Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 April 2015 23 September 2008

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Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder has not kept Ofsted aware of changes to persons aged 16 years or older living on the childminding premises, as required.  The childminder does not take every opportunity to promote children's reading and writing skills in the outside play area.  The childminder is not always rigorous in her risk assessment to promote children's safety well at all times. She positioned a climbing frame too close to a path, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a child falling from the equipment. When the risk was highlighted the childminder took immediate safety action and relocated it.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has very good relationships with parents. They agree targets for children's learning and the childminder helps parents to extend their children's learning at home. Secure partnerships with other settings the children attend also contribute to the good progress children make.  The childminder and her assistant work well together to motivate children to learn and try new experiences.  Children learn about the importance of good hygiene and enjoy healthy meals, which the childminder freshly prepares.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 provide Ofsted with the information needed to determine the suitability of any person aged 16 years or older living on the childminding premises  strengthen risk assessment arrangements to ensure that potential hazards are minimised promptly.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 maximise opportunities for children to develop their literacy skills in the outside play area.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 inform Ofsted of the name, date of birth, address and telephone number of any person aged 16 or over working or living on the premises (compulsory part of the Childcare Register).  inform Ofsted of the name, date of birth, address and telephone number of any person aged 16 or over working or living on the premises (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the premises and observed children playing.  The inspector looked at children's development records, a selection of policies, and evidence of the suitability of adults living and working on the premises.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the information provided in the childminder's self- evaluation document and written references from parents.  The inspector conducted joint observations with the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

Children's learning is well promoted by the childminder, whose teaching skills are consistently good. The activities she plans build on what children know and can do. She uses children's interests to make learning exciting and dynamic. For example, young children enjoyed playing with cooked spaghetti, to which the childminder added different colours and essences. Children measured the strands to see who had the longest piece, gaining mathematical awareness. Children's understanding of the world is extended through good use of the garden. They enjoy handling leaves, twigs and stones, and develop very good physical skills as they negotiate ladder steps into the raised play house. Children's communication and literacy skills are well supported. However, there are limited opportunities for children to read books or practise their writing skills in the garden.

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requires improvement

The childminder and her assistants use individual settling-in procedures to support children who are new to the setting. The childminder gathers important information about each child to help provide consistency in their care. Children are happy, settled and demonstrate that they feel emotionally secure. The childminder encourages children to learn to take responsibility and develop their independence. For example, children learn to prepare their own sandwiches and manage their self-care routines. Children's behaviour is managed well, which promotes their developing understanding of right and wrong. Children benefit from regular trips to local groups to develop their social skills and build confidence ready to move to other settings and school.Although the childminder completes risk assessments, the risks associated with the use of the climbing frame are not always well considered and this affects children's safety.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder promotes children's learning and development well but she does not meet all safeguarding and welfare requirements. The childminder understands the need to ensure the suitability of those living and working in her home and has processed Disclosure and Barring Service checks for her partner and for her assistants. However, she failed to notify Ofsted of changes to her household. As a result, Ofsted has not been provided with the information needed to be satisfied of the suitability of all people living with the childminder. This means that the childminder does not meet the associated requirements of the Childcare Register. The childminder has attended recent, safeguarding training. She has a clear understanding of how to recognise and deal with a safeguarding concern. Her assistants also complete safeguarding training and maintain valid first-aid certificates. The childminder continually reflects on her provision, including the work of her

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provision requires improvement

assistants, and regularly seeks the views of parents and children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY371917 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 829252 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 24

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 September 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Fleet, Hampshire. The childminder employs two assistants. The provision operates Monday to Friday, for most of the year.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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