Childminder in Portsmouth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 07/01/2015 18/01/2012

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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 is not doing enough to promote children's readiness for school by teaching English to those children who speak English as an additional language.  The childminder is not taking all the necessary steps to keep children safe during the outing to school each morning.  The childminder does not ensure that she only releases children into the care of individuals who have been notified to her by the parent.  The childminder does not have a good approach towards implementing all of the learning and development requirements; her assessment records of children's communication skills are not accurate.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has a strong relationship with parents and offers flexible childcare.  The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection and the procedures to take if she was worried about a child.  The childminder offers children an interesting, comfortable play environment where they can make play choices.

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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 play and the childminder's interactions with them.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed and discussed the children's starting points and progress with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled relevant documentation including some safeguarding documentation and learning records.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives with her daughter and partner in Southsea, Hampshire, close to local schools, shops and parks. The ground floor of the childminder's home is mainly used for childminding and there is an enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. She currently has two children on roll in the early years age range.

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must:

 keep children safe on outings, particularly during the school run, by assessing the risks and minimising hazards, keeping children within sight or hearing at all times

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must:

 ensure that children are only released into the care of individuals who have been notified to the provider by the parent

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must:

 ensure that children have sufficient opportunities to learn and reach a good standard in English language before they go to school

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must:

 ensure the observation and assessment system is accurate, recognises children's progress, understands their needs and starting points on entry to the setting and is used to plan activities, routines and adult support which enables children to make good developmental progress in all learning areas.

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who attend

Children have an enjoyable time while at the home of the childminder, who meets some of their learning needs, by providing toys, play activities and interesting outdoor experiences. The childminder supports children's home-language skills well. For example, she encourages its constant use, talking in Polish to the children. However, she does not promote the use of English sufficiently, which means children's progress in learning English is slow. Since their two-year-old assessment, they have made little progress because the childminder has not focused enough on teaching them English to learn key vocabulary and simple sentences. During play activities, children talk in their home language but the childminder does not effectively build on the few English words the children know. For example, when they attempt to sing a nursery rhyme, the childminder does not join in and encourage all children to sing it, use props, emphasise or repeat the

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who attend

words she wants them to learn. She does not capture the moment and sustain their interest. Children know the names of colours in English but when children show the childminder the things they have found in the play dough, such as a feather, she repeats the word in Polish not English, but says the colour in English. Children enjoy their freely chosen play because the childminder has set up her playroom for children to make choices. For example, they enjoy exploring pulses and beans with small-handled utensils and pots. Children sit at a low table, draw with pens, using their imaginations, and use scissors to cut up shapes from paper. They share a book with the childminder but there is little teaching of English. The childminder has a suitable system of observing and assessing children, but because of her ineffective approach to the use of English, her assessment records are not wholly accurate. For example, she has assessed children's ability to speak Polish not English. This

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who attend

means she is unable to sufficiently plan play activities and experiences to meet each child's unique needs, and to narrow the gap in their development. The childminder takes children on local outings which interest them, such as to the dockyard to see the large, old ships, and they spend time together watching and talking about construction lorries. The childminder talks to parents about children's play and some aspects of their development, such as toilet training. Nevertheless, there is a lack of attention on joint working concerning children's learning and development.

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

Children's care needs are not adequately being met because the childminder does not meet some of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. This has a negative impact on children's well-being because their safety cannot be assured. For example, she does not supervise children sufficiently to their school classroom each morning. The childminder allows older children to go with them without her direct supervision into the infant playground, which is open to other members of the public. All children are happy and enjoy the attention and encouragement offered to them by the childminder. They demonstrate they have a good relationship with her and enjoy cuddles and reassurance when they are tearful. When they feel sleepy she makes them comfortable on the sofa with cushions and a blanket and they fall asleep. Children are cared for in a clean and safe environment with a good amount of play space. There is suitable attention by the childminder to promoting healthy lifestyles. Children

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

enjoy a social snack time sitting together at the kitchen table and eat a variety of fruit and cultural snacks to keep them healthy. At lunchtime, she provides hot, nutritious, homemade soup for children to enjoy. The childminder promotes hand washing before the children eat which helps to minimise cross-infection. She provides each child with a freshly laundered towel to dry their hands on. Age-appropriate play resources are on offer in colourful, child-accessible units in the playroom. The childminder lays out soft cushions attractively in the book-bay area, so most children can make choices in their play and learning. Overall, the indoor environment is suitably stimulating and welcoming to promote children's development and growing independence.

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provision

This inspection took place because Ofsted received information that raised concerns about the childminder's practice, specifically children's safety and supervision on outings. This inspection found the childminder is in breach of some safeguarding and welfare requirements, which puts children's safety and well-being at risk. In addition, the associated Childcare Register requirements are not being met. The childminder admitted she allowed a young child who had just started school to go into the infant playground without her direct supervision. As a result, the child was left to play before school with an older child where other members of the public were present. This was without parental permission and puts children's safety and welfare at risk. The childminder keeps her documentation up to date, such as her attendance register, which shows her adult-to-child ratios are met. The childminder has a valid paediatric first-aid certificate which means she

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provision

is able to respond appropriately to any accidents children may have. She demonstrates through discussion that she has a secure knowledge and understanding of the child protection procedures to take if she was worried about a child's welfare. Although the childminder is up to date with current requirements, she has chosen not to implement a crucial learning and development requirement because of her attitude and partnership with parents. This results in poor monitoring of some aspects of children's progress and weak practice in meeting all of the children's learning needs. The childminder has responded to some of the recommendations from her last inspection, such as updating her safeguarding knowledge and policy, and improving the learning environment. Although the childminder self-evaluates her practice, it is not accurate because she has not reflected sufficiently on how she can improve her service in relation

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provision

to the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework. The childminder offers flexible childcare and builds positive relationships with parents, who are pleased with her provision. She has clear lines of communication with parents on children's care and well-being, and shares her learning records with them. However, the childminder does not do enough to enable the parents to understand the importance of children learning English alongside their home language.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are

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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:

 ensure that children receiving childcare are kept safe from harm.  ensure that children receiving childcare are kept safe from harm.

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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 EY430940 Local authority Portsmouth Inspection number 1001046 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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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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