Childminder EY137208

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 May 2017 11 March 2015

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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

 The childminder does not have effective systems in place to make sure that information she shares with parents is current. For example, safeguarding policies and procedures she shares are out of date; they do not include changes to local authority guidance.  The childminder does not make effective use of the information she collects during the self-evaluation process. She identifies weaker areas of her provision but then does not make the necessary changes to improve her practice.  The childminder has not organised the play area well. She does not offer young children easy access to resources. They cannot fully make their own choices about with what they would like to play.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder and her assistant are knowledgeable about what children can do and with what they need more support. She regularly observes children and they talk about how they can help children meet next steps. Children make good levels of progress.  The childminder sets clear boundaries for children and they listen to instructions she gives them. Children are settled and comfortable to express themselves appropriately.  Children develop good social skills from an early age and they mix well with other children. They are happy to share with friends and eager to include others in their play.  The childminder teaches children new skills and she prepares them for the move to school. For instance, children learn to identify colours from an early age.

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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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Due Date

 improve systems to make sure that policies and procedures that are shared with parents are current and take into account changes in local authority guidance. 15/06/2017

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Due Date

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

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Due Date

 make effective use of the information gained during self-evaluation to improve practice  organise the environment so that children are able to explore and make their own choices.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed interactions between the childminder, her assistant and children in different areas of the setting.  The inspector read communication between the childminder and parents, and discussed the information she shares.  The inspector viewed children's learning records and spoke to the childminder about children's progress.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about her safeguarding policies and the procedures she follows to keep children safe.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Although the childminder reflects on some aspects of practice she does not make changes when she recognises there are issues. For example, she evaluated that she does not review her own policies and procedures regularly enough. She also realised there have been changes to safeguarding guidelines, but she continues to share outdated information with parents. However, the childminder and assistant do have an adequate knowledge of safeguarding. They have a secure understanding of the type of behaviour that could indicate they should be concerned about a child. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder supervises her assistant effectively and they discuss learning opportunities. For instance, they recently refreshed their knowledge of teaching very young children and discussed activities that would be suitable for them. The childminder forges close partnerships with other professionals involved with children. They share all information

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

and she follows guidance they offer about how to help children make progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children learn an awareness of space. For instance, the childminder supports children to complete age-appropriate puzzles. Children use trial and error to put pieces of the puzzle into the correct spaces and they thoroughly enjoy playing alongside their friends. The childminder collects assessment knowledge about children when they first start. She continues to monitor them throughout the time they are with her so they continue to make progress. The childminder encourages children to fully engage in books. For example, children identify animals and the noises they make. The childminder supports children to use their growing speech skills. They talk about what they have observed.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The breach of requirements in relation to sharing information with parents does not have a big impact on personal development. Also the childminder has a clear understanding of how to protect children from harm. Children are very mobile and enjoy moving around the setting. However, they are not always able to choose toys for themselves. Children eat a healthy diet and learn how to look after their own bodies. They are clear about the foods they like and dislike. The childminder and her assistant are kind. Children are happy to approach them for emotional support when they need it. For example, children relax and cuddle up to the childminder after play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn how to support their own needs. For instance, they learn how to put their own shoes on from a young age. Children are confident, friendly and make good links with adults and with children of different ages. They are settled in their daily routine. They overcome barriers to learning and all children attain well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY137208 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1091295 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 11 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002. She operates from a house in the Gosport area of Hampshire. She offers care between the hours 6am and 6pm on Monday to Friday and occasionally provides overnight care. The childminder has a part-time assistant.

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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

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Telephone number

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