Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 July 2015 16 June 2011

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Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement 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 does not have a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements. She does not consistently carry out observations, assessments and planning for children's development. This means that teaching and planning for children's learning and development are not sufficiently focused to monitor and move children's progress forward.  Children's independence skills are not consistently promoted during the day.  The childminder does not always reinforce the importance of good hygiene practices with children, to contribute to their learning about how to keep themselves healthy.  The childminder has started to self-evaluate her practice, although this is not yet fully embedded and fails to identify all strengths and areas where her practice could develop to improve outcomes for children.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder helps children to learn about their own safety. She encourages children to tidy away toys if there are too many out, so reinforces in a practical way how they can play in a safe environment.  The childminder has completed a level 3 childcare qualification. As part of this, she updated her child protection knowledge so that she knows what to do if she needs to refer any concerns about a child's welfare.  The childminder involves parents with their children's learning. She often sends home resources to help parents continue their children's learning at home.

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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

 develop knowledge of the learning and development requirements, including how to complete the required progress check for children aged between two and three, in order to use observation and assessment to consider the individual needs, interests, and level of achievements of each child, and use these to precisely plan their next steps for learning, so that children make the best possible progress

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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

 promote children's independence skills consistently during the day  consistently promote children's understanding of the importance of good hygiene during spontaneous opportunities and routines  develop self-evaluation processes further to enhance the monitoring, evaluating and assessing of strengths and weaknesses of practice and to help drive continual improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the premises and observed children playing.  The inspector made a joint observation of an activity with the childminder and discussed children's development.  The inspector looked at children's development records, a selection of policies, children's records and evidence of suitability.  The inspector spoke with the childminder 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.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder's understanding of the learning and development requirements is inconsistent. The childminder has not completed progress assessments for children who are between two and three years old, as required. Therefore, she cannot fully ensure an integrated approach to promoting children's learning. It also means that she is unable to sufficiently monitor any gaps that may be forming in a child's development. She does, however, observe children at play and has some systems in place to identify their next steps in learning, which she shares with parents and uses to help motivate children to learn. She records children's starting points when they first attend her setting and parents inform her of observations they make at home. The childminder supports young children's language and communication sufficiently. For example, she provides a running commentary to everything they do. She helps children to learn about numbers and space

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who attend. This requires improvement

as they try to build a wall of blocks, and helps them decide on the correct sequence of hoops to fit onto a toy caterpillar. Children have lots of fun with the childminder and they readily involve her in their play.

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requires improvement

Children settle quickly and develop a secure emotional attachment to the childminder. Children move around confidently and safely, as a result of hazards being appropriately minimised by the childminder. The use of safety devices helps prevent children from wandering into areas unsupervised, promoting their welfare. Children have daily outdoor play opportunities, which helps promotes their physical well-being. The childminder supports children in learning skills for their future learning, and to help them to move on to school. They take turns and share resources with one another. However, the childminder does not remind children to wash their hands before eating and does not always ensure that drinking water is easily accessible to them. This does not fully reinforce with children their awareness of how to keep themselves healthy.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has a sufficient understanding of the welfare and safeguarding requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She works closely with parents to help her meet children's individual care needs. Parents' comments, read during the inspection, express how happy they are of the quality of the childcare their children receive. The childminder is in the process of building partnerships with other early years settings children now attend. This promotes continuity for children's care and learning. Her systems for evaluating her provision are not yet robust enough to identify areas which will drive improvements and improve outcomes for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY417713 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 832458 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 June 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Farnborough, Hampshire. The childminder's provision operates from 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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