Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30/07/2014 19/10/2010

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early years provision

This inspection: 4 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 4 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 4

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder has a poor understanding of the requirements with regard to assessing children's progress in their learning and development. Her system is not clear enough to enable her to share information with parents, and others, about children's progress.  The childminder does not complete the required progress checks for two-year-old children.  The childminder does not obtain written parental permission for all children to take them on outings.  The childminder does not share information with parents about her child protection policy and procedures.  The organisation of toys and resources does not enable children to make choices from a full range according to their individual interests.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder provides a friendly environment in which to care for children.  The childminder takes children on a range of outings to promote their learning through real-life experiences.

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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 children's activities in the childminder's home and garden.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about children's activities and progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled records and documentation, which included policies and children's information records.  The inspector took account of parents' views, obtained in person.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives with her husband, an adult daughter and two school-aged children, in New Milton, Hampshire. The childminder uses the ground floor of her home for childminding, which includes a playroom, kitchen, dining room, and toilet facilities. There is an enclosed garden available for outside play.

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Information about the setting

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register, and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She works with her husband, who is also a registered childminder, and an assistant. There are currently 11 children on roll. Of these, six are in the early years age group. The childminder also cares for children over the age of eight years. She drives to local schools to take and collect children.

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must:

 complete progress checks and provide a written summary for children aged two years

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must:

 improve the observation and assessment systems in order to plan children's individual learning experiences to promote good future progress in all areas of learning

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must:

 obtain written parental permission for children to take part in outings

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must:

 make information about the child protection policy and procedures available to parents.

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

 review the organisation of toys and play equipment to enable children to make spontaneous choices, to extend their own play and learning.

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who attend

The childminder provides a welcoming family home where children learn through play and everyday activities. The childminder has a range of play equipment and toys to help promote different areas of learning. However, the storage arrangements do not enable children to easily see or reach what is available. The childminder chooses items from the closed cupboards that she thinks children might like to play with. Books are kept on a bookshelf in the playroom, but are not within reach for younger children. Therefore, children cannot make spontaneous choices to extend their play, according to their own interests.

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who attend

The childminder has a limited understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder observes children's play and achievements. She has previous experience in caring for children and an understanding of their general development stages, which can help her identify any significant delays. However, she does not have a clear system for monitoring children's progress in their learning and development to share with parents, and help her plan for children individually. Consequently, she is not challenging children in all areas of learning to help them make good progress. The childminder is unaware of the requirement to complete progress checks for two-year-old children. This means that she has not completed the written summary, in consultation with parents, to identify children's strengths and any emerging concerns.

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who attend

The childminder takes children out on a daily basis where they meet other people, use alternative equipment and explore their local area. She encourages their awareness of nature as they go on walks through woodland. The childminder teaches children the names of plants and trees, which helps increase their vocabulary. Children like to use their imagination as they go on a 'Fairy walk'. The childminder uses outdoor opportunities to help children to start to recognise numbers or symbols. For example, they look for numerals and badges as they walk by beach huts. A trip to the supermarket to buy food for a picnic enables children to be involved in choosing fruit or vegetables, using a scanning machine, and paying for items. All this helps to develop children's understanding of the world around them.

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

The childminder does not promote children's well-being sufficiently because of weaknesses in teaching and evaluating the effectiveness of observational assessment. As a result, she does not use the environment and resources well enough to challenge and engage children. The childminder seeks information from parents, when children first start to attend, about their preferences and routines at home. This means that she can respect young children's familiar home practice with regard to sleeping and eating. Therefore, children settle and feel secure, and the move between home and the childminder's setting is smooth.

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

The childminder provides familiar routines, consistency and explanations, which encourage children to behave well. She offers praise and encouragement for children's efforts and achievements, which helps boost their self-esteem and confidence. The childminder teaches children about road safety and how to use equipment safely. She helps them learn about natural hazards, such as prickly holly or thorns when picking blackberries. Consequently, children are starting to be aware of their own safety.

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

The childminder promotes children's healthy lifestyles appropriately. She encourages them to practise personal hygiene routines, such as washing hands before handling food. The childminder enables children to make choices at mealtimes, which include options such as fresh fruit and vegetables. The childminder provides regular opportunities for children to use challenging equipment to promote their physical development. Children use large apparatus, such slides and climbing equipment.

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provision

Leadership and management are inadequate. The childminder has not kept up to date with changes in the legal requirements for caring for children. She does not have knowledge of the document outlining the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. Consequently, the childminder is not meeting requirements with regard to children's learning and development. The childminder has some written policies that she generally shows parents when their children start to attend. However, she does not give them any information about her policy and procedures for child protection, which is a requirement. A written statement of child protection procedures is a requirement for the Childcare Register. Nevertheless, the childminder is able to recognise signs and symptoms that would cause concern and knows the procedures to follow in order to help protect children. The childminder completes risk assessments of her home and for outings so that

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provision

she can provide a safe play environment for children. The childminder keeps most of the legally required records. However, she has not obtained written parental permission for all children to take part in outings, which is a requirement. The childminder has an appropriate understanding of her responsibilities when employing an assistant.

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provision

The childminder encourages daily exchanges of information with parents through conversations, so that she can meet children's individual care needs appropriately. She supplies information about her provision, some of which is in writing. However, parents are not always sure what their children are learning and the progress they are making. When children attend additional early years settings, the childminder talks to staff about their welfare and any concerns she may have. She does not routinely share information about children's progress in their development.

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provision

The childminder has not successfully addressed the recommendations set at the last inspection. The assessment system is still not effective and play equipment is not easily accessible. The childminder is not proactive in keeping up to date with changes. Her methods for evaluating her practice are not effective in recognising when requirements are not met. Consequently, improvement in her provision is not assured.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Not Met

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actions)

The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are

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To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

 keep a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children (compulsory part of the Childcare Register).  keep a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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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 EY258305 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 843508 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 11

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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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