Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 April 2015 3 June 2010

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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 obtained the required prior written consent before administering medication to children. This compromises their welfare and is a breach of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the associated requirements of the Childcare Register.  Children do not always have the opportunity to practise the fire evacuation procedure on a regular basis to enhance their understanding of safety within the home.  The childminder does not maximise all opportunities to enhance children's early reading skills.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder knows the children well and demonstrates a good understanding of how children learn. As a result, children receive good quality learning experiences linked to their interests and abilities, which supports their progress across all areas of learning.  The childminder uses effective hygiene practices throughout the day to ensure children's good health, to help prevent cross-infection and to increase children's awareness of good hygiene procedures.  The childminder generally fosters positive partnerships with parents. A three-way flow of information enable the childminder, parents and other professionals to work together, which has a positive impact on children's learning and development.

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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

 ensure written consent is obtained from a parent or carer prior to all medication being administered.

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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

 strengthen children's awareness of safety further by regularly practising the fire evacuation drill with them  enhance opportunities indoors for children to develop their early reading skills and gain a better understanding that print carries meaning

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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

 ensure written consent is obtained from a parent or carer prior to all medication being administered (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure written consent is obtained from a parent or carer prior to all medication being administered (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of records, policies and procedures.  The inspector looked at the safeguarding policy and discussed the referral procedures.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder observes and assesses children's progress, which enables her to plan for their next steps effectively. She provides a good range of resources that she displays well, labelling storage containers with words and pictures, to enable all children to select from these independently to determine their own learning. This independence prepares children well for school. The quality of teaching is good. The childminder interacts well with the children. She supports their progress by continually asking questions during activities that make children think and encourage them to express their ideas and use their imagination. Children enjoy playing in the well-equipped outdoor area. The childminder teaches children about numbers and colours; they count the beanbags and name the colours as they try hard to throw them in to the hoops. Children develop their physical skills as they push themselves along in cars and bikes, and push plastic lawn mowers up and down the

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who attend. This is good

garden. While the childminder displays signs, words and pictures throughout the outside environment to help promote children's early literacy skills, opportunities for them to see environmental print indoors are less common.

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requires improvement

Children are generally happy, relaxed and content. However, the childminder does not always obtain the required written consents prior to administering medication, which compromises children's well-being. Children learn about healthy lifestyles and enjoy fresh fruit at snack time. They are encouraged to develop their independence skills further by cutting up their own fruit and wiping their hands after they have finished. The childminder is kind and caring giving children lots of praise and encouragement, which helps them to feel positive about themselves.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has failed to obtain prior written consent, for each particular medicine she administers, from parents. The childminder is generally aware of how to safeguard children; she has attended safeguarding training, and knows what to do should she have concerns about a child's welfare. However, while she has a fire-evacuation plan she does not practise this with children on a regular basis. The childminder sufficiently evaluates her practice and regularly involves parents and children in this process. Parents complete questionnaires and written testimonials that report they are happy with the service she provides. The childminder attends regular training to enhance her knowledge and understanding, which has a positive impact on children's learning and development. She keeps detailed development records for all children and checks their achievements regularly. This helps her to see how well they are progressing. The childminder sets clear

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provision requires improvement

learning goals for children's future development that she shares and agrees with parents.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY344381 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 835074 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

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Alton, Hampshire. The childminder provides care from Monday to Friday throughout the year, and offers overnight care. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for two, three and four-year-old children.

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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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