Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 April 2018 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 lacks an understanding of what must be included in the required progress check for children aged between two and three years. She does not provide parents with the required written summary or use this aspect of assessment to identify any gaps in children's learning.  The childminder does not accurately assess and track children's development to identify strengths and weakness in learning and plan for their next steps. Information from parents, when children start, does not focus enough on what children know and can do, to ensure all children make consistent progress from their starting points.  The childminder has not developed links with all other settings that children attend. She does not fully promote continuity in children's care and learning.

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It has the following strengths

 Children happily explore the wide range of toys and resources accessible to them.  The childminder offers a friendly family environment. Children quickly build positive attachments with her and are happy and settled.  Children's behaviour is good. They learn how to share toys and take turns. The childminder helps the children to be polite and courteous. She praises them on their achievements to help to support their emotional well-being.

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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

 develop an understanding of what is required to review and check children's progress when they are aged between two and three years, and provide parents with a written summary of their child's development 13/05/2018

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 improve observation and assessment to obtain an accurate understanding of each child's level of achievement, interests and next steps, and use this information to shape learning experiences that are tailored to meet the individual needs of each child 13/05/2018

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 provide opportunities for parents to contribute to the assessment process when children start and to support their children's ongoing development and progress. 13/05/2018

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

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Due Date

 develop links with staff at other settings children attend and share information about children's well-being and achievements, to fully promote continuity in children's care and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact on children's learning.  The inspector jointly observed an activity with the childminder and discussed children's learning and development.  The inspector considered the views of parents through written feedback.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members. She discussed the childminder's safeguarding procedures and viewed documentation, such as policies and procedures.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how she evaluates her service and plans for future improvements.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Although the childminder is well experienced, she does not ensure that her practice fully meets the learning and development requirements. She does not provide parents with a written progress check for children aged between two and three years, as required. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of her role to protect children and has recently updated her training to include recent changes to child protection legislation. She is clear about what procedures she must follow should she have a concern about a child in her care. The childminder shares daily care information with parents who feedback they are happy with the service provided. She reflects on her practice and identifies some priorities for improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder provides a broad variety of learning experiences for the children throughout the day. However, she does not consistently monitor children's learning and development, to ensure that good progress is ongoing. Children show great delight as they demonstrate their skills in operating simple technology. They are keen to press the buttons on interactive toys and respond positively to the sounds and lights. The childminder supports all children to enhance their communication and language skills. For example, during a story session, she encourages them to describe the pictures they see and point out the main characters. Children have good opportunities to develop their imagination. For example, they enjoy a variety of role-play experiences, such as 'riding the bus to granny's house for a holiday'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not consistently share what she knows about children's progress and well-being with other settings that they attend. She does not always fully promote continuity in children's care and learning. However, she offers settling-in sessions when children first start and, as a result, children settle quickly and are eager to play. The childminder successfully promotes children's good health. For example, children follow suitable personal hygiene routines and enjoy healthy snacks and meals. She provides opportunities for children to develop their physical skills, for instance, as they visit the park and spend time in the back garden. The childminder helps children understand similarities and differences between themselves and each other, such as when praising older children for sensitively helping a younger child complete a puzzle.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Assessment is not sufficiently well focused to help every child reach their full potential. That said, children are developing the skills they need in readiness for the next stage in their learning. For example, older toddlers learn to count beyond five, while younger children enjoy making simple marks on magnetic boards.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499320 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1049120 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Clanfield, Hampshire. She operates her provision all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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Telephone number

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