and more independent since attending the childminder's provision.

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

The childminder provides children with a secure environment where they build strong emotional attachments. She works with parents to understand children's care needs and routines. Children have regular access to their drinks as they sit at a small table and chair, demonstrating their understanding of the childminder's expectations. Children play well together and display affection towards the childminder. The childminder supports the children in developing positive relationships with others. For example, she helps them to learn to share and take turns in their play, such as by sharing watering cans in the water play activity. As a result, all children are able to join in activities which make them feel valued. The childminder encourages the children to put on their hats and shoes when entering the garden. The childminder's early support, in developing children's independence and social skills, helps to prepare them for future learning, such as at

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

The childminder puts appropriate safety measures in place around the room. She carries out ongoing visual checks in the premises and on outings to minimise risks to children. This contributes to keeping children safe. The childminder talks to children about road safety when they are out and about. She has all relevant safety equipment in place, such as fire blankets, smoke alarms and stairgates. She understands what she would do in the event of a fire and has an emergency evacuation procedure in place as required. These positive steps help to keep children safe.

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

The childminder has good health and hygiene practices. She regularly cleans tables before the children eat and promotes regular hand washing. Children eat healthy snacks and learn to identify parts of their bodies during care routines. The childminder organises her environment well indoors so that children can make independent choices. Outside, children have a good understanding of where the toys are stored and ask for specific resources when they choose, such as the ball. Young children play on the see-saw and on the slide which helps to promote their physical development.

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provision

The childminder has a suitable understanding of her responsibilities in meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She understands the indicators that would cause concern about a child and demonstrates a secure understanding of how to respond in order to safeguard a child if she had any concerns. The childminder reviews her risk assessments and refrains from using equipment which may have become dangerous, such as a highchair with broken straps. She finds alternative apparatus in order to keep children safe and meet their needs.

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provision

The childminder has a clear vision of the areas she would like to develop in order to improve outcomes for children. For example, she plans to turn a cupboard into a mud kitchen for the garden to enable children to explore and use their imaginations outside. She also intends to complete a food hygiene training course and organise her paperwork more effectively. However, although she is beginning to evaluate her practice, she does not invite parents and children to share their views to help improve outcomes for children.

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provision

The childminder shares her policies and procedures with parents prior to children starting. She uses appropriate documentation to support children's safety and well-being, including recording accidents and medication. The childminder communicates with parents verbally each day, and uses a secure online computer system which allows parents to comment and access their children's learning.

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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 EY471828 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 949518 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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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

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