Childminder EY485796

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 July 2017 Not applicable

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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

 The childminder does not obtain written consent from parents or carers before administering medication.  The childminder does not observe, assess and plan successfully for all children's individual learning needs to enable them to reach their full potential. Children do not make as much progress in their learning as they could.  The childminder does not use the available space and resources well enough to provide children with challenging play activities and good-quality learning experiences.  The childminder's self-evaluation is not effective enough to help her identify areas where there are weaknesses in practice, including professional development, to help improve outcomes for children.

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It has the following strengths

 Children have trusting relationships with the childminder. Her warm and friendly manner helps support their emotional well-being effectively.  The childminder shares information with parents about children's care and the play activities they take part in, keeping them suitably informed about their children's day.  Children go on frequent outings around their local community, where they get exercise and fresh air and have opportunities to socialise with other children.  The childminder teaches children about risks in the environment and how to keep themselves safe, such as how to cross the road safely.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 obtain written permission from parents and/or carers before administering medication 20/07/2017

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Due Date

 use assessment to identify where children are in their learning and use the information gained from this to plan activities that build on what children know and can do 05/10/2017

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Due Date

 provide all children with a good range of stimulating and challenging play experiences to support their learning. 05/10/2017

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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

 use self-evaluation more effectively to identify all areas for improvement, including professional development and training, to help improve outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and the children and reviewed the play equipment and resources.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection, including discussing the impact of teaching after viewing activities.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding and talked to the children at appropriate times.  The inspector looked at documentation, including a sample of children's records.  The inspector discussed how the childminder evaluates her provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of child protection issues. She has attended training and knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns. The childminder continually monitors the play space to ensure there are no hazards so that children can move around safely. The childminder has most of the required documentation in place to support children's safety and well-being. However, she does not obtain written consent from parents prior to administering medication. She does gain verbal consent from parents, which means that there is not a significant impact on children. The childminder's self-evaluation does not cover all aspects of her provision to help her improve her practice and provide good-quality care for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder makes observations of some of the children's progress to help her identify their next steps. However, this is not consistent for all children. Children are provided with a reasonable range of play experiences, including some outdoor activities. However, the childminder does not make good enough use of space and resources to offer sufficiently challenging activities that support children's learning. The childminder joins in children's play, naming objects and asking some questions. Children have access to a suitable range of art and craft materials, such as paint, water, cutting and sticking materials, to help them develop their creativity.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Weaknesses in the medication procedure mean that children's welfare is not fully assured. The environment is safe and welcoming. The childminder gathers suitable information from parents about children's individual needs when they first start to help her settle them. Children are happy and content. The childminder helps children to develop a sense of personal safety. For example, she reminds older children that toys with small pieces are kept out of the reach of the younger children. Children understand how to behave and the importance of listening to others. The childminder gives them gentle reminders, when needed, to help them understand the importance of taking care of their environment. For example, she encourages them to put the cars away in the box when they have finished playing so they learn how to care of the toys.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Overall, children gain some skills to support their future learning, but they are not given consistent opportunities to reach their full potential. Children confidently communicate their needs. They show increasing independence in doing things for themselves, such as using the toilet without help and feeding themselves. Children go on trips to the library to enable them to enjoy an increasing range of books and stories.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485796 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1004205 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in the Marchwood area of Southampton. The childminder provides care from Tuesday to Friday throughout 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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