Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 May 2018 25 March 2015

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder does not have a sufficient understanding of safeguarding. She does not have an appropriate safeguarding policy that is in line with the Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB) procedures. She does not know the procedures to follow in the event of an allegation or if she needs to report a concern about a child.  Self-evaluation is not effective. The childminder does not place sufficient focus on keeping her knowledge or practice up to date. She fails to maintain an accurate record of children's attendance. She does not follow rigorous hygiene procedures or assess hygiene risks posed by pets to assure children's good health, particularly at snack times.  Occasionally, some adult-led activities are too challenging for toddlers to enable them to concentrate well and be highly engaged in their learning.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder provides a range of exciting activities based on children's interests that generally supports their learning well. She makes accurate assessments of their learning and monitors their development effectively to check they are making good progress.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder successfully engages parents in their children's learning from the outset. She provides regular updates about children's progress and shares ideas on how they can support children's learning further 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 and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 gain an up-to-date knowledge of child protection issues and guidance as well as Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures, including where and when to report concerns about children and where to report any allegations 25/05/2018

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Due Date

 implement a policy and procedures to safeguard children in line with the guidance and procedures of the relevant Local Safeguarding Children Board, to include an explanation of the action to be taken when there are safeguarding concerns about a child, and detail the procedure to follow in the event of an allegation being made 25/05/2018

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Due Date

 ensure a daily record of the names of the children being cared for on the premises and their hours of attendance is kept 25/05/2018

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Due Date

 take all necessary steps to minimise risks to children and promote their good health, particularly in relation to good hygiene practices and health risks posed by household pets at snack times. 25/05/2018

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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

 sharpen the planning of adult-led activities, making adaptations so that young children engage well and gain as much as possible from the learning opportunities  develop the evaluation process to identify weaknesses in practice and find effective ways of improving the service provided.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding purposes.  The inspector looked at samples of children's assessment folders and records, and a range of other documentation.  The inspector discussed the process of self-evaluation with the childminder and how she obtains the views of all those who use her provision.  The inspector and the childminder jointly evaluated an activity together.  The inspector discussed the children's development with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is ineffective. Despite completing recent training on safeguarding children, the childminder shows a poor understanding of the procedure to follow should she need to raise a concern about a child. She is unclear on where to report any concerns and her current policy reflects the LSCB procedures for an area in which she previously childminded. In addition, she is unaware to whom to report an allegation, should one be made about herself or another adult. Although her knowledge about her reporting responsibilities is poor, the childminder is able to discuss signs that may give her cause for concern, including those that indicate a child is at risk of extreme views. The childminder does not evaluate or reflect on her practice sufficiently to ensure the provision is of a good standard. She has failed to address the recommendation set at her last inspection around hygiene and healthy routines. She was unaware that she fails to meet several

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

safeguarding requirements, including keeping a daily record of the times she cares for children. That said, she has completed mandatory training, such as first aid.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with a welcoming, family environment. Children have good opportunities to lead their own learning, which the childminder supports well. For example, when children select a favourite book, the childminder helps them to identify colours and numbers and to count objects. The childminder supports young children's developing communication skills very successfully. For example, she uses simple words, repetition and actions to help them to share their needs and ideas.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The weaknesses in the childminder's safeguarding knowledge mean that children's safety and welfare are not assured. In addition, the childminder is not vigilant in promoting hygiene routines that protect children from cross-contamination. For example, on the day of the inspection, the childminder sat children on the floor to eat their snack. Children ate food that had been on the carpet and the childminder's pet dog ate the snack from the children's hands. The childminder failed to recognise the risks this posed to children's good health. Despite these weaknesses, the childminder supports children's emotional well- being successfully and children settle well in her care. They enjoy cuddles and comfort when they become tired and are supported well to explore the play spaces. The childminder effectively supports young children to manage their feelings and share toys. She provides good opportunities for children to develop their physical skills. For example,

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

children enjoy trips to the park where they develop their balancing and climbing skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident learners who make good progress in their learning. They are interested in finding out how things work and show good levels of curiosity and independence. Young children communicate their needs well. They enjoy reading and sing a range of popular rhymes. Children acquire positive attitudes towards learning in readiness for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442212 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1095297 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Hartley Wintney, Hook in Hampshire. She operates all year round. The childminder is also registered to care for children from the home of another registered childminder at a premises in Surrey.

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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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