Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21/11/2014 12/02/2009

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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

 The childminder has good relationships with parents and there are effective ways of seeking their views about their children's care and learning. This enables her to plan well for their next steps to promote their development.  Caring relationships exist with children, which means they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care.  The childminder has a good working knowledge of how to keep the children in her care safe, which promotes their welfare effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Although there are good learning opportunities inside, there are fewer learning opportunities in the childminder's garden across all areas.  Children do not see labels and visual displays in the variety of languages used by them.

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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 viewed the premises both indoors and outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with the children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled documentation including suitability checks, children's records and policies and procedures.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2002. She lives with her two children in a house in Fareham, Hampshire. The property is within close proximity to school, shops and parks. All areas of the property are registered for childminding, however childminding usually takes place downstairs with the exception of sleeping facilities upstairs. There is a fully enclosed rear garden for outside play. The childminder is registered to provide care for five children aged under eight years. The childminder is currently caring for seven children in the early years age range. The childminder works each weekday, all year round. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register.

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

 develop the outdoor area further in order to support all the areas of learning

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

 provide children with opportunities to see labels and visual displays in the variety of languages spoken in the setting.

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who attend

Children enjoy their time with the childminder and are welcomed into a friendly home environment. Young children are actively involved in their play, confidently selecting and exploring various resources that capture their interest and hold their attention. The childminder provides a good range of toys and resources for the children to access and they enjoy some adult-led activities and can also initiate their own play. For example, the childminder had planned a play dough activity during the inspection, which the children enjoyed as they squashed it into a dough tool. When completed the children chose to play with the cars and car mat and sat happily running the cars around the car mat. The childminder gets involved in children's play and asks them useful questions to encourage their thinking and communication skills. For example, the childminder asked questions such as 'Where do you think the cars are going to?' to engage the children in

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who attend

conversations. This demonstrates that the childminder observes children's interests and plans for these, offering good quality teaching for the children.

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who attend

The childminder helps children to enjoy books as she reads stories to children. She repeats words back to children and questions what they can see, helping the children to enjoy the story and develop their language skills. There are, however no opportunities for children to see labels and visual displays in the variety of languages they and their friends speak. This does not fully promote children's understanding of the different languages spoken in the setting.

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who attend

The learning environment is well organised and bright, allowing children to play and explore freely. The childminder has developed a greater understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and she makes observations and adds photographs of children engaged in their play; this helps her to access the children's learning and identify next steps in their learning and development. Parents are asked to comment on their children's current stages in their development when the child starts with the childminder. This allows her to understand and know each child's starting points in their learning so she can target purposeful and appropriate learning opportunities. Therefore, children are making good progress in relation to their starting points. Parents are provided with feedback at the end of the session and the childminder uses a daily diary to liaise between home and the setting. Parents receive regular feedback and are encouraged to comment on their

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who attend

children's learning records and to share achievements made at home. The childminder has completed the required progress checks for two-year-old children and has shared these with parents. This helps parents become involved in their children's learning.

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

Children settle quickly into the setting because the childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment. Parents complete detailed information sheets about their children before they start at the setting, so the childminder is aware of their preferences and routines. The strong emphasis on individual care helps to ensure that children make a smooth move from their home to the childminder's home, chatting away to her confidently. This means they are forming strong emotional attachments and feel safe in her care and home. Parents are encouraged to visit the setting beforehand so that their individual wishes for their children can be discussed.

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

Children benefit from the childminder's friendly and caring nature and her enthusiasm to support learning through play. She responds to children warmly and gives meaningful praise so children feel they are special and valued. Children's behaviour is very good and they tidy up after themselves without prompting, so they are learning to care for their environment. Children are developing good self-care and good hygiene skills, for example, by washing and drying their own hands using individual towels to prevent cross infection. The childminder encourages children to develop a healthy lifestyle with a good focus on outdoor activities and play. They go to the local farm and park and this helps children to develop their social skills. As a result, they learn to play with larger groups of children, preparing them well for their next stage in their learning, as well as enhancing their self- confidence and self-esteem. Children play in the childminder's garden regularly, where

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

they learn the benefits of fresh air and exercise. There are, however, few opportunities for children to develop their skills across all areas of learning for children who prefer to learn outside.

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provision

The childminder now has a secure knowledge of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. This is supported by a good standard of observation, monitoring and assessment of children's progress, and these are shared regularly with parents. This means children are making good progress in their learning and development. Documents are stored accessibly in the setting and a range of written policies and procedures are shared with parents. All children are signed in and out of the setting on a daily basis and only known people are permitted to pick up children. This, along with detailed risk assessments of the setting, helps to contribute to keeping children safe.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of how to safeguard children and has completed recent training. She successfully maintains all required records, policies, and procedures to help safeguard children's welfare. In addition, she maintains a paediatric first-aid certificate. Her commitment to keeping children safe, such as locking the door when children are present and using a stair gate at the foot of the stairs, demonstrates this.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates commitment to improving her service and completes self- evaluation to develop her practice and improves outcomes for children. She has successfully completed the recommendations raised at her last inspection. The childminder seeks parents' views about her service, for example, by using questionnaires. These state that parents are happy with the care their children receive and state that there is nothing about the service they wish to change. The childminder provides information to parents about the Early Years Foundation Stage to help them understand more about their children's learning and development by the use of verbal feedback and assessment records.

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provision

The childminder has formed good working relationships with children and their families, and this is a priority for the childminder. Parents are informed about upcoming activities and outings and this ensures that a happy, trusting and friendly environment is provided for children and their families.

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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. We re-inspect nurseries and pre-schools judged as requires improvement within 12 months of the date of 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

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Grade Judgement Description

is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. 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 EY252636 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 944168 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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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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